Wallpaper - Chicago Illinois Skyline Purple & Gold

Created by artist Michael Tompsett, this city skyline wallpaper captures the iconic architectural silhouette of Chicago through expressive watercolor-style splatters and ink washes. Deep mulberry purple bleeds into warm ochre and golden tones, defining famous skyscrapers against a crisp, clean white background. The composition balances crisp architectural outlines with fluid, painterly textures that drip and mist across the lower edge. Printed as a made-to-measure mural on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, our wallpaper brings a dynamic artistic perspective to an urban landmark.

In the room

Because the skyline runs horizontally with generous white space above the buildings, we especially like this mural on a wide, uninterrupted accent wall. In a living room, placing the design behind a low-profile sofa allows the tall towers and open bridge details to command attention without feeling crowded. The expressive, urban character also makes it an inspiring backdrop in a home office or creative studio, where the bold splash effects add energy to the workspace.

Styling it

The rich contrast between dark purple and warm golden tones makes this design easy to ground with contemporary furnishings. We would lean toward clean-lined furniture in dark metal or rich, dark-stained wood to echo the deeper urban tones. To let the artwork remain the focal point, keep surrounding textiles relatively simple, perhaps incorporating textured weaves or muted leather accents that complement the artistic, eclectic feel of the motif.

Color combinations

Our mural wallpaper features dark mulberry purple, earthy ochre, golden yellow, and deep charcoal-toned ink washes against an off-white field. For surrounding walls, a clean, soft white will create a seamless transition that highlights the airy top half of the mural. If you prefer a moodier atmosphere, pull the dark purple or a deep charcoal tone onto adjacent walls or trim to enhance the dramatic, painterly contrast.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, we produce our wall murals and wallpapers made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess material. Our wallpapers are PVC-free, have a subtle physical structure in the paper, and are designed to be straightforward and easy to hang in your home.