Wallpaper - Izmir Turkey Skyline Purple & Gold

Created by Michael Tompsett, our Izmir Turkey Skyline Purple & Gold wallpaper captures the distinctive architectural profile of Izmir through expressive watercolour splashes and rich colour blending. The skyline stretches horizontally across an open, crisp white background, featuring historic landmarks, minarets, suspension bridge spans, and modern towers rendered in deep mulberry purple and warm ochre gold tones. The lower silhouette dissolves into artistic paint splatters and textured ink bleeds, giving the architectural motif a fluid, contemporary character. Printed made-to-measure on our PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, this design brings a vibrant city silhouette to an accent wall while keeping the upper portion of the room bright and airy.

In the room

We see this wall mural working particularly well in a living room or a dedicated study where the horizontal panoramic structure has space to unfold. Because the architectural detail is concentrated across the lower and middle sections of the composition while the upper half remains clean and white, the design anchors a room without overwhelming high ceilings or compact wall heights. In a living room, placing this mural wallpaper behind a low-backed sofa allows the skyline to sit naturally above the seating line, keeping the dynamic splatters and landmark silhouettes clearly visible. In a home study, it provides an inspiring backdrop along an open desk wall, creating visual focus without introducing heavy pattern across the entire room.

Styling it

To complement the expressive character of the artwork, we would pair this design with clean-lined furniture that lets the skyline silhouette remain the focal point. Furniture in rich walnut or muted black frames works well to ground the deeper mulberry tones, while warm brass or brushed gold lighting accents can pick up the golden ochre details in the skyline. We recommend keeping surrounding decorative items relatively minimal, opting for smooth ceramics, tailored upholstery, and simple architectural shapes that echo the contemporary urban theme.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper itself combines deep mulberry purple, warm golden ochre, and crisp white. For adjoining walls and woodwork, soft off-white or light warm grey paint creates a seamless transition with the mural's background, maintaining an open feel. If you prefer a richer, more enveloping atmosphere, drawing out the deep purple or dark plum for trim, painted shelving, or accent textiles creates a striking tonal contrast against the lighter wall areas.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper during decorating. We produce our wall murals on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure, designed to be straightforward and easy to hang in any home.