Wallpaper - Ithaca New York Skyline Purple & Gold

Created by Michael Tompsett, this architectural skyline wallpaper captures the distinctive silhouette of Ithaca, New York, in an expressive watercolour-like style. Rich shades of deep purple, violet, warm gold, and ochre blend across the cityscape, grounding the architectural details with energetic paint splatters and dripping pigment along the base. The clean white backdrop provides generous negative space, allowing the crisp profile of clock towers, academic halls, and civic landmarks to stand out with clarity. Made-to-measure and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure, our wall murals bring a striking artistic perspective to interior walls.

In the room

Because the skyline sits across the horizontal centre of the composition with open white space above and below, this wallpaper works especially well on a wide, uninterrupted feature wall. In a living room or dining room, positioning the skyline behind a low sofa or a dining sideboard keeps the intricate building silhouettes in clear view without competing with tall furniture. We also see this design working well in a home office, study, or teenage bedroom, where the artistic urban theme adds personality while the generous white background keeps the room feeling open. For hallways and staircases, the strong horizontal rhythm naturally guides the eye along the length of the space.

Styling it

We recommend pairing this design with contemporary or mid-century modern furniture that features clean, tailored lines. Low-profile credenzas, desks, or seating in warm wood tones, such as teak or walnut, will echo the golden ochre shades in the skyline without visual clutter.

To maintain visual balance, keep larger surrounding textiles relatively quiet in solid textures, allowing the vibrant purple and gold watercolour effects to carry the decorative focus. Subtle brass or muted bronze metallic hardware can tie in beautifully with the golden undertones in the illustration.

Colour combinations

The artwork features a rich palette of deep aubergine, plum purple, warm gold, mustard, and earthy amber, all set against a pure white background.

When decorating the surrounding space, we suggest painting adjoining walls in soft off-whites, warm alabaster, or pale stone to harmonise with the white negative space. For a moodier, more dramatic interior, drawing out the deeper aubergine or charcoal purple on surrounding woodwork, doors, or an accent chair creates an enveloping, considered scheme. Warm neutral tones like sand, camel, or honeyed ochre in upholstery and rugs will naturally reinforce the golden highlights of the print.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers and mural wallpapers are made-to-measure to fit your exact wall dimensions. This tailored production helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared with standard rolls.

Every design is printed on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical structure that adds depth to the printed design. Our wall murals are designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, providing flexible options suited to homeowners and renters looking to transform their interiors.