Wallpaper - Anchorage Alaska Skyline Purple & Gold

Designed by Michael Tompsett, this wallpaper captures the Anchorage skyline through an expressive watercolor-style composition rendered in dark mulberry purple and warm earthy gold. The architectural silhouette of the city is defined by rich pigment bleeds, splatters, and organic watercolor blooms that drip freely against a clean, open white background. The horizontal layout provides an artistic balance between detailed urban forms and open negative space above. Like all our wall murals, this design is made-to-measure to fit your specific wall dimensions, printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

Because the skyline runs horizontally across the lower and middle portions of the mural, we see this working particularly well on an uninterrupted wall in a living room or a dedicated home office. In a living room, placing the design behind a low sofa allows the buildings and dripping paint textures to anchor the seating area while the white upper portion gives the room a light, airy feel. In a home office, setting this behind a desk creates a focused, artistic backdrop that adds personality without overwhelming the workspace. The strong contrast between the deep purple-gold skyline and the bright white field works effectively on wider walls where the complete city profile can be viewed without awkward breaks.

Styling it

To complement the expressive character of the artwork, we suggest balancing the space with clean-lined furniture and warm, grounding materials.

• Choose furniture in warm wood tones such as walnut or warm-stained oak, which naturally echo the ochre and golden hues in the skyline while maintaining a grounded, contemporary look.
• Keep surrounding upholstery and large textiles in neutral tones like off-white, cream, or soft charcoal to let the rich watercolor tones of the wallpaper remain the focal point.
• Incorporate subtle brass or blackened bronze lighting fixtures and hardware, which tie into the metallic gold and dark purple palette without adding competing pattern.

Color combinations

The design itself centers on deep mulberry purple, warm earthy gold, ochre, and crisp white. For adjacent painted walls, we recommend pulling the clean, bright white from the background to create a crisp and expansive surrounding scheme. If you prefer a moodier atmosphere, a deep eggplant or muted plum on an adjoining wall can draw out the darkest mulberry tones of the cityscape. For accents and trim, warm neutrals like soft sand, light camel, or warm grey will effortlessly complement the gold and purple shades within the print.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers and mural wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. Producing each order individually helps reduce unnecessary excess material compared with buying traditional fixed-roll wallpapers.

All of our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that adds depth to the printed artwork. Designed to be straightforward and simple to hang, our wall murals are created to give you a reliable decorating experience whether you are designing a home you own or personalizing a rental space.