Wallpaper - Aachen Germany Skyline Purple & Gold

Created by Michael Tompsett, this architectural design captures the historic skyline of Aachen, Germany, rendered in expressive watercolour-style splatters and ink bleeds. The composition contrasts deep mulberry purples and warm golden ochre tones against a clean, open white background, picking out the distinctive spires, cathedral arches, and town landmarks with crisp silhouettes. We particularly like how the energetic paint drips along the lower edge give the urban panorama an artistic, painterly feel while maintaining clear architectural definition. Produced made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, our mural wallpapers bring a striking focal point to contemporary interiors.

In the room

Because the skyline runs horizontally across the centre with generous negative space above, we see this working particularly well on a wide, uninterrupted feature wall. In a living room, placing the design behind a low-backed sofa allows the full panoramic silhouette to remain visible across the room. It also brings character to a home office or dedicated library space, where the rich architectural motifs and deeper mulberry tones lend a thoughtful, cultured atmosphere. The clean upper background prevents the artwork from feeling heavy, making it adaptable to both compact studies and larger open-plan living areas.

Styling it

To complement the expressive character of the artwork, we suggest balancing the space with clean-lined contemporary or mid-century furniture. Keeping larger pieces visually understated ensures the detailed skyline remains the primary focal point. Low-profile credenzas, floating shelves, or minimalist desks work especially well beneath the lower splatter details. Surrounding materials with smooth, matte surfaces or understated textured upholstery help ground the dramatic splatters without competing for visual attention.

Colour combinations

The design itself is built around rich mulberry purple, warm gold, deep indigo undertones, and a bright white backdrop. Around the room, we would pick up the warm golden tones through subtle accents or adjacent walls in warm cream, muted sand, or pale ochre. Alternatively, pairing the wallpaper with deep plum, aubergine, or soft grey on adjacent architectural features creates an intimate, cocooning look that echoes the darker ink pigments in the cityscape.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper. Every wallpaper we produce is PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that adds depth to the finished look. Designed to be straightforward to hang, we offer options suited to different homes, decorative preferences, and living situations.