Wallpaper - Raleigh North Carolina Skyline Purple & Gold

Created by Michael Tompsett, this skyline wallpaper captures the architectural profile of Raleigh, North Carolina, through an expressive watercolour-style composition. Rich mulberry purple and warm golden ochre tones bleed into one another across the city silhouette, grounded by dynamic paint splatters and droplets beneath a clean, open white backdrop. The contrast between the recognisable urban skyline and loose painterly textures gives our mural wallpaper a distinctive artistic character. Like all our wall murals, this design is made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

Because the artwork features a prominent horizontal skyline anchored in the lower-to-middle portion of the wall, we like positioning this design where its silhouettes can stretch across a wide, uninterrupted surface. It works particularly well as a feature wall behind a sofa in a contemporary living room, or behind a desk in a dedicated home office.

In rooms with standard ceiling heights, the generous white space above the buildings helps keep the overall feel light and open, preventing bolder accent walls from overwhelming the space. We suggest keeping tall bookcases or high-backed furniture away from the main building peaks so the architectural profile of Raleigh remains fully visible.

Styling it

The rich contrast between deep purple and warm gold gives this design an expressive edge that pairs naturally with contemporary and eclectic interiors. We recommend balancing the graphic impact of the artwork by selecting low-profile furniture with clean, defined silhouettes.

To complement the warm metallic and ochre tones within the skyline, dark walnut or matte black furniture frames anchor the room effectively without competing with the paint splatters. Choosing upholstery in textured neutrals allows the wallpaper to serve as the visual focal point while keeping the surrounding space grounded.

Colour combinations

The palette in our wallpaper centres on deep mulberry purple, lavender undertones, and warm golden ochre set against a crisp white background.

When decorating around this design, we suggest drawing out the warm ochre tones through mustard or amber textiles, such as cushions or throws. For surrounding painted walls and woodwork, off-whites, soft creams, or muted charcoal greys create a balanced backdrop that lets the purple and gold tones stand out.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. Producing each order individually helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard rolls.

Our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure. Designed to be straightforward to hang, we offer wallpaper options suited to a variety of living spaces, whether you own your home or live in rented accommodation.