Wallpaper - Kingston upon Thames England Skyline Concrete

Created by artist Michael Tompsett, this graphic wallpaper features the architectural skyline of Kingston upon Thames rendered in a crisp, dark silhouette against a textured, concrete-inspired pebble grey backdrop. Expressive paint splatters and brush marks anchor the base of the cityscape, adding an artistic, contemporary edge to the recognisable bridges, historic buildings, and modern landmarks. Produced to your exact wall dimensions, our PVC-free wallpapers bring a calm yet striking urban character to residential interiors.

In the room

We find this design works exceptionally well as a feature wall in a living room, home office, study, or home library. The strong horizontal line of the skyline creates a grounding architectural presence, while the expansive, concrete-look upper half keeps the wall open and uncluttered. In a study or home office, positioning the mural wallpaper behind a desk or low shelving allows the detailed silhouettes of the buildings to remain visible without competing with daily work essentials. Across a wider wall in a living room, the full panoramic span has space to make a bold, graphic statement while maintaining a serene atmosphere.

Styling it

The restrained monochrome palette and urban subject make our design easy to integrate into modern, industrial, or minimalist spaces. We suggest pairing it with clean-lined furniture that echoes the graphic quality of the architectural silhouette.

• Low-profile black metal or matte dark wood furniture helps anchor the room and mirrors the depth of the illustrated buildings.
• Soft woven upholstery in neutral charcoal, warm grey, or off-white balances the cool, raw visual texture of the concrete background.
• Subtle warm task lighting or soft ambient lamps will highlight the delicate paint splatters and tonal variations across the wall mural.

Colour combinations

The motif itself is defined by deep charcoal and soft pebble grey with neutral, plaster-toned undertones. To build a cohesive environment around the wallpaper, we recommend painted adjacent walls in muted stone, soft chalk white, or a mid-toned slate grey. If you want to introduce accent shades through cushions, ceramics, or artwork, consider muted earthy tones such as ochre, olive green, or terracotta, which add warmth without overwhelming the calm neutrality of the design.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper during decorating. We produce our wall murals on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure that adds depth to every print. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our mural wallpapers offer an adaptable decorating solution whether you own your home or live in rented accommodation.