Wallpaper - Chattanooga Tennessee Skyline Purple & Gold

Designed by Michael Tompsett, this architectural mural wallpaper captures the distinctive silhouette of Chattanooga, Tennessee, through an expressive, watercolor-like treatment. The composition anchors recognisable landmarks, bridges, and building profiles along the lower third of the wall, allowing rich splatters and paint drips in dark mulberry, violet, and warm gold to bleed dynamically across a crisp white background. Printed made-to-measure on our PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, our wallpaper brings graphic skyline energy and bold artistic contrast to contemporary interiors.

In the room

Because the architectural detail and rich pigment sit across the lower half of the design, this is one of our mural wallpapers that benefits from an open, horizontal wall area. In a living room, placing the skyline behind a low-backed sofa or low credenza allows the full bridge and building profiles to remain visible while the generous white space above lifts the room visually.

The design also works exceptionally well in a dedicated home office. Positioned across the main wall facing or behind a desk, the contrast between structured urban landmarks and fluid, expressive paint splatters creates an engaging visual backdrop. Because the upper half of the wall remains light and airy, the mural carries strong graphic identity without overwhelming the space.

Styling it

We recommend pairing this design with clean-lined contemporary furniture that lets the graphic skyline serve as the primary focal point. Low-profile seating or streamlined shelving in dark finishes, such as blackened metal or dark stained wood, echoes the deeper mulberry contours of the cityscape.

To bring out the warm golden tones in the watercolor wash, introduce subtle warm metallic lighting fixtures or honey-toned timber accents elsewhere in the room. Keeping surrounding textiles relatively quiet in texture and solid in colour allows the intricate architectural splatters and bleeding pigments to command attention.

Colour combinations

The motif centres on deep mulberry purple, soft violet washes, and warm ochre-gold, all set against a clean white backdrop.

For adjacent walls and skirting, a soft off-white or light neutral helps maintain the bright, open feeling established by the top of the mural. If you prefer deeper interior contrast, pulling the rich dark mulberry into a nearby accent wall, velvet armchair, or dark shelving unit creates an immersive, cohesive palette. Warm mustard, amber, or brass accents also pair naturally with the golden paint splashes throughout the skyline.

About our wallpaper

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