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Mural trend – experts explain why your home should have one

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The power of a dramatic mural is unrivaled. With their striking use of pattern, print, and color, they allow us to make a powerful statement in any room in one step. While murals of sorts date back to the ancient era, this highly decorative technique has gained increasing popularity in recent years, and now, it is more popular than before. 

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Recently, searches online for 'wall mural wallpapers' have risen by 132% and 'living room murals' by 48% – suggesting we still admire this ancient decorative art in the modern day. But why do murals continue to excite, and how do we bring this vivid trend into our homes? Here, interior experts reveal all.

Why are murals trending? 

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According to Scarlett Blakey, founder of Ophelia Blake Interior Design , 'the bespoke nature of a mural' is a favorite among designers who have the ability to 'make a space feature relevant, whether it's lifestyle or customer-focused.  

The designer then expanded on why murals are having a moment at present, suggesting 'the world of design has advanced over the last few years.' So, we are searching to surround ourselves with more spectacular things in our homes. 

'As design technologies advance, more traditional methods must keep up; the use of murals allows traditional methods such as hand-painted art and abstract sculpture to take its moment in the limelight, which also gives individuals and industries that impact and the bespoke difference they are looking for in today's competitive marketplace,' Scarlett adds. 

How to give murals a contemporary spin

There are design rules to stick to in order to get your choice of mural just right – and in the right place. Here, the experts give their advice.

1. Choose a mural that reflects your personality 

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If we're going to take mural advice from anybody, it is Martin Waller, the founder, and global designer at Andrew Martin , and wallpaper extraordinaire. Martin has also seen a 30% increase in wallpaper sales as homeowners look to combine elegance and escapism and reminisce about far-flung destinations or childhood nostalgia across their walls. 

Martin suggests reflecting these elements of individuality through a unique mural, indicating that a mural should 'surprise and harmonize a space'.

'You can do this by not matching all of the interior elements – this will add diversity and pace to the room. Don't be scared to select pieces that are a true representation of you and your personality; these are the pieces that say something about you and your house,' Martin adds. 

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Martin's argument is mirrored by Lizzie Deshayes, Design Director at Fromental who suggests injecting elements of escapism through our murals. This is particularly relevant after a year of feeling 'more in tune with nature' and having a desire to travel to 'faraway landscapes,' Lizzie adds.

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Murals don't need to stick to traditional romantic imagery. They can be updated to fit with any trend. Look beyond the landscape, and follow interior designer Beata Heuman's lead, and create a modern mural by combining traditional fairytale elements with more daring features, as seen in her child's nursery . 

3. Prioritize character over perfection

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'The benefit of a wall mural is that it can be as adaptable and creative as you wish. You do not have to be a professional artist to design a bespoke wall mural. If you have a spare wall in your own home and you want to make it stand out, try cutting up some different shapes and sizes in MDF and glue them down across the wall space,' shares Scarlett Blakey. 

'Once your design is complete, finish it off by either painting it into your wall, so it blends across your space, adding dimension, or make it stand out by adding splashing of color to certain pieces,' she adds.  

4. Be clear on what you want your mural to represent

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While it is important that your mural acts as a statement in your room, Scarlett argues that a mural should also serve a particular purpose. She suggests commissioning a 'bespoke mural, which can be unique and individual for you and your chosen space' and urges us to think about the type of effect we want to create. It's also important to attract. 'It's all about making it relevant,' Scarlett adds.  

5. Style a mural in the bathroom

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Murals are no longer reserved for the main rooms, as new resistant materials mean they can make a splash in a master bathroom. This is seen in the shower room above. It's a bold move, but Homes & Gardens Editor-In-Chief, Lucy Searle believes it is a risk that can pay off. 

'Shower rooms, wet rooms – and small bathrooms – can feel somewhat functional, but the movement to make them more decorative is picking up momentum. Wallpaper, fabrics and accessories are the usual ways we might do this in other rooms – it's more complicated in wet spaces. However, companies like Wall&decò are creating water-resistant wallpaper that will even resist the steam of a wet room. Their designs can even be installed over existing tiles. The results are stunningly beautiful and original.

'Failing that, you can have tile murals created – try Surface View for a vast range of designs.'

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Wherever you decide to create a mural, remember these experts advice – and you can't go wrong. 

