Wallpaper - Richmond Virginia Skyline Purple & Gold

Created by Michael Tompsett, this skyline wallpaper captures the architectural profile of Richmond, Virginia, through expressive watercolor-inspired splashes and rich color saturation. The silhouette balances deep mulberry purple with warm ochre and gold tones, creating a vivid horizontal skyline that anchors the lower half of the wall against a clean, open white background. Splatters, drips, and painterly bleeding give the architectural contours an artistic, abstract energy. Produced as made-to-measure wallpaper murals, our designs are PVC-free and printed on paper with a subtle physical structure.

In the room

Because this mural wallpaper relies on a strong horizontal horizon line across the center and lower section, we see it working exceptionally well on a main feature wall in a living room or a dedicated home office. The open space above the skyline keeps the upper portion of the wall light and uncluttered, making it an excellent choice for rooms where you want visual drama without overwhelming the entire space.

In a living room, placing this wallpaper on the wall behind a low-profile sofa lets the architectural silhouettes rise naturally above the seating area. For a home office or study, positioning the skyline behind your desk provides a bold, artistic backdrop that draws focus without crowding the room. Because the motif is concentrated along the skyline itself, it benefits from a wider, uninterrupted wall where the full breadth of the city profile can unfold smoothly.

Styling it

When styling around this design, we suggest balancing its expressive watercolor texture with grounded, contemporary furnishings. The dynamic splash effects and deep mulberry hues naturally become the centerpiece of the room, so keeping the major furniture lines clean and structured creates a pleasing visual contrast.

• Ground the warm gold and ochre tones in the skyline with deep wood furniture, such as dark-stained oak or walnut, which echoes the earthy depth of the darker architectural silhouettes.
• Introduce understated warm brass or matte bronze lighting fixtures to highlight the golden undertones in the artwork without competing with its bold purple base.
• Keep large upholstery and rugs in quiet, neutral tones like warm cream or soft stone so the wallpaper carries the primary artistic weight of the interior.

Color combinations

The artwork features a striking palette of dark mulberry purple, rich plum, warm ochre, and golden amber, set against a pure white background. The interaction between the cool, deep purple washes and the luminous gold creates a vibrant, high-contrast focal point on the wall.

When selecting paint and finishes for adjacent walls, trim, or cabinetry, we recommend working with soft, warm whites or muted creams that match the negative space in the upper portion of the mural. If you prefer a moodier, more enveloping atmosphere, a deep aubergine or dark plum on adjacent woodwork or built-in shelving can extend the dramatic tones found along the base of the skyline. Alternatively, soft wheat or warm tan accents on textiles will bring out the golden highlights within the city silhouette.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard rolls. We produce our wall murals on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure, designed to be straightforward and easy to hang in any home.