Wallpaper - Cedar Falls Iowa Skyline Purple & Gold

Created by artist Michael Tompsett, our Cedar Falls Iowa Skyline Purple & Gold wallpaper captures the distinctive architectural landmarks of the city in an expressive, watercolor-inspired skyline. A crisp white upper backdrop gives way to rich splashes of deep purple, dark mulberry, and warm earthy gold that blend into the silhouettes of recognizable buildings and towers. What we particularly like about this design is the balance between sharp architectural profiles and dynamic paint splatters, offering an artistic take on urban geometry. Like all Wallism mural wallpapers, this design is made-to-measure on our PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

Because the composition places most of its visual weight along the horizontal middle and lower sections, we see this working especially well on an uninterrupted feature wall in a living room or a dedicated home office. In a living room, placing the skyline behind a low-profile sofa allows the detailed silhouette to remain completely visible while the clean white space above keeps the room feeling open and light.

For a home office, positioning the mural wallpaper along the main focal wall creates a cultured, creative backdrop that adds character without overwhelming your everyday workspace. The contrast between the rich pigments and the clear background ensures the design makes a confident statement while preserving an airy atmosphere in rooms of varying sizes.

Styling it

To complement the expressive mood of this design, we would look to furniture with clean lines and contemporary silhouettes that let the artwork take center stage. Mid-century modern or contemporary eclectic furnishings feel right at home here, especially when you introduce warm wood tones like walnut or teak to pick up on the earthy golden accents within the skyline.

We would pair the motif with quieter upholstery in neutral creams or charcoals, perhaps adding subtle brass or aged bronze accents in lighting and hardware to echo the warm metallic look of the gold tones. Keeping surrounding decorative accessories simple helps maintain focus on the intricate splatters and silhouettes of the city view.

Colour combinations

The palette of our wallpaper centers around rich dark mulberry, varied purple watercolor washes, and warm earthy gold against a bright white base.

When choosing colors for surrounding walls, trim, or cabinetry, we suggest pulling directly from the warmer undertones of the mural with warm off-whites, muted cream, or soft ochre. If you prefer a bolder, moodier contrast, a deep plum or charcoal on adjacent walls can frame the skyline dramatically, while warm amber textiles or throw pillows will naturally tie the golden details into the rest of the room.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, all our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions. Producing each order individually helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard fixed-size rolls.

Our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure. They are designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, providing flexible wall murals suited to homeowners and renters alike.