Wallpaper - Taipei Taiwan Skyline Concrete

Created by Michael Tompsett, this skyline wallpaper brings the architectural profile of Taipei into a bold, graphic composition. The silhouette captures the city's defining landmarks, including Taipei 101 and traditional pavilion rooflines, grounded by expressive ink-splatter and spray-paint detailing along the base. Set against a weathered, warm concrete-textured backdrop, the contrast between deep charcoal-black and muted earthy grey gives the design an artistic, urban feel. Made to measure and completely PVC-free, our wallpaper paper has a subtle surface structure that complements the painterly texture of the print.

In the room

In a living room or home office, we see this working well on a wide, uninterrupted accent wall where the full horizontal span of the skyline has space to unfold. Because the architectural silhouette occupies the mid-to-lower portion of the mural wallpapers, placing low-profile furniture such as a media unit, desk, or low-back sofa in front of it keeps the iconic profile of the buildings clearly in view. The warm, smoky concrete tone throughout the upper half creates an open, textured atmosphere that keeps the room feeling balanced rather than visually crowded.

Styling it

To style around this design, we would complement the architectural and urban aesthetic with clean-lined, contemporary furnishings. Black metal framing on shelving, coffee tables, or desk legs naturally echoes the dense silhouette of the cityscape. For materials, warm wood tones like walnut or smoked oak introduce richness that balances the cooler, industrial feel of the concrete texture. Keeping upholstery and larger floor coverings in plain, textured weaves helps maintain focus on the artwork without competing for visual attention.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper is composed of deep charcoal-black, smoke grey, and warm, earthy plaster tones. To build a cohesive palette around it, consider painting adjoining walls or woodwork in a soft, chalky off-white or a light greige that picks up the background texture. For a moodier, more enveloping space, a deep slate grey or soft charcoal on neighbouring trim or cabinetry connects seamlessly with the skyline silhouette while allowing the lighter backdrop of the mural to stand out.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made to measure based on your specific wall dimensions. This custom approach helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard fixed rolls.

Our wall murals are entirely PVC-free, easy to hang, and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that adds depth to the finished installation.