Wallpaper - Wellington New Zealand Skyline Purple & Gold

Our Wellington New Zealand Skyline Purple & Gold wallpaper brings together the iconic architecture of the capital city with an expressive watercolour-style finish. Created by Michael Tompsett, this design balances clean architectural silhouettes against fluid paint splatters and rich washes of dark mulberry purple, ochre, and warm golden tones on an open, light background. The horizontal silhouette carries visual weight through the centre of the wall, allowing the architectural forms to ground the room while the upper and lower splatters add painterly movement. Produced to your exact measurements, our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

Because the skyline runs horizontally with plenty of open space above, this design works especially well on an uninterrupted wall where the full profile of Wellington has room to stretch out. In a living room, we like placing it behind a low sofa so the skyline profile sits clear above the furniture line. It also creates an engaging backdrop in a dedicated home office or study, where the graphic structure adds character without feeling visually chaotic.

The balance between dense, moody colour in the buildings and airy space at the top makes this mural wallpaper adaptable to both compact spaces and larger rooms. On a wider feature wall, the architectural silhouettes provide a natural focal point, while the paint drips and softer washes bring an artistic, relaxed feel to the overall composition.

Styling it

To complement the rich, artistic character of the wallpaper, we suggest pairing it with furniture that has clean, contemporary lines. Simpler forms in dark-stained or warm wood prevent the surrounding room from competing with the detailed splatters and silhouettes.

We would keep surrounding soft furnishings relatively calm and solid. Incorporating brass or muted bronze accents in table lamps or hardware naturally highlights the warm golden ochre notes in the artwork, creating a cohesive, design-led scheme.

Colour combinations

The design itself features a compelling palette of deep mulberry purple, dusty violet, earthy ochre, and warm gold against an off-white backdrop.

When choosing paint colours for adjacent walls or trim, off-white or soft warm stone shades allow the skyline to remain the clear hero of the space. If you want to create a moodier, more enveloping atmosphere, drawing out the deeper mulberry or a muted charcoal for woodwork or built-in shelving adds dramatic depth while tying directly into the darkest tones of the city silhouette.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wall murals and wallpapers are made to measure based on the dimensions of your wall. Custom production helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard fixed-size rolls.

Our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that is straightforward to hang. We offer wallpaper options designed to suit different homes and living situations, whether you own your property or live in rented accommodation.