Wallpaper - Zurich Switzerland Skyline Purple & Gold

Created by Michael Tompsett, this cityscape wallpaper captures the recognisable silhouette of Zurich through expressive watercolour splatters and washes. The composition spans the wall horizontally against an open white background, bringing together the spires of the Grossmünster and Fraumünster alongside historic rooftops, bridges, and lakeside landmarks. A warm palette of ochre, sienna brown, and deep violet bleeds into loose paint drips across the lower edge, giving the architectural motif a loose, expressive character. Like all our wall murals, it is made to measure to your specific wall dimensions on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

Because the skyline sits across the middle and lower portion of the design while leaving the upper section light and open, our mural wallpapers work remarkably well on a wide, uninterrupted wall. In a living room, placing this behind a low-backed sofa allows the church spires and rooftop profiles to rise clearly into view above your seating.

We also see this working naturally in a dedicated home office or study. Positioned along the main wall behind your desk, the horizontal movement creates a defined focal point without feeling visually cluttered or overwhelming the working area. Because the upper half of the motif is predominantly clean white, the design maintains a sense of height and vertical breathing space even in rooms with standard ceiling heights.

Styling it

When styling around this design, we prefer furniture with clean, modern lines that does not compete with the fluid watercolour edges. Low-profile credenzas, floating shelving, or contemporary desks keep the intricate details of the bridge and towers unobstructed.

Warm wood furniture, such as natural oak or warm walnut, echoes the earthy sienna and ochre tones within the skyline. To balance the expressive paint splatters, keep surrounding textiles relatively plain, choosing solid weaves rather than competing patterned fabrics.

Colour combinations

The design itself blends rich golden ochre, sienna, deep aubergine, and muted lavender against an off-white background.

For the adjacent painted walls and woodwork, soft off-whites, warm biscuit tones, or gentle linen shades provide a seamless transition that complements the upper negative space. If you prefer a richer contrast, deeper accent colours drawn directly from the artwork, such as warm plum, dusky violet, or antique bronze, create an inviting and cohesive palette when echoed through cushions, upholstery, or painted architectural trim.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made to measure based on the specific dimensions you provide for your wall. Producing each piece to order helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared with purchasing standard fixed-size wallpaper rolls.

All our wall murals are entirely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle, light surface structure. They are designed to be straightforward and simple to hang, offering decorating options suited to homeowners and renters across a variety of living spaces.