Wallpaper - Basel Switzerland Skyline Purple & Gold

Our Basel Switzerland Skyline Purple & Gold wallpaper presents the architectural profile of Basel rendered in an expressive watercolour-like style. Created by Michael Tompsett, this artwork balances landmark silhouettes, including historic spires, bridges, and modern high-rises, with fluid splatters and bleeding washes of deep purple, dark mulberry, and warm golden ochre. The design is grounded across the lower half while rising against an open white backdrop, creating a striking sense of vertical rhythm and artistic lightness. As with all Wallism wallpapers, this motif is produced made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

We see this design working particularly well as an accent wall in a living room or a dedicated home office. Because the architectural silhouette runs horizontally across the lower and middle composition, it naturally complements low-profile furniture such as a sofa, media console, or writing desk. In a living room, positioning the mural along a main uninterrupted wall allows the full breadth of the city skyline to unfold without competing with tall storage units. In a home office, the crisp white negative space at the top maintains an open, uncluttered feeling while the rich watercolour texture introduces an engaging visual focal point behind a workspace.

Styling it

To let the expressive character of the artwork lead, we recommend pairing this wallpaper with furniture that has clean, contemporary lines. Darker timber finishes or blackened metal elements ground the deep purple and mulberry tones, while warm bronze or brass accents gently reflect the golden hues throughout the skyline. Keeping surrounding upholstery and textiles in understated neutral weaves allows the dynamic watercolour splatters to stand out without overwhelming the space.

Colour combinations

The core palette of our design centres on deep mulberry, muted violet, and warm amber-gold set against a clean white ground. When choosing colours for adjoining walls and trim, softer off-whites or pale stone shades provide a seamless transition that complements the upper half of the motif. For a more enveloping or moody atmosphere, pulling a deep plum or dark charcoal from the base of the skyline onto neighbouring woodwork or accent furniture creates a rich, cohesive connection.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our mural wallpapers are made-to-measure to fit your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper during installation. Each design is printed on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure, and our wall murals are created to be straightforward to hang in any home.