Wallpaper - Montreal Canada Skyline Purple & Gold

Created by Michael Tompsett, this architectural design captures the recognizable silhouette of Montreal through an expressive watercolor-inspired technique. Our wallpaper combines deep purple and dark mulberry tones with warm golden ochre splashes against a crisp white background. The clean geometric outlines of the skyline contrast beautifully with the organic paint splatters, drips, and fluid textures below. It delivers a bold, artistic focal point while maintaining an open and airy composition across the wall. Like all Wallism wallpapers, this mural is made-to-measure and PVC-free with a subtle physical structure in the paper.

In the room

We see this design working particularly well as an accent wall in a contemporary living room or a dedicated home office. Because the cityscape sits horizontally across the lower and middle portions with generous white space above, it anchors the room without feeling heavy. In a living room, placing it behind a low-profile sofa lets the architectural profiles and expressive paint drips remain visible. In a home office, it creates an inspiring, creative backdrop behind a desk. We recommend giving it a wider, relatively uninterrupted wall so the full Montreal panorama can unfold naturally.

Styling it

To let the vibrant purple and gold tones lead the space, we would keep surrounding elements refined and modern.

• Pair the wallpaper with low-slung, streamlined furniture to keep the architectural skyline unobstructed.
• Introduce warm brass or matte black metal accents in lighting or hardware to echo the gold tones and graphic silhouettes.
• Balance the expressive watercolor washes with quiet, neutral upholstery and smooth surfaces rather than competing patterns.

Color combinations

The artwork features a striking interplay of dark mulberry, rich violet, and warm ochre against clean white. When choosing surrounding wall colors, a crisp off-white or light warm gray creates a seamless extension of the background. For a cozier and more immersive mood, you can draw from the deeper tones of the motif with muted plum or deep aubergine on adjacent walls or larger textiles. Warm amber, caramel, and honey-toned decorative accents also highlight the golden highlights throughout the cityscape.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are custom made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard fixed-size rolls. We produce our wall murals on PVC-free paper that features a subtle surface texture, giving the finished installation a refined look. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our mural wallpapers offer flexible solutions suited to both homeowners and renters looking to transform their interior spaces.