Wallpaper - Saint Paul Minnesota Skyline Purple & Gold

Created by Michael Tompsett, this Saint Paul skyline design captures the architectural profile of the city through expressive watercolour-inspired splashes and paint splatters. The composition balances crisp architectural silhouettes with painterly washes in deep purple, dark mulberry, and warm golden ochre, set against a clean white background. What we particularly appreciate is how the horizontal band of city landmarks anchors the lower half of the wall while leaving the upper section light and open. Our mural wallpapers are made-to-measure to fit your exact wall dimensions and are produced on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure.

In the room

Because the skyline forms a distinct horizontal panorama along the lower-to-middle portion of the composition, we find this design works exceptionally well as an accent wall in a living room or home office. In a living room, placing it along a wide, uninterrupted wall behind a low sofa allows the full sequence of buildings and bridges to span the room without being obscured.

The generous white space above the skyline helps maintain an airy feel, making it equally suitable for rooms with standard ceiling heights. In a dedicated study or home office, running the panorama behind a desk brings an artistic urban focal point into view while keeping the upper wall visually clear and uncluttered.

Styling it

We suggest pairing this design with clean, contemporary furniture silhouettes that echo the crisp outlines of the buildings. Low-profile credenzas, floating desks, or streamlined seating work particularly well because they keep the architectural horizon visible.

To balance the dynamic paint splashes, keep adjacent decorative elements relatively quiet. Warm timber finishes such as walnut or natural oak complement the golden ochre tones within the artwork, while matte black or dark bronze metal accents ground the deeper mulberry shades without competing for attention.

Colour combinations

The artwork centres on rich purple, dark mulberry, and warm golden ochre tones set against a crisp white ground. When selecting paint colours for adjoining walls, woodwork, or built-in shelving, we recommend pulling directly from these core shades.

A clean warm white on adjacent walls keeps the focus entirely on the mural and extends the lightness of the background. For a bolder, more enveloping scheme, styling the surrounding trim or a nearby feature in a deep plum, aubergine, or warm camel tone connects seamlessly with the watercolour washes.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper during installation.

All of our wall murals are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. Designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, we offer wallpaper solutions suited to homeowners and renters alike across a variety of living spaces.