Wallpaper - St John's Canada Skyline Purple & Gold

Created by Michael Tompsett, this watercolor-style skyline wallpaper captures the architectural profile of St. John's, Newfoundland, against a crisp, open white background. The silhouette blends historical landmarks and modern urban structures through expressive splashes and textured washes of rich mulberry purple and warm, earthy gold. The lower edge dissolves into painterly spatters and bleeding pigments, creating an artistic, floating composition with generous negative space above. Like all our wall murals, this design is made to measure to your exact wall dimensions and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

Because the skyline sits across the lower-to-middle horizontal plane with open white space above, we see this working exceptionally well as an accent wall in a living room or home office. In a living room, placing the mural behind a low-back sofa allows the architectural silhouettes and vibrant watercolor bleeds to remain fully visible. In a home office or study, positioning the design behind a desk creates an engaging, thoughtful backdrop for video calls and focused work. The clean white upper section keeps the room feeling airy, while the rich purple and golden tones anchor the lower half of the wall.

Styling it

To let the expressive watercolor texture take center stage, we suggest pairing this wallpaper with furniture featuring clean, contemporary lines. Dark wood finishes, such as walnut, or matte black metal accents echo the deeper mulberry shadows in the skyline and ground the space. For textiles and seating, warm amber, mustard, or caramel tones draw out the golden watercolor washes, adding warmth without overwhelming the room. Keeping surrounding accessories uncluttered ensures the artwork remains the primary focal point.

Color combinations

The wallpaper features a dynamic blend of deep mulberry purple, warm earthy gold, ochre, and soft lilac washes against a clean white backdrop. When selecting paint colors for adjacent walls or trim, a soft off-white or light warm gray maintains the luminous feel of the upper background. For a cozier, more intimate atmosphere, pulling the deep plum or dark mulberry into an adjacent accent wall, painted millwork, or velvet upholstery creates a seamless and sophisticated connection to the design.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made to measure based on your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard rolls. We produce our designs on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure that adds depth to every print. Easy to hang and straightforward to install, our mural wallpapers are designed to suit both homeowners and renters looking to transform their spaces.