Wallpaper - Lausanne Switzerland Skyline Black & White

Our Lausanne Switzerland Skyline Black & White wallpaper by Michael Tompsett pairs graphic architectural silhouettes with an expressive ink-splatter base. Set against a clean white background, the horizontal skyline brings together iconic landmarks, towers, historic spires, and a lakeside steamer across a monochrome palette of charcoal grey and black. The upper half retains plenty of open negative space, creating a balanced, high-contrast composition that gives modern interiors an artistic urban character. Made to measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, this design is simple to hang and tailored to your specific wall dimensions.

In the room

Because of the strong horizontal horizon and generous white space above the rooftops, we find this mural wallpaper works exceptionally well on a main feature wall in a living room or study. In a home study, placing the architectural skyline behind a desk or low shelving anchors the workspace while keeping the upper wall feeling open and uncluttered.

In a living room, giving the design an uninterrupted wall behind a sofa allows the full panoramic silhouette and fine ink splatters to be viewed from across the room. The monochrome contrast remains sharp in daylight and takes on a moodier, graphic presence under focused evening lamp light.

Styling it

The crisp black-and-white motif makes our design a natural match for contemporary, minimalist, or modern industrial interiors. We recommend letting the skyline serve as the primary visual focus by surrounding it with relatively clean-lined furniture.

• Pair with charcoal grey, matte black, or crisp white painted walls to echo the monochrome palette of the artwork.
• Incorporate warm wood tones such as ash, walnut, or natural oak in desks or sideboards to introduce warmth alongside the cool graphic contrast.
• Choose low-profile furniture so the detailed lower ink bleed and lakeside details remain visible across the width of the wall.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper is built on a clear palette of deep charcoal, black, and bright white. To maintain a refined monochrome look, surrounding surfaces in soft greys, graphite, or off-white work naturally.

If you want to introduce colour elsewhere in the room, muted accents like sage green, dusty ochre, or burnt terracotta provide a subtle organic contrast without competing with the architectural silhouette.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared with purchasing standard rolls. Every design is printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure that feels refined on the wall.

Our wall murals are designed to be straightforward to hang, offering flexible decorating options suitable for both homeowners and people living in rented accommodation.