Wallpaper - Oakland California Skyline Purple & Gold

Created by Michael Tompsett, this skyline wallpaper captures the architectural profile of Oakland, California, through an expressive watercolour-style composition. The motif combines recognisable city landmarks, including the historic Tribune Tower and surrounding high-rises, set against an open white background. Deep purple and dark mulberry tones blend with warm golden ochre splashes and delicate ink splatters along the skyline base, creating an artistic, silhouette-driven statement. Like all our wall murals, it is made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, bringing a distinct urban energy into residential interiors.

In the room

In a living room or home office, this design serves naturally as an architectural feature wall. Because the artwork anchors its visual weight along the lower horizontal skyline while leaving the upper portion clean and open, we recommend placing it on a wider, uninterrupted wall where the full horizontal panoramic sweep can unfold.

In a study or dedicated workspace, positioning the mural behind a main desk gives the room an engaging focal point without feeling visually overcrowded. For living areas, it sits comfortably behind a low-backed sofa, allowing the detailed silhouettes and dynamic paint splatters to remain fully visible across the room.

Styling it

The rich contrast between deep purple and golden ochre allows for confident, contemporary styling choices:

• Balance the expressive watercolour effect by introducing furniture with clean, architectural lines, avoiding overly ornate pieces that might compete with the skyline silhouette.
• Draw out the golden ochre tones with warm metallic accents, such as brushed brass lighting or understated bronze hardware.
• Ground the space with neutral upholstery in charcoal, warm grey, or off-white to let the vivid purple and mulberry tones stand out as the primary colour focus.

Colour combinations

The palette within our wallpaper is defined by rich dark mulberry, deep violet, warm golden ochre, and crisp white.

When choosing paint colours for adjacent walls, trim, or cabinetry, we suggest pairing the mural with soft off-whites or subtle warm greys to keep the surrounding space bright and balanced. For a moodier, more cohesive look in a study or reading corner, deep plum, charcoal, or warm ochre accents on surrounding woodwork create a striking visual dialogue with the skyline artwork.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper during decorating.

All of our mural wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure. Designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, our wallpapers offer versatile options suited to different homes, living situations, and interior spaces.