Wallpaper - Austin Texas Skyline Purple & Gold

Created by Michael Tompsett, this Austin skyline wallpaper captures the city's architectural profile through expressive watercolour-like splatters and painterly textures. Set against a clean white background, the recognisable silhouette of downtown Austin emerges in rich tones of dark mulberry purple and golden ochre, grounded by dynamic paint drips and misted pigment along the base. The composition balances architectural landmarks with fluid, abstract energy. Our mural wallpapers are made-to-measure, PVC-free, and printed on paper with a subtle physical structure that is straightforward to hang.

In the room

Because the skyline runs horizontally with a generous white expanse above, we see this working particularly well as a focal feature in a living room or a dedicated home office. On a main living room wall behind a low-profile sofa, the architectural profile sits comfortably at eye level while keeping the upper portion of the room open and uncluttered.

In a home study or creative workspace, placing the mural on an uninterrupted wall allows the full width of the skyline and the expressive splatter details to unfold naturally. The high contrast between the saturated silhouette and the crisp white negative space means the design commands attention without overwhelming smaller spaces, provided surrounding furniture remains relatively low so the skyline details remain visible.

Styling it

To complement the expressive character of the artwork, we would balance the bold colours with clean lines and contemporary furniture.

• Choose mid-century modern or contemporary furniture with clean profiles, keeping larger pieces in warm wood tones or neutral upholstery to ground the space.
• Introduce subtle brass or matte black accents in lighting fixtures or hardware to mirror the dark structure of the silhouette and the warmth of the gold tones.
• Keep surrounding accessories understated, opting for simple ceramics and unpatterned textiles so the graphic movement of the cityscape remains the primary visual focus.

Colour combinations

The design itself is built upon a striking palette of deep mulberry purple, warm golden ochre, and crisp white.

When choosing paint colours and materials for adjacent surfaces, we recommend pairing this design with off-white or light warm grey on neighbouring walls to maintain the mural's crisp contrast. For a richer, more enveloping feel, pulling out a deep plum or dark purple for woodwork, a feature alcove, or upholstered seating creates a deliberate and cohesive connection to the artwork's darkest pigments. Warm ochre cushions or brass decorative accents will effortlessly echo the glowing golden passages.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are produced made-to-measure based on the specific dimensions of your wall. This bespoke production approach helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard fixed-roll formats.

Our wallpapers are completely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. Designed to be straightforward to hang, we provide wall murals suited to different homes, decorative preferences, and living situations.