Wallpaper - Reading England Skyline Purple & Gold

Created by Michael Tompsett, this skyline wallpaper brings together recognisable landmarks of Reading, England, rendered in an expressive watercolour-like silhouette. Deep mulberry purple and warm golden ochre blend across the architectural profile, accented with dynamic paint splatters and bleeding pigment against a clean, open white background. The composition balances architectural precision with fluid artistic texture, making it a distinctive focal point on a feature wall. Like all our wall murals, it is made-to-measure to fit your room dimensions and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

Because the skyline sits across the lower-to-middle half of the mural with generous white space above, we find this design works exceptionally well in living rooms and home offices where you want a striking focal point without visual clutter. In a living room, positioning the skyline behind a low-backed sofa allows the silhouette to rise naturally above the seating. For a dedicated study or workspace, giving it an uninterrupted wall keeps the detailed landmark outlines and delicate paint drops clear and engaging.

Styling it

We suggest keeping the surrounding furnishings clean-lined and contemporary so the graphic silhouette remains the primary visual statement. Furniture in neutral tones or painted finishes complements the crisp white backdrop, while understated warm wood pieces echo the golden ochre tones within the motif. To maintain visual balance, avoid overly patterned fabrics near the wall and instead let simpler, solid textures support the expressive artwork.

Colour combinations

The artwork features a rich blend of deep mulberry purple, warm gold, and soft ochre against pure white. To create a cohesive scheme, pull the rich purple into smaller accent elements such as cushions or desk accessories, or echo the warm gold in brass decorative hardware. On adjacent walls, soft warm whites or muted off-white paints create a light, harmonious backdrop that lets the skyline stand out clearly.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our mural wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions. Producing each order individually helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard fixed-size rolls.

Our wallpapers are completely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure. Designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, we offer wallpaper options suited to different homes, living situations, and interior projects.