Wallpaper - Chennai Skyline India Purple & Gold

Created by Michael Tompsett, this city skyline wallpaper captures the architectural landmarks of Chennai in a distinctive silhouette style. The design balances rich, dark mulberry purple with warm golden ochre tones, creating a painterly watercolour-like texture that bleeds organically into the lower edge. Set against a clean, off-white background, the horizontal skyline brings together historic temples, colonial structures, and modern towers with expressive paint splatters. Our made-to-measure mural wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper with a subtle surface structure, making them straightforward to hang in any interior.

In the room

We see this design working particularly well in a living room, study, or home office where you want to create an architectural focal point. Because the architectural skyline sits horizontally across the lower and middle sections of the wall, it works beautifully behind a sofa, a long low sideboard, or a desk. The open, light space in the upper portion of the design prevents the room from feeling closed in, allowing the pattern to breathe even in compact rooms. For a wider, uninterrupted wall, the full horizontal span gives each building silhouette room to stand out without competing for attention.

Styling it

To complement the expressive character of the skyline, we would pair this design with clean-lined contemporary furniture that lets the artwork take centre stage. Low-profile seating or a minimalist wooden desk keeps the architectural details visible. Warm brass or aged metallic accents in lighting or hardware echo the golden undertones in the skyline, while dark, understated upholstery grounds the richer mulberry shades without overwhelming the space.

Colour combinations

The design is defined by its deep mulberry purple and warm golden ochre pigments against an off-white backdrop. When choosing colours for surrounding walls and woodwork, soft warm whites or pale stone shades provide a seamless transition that complements the upper background of the wallpaper. If you prefer deeper contrast, styling surrounding elements in dark plum, aubergine, or warm mustard brings out the painterly variations within the silhouette.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure to fit your specific wall dimensions. Producing each order individually helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard fixed-size rolls. Our wallpapers are PVC-free, printed on paper with a subtle physical structure, and designed to be straightforward to hang, whether you are refreshing a family home or personalising a rented space.