Wallpaper - Reykjavík Skyline Purple & Gold

Our Reykjavík Skyline Purple & Gold wallpaper by Michael Tompsett brings together the architectural silhouette of Iceland's capital with expressive, watercolour-style splashes and paint splatters. The skyline is rendered in rich dark mulberry purple, deep plum, and warm golden ochre tones, set against an airy, crisp off-white background. The iconic tower of Hallgrímskirkja and surrounding city landmarks anchor the composition across the horizontal plane, while lively bleeds and drips lend the cityscape a fluid, artistic energy. Like all our wallpapers, this mural design is made-to-measure and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

Because the artwork stretches horizontally with significant open space above the skyline, we see this working particularly well on a wide, uninterrupted accent wall. In a living room, placing it behind a low-backed sofa allows the dramatic peaks and church spires to stand clear of furniture. It also makes an inspiring focal point in a home office or study, positioned behind a desk where the expressive paint splatters add visual interest without crowding the room. Rooms with good natural daylight allow the subtle shifts between the purple and golden hues to be seen clearly, while warm artificial lighting in the evening accentuates the ochre tones.

Styling it

To let the expressive skyline take centre stage, we would pair this design with clean, contemporary furniture shapes and a restrained decorative approach. Low-profile seating or minimalist desks in dark wood or painted black finishes ground the darker mulberry tones of the cityscape. When introducing metal accents, warm brass or brushed gold hardware echoes the splash details in the artwork, creating a deliberate visual connection without overwhelming the space.

Colour combinations

The palette inside our design centres on deep dark mulberry purple, rich plum, warm golden ochre, and soft cream undertones. For adjacent painted walls, we recommend soft warm whites or pale muted neutrals to maintain the open, airy feeling of the upper background. If you prefer a moodier, more enveloping interior, deep aubergine, plum, or warm charcoal on surrounding joinery or trim can pick up the darkest notes in the skyline and frame the wall mural beautifully.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard rolls. We produce our wall murals on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical structure that adds depth to the printed design. Our wallpapers are straightforward to hang, giving you a smooth decorating experience whether you are updating a family home or personalising a rented space.