Wallpaper - San Jose California Skyline Purple & Gold

Created by artist Michael Tompsett, this architectural wallpaper design presents the San Jose skyline in an expressive watercolor-inspired style. The composition contrasts crisp architectural silhouettes with energetic paint splatters and bleeding pigment washes across a clean white background. Rich tones of dark mulberry purple and warm earthy gold blend through the building profiles, giving familiar city landmarks an artistic, abstract character. Our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

Because the skyline runs horizontally across the lower and middle portions of the design with open space above, this mural wallpaper works especially well on wider, uninterrupted walls. We see it finding a natural place in a living room behind a low-profile sofa, or in a home office where the graphic silhouette can span the wall behind a desk without feeling visually cramped. The high contrast between the saturated watercolor splatters and the crisp white negative space gives the room a bold focal point while keeping the upper wall airy.

Styling it

To let the dynamic paint splatters and detailed building contours take center stage, we recommend pairing this design with relatively clean-lined, contemporary furniture. Pieces with simple geometry and low visual weight prevent the wall from feeling overcrowded.

For surrounding elements, understated dark metal hardware or lighting fixtures echo the deepest mulberry shadows in the skyline, while warm wood accents bring out the golden ochre tones of the paint washes. Keeping large upholstery and rug choices solid and neutral allows the expressive qualities of the artwork to command the space.

Colour combinations

The design itself centers around deep mulberry purple, warm earthy gold, ochre, and crisp white. When considering adjacent walls and surrounding finishes, soft off-white or light warm greys create a seamless connection with the backdrop. If you want to lean into the moodier side of the palette, deep aubergine, plum, or muted charcoal on adjoining woodwork or feature shelving will highlight the darker pigment runs in the skyline. Muted mustard or tan accents can also be introduced through cushions or throws to pick up the warmer golden splatters.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are produced made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. Ordering custom dimensions helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared with standard rolls. Every design is printed on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical structure, and our wall murals are designed to be straightforward and simple to hang in your home.