Megan is the News and Trends Editor at Homes & Gardens. She first joined Future Plc as a News Writer across their interiors titles, including Livingetc and Real Homes. As the News Editor, she often focuses on emerging microtrends, sleep and wellbeing stories, and celebrity-focused pieces. Before joining Future, Megan worked as a News Explainer at The Telegraph, following her MA in International Journalism at the University of Leeds. During her BA in English Literature and Creative Writing, she gained writing experience in the US while studying in New York. Megan also focused on travel writing during her time living in Paris, where she produced content for a French travel site. She currently lives in London with her antique typewriter and an expansive collection of houseplants. 

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Updated on 04/29/21

Why succumb to plain white walls when there are so many excellent opportunities to think outside the box? When it comes to wall decor, you can go a number of different routes, whether you opt for picture frames, decals, paint, or tapestries. These days, however, we’re especially loving wallpaper—specifically in mural form. Wallpaper murals add so much welcome color, dimension, and personality to any room and will majorly transform a space so that it looks custom and unique. So what are you waiting for? Add a painted wallpaper mural to your home choice today. Here are some creative ways interior designers used wallpaper murals that set the tone for the space they designed.

Cottagecore Cozy

Liz Caan / Eric Roth

This bedroom by Liz Caan is cottagecore at its finest. Floral prints are abundant; truly, the more the merrier. The floral wallpaper mural helps the well-curated space feel nice and complete, while its lighter tones allow the brightly colored window curtains to really pop. 

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Soothing and Sophisticated 

Erin Gates / Photo by Sarah Winchester


Designer Erin Gates featured a soothing mural depicting an outdoor scene in a nursery project. The white and gray hues add intrigue without overwhelming the space. Best of all, this mural is kid-appropriate without appearing too childlike and therefore will shine in the bedroom for years to come. While pairing white and gray with more traditional blue and white patterns is a bit unexpected, the combination works wonderfully in making a nursery look both sophisticated and timeless.

Martha’s Vineyard Maximalism 

White Arrow

Sure, Martha’s Vineyard may not be known for its palm trees, but they still make for a fun design element! The beachside bathroom by Thomas and Keren Richter of White Arrow received a tropical touch in the form of this dramatic wallpaper mural by French brand Ananbo. Blues and greens are always perfect for the loo, as they evoke a cleansing feel, and this design adds so much oomph to a petite space. After all, who says that bathrooms have to be free of personality?  

Peppy Stripes 

A striped wallpaper mural adds a rainbow-like touch to this young girl’s room by Eilyn Jimenz of Sire Design; the pastel hues are cheerful but not overpowering.

Sire Design / Grossman Photo

Young ones will find this feature pretty darn cool! This space proves that wallpaper murals do not need to feature illustrations in order to shine; rather, a playful combination of colors can also work wonders. And nothing is more kid-friendly than a rainbow-like print! 

Extending the mural so that it covers the ceiling draws the eye upward and makes this space look larger and more complete.

Bathroom Bliss 

Interior Impressions / Mackenzie Merrill

Soothing purples and grays transform a blank bathroom wall and add instant charm. The addition of ornate brass frames and a petite yet elegant chandelier—which perfectly complements the mirror and cabinetry—contribute to the granny chic, antique-inspired feel of this space, designed by Interior Impressions. Covering solely one wall with a wallpaper mural is more than ok if you’re wary about committing to an entire room. 

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A Nod to Nature 

Accent Prone

Wooden beams are a stunning architectural feature on their own; why not celebrate them even further by adding a touch of wallpaper to really make this special detail shine? Painted shiplap and wooden accents contribute to this nursery’s farmhouse feel, so it’s only fitting to add an outdoor-themed print to the mix. Designed by Accent Prone, this space features design elements that are comforting without screaming “baby” and therefore will grow with its pint-sized resident. It’s a win-win! 

Warm and Welcoming

Curated Nest Interiors

This cheerful floral mural adds extra warmth to this nursery by Curated Nest Interiors. The space is outfitted with all of the classic boho elements: a rattan lamp, a beaded chandelier, a two-toned blanket ladder, and of course, a peppy plant. Bright colors contrast wonderfully with these more subdued pieces. 

Antique Inspired 

Mark Lavender / Photo by Chris Bradley

Chinoiserie, please! This entryway by Mark Lavender is a traditionalist’s dream. The wallpaper plays off the timeless Chinese chippendale bench and pairs beautifully with the antique wood entry table. A stark contrast to the modern, minimalist designs we often see in twenty-first century design, this space takes us back to the regency era.  

