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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.
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