Choosing The Perfect Wall Mural
By: Lisa Herbik
Wall Murals are a creative home interior decorating idea that transforms
the entire look of any room. Wall Mural image choices range from simple
repeating patterns to elaborate and exotic scenes. Although there are
many to choose from, you need not feel intimated. Wall Murals look
fantastic in the living room, kitchen, bathroom, nursery, kids’ bedroom,
or practically anywhere you want to make a decorative statement on an
otherwise plain wall (such as a staircase).
A beautiful Wall Mural can also be an inexpensive
alternative to an architectural challenge in your living space. If your
room is dark and the prospect of window or skylight installation or wall
removal is not desirable or feasible, a Wall Mural can effectively meet
this challenge for a fraction of the cost. Check out installation
examples at http://www.thebestwallmurals.blogspot.com for inspiration.
To help narrow the choices for your Wall Mural image, start by focusing
on one room for placement. If you have a specific Wall Mural in mind,
great! If not, look through the selection, and see what is pleasing to
your eye. Take into consideration your personal preferences and
interests as well. You want your Wall Mural to have characteristics of
things you love. If you are an avid gardener, for example, a lovely Wall
Mural with prominent displays of greenery and florals will work well in
your room regardless of the season, as it is a reflection of your taste
and personality. If you love foreign travel, a Wall Mural depicting an
exotic location may be just what you are looking for. If the Wall Mural
will be for your little one’s bedroom, you can enlist their help in your
decision. Little girls often love animals and magical outdoor scenes
while little boys may prefer animals and outer space. Plan carefully and
have patience. You are sure to be rewarded.
You may decide that you want a Wall Mural with a dominant color theme
you enjoy. Muted purples and oranges can be found in sunset or daybreak
scenes, for instance. Aqua and blues are prominent in ocean scenes.
Brown, tan and khaki dominate woodland scenes. See what catches your eye
color-wise and then further narrow your choices to patterns or themes
would like to incorporate into your living space.
Have fun picking your Wall Mural image pattern. Go to the public library
and draw inspiration from pictures in photography, art, or children’s
books. Childhood memories of a favorite place or time of year can also
get your creative energies flowing. A once in a lifetime trip you took
long ago can be captured forever in a similar Wall Mural image. You can
find inspiration practically anywhere, from free travel catalogues to a
roadside scene that catches your eye while driving to work everyday.
Enlarged reproductions of famous artworks are also popular, such as Andy
Warhol and Vincent van Gogh inspirations.
Be creative with your design. Garden Wall Murals filled with flowers,
ivy, baskets and butterflies are an easy way to brighten a kitchenette.
Wall Murals with faux brick, tile, or marble can dress up an entryway,
fireplace, or staircase. An ocean scene Wall Mural with fish, or a beach
and palm trees can add whimsy to a bathroom. Wall Murals that evoke
scenes from a favorite fairy tale will help welcome a newborn.
Remember, you are making a house into the home of your dreams. With
these helpful suggestions in mind, you are sure to find a Wall Mural you
absolutely adore. For the years of viewing enjoyment it will bring, this
is an investment that literally pays for itself.
About The Author
Lisa Herbik is a happy homemaker who loves to do her own home interior
decorating. For more fun and free tips for decorating your home, check
out her website,
http://www.artistichomeowner.com.