Wallpaper - Suzhou China Skyline Purple & Gold

Designed by Michael Tompsett, this architectural city skyline design brings together modern skyscrapers and historic pagoda silhouettes in an expressive watercolour style. Set against a clean, light backdrop, the motif blends rich tones of dark mulberry purple with warm ochre and gold hues, finished with delicate paint splatters and painterly drips along the base. The horizontal panoramic composition creates a striking focal point while leaving generous open space above the skyline. Like all Wallism wallpapers, this design is made-to-measure, PVC-free, and printed on paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

We see this wallpaper working particularly well on a wide, uninterrupted wall where the full horizontal span of the cityscape can stretch out without interruption. In a contemporary living room, placing the skyline behind a low-profile sofa allows the architectural details and vertical towers to rise naturally into the open upper wall space.

It also brings a distinctive character to a home office or study. Because the artwork anchors its visual weight along the lower and middle sections of the wall, the upper area feels open and airy, keeping the room visually balanced even in smaller spaces.

Styling it

To let the expressive watercolour details stand out, we suggest keeping the surrounding furniture relatively understated in form:

• Pair with contemporary low-back furniture in clean, streamlined silhouettes that sit beneath the main skyline silhouette.
• Incorporate warm brass or bronze metal finishes in lighting fixtures or hardware to echo the rich ochre and golden tones within the print.
• Choose natural wood elements in warm or mid-toned finishes to complement the earthy depth of the dark mulberry and gold palette.

Colour combinations

The motif centres on a bold contrast between deep mulberry purple and warm, burnished ochre and gold, balanced by a soft off-white background.

For adjoining walls and woodwork, warm off-white or soft cream paints create a seamless transition that complements the negative space in the upper portion of the mural. If you prefer a moodier atmosphere, pulling a deep aubergine or warm charcoal from the darker cityscape elements onto adjacent walls or cabinetry creates an enveloping, dramatic setting.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your exact wall dimensions. Custom sizing helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard rolls.

Our mural wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that is straightforward to hang. We offer options suited to a variety of living spaces, whether you own your home or are decorating a rental.