Wallpaper - St Louis Missouri Skyline Purple & Gold

Our St Louis Missouri Skyline Purple & Gold wallpaper captures the architectural profile of the Gateway City through an expressive watercolor-inspired skyline. Created by artist Michael Tompsett, this design highlights the iconic Gateway Arch alongside the recognizable downtown silhouette, rendering buildings and bridges in rich dark mulberry and warm golden ochre tones. The lower portion blooms into atmospheric paint splatters and translucent washes against a crisp, clean white background, giving the urban scene an artistic, fluid energy. Like all our wall murals, this design is custom made-to-measure and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle paper structure.

In the room

We find this mural wallpaper performs exceptionally well when given an open, uninterrupted feature wall. In a living room, placing it directly behind a main sofa creates an immediate artistic focal point, anchoring the seating zone without overwhelming the room thanks to the generous negative space across the upper half of the wall. It also works beautifully in a modern home office or study, where the architectural motif adds character and visual depth behind a desk. Because the main silhouette sits across the horizontal center and lower third, standard-height ceilings frame the Gateway Arch naturally, leaving plenty of breathing room above.

Styling it

To complement the expressive watercolor look, we suggest pairing this design with contemporary or eclectic furnishings that balance crisp lines with warm textures. Furniture in darker wood tones or clean black metal frames helps echo the structural precision of the skyline. For surrounding decor, matte ceramics and unpatterned textiles keep visual attention focused on the artwork. We recommend avoiding busy patterned rugs or heavily textured wall hangings nearby, letting the splatters and layered tones of the wallpaper set the rhythm for the entire space.

Color combinations

The artwork itself relies on a striking contrast of deep purple, dark mulberry, and muted golden ochre set over a pure white backdrop. When selecting paint shades for adjacent walls, trim, or cabinetry, pulling a soft off-white or light warm grey from the background maintains an airy, open feel. If you prefer a richer, cozier mood, a deep aubergine or charcoal grey on flanking walls creates dramatic contrast that makes the golden highlights in the skyline pop even more vividly.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, all our wallpapers are made-to-measure to fit your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper during decorating. Our mural wallpapers are completely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. They are designed to be straightforward and simple to hang, offering flexible solutions tailored to both homeowners and renters looking to transform their interiors.