Wallpaper - New Bern North Carolina Skyline Concrete

Created by Michael Tompsett, this design brings together an architectural silhouette of the New Bern skyline in North Carolina with a textured, concrete-like backdrop. Rendered in crisp black over a warm grey, stone-toned ground, the detailed skyline profile anchors the centre of the composition while ink-splatter and watercolour-style drip effects create visual weight along the base. The contrast between precise architectural outlines and the weathered, mineral surface gives our wallpaper a striking graphic character. Our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your wall dimensions and are entirely PVC-free, with a subtle physical structure in the paper.

In the room

Because the skyline sits across the horizontal centre of the composition, we see this working particularly well as an accent wall in a living room, home office, or study. On a wider, uninterrupted wall, the full breadth of the city profile has space to unfold without feeling cramped. The horizontal orientation also suits the wall behind a low-backed sofa or a desk, where the architectural details remain visible above the furniture line. In a hallway or a staircase wall, the strong horizontal band adds direction and draws the eye along the length of the space.

Styling it

We would keep the surrounding interior relatively structured and uncluttered to let the skyline profile take centre stage. The monochrome contrast pairs naturally with clean-lined modern furniture, industrial accents, or contemporary minimalist pieces. Black metal shelving, dark steel light fixtures, or matte black desk accessories echo the deep ink tones in the motif. For furniture, warm timbers such as walnut or deeper oak add warmth against the cool, concrete-inspired background without competing with the architectural illustration.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper itself combines deep black with warm stone grey and off-white concrete tones. Around it, we recommend working with neutral wall paints like soft warm greys, chalky off-whites, or muted charcoal on adjacent walls. If you want to introduce accent colour through textiles or artwork in the room, earthy ochre, rust, or deep forest green create an appealing balance against the monochrome palette while maintaining a grounded, sophisticated atmosphere.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. This tailored approach helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard fixed rolls.

All of our mural wallpapers are PVC-free and feature a subtle physical structure in the paper. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wallpapers make it simple to transform your space with confidence.