Wallpaper - Cedar Rapids Iowa Skyline Purple & Gold

In this expressive skyline design by Michael Tompsett, architectural silhouettes meet fluid watercolour splatters and bleeding pigment. The Cedar Rapids cityscape emerges along a crisp horizon line against a clean white background, blending deep mulberry purple with warm golden and ochre tones. The lower edge dissolves into painterly drips and speckled ink textures, balancing graphic city landmarks with loose artistic energy. Produced made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, our wallpaper creates a bold, gallery-like focal point across any accent wall.

In the room

We see this design working particularly well as an accent wall in a living room or a dedicated home office. Because the cityscape sits horizontally across the middle and lower portion of the composition with open white space above, it anchors the room without feeling visually heavy or enclosed. On an uninterrupted wall behind a sofa or an executive desk, the full width of the skyline has space to unfold from bridge to high-rise. In rooms with standard ceiling heights, the clean upper area also helps maintain an open, airy vertical feel while the concentrated colour draws the eye down to the primary living or working zone.

Styling it

To let the expressive watercolour detail stand out, we would keep the surrounding interior relatively grounded and contemporary. Clean-lined furniture with low profiles ensures the silhouettes along the skyline remain in clear view. Warm metallic details such as aged brass lighting or hardware echo the golden amber tones in the print, while matte black accents can anchor the deeper purple shadows. For upholstery and larger furniture, understated neutral textiles allow the energetic paint splashes to remain the focal point of the room.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper is built around dark mulberry purple, rich plum, and ochre gold, set against a bright white background. For surrounding painted walls and skirting, a clean crisp white or a soft, warm off-white creates a seamless continuation of the upper backdrop. If you prefer deeper contrast, pairing adjacent walls with a muted aubergine, deep plum, or rich charcoal picks up on the darkest tones of the city silhouette. For decorative accents and accessories, mustard, honey, and warm gold naturally draw out the glowing amber washes in the buildings.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure to fit your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard rolls. Every wall mural is produced using PVC-free materials, printed on paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure that adds character to the finished wall. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wallpapers make it simple to transform your interior, whether you own your home or live in rented accommodation.