Wallpaper - Philadelphia Skyline Purple & Gold

Our Philadelphia Skyline Purple & Gold wallpaper by Michael Tompsett captures the iconic architectural silhouette of Philadelphia through expressive watercolour splatters and rich, painterly texture. The architectural outline balances crisp building tops with fluid, energetic washes along the base, blending deep mulberry purple with warm ochre and golden tones against a crisp white backdrop. It brings a bold, artistic energy to an interior while retaining a clean, graphic presence. Like all our mural wallpapers, this design is made to measure to your exact wall dimensions and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface texture.

In the room

This design works wonderfully as a feature wall in a living room or a dedicated home office, where the horizontal span of the skyline has space to unfold across the main wall. Because the lower half carries the dense watercolour splatters while the upper portion opens out into clean negative space, placing low-profile furniture beneath the skyline keeps the architectural contour fully visible. In a study, positioning our wallpaper behind a desk creates a focused, creative backdrop that adds distinct urban character without visual clutter.

Styling it

To let the dynamic watercolour character lead the room, we suggest pairing this design with contemporary furniture that features clean, uncomplicated silhouettes. Mid-century or modern pieces in warm walnut or painted dark finishes ground the deep purple tones, while brushed brass or antique gold accents echo the warmer pigments scattered through the skyline.

Keep larger surrounding upholstery relatively quiet in texture and pattern. A simple wool or structured fabric sofa in charcoal, warm stone, or off-white ensures the mural remains the visual focal point while creating a cohesive, well-considered space.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper brings together deep dark mulberry, violet washes, and warm earthy gold tones against a clear white ground. To create a balanced palette across adjacent walls and woodwork, consider soft off-white or light warm grey to allow the white background to integrate naturally into the room. For a bolder, enveloping look, pulling out the deep mulberry for a painted alcove or adjoining trim creates a striking dialogue with the artwork.

About our wallpaper

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

Our wall murals are completely PVC-free and printed on paper with a subtle physical structure. They are designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, providing flexible decorating solutions suited to both homeowners and renters.