Wallpaper - Omaha Nebraska Skyline Purple & Gold

Designed by Michael Tompsett, this architectural wallpaper mural captures the Omaha skyline in an expressive watercolour-like style. Rich shades of purple, aubergine, ochre, and warm golden tones blend across the silhouette of the city, complete with distinctive high-rises and the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge. Dynamic paint splatters and textured ink bleeds anchor the lower half of the motif, while the upper expanse remains crisp and open against a clean white background. Our mural wallpapers are made-to-measure to fit your wall dimensions and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

Because the architectural detail is concentrated across the lower and middle horizontal bands, this wallpaper works exceptionally well on a wide, uninterrupted wall in a living room, study, or home office. Placing it behind a low-profile sofa, desk, or low credenza keeps the skyline silhouette and bridge architecture visible while allowing the generous white space above to maintain an open, airy feeling in the room.

In a bedroom or guest room, we like positioning the cityscape across the headboard wall, where the horizontal flow of the skyline naturally frames the bed. The composition also adapts well to a teenage room or hallway staircase, where the balance of crisp white background and saturated purple and gold tones adds artistic character without overwhelming narrower spaces.

Styling it

To complement the graphic presence of the cityscape, we recommend pairing this design with furniture featuring clean, contemporary lines. Low-slung silhouettes in darker painted finishes or warm mid-tone woods allow the horizontal skyline to remain the focal point of the room.

Surrounding materials are best kept restrained to balance the energetic splatters in the motif. Smooth matte surfaces, brushed brass or warm bronze hardware, and simple woven upholstery in neutral tones provide enough visual substance without competing with the rich watercolour textures of the artwork.

Colour combinations

The palette within our design centres on deep aubergine, soft violet, warm ochre, and golden amber, all set against a crisp white backdrop. To build a cohesive scheme, we recommend taking cues from these core tones.

For adjacent walls, a warm off-white or soft linen hue echoes the clean background and lets the skyline stand out clearly. If you prefer deeper contrast, a rich plum or warm charcoal on adjacent woodwork or accent pieces will pick up the darkest ink tones in the silhouette. Muted mustard, caramel, or honey tones in cushions and throws will naturally draw out the golden watercolour washes.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to the specific dimensions of your wall. This bespoke approach ensures the artwork scales comfortably to your room while helping reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard fixed-size rolls.

All of our wall murals are PVC-free and produced on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that adds depth to the printed artwork. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wallpapers offer dependable solutions for homeowners and renters alike, making it simple to transform any interior.