Wallpaper - Leicester England Skyline Purple & Gold

Created by Michael Tompsett, this graphic skyline wallpaper captures the architectural profile of Leicester in rich purple, mulberry, and golden ochre tones. The design contrasts a crisp horizontal silhouette against expressive, watercolour-like splashes and spatter effects below, all set against a clean white background. What we particularly like is how the delicate historic spires sit naturally alongside modern high-rises, creating a lively visual rhythm across the wall. Printed made to measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical surface structure, our mural wallpapers bring distinct artistic character to modern interiors.

In the room

We see this design working especially well as a focal point across a wider, uninterrupted wall in a living room or a dedicated home office. Because the skyline motif runs horizontally across the lower and middle sections while leaving generous open space above, it anchors the room without overwhelming the upper walls or making the space feel crowded.

In a living room, positioning the wallpaper behind a low-backed sofa allows the varied architectural heights and spattered paint textures to remain visible. For a study or home office, placing it behind your desk provides a structured yet expressive backdrop that adds personality to the workspace while maintaining an open, airy atmosphere.

Styling it

The expressive contrast between the architectural silhouette and the fluid watercolour effect gives this design strong presence, so we suggest keeping surrounding furniture clean-lined and contemporary.

• Pair the wallpaper with sleek, low-profile furniture in dark painted finishes or warm woods, which balance the deep mulberry tones without competing with the detailed silhouette.
• Introduce warm brass, antique gold, or bronze accents in lighting fixtures, mirrors, or table hardware to echo the golden ochre hues in the artwork.
• Keep surrounding textiles relatively understated in plain weaves, allowing the visual energy of the paint splatters to remain the central feature of the space.

Colour combinations

The design itself is built on deep purple and dark mulberry blended with rich golden ochre, burnt amber, and a bright white base. When decorating around it, we recommend drawing directly from these core shades to create a balanced interior palette.

Warm off-white or soft alabaster on neighbouring walls keeps the room bright and allows the white background of the mural to blend smoothly into the surrounding space. If you want to introduce deeper contrast, consider using deep plum, dark mulberry, or rich aubergine on adjacent feature walls, woodwork, or built-in shelving. Muted ochre, mustard, or caramel tones also work wonderfully through cushions, throws, or upholstered seating to draw out the golden warmth in the skyline.

About our wallpaper

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

Our wallpapers are completely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure that brings out the depth of the artwork. Designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, our wall murals offer a practical way to transform your home with confidence.