Wallpaper - Shanghai Skyline 2018

Our Shanghai Skyline 2018 wallpaper captures an expansive metropolis rising through a cool, misty atmosphere. Captured by photographer Jan Becke, the composition showcases layered skyscrapers and architectural facades stretching across the horizon in subtle smoky grey and blue-grey tones. The monochromatic palette and gentle haze give the urban view a calm, architectural depth that anchors a room without visual clutter. Like all Wallism wallpapers, this mural is made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure.

In the room

We see this design working particularly well on a wider, uninterrupted wall in a living room or home study. Because the perspective spans across a grand horizontal horizon, giving the mural plenty of horizontal width allows the full sweep of the buildings and lower streets to unfold naturally. In a home study, placing it on the primary feature wall behind a desk creates a focused, contemplative atmosphere. In a living area, the cool grey tonality provides a composed, architectural backdrop behind a low-profile sofa, bringing depth to the room while keeping the overall feel calm and orderly.

Styling it

The clean geometry and photographic realism of this cityscape lend themselves naturally to contemporary, minimalist, or industrial-leaning interiors. We would suggest pairing it with furniture featuring defined, simple silhouettes to mirror the architectural lines of the buildings.

Matte black metal elements in shelving, floor lamps, or slim table frames pick up the darker tonal accents of the urban structures. To balance the cool greys, incorporate furniture in darker woods or charcoal upholstery, avoiding busy patterns in surrounding textiles so the panorama remains the visual focal point.

Colour combinations

The palette within our wallpaper is built around cold grey, misty smoke, muted charcoal, and subtle blue-grey undertones.

When choosing surrounding paint shades, consider pairing this design with off-white or soft cool grey on adjacent walls and woodwork for a crisp, seamless transition. For a bolder contrast, deep graphite or dark charcoal paint on adjacent trim or cabinetry can frame the mural effectively and draw out the deeper shadows of the skyline.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. Custom production helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard fixed rolls. We produce our wall murals on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. Our wallpapers are straightforward to hang, offering flexible solutions suited to both homeowners and renters.