Pretty in Pink 

Liz Caan Michael J Lee / Gibbs Smith Publishing, New England Modern

The soft pink swirls in this wallpaper mural are warm and comforting without being overpowering. Paired with a Scandinavian-inspired white and wood dresser, this bedroom designed by Liz Caan is looking nice and hygge. 

Twists and Turns 

Etch Design Group / Cate Black Photography

Say yes to swirls! This happy print is reminiscent of Japandi style and is just one of many patterns featured in this playful children’s bedroom by Etch Design Group. The takeaway? Don’t be afraid to mix and match different types of geometric designs; the end result is artistic and eye-catching. 

Keep It Simple

Curated Nest Interiors / Erin Coren


A minimalist play space rooted in neutral pieces is transformed with the addition of calming plant-themed paper. The room, by Curated Nest Interiors, proves that when designing kid-friendly spaces, it’s ok to keep the furniture nice and simple. Instead, it’s easy to add lighthearted elements by installing a wallpaper mural, hanging oversized letters, and keeping colorful picture books out on display so that they double as decor. 

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The role of photo wallpaper in modern interior design

The diversity of the world of photo wallpapers

Classification of photo wallpapers by theme

Photomurals in the interior of rooms

Possible errors in the design of photo wallpapers

When talking about interior design today, many people shrug their shoulders and refuse to use photographic wallpapers, associating them with style 90th. Indeed, the murals of those times in a modern interior seem ridiculous: birch trees in the kitchen, waterfalls in the bedroom and a bathroom strewn with forest streams. Moreover, such wallpapers had to be changed frequently, since the quality of the materials left much to be desired. The old paint was highly sensitive to the effects of the sun and the stains could not be removed. But thirty years have passed since then, and the technology for making photo wallpapers has completely changed.

Today, photo images are available for application on almost any material, and what's more, the latest photo wallpapers can be washed. Paints have high durability, and there is no need to talk about the variety of topics. Modern printing houses will help you with the production of both ready-made design solutions and individual ones using your photos. nine0006

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Therefore, if you are renovating and looking for ways to make your interior unique, you should consider options with photographic wallpaper closer. Beautiful wall murals can do wonders for the space of your rooms, smooth out architectural imperfections, or create a special mood in your home. nine0006

Are you ready to learn more about photo wallpapers in modern interiors? Then let's go!

The role of photo wallpaper in modern interior design

It should be noted that wall murals are gradually gaining momentum. If 10 years ago they were widely written off as a relic, now the situation has changed somewhat. Designers agree that the use of photographic elements in the interior requires serious investments to create stylistic harmony, but they do not deny their functionality and relevance. Obeying the basic rules of design, photo wallpapers can completely change the look of the apartment and create a great mood in the room. nine0006

What rules do the specialists mention?

  • Choose large images . Small details in the interior negatively affect the consciousness and mood of a person.

  • The beauty of images is a motivating, but not a determining factor. Be sure to think through everything to the smallest detail , taking into account the nuances dictated by the room: used and available lighting, harmony in the style of the interior, compliance with the chosen theme and functionality of the room. nine0044

  • How to choose wallpapers for photo wallpapers? Competently! In no case do not create a total contrast when it comes to a large integral image. If your photo wallpaper depicts abstraction, the contrast is just the right thing, but even in this case it is important to use it in accordance with the tasks that we will discuss below.

By using the photocell correctly, you can solve a number of problems that are not possible with other types of wall covering:

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  • Visual extension of the room

Light images are used to achieve this effect. The theme can be any, depending on the chosen furniture and other elements of your decor. By the way, this solution is relevant not only for living rooms: the bathroom and toilet can also visually become larger thanks to stylish and high-quality photo wallpapers. nine0006

  • Ceiling height adjustment

To visually increase the height of ceilings, you can use images of perspectives: for example, photos of trees, skyscrapers and high spiers, columns… Most often, photo wallpapers of this kind occupy a central position in the composition of the room. In this regard, you should give up a large number of additional design elements: small decorations and details.

  • Hiding room wall imperfections

Modern architecture, unfortunately, often upsets us with errors in the creation of walls and corners. Fortunately, they are not global and can be easily solved with the help of photo wallpapers. Choose images with a lot of detail to visually correct corners, and spotted and other colorful options are suitable for imperfect walls. With the help of backlighting, you can achieve original three-dimensional effects, as well as divert the attention of visitors from defects.

