Wallpaper - Essen Germany Skyline Purple & Gold

Created by Michael Tompsett, our Essen skyline wallpaper captures the architectural profile of the German city through an expressive, watercolor-like treatment. The composition balances crisp architectural silhouettes with painterly splatters and fluid color bleeding across a clean white background. Rich shades of dark mulberry purple blend into warm earthy gold and ochre tones, giving the city landmarks an artistic, abstract presence. Printed to your exact wall dimensions, our made-to-measure, PVC-free mural wallpapers bring a distinctive urban character to any interior, finished with a subtle physical texture in the paper.

In the room

We love how this wall mural anchors a room by placing its visual weight horizontally along the wall while leaving open white space above. In a living room, it works particularly well on an uninterrupted feature wall behind a low sofa or credenza, allowing the full skyline silhouette and detailed paint splatters to remain visible. For a home office or study, the design offers a creative, thought-provoking backdrop placed directly behind a desk or workspace. Because the lower half carries dense color while the upper section remains airy and light, it introduces strong visual character without overwhelming the room.

Styling it

To let the dynamic skyline remain the focal point, we recommend pairing this wallpaper with furniture that features clean, modern lines. Contemporary or eclectic interior styles provide a natural home for the artwork's abstract feel. Furniture in warm wood tones, such as walnut or natural oak, echoes the golden ochre hues in the print and grounds the space. Incorporating subtle black metal accents in floor lamps, desk legs, or shelving frames complements the sharp architectural silhouettes, while keeping surrounding upholstery in neutral, muted fabrics ensures the wall remains the star.

Color combinations

Our design is defined by its pairing of deep mulberry purple and warm, earthy gold against a crisp white ground. When painting surrounding walls or choosing room accents, we suggest pulling directly from these tones. Soft, muted warm whites on adjacent walls will keep the room bright and seamlessly extend the mural's background. For a moodier, more enveloping feel, deep plum or dark purple accents on trim or accent furniture bring out the richest pigments in the skyline. Earthy tones like warm ochre, mustard, and soft taupe also work harmoniously to highlight the gold watercolor washes.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your supplied wall dimensions. Custom sizing ensures your chosen design is scaled to your space and helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard rolls. All our wallpapers are PVC-free and feature a subtle physical structure in the paper surface. Designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, we offer wallpaper options suited to different homes, needs, and living situations, whether you own your property or live in rented accommodation.