Wallpaper - Lausanne Switzerland Skyline Black & White

Created by artist Michael Tompsett, our Lausanne Switzerland Skyline Black & White wallpaper captures the historic Swiss city in a bold, ink-wash silhouette. Architectural landmarks, spires, and a lake boat sit crisply along the horizon, grounded by expressive watercolor splatters and painterly drips in deep charcoal and black against an open white background. The graphic contrast makes it an arresting focal point that works effortlessly in contemporary interiors. Like all our mural wallpapers, this design is made-to-measure and produced on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

Because of its strong horizontal composition, we see this wall mural working particularly well along a wider, uninterrupted wall. In a living room, placing the skyline behind a low-profile sofa allows the architectural detail and upper spires to remain completely visible. The balance of heavy ink texture at the bottom and crisp negative space above keeps the room feeling airy rather than closed in.

It also serves as an inspiring backdrop for a home office or study. Positioned behind a desk, the horizontal skyline brings visual structure to the workspace, while the spontaneous ink splatters add an expressive, artistic character to an otherwise clean architectural motif.

Styling it

The stark monochrome palette and graphic silhouette invite a clean, minimalist interior approach. We would pair this design with modern furniture featuring slim profiles and understated silhouettes, letting the skyline take centre stage.

To soften the strong black-and-white contrast, introduce tactile natural materials such as warm oak or walnut finishes alongside matte black metal accents. Keeping surrounding upholstery in muted, textured neutrals like charcoal, off-white, or heather grey allows the graphic details of our wallpapers to stand out without competing for attention.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper itself is defined by a focused palette of rich black, charcoal grey, and crisp white.

When choosing paint colours for adjoining walls or woodwork, we recommend continuing that clean simplicity with pure gallery whites or soft, neutral off-whites. If you want a moodier and more enveloping atmosphere, deep slate or charcoal paint on surrounding walls creates a dramatic transition that ties directly into the ink tones of the mural.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, we produce our wallpapers made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. Custom sizing ensures the design fits your specific space while helping to reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard rolls.

Our wallpapers are completely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure. We offer options designed to suit different living situations and needs, whether you own your home or rent, and all of our designs are straightforward and simple to hang.