Wallpaper - Auckland New Zeeland Skyline Purple & Gold

Created by Michael Tompsett, this Auckland skyline wallpaper captures the New Zealand city's iconic architecture through an expressive, watercolour-style silhouette. The composition balances architectural landmarks like the Sky Tower and Auckland Harbour Bridge against a dynamic splatter texture, set against a clean white background. Deep purple and dark mulberry tones merge with warm gold and amber hues, creating a rich contrast that gives urban geometry an organic, artistic character. Made to measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, our wall murals are straightforward to hang and bring an expressive focal point to any interior.

In the room

Because the skyline runs horizontally with generous white space above the buildings, this design works particularly well on wider, uninterrupted wall areas. We especially like it behind a sofa in a living room or spanning the wall behind a desk in a home office, where the architectural details and paint splatters remain in clear view. The horizontal composition helps ground a space while keeping the upper wall feeling open and airy. In rooms with high ceilings, the vertical reach of the Sky Tower draws the eye upwards, adding visual height and interest without cluttering the perimeter.

Styling it

The rich interplay of dark purple and warm gold gives this design an eclectic, contemporary character. To balance the expressive brushwork and splatter effects, we suggest keeping larger surrounding furniture relatively clean-lined and understated.

• Introduce warm metallic elements, such as brushed brass lighting or understated gold accents, to pick up on the amber and gold tones across the skyline.
• Opt for mid-toned or dark wood furniture to anchor the space and complement the deeper mulberry pigments.
• Use soft, neutral textiles in cream, stone, or muted grey for larger upholstery to let the mural wallpaper remain the primary visual statement.

Colour combinations

The palette within our design centres on deep purple, dark mulberry, and glowing gold against a crisp white background. When planning the rest of the room, we suggest keeping adjacent walls in an off-white, warm ivory, or pale chalky grey so the contrast of the skyline remains crisp. For accent colours on cushions, throws, or decorative ceramics, deep aubergine, plum, or ochre echo the artwork's richer tones, while matte charcoal or soft beige provides a grounded neutral backdrop.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, all our wallpapers are made to measure based on your specific wall dimensions. Producing each order individually helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard fixed-size rolls. Our wallpaper is PVC-free, features a subtle physical structure in the paper, and is designed to be straightforward to hang. We offer wallpaper solutions suited to different living situations and needs, whether you are decorating a home you own or updating a rented space.