Wallpaper - Exeter England Skyline Blue & Bronze

Created by Michael Tompsett, this Exeter skyline wallpaper brings together recognisable architectural silhouettes in a striking watercolour-inspired composition. Set against a clean white backdrop, the city's historic landmarks, including Exeter Cathedral and iconic bridges, emerge through expressive splatters and washes of deep indigo blue, navy, ochre, and warm bronze. The crisp skyline forms at the top transition into loose, painterly drips below, creating dynamic visual movement across the horizontal plane. As one of our custom made wall murals, it is produced to your precise dimensions on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

In a living room, this mural wallpaper serves naturally as an artistic focal point across a main feature wall behind a sofa. The contrast between the clean white upper half and the richly detailed lower section brings vertical balance to the space, keeping the upper room feeling airy while anchoring the wall below eye level. We also see this design working well in a dedicated home office or study, where the architectural motif and contemplative palette add character without feeling visually crowded. Because the skyline spans horizontally, it is particularly effective on wider, relatively uninterrupted walls where the full city panorama can unfold without being cut off by tall bookcases or bulky wardrobes.

Styling it

We recommend pairing this design with clean-lined contemporary furniture or mid-century pieces that echo the graphic silhouette of the architecture. Deeper wood tones, such as walnut or stained oak, sit comfortably alongside the bronze and ochre elements in the print. To keep the focus on the artwork, select upholstery in understated neutral fabrics, textured weaves, or a deep navy that complements the architectural blues. Warm metallic details in antique brass or brushed bronze can subtly pick up on the golden undertones in the paint splatters.

Colour combinations

The motif itself combines rich navy and indigo blues with warm bronze, amber, and ochre against a bright, clean white ground. When choosing surrounding wall colours and decor, we suggest working with soft warm off-whites or subtle pale greys that match the openness of the background. For a bolder look on adjacent walls, a deep midnight blue creates an enveloping, cohesive atmosphere that draws out the darkest tones of the Exeter landmarks. Warm caramel, mustard, or terracotta accents in cushions and ceramics will effortlessly tie into the bronze splash details.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your supplied wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper. Every order is printed on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical structure that gives the finished surface a refined feel. We design our wall murals to be straightforward and easy to hang, providing flexible options suited to different homes, needs, and living situations.