Wallpaper - San Sebastian Spain Skyline Purple & Gold

Designed by Michael Tompsett, this architectural skyline wallpaper captures the coastal cityscape of San Sebastian in expressive, watercolour-style splatters and ink bleeds. The composition pairs rich, dark mulberry purple with warm ochre and golden amber tones, set against a clean, plain white upper background. Landmark spires, bridges, and coastal silhouettes emerge naturally from the painterly splashes along the lower half of the mural, creating a striking graphic skyline with an artistic, fluid character. Produced as custom made-to-measure mural wallpapers, each order is printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle paper structure.

In the room

Because the skyline graphic sits across the lower horizontal band while leaving the upper section light and open, this design works especially well behind lower furniture. In a living room, placing this wallpaper along the wall behind a sofa allows the architectural silhouettes to rise above the seating line without competing for height.

In a home office or study, we like using this design across a main feature wall behind a desk or low shelving. The generous negative space at the top keeps the room feeling airy, while the rich purple and amber splatters introduce visual focus and character to the space. For longer, uninterrupted walls, the full horizontal span gives the city landmarks plenty of room to stretch out and be appreciated.

Styling it

The rich, high-contrast palette allows for clear and considered interior pairings:

• Keep surrounding furniture lower in profile, such as mid-century credenzas or low-backed sofas, ensuring the intricate watercolour drips and architectural details remain fully in view.
• Balance the deep mulberry and ochre hues with warm, natural wood finishes like teak or walnut, which pick up the earthy undertones of the amber pigments.
• Introduce understated brass or warm metallic lighting fixtures to echo the golden accents in the cityscape without overwhelming the room.

Colour combinations

The palette in our wallpaper centres on deep mulberry purple, wine-toned darks, warm ochre, and shimmering amber gold, anchored against a crisp white backdrop.

Around this mural, we recommend keeping adjacent walls in soft, warm off-whites or pale cream to mirror the upper background and keep the overall room light. For larger furniture or upholstery, muted charcoal, deep plum, or rich caramel tones connect directly with the pigment splatters in the skyline, creating a cohesive, design-led space.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper during decorating.

Our wall murals are completely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. Designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, we offer wallpaper options suited to different homes, tastes, and living situations.