Creating a custom wall mural
Even black and white murals can create a strong theme
Custom wall murals have become increasingly popular wall decor. Although murals can be painted on just about any surface including ceilings and doors, the vans, trucks, buildings and furniture – for the purpose of this article we are going to talk about murals for walls, especially interior walls.
Once you’ve decided on a mural for your walls the next step is deciding what kind of images to paint and what kind of effect you want the mural painting to have on the viewer.
A wall mural will evoke emotion and response, so it’s important to consider the type of interaction you want to create with a mural painting.
A Painted Wall Mural requires planning
This mural turns a Vinings home into a Tuscan view
It’s important to make sure that the surface is prepared and properly primed so that your wall mural will last.
Take time to consider the shape of each wall surface and any texture the existing walls might have. Proper prep work will make the mural for your wall look better and last longer.
Make sure you have planned how you’re going to paint small and unusually shaped spaces like the thin strip between two windows or the areas above doors.
Plan your custom mural carefully, so these problem areas don’t detract from the overall mural painting. Designs that take into consideration these odd shapes will create a more pleasing effect and a more finished looking painted mural.
A wall mural can create a room with a view
Bright colors, clouds and imagination make this room fun for kids
Is your room needing a better view? Painted murals for walls can turn a blank and boring surface into an open window overlooking any scene you want to see in the world. Painting a custom mural can open up the space dramatically or cozy it down depending on the effect you’re going for.
Restaurants and spas use murals on walls all the time to give their rooms a better view and to make your stay more pleasurable.
Murals as wall decor
Using murals for wall décor is a great way to get a BIG decorating effect at budget prices. I have done several bedroom wall murals that created a luxurious getaway for the occupants.
Choosing the right custom mural for your walls
When it comes time to choose the mural you want for your interior wall painting a picture is not enough. There are three things you want to consider in order to create the best mural for your walls:
- The overall size and scale
- The color scheme
- The level of detail
This sports mural is seen at a distance so small groups and long views create a sense of perspective
Once you’ve decided on an image worked high of mural looked at this scale of the images were elements within the mural.
For example, if you’re going to paint an outdoor scene with a tree, garden gate and fountain – think about how big these elements need to be in relation to each other as well as how big they are going to be on the wall.
Murals that are seen close up like bathroom and hallway murals should pay extra attention to this scale of any elements within the mural since they will be seen at a very close distance.
Choose your mural colors
Take to roof off with clouds and color! dekalb School mural opens up the library and brightens up learning.
Choosing a color scheme for a mural is also very important. Create a color palette that determines the darkest and lightest colors you want to use. Develop your colors to create ambiance, softness or eye pop depending on the effect you want your wall mural to have.
Murals for walls that have low light can include a bright scene, intense colors or even painted light source.
In any mural, the level of detail is often an important element to consider. Depending on how close the viewer is going to be to the mural when it’s finished the level of detail can either enhance the mural image or overwhelm the viewer.
Floorcloths are murals for floors!
Keep in mind that wall murals are meant to be viewed from a variety of angles, both close up and far away. How much detail should be included in any wall mural is often a matter of personal choice. There is no right or wrong, only what works for your decorative wall painting.
A wall mural that lasts
In order for murals for walls to last important to use the proper paint make sure any paint products, varnishes and polyurethanes are designed to be used together to avoid any bonding issues or flaking later on. There is no doubt that commissioning a custom wall mural is a great way to create a head turning decorating experience.
