Wallpaper - Damascus Syria Skyline Purple & Gold

Created by Michael Tompsett, this skyline wallpaper captures the architectural profile of Damascus in an expressive watercolor-like style. The composition sets historic domes, minarets, and modern city towers against a crisp white background, rendered through bleeding tones of dark mulberry purple, ochre, and warm golden hues. Paint splatters and pigment drips run along the base of the skyline, creating an artistic horizontal silhouette with generous negative space above. Our custom-sized mural wallpapers are printed to your exact wall dimensions on PVC-free paper with a subtle paper texture.

In the room

We see this wall mural working particularly well on a wide, uninterrupted wall where the full horizontal progression of the skyline can unfold naturally. In a living room or a study, placing the mural behind a low-profile sofa or a writing desk allows the detailed architectural landmarks and vibrant paint splatters to stay fully visible. The clean white upper section brings an airy, open feel to the wall, making it a striking focal point without overwhelming the rest of the room.

Styling it

To balance the bold watercolor splash across the bottom of the design, we recommend pairing this wallpaper with furniture that has clean, contemporary lines. Darker wood tones or warm brass hardware subtly echo the golden ochre elements in the print, while understated upholstery in neutral tones keeps the focus on the artwork itself. The expressive nature of the motif also suits an eclectic interior, where carefully chosen decorative pieces complement the silhouette without cluttering the wall space.

Colour combinations

The artwork centres on rich mulberry purple, deep violet, and warm ochre against a clean white backdrop. To build a cohesive palette around our wallpaper, we would introduce warm off-white or soft cream on adjacent walls to match the bright negative space. Rich plum accents in cushions or throws, along with deep golden ochre textiles, help draw the dynamic tones of the skyline into the wider room.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact 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, designed to be straightforward and easy to hang in your home.