  • Blank wall decor

Blank walls in an apartment are unambiguously unaesthetic elements. However, they can be perfectly beaten with the help of good photo wallpapers. A decorative window overlooking the garden can come in handy here. You can also close the untidy door to the pantry, thereby creating a small "secret" room for yourself.

  • Room division by function

In studios, nothing helps to highlight functional areas like photo wallpapers do. You can easily separate the dining area, sleeping area, work area and, for example, a seating area. It is important not to select EVERYTHING: it is enough to paste over one zone, and the rest will play against its background. However, you should not forget that the images in one way or another must correspond to the general style of the room. nine0006

Wall murals that expand the space in the interior are used in rooms for various purposes. Depending on the tasks assigned to them, different types of canvases can be used:

  • Light wallpaper on a larger wall;
  • Perspective wall murals: road, path or river - the main thing is that they go into the distance, creating a feeling of extending the room;
  • Panoramas.

Remember that dark images in the interior visually reduce the space. However, if this does not interfere with the solution of your tasks in the interior, you can stop at such options. nine0006

The world of photo wallpapers

As we mentioned earlier, today we have a huge selection of photo wallpapers, which means a huge world of possibilities for creating individual and practical designs. What is relevant in the modern photographic wallpaper market?

  • Paper murals are cheaper than other types, but unfortunately they do not please buyers with high quality. And the quality of the print leaves much to be desired, so in terms of design, we recommend choosing other types of wallpaper. nine0044

  • Vinyl photo wallpapers are very popular due to the valuable balance of quality and price. Their strength is achieved with the help of a polyvinyl chloride coating and a special antifungal impregnation. Compared to paper wallpaper, vinyl products are not only more durable, but also textured. With vinyl, you can recreate a variety of surfaces: sand, watercolor, Venetian plaster, frost, velveteen, even burlap. Unfortunately, this type of wallpaper has a couple of drawbacks: the difficulty in gluing, as well as the possibility of deformation during temperature changes. nine0044

  • Non-woven wall murals are not a frequent guest in the interior of the premises, since they appeared relatively recently. But it is worth noting that the procedure for applying to the wall is very simple. Among other advantages of non-woven products, it is worth noting hygroscopicity and reliability. The price, however, makes you seriously think about the possibility of acquiring them.

In addition to the possibilities mentioned above, you can also laminate your wall murals with glossy or matt film. nine0006

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Classification of photo wallpapers by theme

Naturally, the choice of photo wallpapers depends on your preferences in the subject. However, it is important to match the theme with the style and function of the space.

According to thematic areas, photo wallpapers are divided into the following types:

  • Natural landscapes: forest, mountains, steppe, desert or summer fields. Popular among city dwellers as we so lack fresh air and natural beauty within the city. Use warm colors to create a friendly atmosphere in the living room. And the pastel colors of the sunny field will be an excellent basis for the interior of the bedroom.

  • Flowers are a very popular topic due to their versatility. You can choose completely different palettes, shades, moods of colors, depending on the style and your desire. Wall mural with flowers is a bright and cozy solution for your home! nine0044

  • Animals - though a popular topic, but very insidious. Such photo wallpapers, if placed incorrectly, can look vulgar, cheap and inappropriate. Therefore, when purchasing such a design, it is worth consulting with a specialist.

  • Wall painting is a great option to complement the classic interior style. The noble texture helps to create a feeling of comfort and sophistication in the room.
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  • City - urban landscapes require special additions in the form of Art Nouveau interior elements and create a special dynamics of the rooms. Suitable for young people who lead an active lifestyle and want to be charged with the atmosphere of their living room or other room.

Very popular wall murals of the city in the interior, showing famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower or the famous skyscrapers of New York. Let your room become a reflection of your dreams or fond memories with these wall murals. nine0006

  • Cartoon characters or fairy tale sketches will definitely appeal to little residents. It is very easy to create the atmosphere of a fairy tale in reality in your home with such photo wallpapers!

  • Space landscapes are not a very popular topic, but they can be an original solution for the bedroom or for the room of your kid interested in scientific discoveries. When choosing such wallpapers, it is better to give preference to large formats and less dark images so as not to visually reduce the room. Pick up the appropriate decor elements and you will get a real space room! nine0044

  • The marine theme is used by designers to complement the Mediterranean style, as well as to create the Provence style.

  • Ethnic scenes are suitable for maintaining ethnicity in the interior, if your idea is to show your origin or emphasize culture.

