Winter Scenes for Christmas Wall Murals
Posted by: photomural on: November 27, 2009
A great winter scene can conjure up all kinds of emotions, be it peace, stillness, excitement, or nostalgia. Winter imagery is popular wall decor year round.
This time of year though, thoughts naturally turn to Christmas wall murals. It’s simply wonderful to resonate the spirit of the season throughout the house.
Here’s a great example in black and white. This mural is called Winter River:
A winter snow scene photo mural (such as this one) in the living room compliments the tree and the hearth exquisitely. Or it can stand alone in a separate place, such as the dining room or entryway, echoing a winter wonderland theme.
The black and white highlights the sunlight on the river bed and snowy tree branches. Delightful any time of the year, this mural is particularly enchanting at Christmas.
Happy Thanksgiving from ArtisticHomeowner.com
Posted by: photomural on: November 25, 2009
Wishing everyone a happy and delicious Thanksgiving. May you be surrounded by family and friends alike, whether in person or in spirit.
We’ll have the usual houseful here. Post turkey, we all lay around and zone out in that semi conscious state from overeating.
Not completely unlike our flamingos wall mural friends here (though I have to say, none of us is quite that slim or graceful, lol).
Under the Sea Wall Murals add Depth to Your Room
Posted by: photomural on: November 23, 2009
There are many times when people wish to open up a small space, or make a room appear larger than it is. So, how can you make a small room appear larger?
The usual go-to’s for this situation (de-cluttering the room of excess furniture, or removing large decor items, such as artificial trees) will only take you so far. Think outside the box with the clever use of a wall mural.
In School of Fish, for example, the luminous coral reef is highlighted with hundreds of darting orange fish, creating many layers of depth. This photograph crates an illusion that really does trick the eye, and goes way beyond the 2 dimensions of any wall. It looks as if you can step right into the undersea world.
Is your room space-challenged? Creating the illusion of a bigger room is a challenge that can easily be met with an under the sea wall mural.
Hanging a Mural Over Existing Wallpaper
Posted by: photomural on: November 20, 2009
We’re often asked, “Can I wallpaper over existing wallpaper?” A lot of times a client is eager to purchase a wallpaper wall mural. Problem is, the intended wall already has wallpaper on it.
I have to say that it is not recommended. In order for your mural to look it’s best, the walls need to be prepped according to our installation instructions, which I won’t bore you with here, but you can certainly click on the link if you’re interested. The point to remember is: if your old wallpaper has seems, overlap, or any imperfections, the new mural will show these as well. If you’re cool with that, then wallpaper away!
Ok, that being said, I know that people hang wallpaper over old wallpaper all the time– my own dear husband included, lol. It’s definitely a time-saver, but you have to proceed with caution. So while I can’t as a professional recommend the practice, I can give you a little tip if you decide to go this route.
There is a product that works well if are considering hanging a wallpaper mural over your existing wallpaper. It’s called VOV, or Vinyl Over Vinyl Adhesive
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Read the instructions carefully and proceed at your own risk. If you do choose to hang over wallpaper, this is the best product we have found in 13 years.
Good luck!
Wall Murals for the Master Bedroom
Posted by: photomural on: November 18, 2009
It’s often said that the kitchen is the heart of the home. While that may be true, the master bedroom is the source of rest and rejuvenation that fuels family life. Create comforting space that beckons you to relax with wall murals in the master bedroom.
Today’s master bedroom decorating ideas incorporate both colors and quiet visual imagery. Browse for that perfect wall mural to bring harmony and transform your private space into a haven of tranquility. In a world that is so fast paced, a restful image can be just the thing to promote peace, quiet, and a good night sleep.
Your master bedroom is your sanctuary from the stress of day-to-day life. Make yours truly special with a wallpaper mural of your choice.
Quiet forest imagery can work wonders in the bedroom. Here’s a mural to consider:
Forest images are known for their unique ability to induce positive, relaxed feelings. Give yourself or someone you love the gift of rest today. Or, use as a unique holiday gift.
Peace and good night! 
F-22 Raptor Wall Mural
Posted by: photomural on: November 16, 2009
Here’s a Christmas gift for military aficionados everywhere– an F-22 Raptor wall mural. This is a brand spanking new advanced tactical fighter.
Specs: This stealth fighter is an aerodynamic masterpiece with internal weaponry. It flies faster than the speed of sound, although it’s top speed is unknown to the general public. First flight: September 7 1997. Cost: around $130 million (gulp!).
You can surprise and delight your favorite guy with this very cool wall mural for only $6 per square foot– digitally printed onto high quality wallpaper. Nice!
Wall Murals: Unique Holiday Gifts for the Elderly
Posted by: photomural on: November 13, 2009
It can be very difficult to find unique holiday gifts for elderly parents or relatives, particularly if they are housebound. Wallpaper murals provide a thoughtful and affordable solution.
The world for shut ins becomes very small compared to the life they lived when they were younger and more healthy. My favorite uncle recently passed from kidney failure, and was house bound for the last three years of his life. He was confined to his bed and had a small television to look at. He didn’t even have a view of a window.
Sadly as I look back, I remember the large off white walls of his bedroom. I never thought of it at the time, but he would have really loved a beautiful horse mural. In his healthy life, he owned race horses and was passionate about them.
A bright and colorful photo wall mural is a great gift, and can provide years of viewing pleasure. Murals not only brighten the room where your loved one resides, they can even lift their spirits.
Hospitals have long known the benefits of therapeutic visual imagery, and are frequently employ wall murals in corridors and therapy rooms. Here is a mural we did for a hospital wing:
So if your holiday shopping includes an aging or infirm relative or friend, consider giving them the gift of a mural this Christmas. This gift will bring a special warmth and happiness to their world. This is one gift you can really feel great about giving.
Shirakawa Village wall mural
Posted by: photomural on: November 11, 2009
Embellish your room with this picturesque photo wall mural of manicured fields and traditional peeked roofs of Shirakawa Village houses.
Located in the northwest part of Ōno District, Gifu, in Gifu prefecture, Japan. Shirakawa Village is best known for it’s style of buildings known as gasshō-zukuri, or praying hands.
This mountain village is located at the highest peak on Mount Haku, so the practical reason behind the sharply sloped, prayer hands rooftops are to withstand the heavy snowfall.
From an aesthetic standpoint, the gasshō-zukuri juxtaposed with several shades of rich green is very pleasing to the eye. It makes a warm and interesting wall mural, and works nicely with Asian decor.
This image is from our Great Outdoors Murals collection.
Prague Architechture Wall Mural
Posted by: photomural on: November 9, 2009
The sepia toned early morning light washed over the architectural design of the buildings are the hallmarks of Street Scene Prague photo wall mural.
Shadowed in black is an ornately detailed iron lamppost. Your eye is persuaded to the right, where you see a lady dressed for work, quickly walking down the street.
A delightfully simple scene, capturing details of the architecture of downtown Prague.
You can showcase this scene as a wall mural or wall banner for your home or office. Contact us for details.
Gdansk photo wall mural
Posted by: photomural on: November 6, 2009
This mural is a view of Old Town waterfront at night on Gdansk Bay, Poland.
The golden street light reflections on the water draw the eye. Historical buildings, granaries, and church steeples are in silhouette against the evening sky. This decorative wall mural makes an elegant statement in your home or office.
Custom sizing is available on this image as wallpaper mural or wall banner–with no set up fees. Please click on our convenient Contact Form to enter the size you need and wall covering choice and we will provide you with a free price quote.
