You've decided you want to paint some kind of design on your wall but aren't sure what to paint. Murals are a great solution because of the creativity, design possibilities, and color options that can bring your room to life. Murals are large art displays that depict landscapes or abstract scenes, for example. There are endless possibilities for mural ideas, so choose an idea that comfortably suits your decor needs.
Sports
Your favorite sport, sports hero, still shot, or sports team logo all provide ways to incorporate a sports theme into a mural design. If you don't own a certain picture you'd like to use, browse the Internet for iconic pictures until you find the one that suits your aims.
Space
Space-themed murals appeal to all age groups. For a nursery or young child's room, a mural of the planets can be artistic and educational. A mural can display the planets, their names, and a fact about each planet. An adolescent interested in astronomy can paint his or her favorite aspect of space, whether that be a space shuttle, comets, or galaxies. You can tie the mural into other decorative aspects of a room. If you have a living room with red decor, for example, one wall in the living room could feature a mural of Mercury, Mars, or Jupiter.
Psychedelia
This theme opens up numerous ideas that incorporate colors, 1960s music icons, and "trippy" patterns. A psychedelic mural can include bright and clashing colors in an abstract pattern. If you design a mural based on music icons, such as Jimi Hendrix, for example, include a picture (or pictures) of him that you wish to paint and accentuate the picture with flashy designs in different shades of purple. A psychedelic mural design with patterns can begin with a main pattern that will stand out that is then blended with other similar or clashing designs.
Movies
Bring your wall to life with a favorite movie scene, star, or poster artwork mural. Search through your favorite movie to find a favorite scene and paint it. Alternately, look online for movie posters and/or images of your favorite actors to use as models for your mural.
