Wallpaper - Rio de Janeiro Brazil Skyline Purple & Gold

Designed by Michael Tompsett, this skyline wallpaper captures the iconic architectural silhouette of Rio de Janeiro through expressive watercolor splatters and painterly textures. Set against a clean white backdrop, the city landmarks, including the statue of Christ the Redeemer atop Corcovado, emerge from an abstract blend of rich purple, dark mulberry, ochre, and warm golden tones. We produce our wallpapers to measure according to your wall dimensions on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, giving the artwork a refined presence.

In the room

Because the motif runs horizontally across the lower and middle sections with ample open space above, we see this working exceptionally well as a feature wall in a living room, home office, or study. The horizontal composition benefits from a wider, relatively uninterrupted wall area where the full panorama can unfold from left to right. In a home office or study, placing a desk or low shelving beneath the wallpaper allows the upper skyline and negative space to remain entirely visible, keeping the visual balance open and uncluttered.

Styling it

We would pair this design with clean, contemporary furniture to let the artistic brushwork and splatter details take centre stage. Darker wood tones such as walnut or deep stained oak echo the rich mulberry depths in the cityscape, while warm brass accents or minimal metallic lighting naturally complement the golden ochre highlights. Keeping upholstery and larger textiles in simple, unpatterned fabrics helps prevent visual competition with the detailed silhouette.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper itself combines deep purple and dark mulberry with earthy ochre, warm gold, and crisp white. For surrounding painted walls and woodwork, warm off-white or soft linen shades create a seamless transition with the open background. If you want a moodier, more enveloping feel in a study or living area, pulling a deep plum, aubergine, or warm golden ochre onto adjacent walls or joinery creates an intentional and sophisticated colour dialogue.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper. Every wallpaper we produce is PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that adds depth to the finished installation. Our wall murals are designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, offering flexible decorating options whether you own your home or live in rented accommodation.