Wallpaper - Seoul Skyline Purple & Gold

Created by Michael Tompsett, our Seoul Skyline Purple & Gold wallpaper captures the iconic architectural silhouette of Seoul with an expressive, watercolour-like technique. The composition balances recognisable urban landmarks, including the soaring Lotte World Tower and N Seoul Tower, rendered in an artistic blend of dark mulberry purple and rich golden ochre against a clean white background. Spatters and flowing pigment drips along the base add energetic movement, while the generous open space above lets the skyline breathe. Made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, this design offers an artistic statement for contemporary interiors.

In the room

Because the architectural detail sits across the lower and middle sections with clear space above, we see this working well on a wide, uninterrupted feature wall. In a living room, placing the design behind a low-profile sofa allows the varied rooflines, bridges, and towers to remain fully visible. The strong horizontal grounding makes it equally effective in a home office behind a desk, where the artwork provides an engaging focal point without feeling visually overcrowded.

Styling it

To complement the rich watercolour character and distinctive palette, we would lean towards contemporary styling with clean, understated lines. Choosing furniture with simple silhouettes prevents the room from competing with the expressive paint splatters and detailed landmarks.

• Select furniture in warm wood or painted neutral tones with slim profiles to keep the lower skyline visible and unobstructed.
• Incorporate subtle brass or muted gold hardware in lighting or accents to echo the warm metallic-toned paint effects within the cityscape.
• Balance the expressive wall with quiet, solid-toned upholstery and simple soft furnishings rather than competing graphic patterns.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper is defined by rich dark mulberry, deep plum, and vibrant golden-ochre tones, set against a crisp white backdrop. When decorating the surrounding space, we suggest pairing it with soft warm whites, pale greys, or muted stone on adjacent walls to maintain the crisp contrast of the artwork. If you prefer a moodier, more enveloping feel, drawing out the deep mulberry purple or rich plum for painted woodwork, doors, or key accent furniture creates a cohesive and sophisticated palette.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions, helping to reduce unnecessary excess material during decorating. We produce all our designs on PVC-free paper that features a subtle physical structure, giving each print a refined finish. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wallpapers provide flexible solutions suited to both homeowners and renters looking to transform their interiors.