  • Cars will definitely please real motorists, as well as supporters of minimalism. The image of a red expensive car is a great accent in black and white design. nine0044

  • Abstract drawings are also a feature of the minimalist trend in the interior, but they add originality to the room, decorate the walls perfectly and unobtrusively. They also look great in high-tech and loft styles. And if you choose the right abstraction, you can visually enlarge the space of the room.

Wall mural in the interior of rooms

First, let's go to living room . This is where your imagination can really run wild! Wall murals above the sofa can add up the composition of the recreation area. The TV wall is the point where the photo wallpaper in the interior of the living room will not stand out, but nevertheless create a slight accent. nine0006

Wall murals in the hall can also beat the doorway or successfully hide it.

We return to corridor where photo wallpapers can help visually expand the space. In what dimension - you decide!

Next we head to kitchen . If you have a spacious kitchen, you can safely define wallpaper on a free wall. However, if your kitchen is not very large in area, it is better to make an original move and place the photo wallpaper under glass in the kitchen wall area. Everything will remain in place, but the design will definitely delight guests. It is better to choose photo wallpapers for the kitchen without contrasting with the existing situation. nine0006

Return to the living area and study bedroom . To highlight the sleeping area, just place the wallpaper above the head of the bed. Moreover, you can beat the headboard in an original way. Otherwise, the wallpaper in the bedroom is again a matter of your imagination and taste. We recommend pastel and discreet colors for peaceful sleep and relaxation.

Of course, the photo wallpapers in children's room deserve special attention. There is definitely room for improvement here! nine0006

For boys, you can choose the style of your favorite fantasy or dynamic cartoons like "Cars" or "Transformers".

For girls, beautiful fairy-tale motifs are usually chosen: castles, favorite princesses or romantic cartoon characters.

What possibilities do balconies and loggias offer? You can create a tropical paradise or a minimalist cozy office. Pick up the elements in style - and voila - you have another room created especially for you! nine0006

It remains to look into bathroom and toilet . In the bathroom, it is better and more practical to use tiles with a photo print. And we also recommend using light colors to visually enlarge the space.

Do not forget that textured photo wallpapers imitating brick or wooden walls can look great in country houses. In any premises, the following rules are relevant: a vertical pattern contributes to a visual increase in the height of the room, while horizontal ones help to visually expand the room. nine0006

Possible errors in the design of photo wallpapers

As you can see, there are unimaginably many options for using photo wallpapers, which can lead to many mistakes in creating interior design. What errors exist and how to avoid them, we will consider further.

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  • Mismatch between wallpaper and furniture . A very common mistake that is fairly easy to avoid: make a sensible assessment of your environment before buying photo wallpapers. If all your furniture is chosen in a minimalist style, there is no way you can combine it with a palace on a photo wallpaper.
  • Redundancy . Making a design with photo wallpaper is possible only if your room does not have too much furniture. Wall murals should live their lives harmoniously and not be interrupted by cabinets and other furniture.
  • Color errors . Do not try to make your room a real celebration of color and use all the colors of the rainbow in it. The more monochromatic elements, the more stylish your design will be. Here lies the answer to the question: how to combine photo wallpaper with ordinary wallpaper. Choose solid-colored substrates so as not to get lost in the walls.
  • Banality . There are also wallpapers that EVERYONE uses. This is not bad, but unfortunately, does not say anything about you. Try to tell your story in the interior of your room, even if it is unexpected and bright. nine0044

So, we have considered the main aspects of interior design with photo wallpapers. We hope that you liked our observations and ideas, and you will take into account some of the tips and recommendations in your individual design.

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Wall murals in the interior: studying designers' projects

Wall murals appeared on the market in the late 1950s with the development of photo printing, and in the 1960s they experienced a real boom in the USA and Europe. Of course, the materials and quality of printing were far from ideal, but picturesque photographs on the wall could be found more and more often in the design of houses of that time.

We had a boom in photo wallpapers in the 1980s. Dull, poorly printed landscapes with birch trees, waterfalls, lakes massively decorated the wretched walls of the Khrushchev houses, pushing even classic carpets and tapestries with deer at a watering hole into the background. It was not easy to get them in stores, so the wall with photo wallpapers was considered a status decor, the latest peak of fashion, which favorably distinguishes the apartment of a Soviet person from the background of the same faceless apartments. nine0006

Photopanel Paris skyline, Mr. Perswall, www.mrperswall.ru

With the collapse of the USSR, the general fashion for photo panels also went away: firstly, they were considered a relic of the Soviet past, and secondly, there was no normal equipment and materials for printing large canvases, although photo wallpapers were not the best quality could be found in rented apartments and hotels (a cheap option to "create beautiful" in haste).

