Wallpaper - Shanghai Skyline 2018

Our Shanghai Skyline 2018 wallpaper captures the sweeping scale of a modern metropolis stretching toward the horizon. Photographed by Jan Becke, the composition layers towering glass skyscrapers, varied architectural forms, and distant winding roadways through a cool, atmospheric haze. A refined palette of smoky grey, muted slate, and soft mist gives the photographic design a quiet, monochromatic depth. Printed to order on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical surface structure, our wall murals are made-to-measure to fit your exact wall dimensions while helping to reduce unnecessary excess.

In the room

Because of the expansive horizon and architectural layering, we see this design working particularly well on a wide, uninterrupted wall in a living room or a dedicated home study. The panoramic perspective gives the room a sense of visual openness, drawing the gaze across the cityscape rather than closing the space down. In an open-plan living area, placing the mural behind a low-profile sofa allows the upper skyline and misty sky to remain completely visible. For a study or home workspace, positioning the wallpaper along the main wall behind your desk introduces a calm, focused backdrop without introducing busy or distracting patterns.

Styling it

The clean geometry and cool palette of this design naturally suit contemporary and minimalist interiors. To keep the visual balance effortless, we would pair our mural wallpapers with understated furniture and clean architectural lines:

• Choose low-slung, streamlined furniture in matte black metal, charcoal, or dark wood finishes to ground the room without competing with the skyline.
• Introduce soft, tactile warmth through wool throws, woven cushions, or a neutral woven area rug in charcoal or light stone to soften the crisp glass and concrete aesthetic.
• Incorporate subtle ambient lighting, such as warm floor lamps or concealed cove lights, which will gently highlight the tonal gradients in the hazy sky during the evening.

Colour combinations

The design itself is built on a monochromatic foundation of cool smoke grey, pale mist, and deep slate tones. To complement these shades, we suggest keeping adjacent painted walls in clean off-white, cool pale grey, or deep charcoal for a dramatic, enveloping feel. If you prefer to add colour to the space, muted jewel tones like deep navy, forest green, or subtle burnt amber in smaller accessories provide an elegant contrast against the cool grey architecture.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared with standard rolls. Our wall murals are completely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that feels refined on the wall. Designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, we offer wallpaper options suited to different homes, decorating preferences, and living situations.