Wallpaper - Lansing Michigan Skyline Purple & Gold

Created by Michael Tompsett, this city skyline wallpaper captures Lansing, Michigan, through expressive watercolor splatters and painterly textures. The silhouette of the city skyline rises across the center in deep mulberry purple and warm, earthy gold tones, framed by clean white space above and loose artistic paint drips below. What we particularly like about this mural wallpaper is how the architectural silhouettes blend with the fluid, textured pigments to create an energetic focal point. Made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, it brings a distinct artistic presence to any interior.

In the room

Because the artwork is structured horizontally with an open white background above the cityscape, we see this design working especially well in a living room or a dedicated home office. Placing it on a main feature wall, such as behind a low sofa or a work desk, allows the detailed silhouette and expressive color bleeds to stay fully visible. In a room with generous natural daylight, the contrasts between the rich mulberry tones and the golden ochre washes become especially vibrant.

Styling it

To let the dynamic character of the mural carry the room, we would keep the surrounding furniture relatively grounded and clean-lined. Low-profile pieces in darker wood or matte black complement the silhouette without competing with the detailed watercolor splatters along the lower edge.

For accents and decorative elements, introducing warm brass lighting fixtures or textured neutral upholstery creates a balanced, cohesive feel. In an eclectic or contemporary setting, you can also bring in small decor accents that reflect the purple and gold tones found throughout the motif.

Colour combinations

The design itself centers around deep mulberry purple, warm ochre gold, and soft tan, all set against an off-white backdrop. For adjacent painted walls, we recommend soft warm whites, pale cream, or light sandy neutrals that allow the mural to blend naturally into the space. If you prefer a bolder, moodier atmosphere, a deep plum, aubergine, or warm golden tan on adjoining walls or woodwork will enhance the rich pigments of the artwork.

About our wallpaper

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

All our wall murals and wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure. Designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, we offer wallpaper options suited to different homes, needs, and living situations.