Mural painting: a timeless trend

Interior design offers a variety of decoration techniques and options, for all tastes and shapes. Tiles, wallpaper, self-adhesive vinyls,bright claimsand – for the most daring – mural paintings. Despite being ancient, this decoration trend has not lost its popularity. Discover everything in this article!

Mural Painting: everything you need to know!

Mural painting is truly an ancient artistic movement. After all, cavemen were already decorating its walls. However, it has evolved and improved. New styles and trends emerged. From the drawings created by the ancient Egyptian masters, in the 3rd and 4th millennium BC, to the famous frescoes by Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo. Mural painting has always been a highly appreciated art, until the emergence of wallpaper, the result of modernist trends.

Today, however, the possibilities of this decoration technique have attracted attention. Contemporary wall paintings incorporate current motifs, bringing variety and dynamism to all types of spaces. In fact, with each passing year, mural painting is gaining more and more popularity.

In addition to adding a touch of personality and sophistication to any interior environment, mural painting addscolorto the space, becoming an imposing point of visual interest. After all, it automatically creates an unconventional space, which immediately becomes a topic of conversation.

Just look at the example ofApotheke Trostraße! One of the largest and most innovative pharmacies in Austria. It is a true masterpiece signed by street artist Skirl, a member of the graffiti agency team:Concrete. Here, organic and dynamic shapes were used on the facade and internal walls of the pharmacy “to inspire users to take good care of their health”. Check it out:

Image Credits: Artist: Skirl – – – Company: Concrete Team – – – Photography: Ákos Vincze

Mural painting: how to choose a theme?

Depending on the owner's taste, most wall paintings adapt to any decorating style. From abstract combinations to interior illusions, such as mountains, trees, flowers or streams. When it comes to modern mural painting techniques, the sky really is the limit. Relief painting, for example, is one of the oldest and most interesting techniques for painting walls. A technique that not only requires the eye of an artist, but also the hand of a sculptor.

The truth is that there is an incredibly wide range of painting themes and styles available for interiors today. With the help of modern materials and a designer's keen eye, it is possible to create true masterpieces. But how to choose the right style?

Well, first of all, you should consider the size anddispositionof space. Check the number of windows and take into account the position of the doors. Natural light must fall directly on the mural wall in order to highlight the painting. Then, you must take into consideration the general style of the space and its decoration. You certainly won't want to see a classical-style mural painting, in amodern interior. Here, the objective is to complement the overall appearance of the space, without breaking the harmony of the environment.

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