Wallpaper - Uppsala Skyline Purple & Gold

Created by Michael Tompsett, our Uppsala Skyline Purple & Gold wallpaper captures the distinctive architectural profile of the Swedish university city in an expressive, watercolour-style silhouette. The composition balances recognisable historic landmarks, including the prominent cathedral spires and castle, with modern urban forms against a crisp, clean white background. Rich splatters and blended washes in deep purple, plum, sienna and golden amber tones run through the base of the skyline, creating an artistic, painterly feel. Like all our wall murals, this design is made to measure and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface texture.

In the room

The horizontal structure of this design makes it a natural focal point across a wider, uninterrupted wall. Because the architectural detail and colour concentration sit across the lower and middle sections with open space above, it anchors a room without overwhelming the upper wall area.

In a living room, we particularly like using this mural wallpaper behind a low-backed sofa or media console, where the skyline can stretch out horizontally. It also works beautifully in a study or home office, positioned along the main desk wall to bring an urban, artistic character into the work environment. In rooms with standard or lower ceilings, the white negative space at the top helps the wall feel open and uncrowded.

Styling it

Because the skyline motif carries strong graphic outlines and expressive watercolour splatters, we recommend pairing it with furniture that has clean, contemporary silhouettes. Low-profile credenzas, open shelving units or streamlined desks allow the detailed silhouettes of the cathedral and university buildings to remain clearly in view.

To complement the rich, warm amber and sienna elements in the print, warm natural wood such as walnut or mid-toned oak feels right at home alongside this design. Brass or dark bronze metal accents in desk lamps, cabinet hardware or mirror frames also resonate naturally with the golden undertones without competing with the plum and purple washes.

Colour combinations

The palette within our design centres around rich, moody tones of deep plum, royal purple, warm sienna brown, and golden ochre, grounded by a clean white backdrop.

When choosing paint colours for adjacent walls, woodwork or larger soft furnishings, we suggest looking to warm neutrals. Soft off-whites, warm stone, or pale biscuit shades tie in cleanly with the white background while keeping the room inviting. If you prefer a moodier, more enveloping space, pull out the deep aubergine or charcoal-purple notes for surrounding trim or a statement armchair to echo the darkest pigments in the skyline.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made to measure based on your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper. We produce all our wall murals on PVC-free paper that features a subtle physical structure.

Designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, our wallpapers offer flexible decorating options suited to different homes, tastes and living situations.