Wallpaper - Barcelona Skyline Purple & Gold

Created by Michael Tompsett, our Barcelona Skyline Purple & Gold wallpaper captures the distinctive architectural profile of the Catalan capital through expressive watercolor splatters and painterly textures. Set against a clean, plain white background, the city skyline features recognisable landmarks, from the spires of the Sagrada Família to Torre Glòries, rendered in rich tones of dark mulberry purple, golden ochre, and warm earthy amber. The horizontal band of architecture sits anchored by dynamic paint drips and washes, creating an energetic skyline motif with ample open space above. Our wallpapers are made-to-measure to your exact wall dimensions, printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, and designed to be straightforward to hang.

In the room

Because the architectural motif runs across the middle and lower portion of the design with clear space above, we see this wall mural working particularly well on a wide, uninterrupted wall in a living room, home office, or dedicated study. In a living room, positioning the skyline behind a low-backed sofa allows the dramatic silhouette and intricate paint splatters to remain fully visible without feeling obstructed. For a home office or study, the design provides an engaging, creative focal point behind a desk without visually cluttering the upper reaches of the room. The contrast between the clean white backdrop and the saturated purple and earthy gold tones means the mural holds its own in both brightly lit spaces and rooms with moodier evening lighting.

Styling it

When styling around this design, we suggest balancing the expressive nature of the skyline with clean-lined, contemporary furniture. Pieces with simple geometry and slender profiles prevent the room from feeling crowded around the detailed silhouette.

• Pair with warm wood tones or painted dark finishes that complement the deep mulberry and earthy ochre pigments in the skyline.
• Keep surrounding decorative items restrained and purposeful, choosing matte ceramics or understated metallic accents that subtly echo the golden hues without competing with the central artwork.
• Position lower-profile furniture along the mural wall to keep the full profile of the city landmarks on display.

Colour combinations

The palette within our design centres on deep mulberry purple blended with warm ochre, amber gold, and earthy sepia undertones against a crisp white background. When planning your surrounding interior, crisp off-white or soft warm grey walls allow the skyline to command attention as a striking accent wall. If you prefer a richer and more cohesive look, bringing through muted plum or warm mustard accents in upholstery, cushions, or artwork on adjacent walls creates a sophisticated dialogue with the mural wallpapers.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are produced made-to-measure according to your individual wall dimensions, which can help reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard rolls. We make all our wall murals on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure that feels refined on the wall. Designed to be easy to hang, our wallpapers offer versatile options suited to different homes and living situations.