Whether you just moved into an apartment in Chicago, IL, or bought a brownstone home in Brooklyn, NY, you may be itching to decorate your space and transform your home into something you’ve always dreamed of. However, cramped apartments or awkward spaces can oftentimes make it hard to design based on your vision. Luckily, a great workaround that not many people consider is creating a mural to help those spaces work better with your overall aesthetic.
Murals can transform an odd or small space in your apartment into an eye-catching statement piece. Whether it’s a nature mural or a geometric mural, there are many designs for you to choose from that will fit the style you’re going for. If you’re considering putting up a mural and don’t know where to start, we’ve got you covered. We reached out to artists and muralists across the country for their favorite mural ideas. Keep reading to see what mural designs they had to share.
1. Spruce up your kid’s room with a nature mural
One of the best places to have a mural installed is a kid’s room. A nature design can help bring cohesion by introducing an overall theme to the room.
“A perfect spot to have some fun with painting walls in your house is in a kid’s room or playroom,” shares Haley Badenhop, an artist and muralist based in Jackson Hole. “I just finished up painting a colorful mountain mural to cover the entire wall of a girl’s room that three sisters share, and it brought a new sense of joy to the space.”
Her recommendation for something unique when painting nature murals is to use an uncommon color palette or incorporate geometric lines and patterns.
2. Decorate your staircase with a floral mural
If you love flowers, why not decorate your staircase with a floral mural comprised of your favorites?
Megan Jefferson of Jefferson Art Studio based in Indianapolis notes, “A floral mural that winds up a staircase is a beautiful addition to any home. The mural helps the space…