Wallpaper - Vevey Switzerland Skyline Purple & Gold

In this expressive skyline design, artist Michael Tompsett captures the distinctive architecture of Vevey, Switzerland, through painterly watercolor textures and energetic paint splatters. The composition sets the detailed architectural silhouettes of church spires, towers, and lakeside landmarks against a clean white backdrop, grounding the lower half of the wall in rich tones of dark mulberry purple and golden ochre. The dramatic contrast between the crisp white upper space and the fluid, bleeding pigments below gives the motif a contemporary yet artistic presence. Made-to-measure on our PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, our wallpaper creates an eye-catching focal point that balances graphic clarity with fluid visual texture.

In the room

Because the architectural detail and rich color pooling are concentrated across the lower portion of the design, this wall mural works exceptionally well on wide, uninterrupted walls where the horizontal skyline can unfold across its full length. In a living room, placing the design behind a low-backed sofa allows the silhouetted spires and splash textures to rise clearly into view without competing with tall furniture. In a home office or study, the generous white space across the top prevents the room from feeling closed in, keeping the atmosphere feeling open while introducing bold character at eye level.

Styling it

The rich interplay of mulberry purple and warm gold gives this design a refined, modern artistic edge that pairs naturally with sleek, contemporary interiors.

• Low-profile furniture in dark wood or charcoal upholstery helps anchor the bottom edge of the wall without obstructing the fine architectural silhouettes.
• Warm metallic accents, such as brushed brass lighting or bronze hardware, echo the golden ochre washes in the skyline and bring out the design's warmer undertones.
• Crisp white or soft off-white surrounding walls will create a seamless transition with the mural's clean background, keeping visual focus centered on the artwork.

Colour combinations

The design itself is built on a rich palette of deep mulberry purple, violet, warm ochre, and muted amber gold, all resting against a pure white ground. To create a cohesive look around the wallpaper, pair it with soft warm white or pale parchment on adjoining walls to extend the open feel of the background. For deeper contrast, incorporate rich plum, charcoal, or deep aubergine through smaller decorative elements, or draw out the warm ochre hues with amber glass and warm brass accents.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, we produce our wallpapers made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard rolls. Our mural wallpapers are printed on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical structure, and they are designed to be straightforward and easy to hang in both modern homes and traditional spaces.