Wallpaper - Jin Mao Tower

Our Jin Mao Tower wallpaper captures Shanghai's skyline as the sun begins to set across the Huangpu River, photographed by Jan Becke. The tiered spire of the Jin Mao Tower anchors the composition, surrounded by modern high-rises and the distinctive spheres of the Oriental Pearl Tower in the distance. Below, green parkland and roads frame the riverbank before the urban landscape softens into the evening haze. The palette brings together neutral smoke grey tones and subtle golden light, giving the architectural photography a calm, atmospheric depth. Like all Wallism wallpapers, this design is made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical surface structure.

In the room

In a living room, we see this architectural wallpaper working particularly well on a wide, main wall where the full panorama has room to unfold. The strong vertical lines of the skyscrapers give the eye an upward focus, which suits rooms with standard or higher ceilings. Because the skyline stretches outward across the river and into a hazy horizon, it creates an expansive sense of depth across a feature wall behind a sofa or low sideboard. We would avoid placing tall, solid storage units directly in front of the central towers so the key architectural silhouettes remain visible.

Styling it

The urban character and balanced neutral tones make this design straightforward to integrate into contemporary interior settings.

• Anchor the space with streamlined, low-profile furniture in charcoal, graphite, or neutral upholstery to keep the focus on the cityscape without visual competition.
• Introduce dark metal accents, such as matte black or brushed steel lighting fixtures, to echo the geometric framework of the modern skyscrapers.
• Balance the structural lines of the buildings with softer textures like flat-weave wool or smooth leather in neutral tones.

Colour combinations

The design itself is built on a refined foundation of smoke grey, soft slate, and muted urban neutrals, lifted by the warm, golden hues of the sunset sky and small touches of foreground greenery.

Around the wallpaper, we suggest pairing adjacent walls with soft neutral greys or warm off-whites that pick up on the lighter sky tones. For a bolder, more enveloping feel, deeper charcoal or slate on surrounding woodwork and door frames can frame the wall mural effectively. If you want to introduce accent shades through textiles or ceramics, muted ochre, warm amber, or deep olive echo the sunset reflections and parkland without overwhelming the scene.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, we produce our wallpapers made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. Custom sizing ensures the design is proportioned for your space and helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard rolls.

Our wallpapers are completely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that gives depth to photographic and graphic designs alike. They are designed to be straightforward to hang, offering practical options tailored to different living situations, whether you own your home or live in rented accommodation.