In the 21st century, with the advent of new materials, dyes and technologies, the popularity of photopanels is returning. Today, there are many designer brands on the market that produce stylish and eco-friendly products for every taste and, best of all, allow you to print any image in large format to order. We have collected for you several successful examples of the use of photo wallpapers in the interior from the projects of Russian and foreign designers. We study and take note of the fashionable technique! nine0006

Photopanel Graffiti City, Mr. Perswall, www.mrperswall.ru

Apartment in Moscow. Project by Anton Korneev and Ekaterina Blokhina

This apartment of 45 sq. meters in Moscow on Mayakovskaya was issued for rent, so the budget was limited. Designers Anton Korneev and Ekaterina Blokhina were given a difficult task: “to create a bright, memorable design in which it will be pleasant to live, dream and create.” To visually enlarge the space of a small living room and give it a perspective, and at the same time “let nature into the house”, the wall was decorated with a photo panel with tropical prints, which was complemented by live plants in tubs. nine0006

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Apartment in Moscow. Project by Arcus Design

Another project in which the effect of the "urban jungle" is created using photo panels is the project of young architects Arcus Design . They used this technique to decorate the sleeping area, which is located behind a glass partition. Lush tropical decor serves as a spectacular contrast to the industrial style in which the interior is made (concrete walls, open ceilings, metal partitions). The picture on the photo wallpapers is complemented by tropical flora painted on the facade of the kitchen island and live plants - all this allows you to create the feeling of a blooming winter garden in the stone landscapes of Moscow. nine0006

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Apartment in Moscow. Project by Yulia Panfilova, Puzzle Studio

Designer Yulia Panfilova , Puzzle Studio, decorated a nursery for a teenage girl with photo wallpapers, creating a bright accent wall. “We discussed the design of the children's room with her owner for a long time. Initially, she wanted the room as dark as possible, but we settled on a bright accent in the form of a Disney-themed photo wallpaper. In terms of size and color, they did not really fit into the overall concept, so we decorated the rest of the wall with a geometric pattern. To support the color scheme of the poster, we added dark gray, black and red elements,” says the author of the project. Whole project see link .

Apartment of designers Patrick and Laurence Chavannes in Lyon

Another example of decorating an accent wall in a nursery with the help of photo panels is a bold and casual interior that blurs the line between art and design in Lyon. The interior of the room of the eldest daughter of the owners is based on panoramic photo wallpapers depicting New York at night. What will be on this wall in a couple of years is unknown. The interior of the room changes as often as the tastes of the maturing hostess, and the wallpaper allows you to quickly change the “decoration”. nine0006

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Apartment in St. Petersburg. Project by Maxim Sivukha and Natalia Zheltoukhova

The owner of this apartment, rebuilt according to the project of architects Maxim Sivukha and Natalia Zheltoukhova , is fond of art. In his free time he plays the piano and paints watercolors. The flowers on the photo wallpapers at the head of the room seem to be painted on the wall with a brush. This is the brightest element of the interior, entirely built on natural shades of wood. You can view the entire interior in detail under the link .

Bedroom. EasyUp wall mural, designed by Amanda Nordblad for Mr Perswall.

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Apartment in Moscow. Project by Elena Simkina

Decorator Elena Simkina designed this apartment for rent. “The customer dreamed of an apartment with an original design, from which potential tenants simply would not want to leave, but the hostess liked what she ended up with so much that she decided to move here herself with her family,” says the designer. A spectacular detail of the living room is a photo panel with an imitation of stucco decoration on the wall. It brings a classic element to the modern interior and gives it sophistication, elegance and timeless character. Whole project see here .

Living room combined with dining room. The wall is pasted over with photo wallpapers imitating Pleats, Elitis stucco decor.

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Kirill Ovchinnikov

Apartment in Pushkin. Tatyana Pirozhkova's project

Designer Tatyana Pirozhkova, also used similar murals in her project, but she decided to use them on the wall in the kitchen: they add volume to the space. The owner of the apartment loves the classics, while the designer is close to eclecticism. As a result, they managed to find a compromise: imitation stucco on photo wallpapers, a marble kitchen island and a multi-track chandelier are side by side with modern furniture in bright upholstery.

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