Wallpaper - Canberra Skyline Purple & Gold

Our Canberra Skyline Purple & Gold wallpaper brings together the iconic architectural profile of Australia's capital with expressive watercolour-like paint splatters. Designed by Michael Tompsett, this graphic artwork captures recognisable landmarks, including Parliament House and the Captain Cook Memorial Jet, rendered in rich tones of dark mulberry purple and warm ochre gold against a clean white backdrop. The composition creates a striking horizontal rhythm, grounding the room with fluid, dynamic pigment across the lower half while leaving airy openness above. Our made-to-measure, PVC-free wallpapers are produced with a subtle structure in the paper and are straightforward to hang, making this piece an engaging focal point for modern living rooms and home offices.

In the room

In a living room or a dedicated home office, we see this design working best on an uninterrupted feature wall where the full breadth of the city skyline can unfold across the room. Because the architectural silhouette and energetic paint splatters sit across the middle and lower portion of the design, it naturally anchors low-profile furniture such as a sofa, a long credenza, or a clean-lined desk.

The generous white space in the upper portion gives the room an open, uncluttered feel, making it an excellent choice for rooms with standard ceiling heights where you want to introduce bold colour without overwhelming the space. In a study or study nook, placing this mural wallpaper behind your primary work desk creates an inspiring, thought-provoking backdrop that feels cultured and distinct.

Styling it

To let the expressive silhouette take centre stage, we suggest pairing this wallpaper mural with contemporary furniture that features clean, graphic profiles. A low sideboard in dark-stained timber or painted charcoal will echo the depth of the deep mulberry tones, while warm brass or burnished metal accents in lamps and hardware naturally reflect the golden hues in the artwork.

Keep surrounding fabrics relatively quiet in tone and texture. Smooth woven upholstery in off-white, light grey, or muted taupe allows the artistic splashes of colour on the wall to remain the primary visual focus of your interior scheme.

Colour combinations

The artwork itself is defined by deep mulberry purple, violet undertones, rich ochre gold, and a crisp white ground. When painting adjoining walls, a soft chalky white or an understated warm stone will blend effortlessly with the upper background of the mural. If you want a more cocooning and dramatic mood, you could pull the deep mulberry or a dark plum into adjacent woodwork, painted alcoves, or shelving units to create rich tonal continuity throughout the space.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your supplied wall dimensions. Producing each order individually helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with purchasing fixed-size rolls.

Our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that gives a refined finish to every design. They are designed to be straightforward to hang, offering flexible options suited to different homes, living situations, and interior projects.