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Murals are an inexpensive way to "open up" a room and give it a totally different atmosphere. In a small room, especially one with few windows, a mural creates an optical illusion of open space and light. In a large room, a mural can serve as a focal point and pull all other elements of the room together. Would you like to turn a drab bedroom into a beach front cottage? Installing a mural is a great first step to getting the look that you're after.
A traditional mural can be painted in various styles-anything from an abtract or non-representational to extremely realistic. It is clearly artwork, whereas a trompe l'oeil mural is designed to fool the eye into thinking that the mural is an actual scene by using faux finishes, perspective, and extremely realistic painting techniques. If a good muralist uses the principles of perspective with a photographical realism, it can be difficult to tell where the mural ends and the actual wall begins!
If you have a historic home, you would probably choose a traditional mural similar to ones painted by traveling artists in the 1800's and 1900's. These most often depict landscapes, though some still life (fruit baskets, flowers, etc.) as well as scenes from mythology were popular as well. Many times you will see murals above the chair railing or wainscoating in older homes. They are often painted in muted colors.
If you have a small room, a trompe l'oeil "window" mural or wall mural will make the room seem much larger. For example, if you would like a "view" behind your sofa, a "window" would be the perfect focal point and is less expensive than having a full wall panel or full room mural painted. For a large room, anything is possible. I can do canvas murals as large as 14 feet wide by 10 feet high.
Cost:
The price of a mural is usually determined by square feet. To find out the square feet measurement, multiply the width by the height. Example: 9 ft. by 12 ft. = 108 square feet. Multiply by price per square foot. Sylvias Mural's current price is $12 per square foot on site and $17 per square foot on canvas for a simple design. Examples of simple designs would be a sky with clouds, or a simple ocean scene.The mural price includes preliminary artwork for approval and protective varnish. Installation costs depend upon whether you need a wallpaper hanger and are negotiated between the contractor and customer. Complicated designs will be more; faxing or sending a sample of what you want will give an accurate price.
Send your favorite photo of vacation view or other scene by email or mail and turn it into a window mural for bedroom or living area. |
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