Wallpaper - Riga Latvia Skyline Purple & Gold

Created by Michael Tompsett, this skyline wallpaper captures the architectural profile of Riga, Latvia, in an expressive watercolour-inspired style. Rich tones of dark mulberry purple and warm gold bleed together across the city’s recognisable landmarks, from historic spires and the Freedom Monument to contemporary high-rises and the Vanšu Cable-Stayed Bridge. The dynamic paint splatters and textured ink washes anchor the lower section against a clean, open white background, creating an airy horizontal silhouette. Produced as a made-to-measure, PVC-free mural wallpaper with a subtle paper structure, it introduces an artistic urban focal point to interior walls.

In the room

We see this design working particularly well as an accent wall in a living room or a dedicated home office. Because the cityscape extends horizontally across the lower and middle zones of the wall while leaving the upper section light and open, it grounds the room without overwhelming the visual height of the space. In a living room, placing this wall mural behind a low-backed sofa or low media unit keeps the intricate silhouettes of Riga's spires and bridges fully in view. For a study or home workspace, positioning the design along the primary feature wall adds creative character without creating visual clutter around screens and shelving.

Styling it

To balance the dramatic purple and gold watercolour effects, we suggest surrounding the wallpaper with clean, contemporary furnishings and restrained decorative pieces.

Low-profile furniture in dark wood or charcoal finishes creates a grounded base that ties naturally into the deep mulberry tones. Warm brass or aged bronze accents, such as a sleek floor lamp or discreet hardware, echo the golden highlights within the cityscape without competing with the artwork. We recommend keeping nearby textiles relatively calm and plain, allowing the expressive watercolour silhouette to remain the main visual focus in the room.

Colour combinations

The artwork centres on deep mulberry purple, warm ochre gold, and a clean white field.

When choosing paint colours for adjoining walls and architectural trim, crisp off-white or soft warm grey creates a fresh, natural extension of the upper background. For a richer, more enveloping feel, pulling out a complementary muted plum or soft aubergine for woodwork, alcoves, or upholstery provides depth while echoing the darkest values of the skyline. Neutral upholstery in stone, oatmeal, or deep charcoal allows the gold and purple pigments to stand out vividly.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your custom wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper during decorating. Every mural is printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical surface structure, offering a refined finish on the wall.

Our wall murals are designed to be straightforward to hang, making the decorating process simple whether you are refreshing a family home or personalising a rented space.