Wallpaper - New Bern North Carolina Skyline Blue & Gold

Created by artist Michael Tompsett, our New Bern skyline wallpaper captures the historic North Carolina waterfront town in an expressive watercolour silhouette. The architectural profile features prominent spires, landmark rooftops, and historic facades rendered in rich indigo, navy blue, and warm golden-amber tones that blend into dynamic splatters along the lower base. Set against a crisp white background, this horizontal composition brings a modern, artistic focus to the wall. Like all Wallism mural wallpapers, this design is made-to-measure to fit your exact wall dimensions and printed on PVC-free paper.

In the room

We see this skyline mural working particularly well on a wide, uninterrupted wall where the full horizontal span of the architecture can unfold without visual interruption. In a living room or a study, placing it along the primary wall behind a low-profile sofa or desk allows the detailed rooflines and church spires to remain fully visible.

The clean white upper portion of the design prevents the room from feeling closed in, making it an excellent choice for a home office, hallway, or teenage bedroom. The generous negative space at the top balances the rich, energetic splash of colour below, keeping the overall atmosphere open and light throughout the day.

Styling it

Because the skyline artwork provides a strong focal point across the centre of the wall, we suggest keeping the surrounding furnishings clean and uncluttered. Low-slung furniture in simple silhouettes works best, ensuring the historic architectural details are not hidden from view.

Warm wood finishes such as walnut or rich oak naturally echo the amber and ochre tones in the watercolour base. For decorative accents, consider subtle matte black or brushed brass hardware to complement the dark blue and golden highlights within the print. Pairing the mural with simple, textured neutral fabrics allows the dynamic colour palette of the wallpaper to remain the centrepiece of the room.

Colour combinations

The design itself features deep navy blue, indigo, glowing gold, ochre, and soft hints of violet against a stark white backdrop.

When choosing paint colours for adjoining walls or woodwork, a crisp, clean white provides a seamless continuation of the mural's background. For a more enveloping, tailored feel in a study or home office, pulling a deep midnight navy from the silhouette onto surrounding trim or neighbouring walls creates striking visual depth. If you prefer warmer contrasts, soft biscuit tones or muted tan upholstery create a harmonious connection with the golden-amber paint splatters.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, all our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your individual wall dimensions. Custom sizing helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper during decorating, ensuring you receive panels tailored specifically to your space.

Our wallpapers are PVC-free and feature a subtle physical structure in the paper surface. Designed to be straightforward and simple to hang, we offer wallpaper options suited to different homes, living situations, and interior projects.