Wallpaper - Shanghai China Skyline Purple & Gold

Created by Michael Tompsett, this city skyline design captures the architectural profile of Shanghai through an expressive watercolor-inspired technique. Our wallpaper combines deep mulberry purple and warm ochre gold tones, blended through textured paint splatters and dripping washes against a clean, open white background. The silhouette features iconic landmarks, including the Oriental Pearl Tower and Shanghai Tower, grounding the composition along the lower horizontal plane while leaving generous breathing room above. Printed made-to-measure on our PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, it brings a bold, artistic focal point into modern interiors.

In the room

Because the skyline grounds the bottom half of the design while leaving the upper section open, we see this working particularly well behind a low-profile sofa in a contemporary living room or across the main wall of a home office. On a wider, uninterrupted wall, the complete horizontal span of the architectural silhouette has plenty of space to stretch out without feeling cropped. The high contrast between the saturated mulberry silhouette and the crisp white background makes the mural wallpaper an effective feature wall, anchoring the room without overwhelming smaller spaces with continuous heavy color.

Styling it

To balance the graphic energy of the skyline, we would surround the wallpaper with clean, unadorned furniture silhouettes that let the expressive watercolor texture remain the primary visual focus.

• Low-slung furniture in matte black metal or warm dark wood tones helps echo the deeper mulberry base without competing with the architectural skyline above.
• Smooth textiles in unpatterned cream, natural off-white, or muted plum soften the setting while keeping the focus on the wall mural.
• Polished brass or brushed gold lighting fixtures naturally tie into the warm ochre splatters within the skyline artwork.

Color combinations

The design itself features rich dark mulberry purple, deep plum, and earthy ochre gold, set against a solid off-white backdrop. For adjacent painted walls, crisp warm whites or soft off-whites preserve the open, airy feeling of the upper composition. If you want a moodier, more dramatic space, matching trim or neighboring accent walls with a deep aubergine or charcoal purple pulls out the shadowy depth of the skyline base. For accent decor and upholstery, warm mustard, ochre, and burnished amber harmonize easily with the golden highlights.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard rolls. Every design is printed on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical structure, providing a clean and durable surface look. We produce our wall murals to be straightforward and easy to hang, offering reliable solutions tailored to your space.