Wallpaper - Buffalo New York Skyline Purple & Gold

Created by artist Michael Tompsett, our Buffalo New York Skyline Purple & Gold wallpaper translates the architectural profile of Buffalo into an expressive watercolour-style silhouette. The composition balances deep plum purple and warm caramel gold tones across a clean white backdrop, using paint splatters, bleeds, and organic wash textures to define the city's landmarks. What we particularly appreciate about this design is the contrast between the graphic precision of the skyline outline and the fluid, unpredictable nature of the pigment washes beneath. Printed as a made-to-measure, PVC-free wall mural with a subtle paper texture, it provides an artistic focal point suited to contemporary living rooms and home offices.

In the room

Because the skyline motif sits horizontally along the lower and mid sections with an open, airy expanse above, we see this working best on a wide, uninterrupted accent wall. In a living room, placing this mural wallpaper behind a low-profile sofa allows the detailed urban silhouette and dripping watercolor splatters to sit comfortably at eye level without feeling crowded by tall furniture.

The design also adapts exceptionally well to a dedicated home office or study. Installed behind a desk, the horizontal movement of the skyline creates an inspiring architectural backdrop for video calls while keeping the upper half of the room light and open. We recommend choosing a wall that allows the full width of the city profile to breathe, rather than a narrow or heavily fragmented surface broken up by tall cabinets or doorways.

Styling it

To complement the rich, contrasting hues of the skyline, we suggest pairing this design with contemporary furnishings that feature clean lines and uncluttered profiles. Low-slung seating in neutral upholstery lets the bold caramel and purple artwork command the room's visual attention without competing for dominance.

When it comes to materials, warm wooden elements, such as mid-tone walnut or aged oak, pick up the earthy caramel undertones in the cityscape. You can also introduce subtle metallic touches in antique brass or brushed bronze through desk lamps, side tables, or picture frames to echo the golden, amber tones within the watercolor wash.

Colour combinations

The palette within our wallpaper is defined by a striking contrast between warm caramel gold, deep plum purple, muted lavender undertones, and a bright off-white background.

For surrounding surfaces and adjacent painted walls, we recommend soft, warm neutrals such as creamy off-white, pale biscuit, or light taupe to maintain the mural's brightness. If you prefer a bolder, more enveloping atmosphere, drawing out the deeper purple or rich caramel tones for trim, architectural accents, or velvet soft furnishings creates a sophisticated, cohesive colour story throughout the space.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers and wall murals are made-to-measure according to your exact wall dimensions. Custom-sizing each print helps reduce unnecessary excess material compared with purchasing standard rolls.

Every wallpaper we produce is entirely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wallpapers offer versatile options to suit different homes and living situations, whether you are decorating a home you own or personalising a rental space.