If these walls could talk..
Nursery mural
Personalisation is a key marker of some of the most sought-after interiors today. Gone are the days of the beige sea-of-same - homeowners these days want to make their living spaces into true reflections of their personalities and tastes. One of the most compelling and impactful ways to achieve this is through bespoke murals, graffiti and special effects. In much the same way as the ancients transformed ordinary walls into extraordinary canvases, murals can imbue any room with unique charm and character. We believe in the power of murals to create spaces that tell stories, perhaps in their own right, but also about their commissioners. This month, we're looking at how bespoke murals can really make walls talk...
Boys Bedroom
Bespoke Murals in Children's Rooms
Children’s rooms offer a perfect canvas for creativity and personalisation. A bespoke mural can turn a child’s room into a magical world, sparking the imagination and offering genuinely enriching sensory stimulation. A personalised mural in a child’s room is not just decorative—it becomes a cherished part of their childhood.
Staircase mural
Brightening Up a Corridor
Corridors and hallways are often overlooked, yet they offer fantastic opportunities for impactful and thought interior design. As a transitional space, footfall can be heavy, so why not add a little intrigue, because a bespoke mural can turn landings, hallways and corridors into genuine highlights? Imagine walking through a hallway adorned with a stunning landscape, a series of abstract patterns, or even reproduced paintings in trompe-l'oeil style. Some of our favourite examples extend into the stairwell for a seamless and immersive look between storeys.
Chinoiserie painted wallpaper
Chinoiserie Style Murals
Chinoiserie, the European interpretation and imitation of Chinese and East Asian artistic traditions, offers a timeless and elegant design option where murals are concerned. These intricate designs, featuring pagodas, florals, and exotic animals, lend serious sophistication and history to any room, and can frequently be found in well-preserved country homes. A bespoke Chinoiserie mural can serve as a stunning focal point in a living room, dining area, or bedroom. The detailed patterns, figures, scenes and gentle colour palettes associated with Chinoiserie not only enhance the aesthetic appeal but also add a layer of cultural richness and narrative to your home.
Dragged walling effects
Special Effects
Beyond traditional murals, special effects can elevate wall art to a new level of personalisation. Techniques such as trompe-l'oeil can make a flat wall appear as though it has depth and texture, such as woodgrain, textile or even natural stone. For more contemporary tastes, metallic finishes, lacquer effects and even glow-in-the-dark elements (for your next home bar revamp!) can be achieved.
Painted graffiti mural on a barn wall
At Kelling Designs, we specialise in bringing your vision to life with custom murals that reflect your style and personality as seen in our projects illustrated here. Let us help you transform your walls into captivating works of art that you'll cherish for years to come, either as part of your home decoration or as a one-off project in itself. Get in touch if this is something you are interested in achieving - info@kellingdesigns.com