Wallpaper - Portland Maine Skyline Purple & Gold

Our Portland Maine Skyline Purple & Gold wallpaper mural presents an artistic silhouette of the Portland skyline rendered in expressive watercolor-inspired textures. Created by artist Michael Tompsett, this design balances architectural shapes with spontaneous splashes and organic bleeding paint effects along the base. Deep mulberry purple tones blend into warm gold, earthy ochre, and soft violet across a crisp, clean white background. Produced as made-to-measure mural wallpapers on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure, our wall murals are straightforward to install and bring distinct creative character to any room.

In the room

We see this design working especially well in a living room or a dedicated home office where the horizontal skyline can span an uninterrupted accent wall. Because the architectural detail sits across the lower-to-middle portion of the composition beneath open white space, we suggest placing it behind a low-profile sofa, desk, or credenza so the intricate spires and building silhouettes remain fully visible. In a long or narrow room, the horizontal band helps stretch the visual width of the space while keeping the upper wall airy and open.

Styling it

The expressive mix of architectural geometry and watercolor splashes makes this design adaptable across contemporary and eclectic interiors. We recommend pairing it with streamlined furniture to keep the focus on the artwork:

• Choose warm wood furniture or matte black metal accents to echo the contrast between the darker silhouettes and the golden undertones.
• Keep surrounding upholstery and larger textiles relatively simple, favoring solid neutrals or subtle woven textures over competing patterns.
• Allow plenty of open wall space around the mural so the organic paint drips and negative space feel intentional and uncluttered.

Color combinations

The wallpaper brings together dark mulberry purple, earthy gold, dusty violet, and a pure white backdrop. For adjacent painted walls, we recommend pulling directly from the lighter tones in the room with warm off-white, soft cream, or a very pale greyish-lilac to maintain an open atmosphere. If you want to introduce deeper contrasts in trim or accent furniture, rich plum, charcoal, or warm amber tones will harmonize naturally with the watercolor palette.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are custom made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions. Printing to your exact measurements helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper during installation. All of our wall murals are completely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. Designed to be easy and straightforward to hang, our wallpapers offer versatile options suited to homeowners and renters alike.