Wallpaper - Busan South Korea Skyline Purple & Gold

Created by Michael Tompsett, this architectural skyline wallpaper captures the coastal South Korean city of Busan through an expressive silhouette filled with rich purple, dark mulberry, and warm gold tones. The design features iconic landmarks such as the Gwangan Bridge, traditional temple pavilions, and modern high-rise towers, set against a clean white background with painterly, watercolour-like splashes running along the base. Produced as made-to-measure, PVC-free mural wallpapers with a subtle physical structure in the paper, this piece offers an artistic focal point for contemporary interiors.

In the room

Because the skyline motif runs horizontally across the lower and middle portions of the mural against an open white upper section, we particularly like it on a main feature wall where its full breadth can unfold. In a living room, positioning the wallpaper behind a low-backed sofa keeps the architectural silhouettes in clear view while the white background maintains a light, airy feel across the upper wall. The graphic skyline also works exceptionally well in a home study, grounding the desk area with energetic splashes of colour while preserving visual balance in smaller or narrow rooms.

Styling it

When styling around this mural, we recommend keeping surrounding furniture shapes clean and contemporary to complement the crisp architectural profiles of the skyline. Low-profile seating and open shelving allow the horizontal composition to stay visible across the entire length of the wall.

To create harmony with the artwork's warmer tones, introduce dark wood finishes, such as walnut or smoked ash, in tables or cabinetry. For decorative accents, quiet metallic touches in brushed brass or warm bronze subtly pick up the golden watercolour splatters without competing with the bold purple silhouette.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper itself combines deep mulberry and rich purple with ochre, amber gold, and a crisp white background. To build a balanced palette around the room, pair the mural with off-white or soft cream on adjacent walls to let the dramatic skyline stand out naturally. For deeper accents across upholstery, curtains, or woodwork, muted aubergine, charcoal, or warm ochre draw out the rich, painterly tones of the cityscape.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are custom made-to-measure according to your wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard rolls. Every design is printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure that adds depth to the printed colours. Straightforward to hang and simple to work with, our wall murals are created to suit homeowners and renters alike looking to transform their interior spaces.