5 Wallpaper Mural Ideas That Instantly Turn Any Room Into a Showstopper

Wallpaper is having a major moment all over the home, but if you want to take things up a notch, consider going all in with a mural. Designers are using wallpaper murals in bedrooms, living rooms, dining spaces, and beyond to create instant visual impact. Here, we’re highlighting five rooms where the look really shines.

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Soothing Scenery

A Rebecca Atwood mural featuring soft blues and whites enchants in this living room. “It feels both bold and understated, adding depth while keeping the room relaxed and welcoming,” says Elana Tenenbaum Cline, founder of Carta Creatives.

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Leafy Oasis

Clara Jung, founder of Banner Day Interiors and author of the upcoming book Storied Homes, had a clear vision when designing this space.

“The brief was simple: Create a guest bedroom with the soul of a boutique hotel,” she explains. “A dramatic tree mural does the heavy lifting, conjuring an escapist mood while reflecting the verdant backyard that spills out toward Presidio Park.”

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Cohesive Choice

Across the country, a different tree mural looks right at home in a Brooklyn townhouse. “The parlor floor is long and narrow, and I needed a way to create a continuous visual thread while the space functions as both dining and living,” says designer Jennifer Hunter. “It helps guide your eye through the entire floor, making it feel cohesive rather than segmented.”

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Joyful Jungle

Children’s rooms are the perfect place to go bold with a colorful mural, and that’s exactly what designer Nadia Watts did here for a client. “Rather than relying on artwork or accessories to create personality, the mural does the heavy lifting, transforming all four walls into an immersive, storybook environment that feels truly special for a child,” Watts says.

She utilized the colors present in the mural as she sourced the headboard and bedding, too. “The result is a room that feels cohesive and layered without being overdone,” Watts reflects. “The mural is the art, the backdrop, and the soul of the space all at once.”

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Accent Only

A full mural isn’t always necessary—an accent wall can do the trick! Just look to Marnie Oursler, owner and president of Marnie Custom Homes, who chose a beach scene that nods to the home’s setting.

“I went with black and white so it would make a statement without overwhelming the room, and the color can live in the bedding and accessories instead,” she says.

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