The room takes on an art-installation quality.
While pairing two different wallpapers in a single room is one way to create a more personal touch, as is drenching a room from the floor to the ceiling with a particular print, opting for a wallpaper mural can create a more elevated illusion of a large tapestry or an oversize art piece within a space, depending on how the wallcovering is used. Designers love using wallpaper murals because they can make a room feel more custom, especially if the print looks hand-painted or textured.
Ahead, we’re highlighting 13 beautiful wallpaper murals that designers love to use in their projects to create a more personality-filled space for their clients. These transportive and often playful scenes can really transform a space—and the best part is you can easily find a print that goes with any design aesthetic.
This laidback speakeasy, designed by Cary Ray, uses two wallpapers to create a cozy vibe. The wall mural by Schumacher displays a romantic scene of the Bosphorus Strait in Turkey, depicting sailboats on pale blue water, surrounded by greenery. It takes the occupants of the room to another world.
In Eryn Houck’s own home, the founder of Bellwether Design & Interiors chose to frame the Iksel Birds Tapestry in her game room. It “brings nature to the forefront of this room's design,” she says. Houck’s choice to display the wallpaper in this way makes it feel more like a piece of art.
Let Becca Casey’s living room be proof that a detail-rich wallpaper in a large room doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. The founder of Becca Interiors chose an enchanting forest scene in an atmospheric colorway for her historic living area. The House of Hackney wallpaper mural, titled Plantasia, depicts a majestic forest scene, a nod to the pastoral landscape outside the windows.
This atmospheric wallpaper mural that designer Cynthia Rojas chose to use in this bedroom is one way to ensure you’ll have sweet dreams. From Calico Wallpaper, this mural is called Atmosphere in the Dusk, and it’s the perfect soft yet playful pick for this colorful house.
This mural paper by Susan Harter was so beloved by designer Jen Bienvenu’s clients that it was included in the total renovation budget. The Calmsden wallpaper, depicting a distant and charming village scene, dictated the entire color scheme for the home.
Designer Jennifer Hunter outfitted multiple rooms of this home with a custom wallpaper mural by Iksel, showing a panoramic view of deep green trees in front of a bright blue sky. It gives the home a greater sense of grandeur without feeling unapproachable. Though this one is custom, it’s very reminiscent of Iksel’s Italian Promenade or Italian Panoramic wallpapers.
Though this Nantucket home by Kaitlin McQuaide of McQuaide Co. is by the beach, this hallway landing transports you to a more verdant scene. The custom wallpaper mural by Moth Paper is expansive, creating a moment of pause within the home. Another similar Moth Paper wallpaper is the Arden, part of their core collection.
Designer Sarah Kuchar’s clients fell in love with this Ann Jackson Exhale Wallcovering for their family room, as it fit right into their “more is more” style. It’s unique and fun, and feels exciting without being distracting.
For this two-story foyer, the team at Sugarhouse Design chose the Indian Summer wallpaper mural by Milton & King, creating a totally immersive space. Trees, monkeys, birds, and lizards are out to play here, and Jonathan Nahon—one of the principal designers—loved the movement it creates in the home.
In the girls’ bedroom, Jonathan and Jess Nahon from Sugarhouse Design created a romantic, dreamy escape using a pink and green palette. The Anthropologie wallpaper—Blossom Chinoiserie Wall Mural—adds an elevated, playful feeling to the magical escape.
The beautiful pink wallpaper steered the overall design of this office by Theresa Butler. The designer found the mural depicting a flock of Japanese cranes on Etsy from the seller AmsterdamElement. The rich pink backdrop sets a bold tone and serves as a statement Zoom background.
In our 2025 Whole Home, Kathy Kuo designed a primary suite for a fictional flâneur. She cocooned the room in a wallcovering that captures that same free-wheeling feeling, which is why she went with Vista by Phillip Jeffries. The muted meadow scene is soft and immersive.
In this New York home by Elizabeth Cooper, the designer embraced bolder color choices, knowing the space isn’t her clients’ full-time residence—a decision that’s especially evident in this powder room. Cooper selected Zoffany’s Peacock Garden wallcovering, which depicts a vibrant, lush Indian garden scene, bringing a sense of richness and uniqueness to the space.
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