Wallpaper - Reading England Skyline Purple & Gold

Our Reading England Skyline Purple & Gold wallpaper features a distinctive watercolor-inspired architectural profile created by artist Michael Tompsett. Set against a clean, open white background, the horizontal skyline combines the recognizable silhouettes of Reading's landmark buildings and bridges with expressive splatters and washes of dark mulberry purple, violet, and warm golden ochre. The sharp linear outlines of the architecture contrast with the fluid, organic paint textures below. Like all of our wallpapers, this design is made-to-measure to your exact wall dimensions on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical surface structure.

In the room

Because the skyline sits along the lower and middle portion of the composition with generous open space above, we see this wall mural working particularly well on an uninterrupted wall in a living room or a dedicated home office. Placing the design behind a low-profile sofa, a credenza, or a clean-lined desk allows the intricate building details and watercolor splashes to remain visible without being blocked. In rooms with standard or higher ceilings, the negative white space at the top gives the impression of openness while grounding the room with rich color along the lower visual horizon.

Styling it

When styling around this mural wallpaper, we suggest balancing the expressive graphic nature of the cityscape with simpler, understated interior pieces. Modern or contemporary furniture with clean silhouettes allows the detailed skyline to remain the main visual focal point.

For surrounding elements, furniture in warm wood tones such as walnut or darker stained timber naturally echoes the golden ochre notes in the print. Alternatively, matte black or deep bronze hardware and lighting fixtures can accentuate the architectural lines. We recommend keeping surrounding decorative items relatively minimal, choosing smooth textures and solid finishes that do not compete with the energetic watercolor splatter technique.

Colour combinations

Our wallpaper centers on a rich combination of dark mulberry, deep violet, and warm amber gold against a crisp white backdrop. When selecting paint colors for adjacent walls or trim, soft off-whites and pale creams offer a clean transition that lets the mural stand out. To lean into the moodier, richer side of the palette, you might bring in deep plum, aubergine, or warm camel accents through upholstery, cushions, or painted woodwork on surrounding surfaces.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, we produce made-to-measure wallpapers tailored directly to your supplied wall dimensions. Producing each order to size helps reduce unnecessary excess material compared with standard fixed-size wallpaper rolls.

Our wallpapers are completely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wall murals provide practical decorating options suited to homeowners and renters looking to transform their interior spaces.