Wallpaper - Torquay England Skyline Purple & Gold

Created by artist Michael Tompsett, this architectural wallpaper mural captures the coastal town of Torquay, England, through an expressive silhouette composition. Rich shades of dark mulberry purple and warm gold mingle across the skyline, set against a clean, open white background. Splatters, paint drips, and watercolor-style washes ground the historic buildings, towers, and bridges, giving the graphic skyline a distinctly artistic character. Our custom wall murals are made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure.

In the room

Because this mural features a strong horizontal skyline anchored along the lower portion of the wall, it works especially well on wider, uninterrupted surfaces. In a living room or home office, placing the design along a main feature wall gives the full breadth of the architecture room to unfold. The generous white space above the skyline keeps the overall composition light and open, making it an attractive option above low-profile furniture such as a sofa, a credenza, or a clean-lined desk.

In rooms with plenty of daylight, the contrast between the deep purple tones and golden accents stands out with crisp definition. Under softer ambient lighting in the evening, the darker silhouette areas add a moody, contemplative depth to the room without overwhelming the space.

Styling it

When styling around this mural wallpaper, we suggest pairing it with furniture that respects the horizontal flow of the artwork. Low-slung seating and floating cabinetry allow the architectural profile to remain entirely visible.

To balance the expressive watercolor splatters and fluid color transitions, you might introduce furniture with clean, tailored lines and matte finishes. Contemporary pieces with dark bronze, brass, or blackened metal details echo the deeper tones within the skyline, while warm wood accents tie naturally into the golden hues. Keep larger textiles relatively calm and unpatterned so the graphic mural remains the central visual focus of the room.

Color combinations

The wallpaper itself combines deep mulberry purple, warm gold, and ochre with a crisp white background.

To build a cohesive palette around it, consider bringing in surrounding wall colors or trim in soft off-white or light warm gray, which seamlessly transition into the mural's background. For furniture, upholstery, or accent pieces, deep plums, aubergine, or warm amber tones pick up the core shades of the skyline. If you prefer a more restrained, modern look, pairing the mural with charcoal gray or soft stone tones allows the purple and gold artwork to stand out as a vibrant focal point.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers and wall murals are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. Producing each order to your supplied measurements helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard fixed-roll formats.

Our wallpapers are completely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that adds depth to the printed artwork. Designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, Wallism wall murals offer versatile solutions suited to a wide range of decorating projects and living spaces.