Wallpaper - Asheville North Carolina Skyline Purple & Gold

Our Asheville skyline wallpaper by Michael Tompsett translates the distinctive architecture of the North Carolina city into an expressive silhouette filled with watercolour-inspired splatters, drips and blooms. Rendered in rich dark mulberry purple, warm ochre gold and soft amber tones against a crisp white backdrop, the graphic skyline captures prominent landmarks, spires, and a bridge with striking visual rhythm. What we particularly like is the dynamic balance between precise architectural outlines and loose painterly splatters along the base. Produced as made-to-measure, PVC-free wall murals with a subtle physical structure in the paper, this design brings an artistic statement to any interior.

In the room

Because the skyline spans horizontally across the wall with generous open white space above, we see this working exceptionally well as a feature wall in a living room behind a low-backed sofa or in a bedroom above a headboard. The horizontal composition naturally grounds the lower half of the space while keeping the upper wall feeling open and light.

In a home office or study, the thoughtful, artistic character adds visual energy without overwhelming the desk area. For entryways and hallways, placing our wallpaper along a continuous wall creates an engaging panoramic journey as you move through the space.

Styling it

To let the dynamic purple and gold watercolour artwork take centre stage, we would pair this design with clean-lined contemporary furniture. Minimalist silhouettes in warm woods or painted neutral finishes ensure the graphic details of the skyline remain the clear focal point.

In an eclectic or maximalist setting, you could introduce subtle metallic accents, such as brushed brass or antique gold lighting fixtures, to echo the warm ochre tones in the print. We recommend keeping surrounding wall decor minimal on the mural wall so the architectural skyline and expressive paint splatters have space to breathe.

Colour combinations

The design itself is defined by deep mulberry purple, warm ochre gold, amber undertones, and a clear white background.

Around the mural, we suggest pairing adjacent walls with soft off-white or light warm grey to maintain the clean, open feeling of the upper composition. For a bolder look, drawing out the rich mulberry or deep aubergine in soft furnishings, cushions, or accent upholstery creates a cohesive, considered colour story across the room.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your supplied wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper during decorating. Our mural wallpapers are entirely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure. Designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, our wallpapers provide flexible decorating options suited to both homeowners and renters alike.