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Best Wall Murals: 8 Scenic Designs That Fill a Whole Wall
The best wall murals are one continuous scene, printed to the size of your wall, with enough quiet space to live with. Here are our eight favourite panoramas, two other ways to get a mural, and a checklist for choosing who prints yours.
The short version
- Our pick overall: Amberley, Ochre, rolling hills painted like an eighteenth-century oil, in warm ochre and sepia.
- A good mural does not repeat. A panorama reads as one view from corner to corner, not a pattern.
- Quiet areas matter. Sky, water and mist give the eye somewhere to rest, so the wall stays easy to live with.
- Size it to the wall. A mural printed to your exact width and height keeps the composition whole.
- Check the paper as well as the picture. Weight, finish, fire rating and how it comes off are part of the choice.
The best wall mural is a single, non-repeating scene sized to your wall, with depth, a calm horizon and generous quiet areas. Our pick is Amberley, Ochre, a wide panorama of rolling hills in ochre, sepia and faded greens, with the atmosphere of an eighteenth-century oil painting.
Below are eight scenic murals ranked by subject and by the room they suit best, then two other ways to get a mural on your wall, and what to check before you order from any mural company.
The 8 best wall murals at a glance
| Design | Best for | What sets it apart |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Amberley, Ochre | Living rooms and hallways | Old-master hills in warm ochre |
| 2. Haar, Oat | Neutral schemes, ceilings | Misty forest in bone and oatmeal |
| 3. Guilin, Sage | Dining rooms and entryways | Chinoiserie mountains in sage and stone |
| 4. Kinshasa, Terracotta | Bold living rooms | Layered jungle in terracotta and clay |
| 5. Longshore, Midnight | Moody, minimal rooms | Japandi ocean in navy |
| 6. Montmartre, Stone | Home offices and hallways | Paris rooftops in grey gouache |
| 7. Aira, Linen | Bathrooms and bedrooms | Waterfall in cream and ivory |
| 8. Arrochar, Moss | Classic dining rooms | Scottish Highlands in olive and sepia |
The ranking: 8 scenic wall murals, then 2 alternatives
Each mural is printed to order in the EU, to your wall's measurements, as straight-match panels 76 cm (30 in) wide with pre-trimmed edges. Prices start at $7.95 per square foot on Non-Pasted paper, with free shipping and duties included.
1. Amberley, Ochre: best wall mural overall
Best for: a living room, hallway or entryway that needs warmth and depth.
Amberley, Ochre is a wide, non-repeating panorama of rolling hills in muted sepia and ochre, with faded greens and a soft, cloudy sky. It has the atmospheric perspective of an eighteenth-century oil painting on a smooth, even surface, with no imitation cracks.
Generous quiet areas keep a large wall calm, and the warm palette looks different in daylight and lamplight.
- Classic old-master landscape
- Quieter twin in beige: Elmscott, Oat
- Pairs with unvarnished wood, linen and aged brass
2. Haar, Oat: best neutral mural
Best for: a neutral living room, a bedroom, or a ceiling.
Haar, Oat is an ancient woodland where tall trees recede into a misty distance, painted in the manner of an eighteenth-century oil in warm bone and oatmeal, with taupe, sepia and faded greens. Soft light filters through the canopy.
It is light enough to sit behind any furniture, and the ceiling is one of its suggested placements.
- Non-repeating forest panorama
- Dark navy version: Hollowmere, Midnight
- Works with dark wood or soft greys and creams
3. Guilin, Sage: best chinoiserie mural
Best for: a dining room or an entryway with a refined, elegant feel.
Guilin, Sage is a sweeping mountain landscape inspired by eighteenth-century chinoiserie silk wallpapers, in muted sage and natural stone. Its wide composition has real depth, with calm horizons and generous quiet areas.
- Chinoiserie spirit, soft vintage feel
- Grey Japandi alternative: Kasumi, Stone
- Pairs with natural wood, linen and aged brass
4. Kinshasa, Terracotta: best tropical mural
Best for: a living room where you want one bold, warm statement.
Kinshasa, Terracotta is a dense, layered jungle of tall trees, varied leaves and hanging vines, painted with refined brushstrokes in terracotta and clay. Darker foreground foliage fades into a hazy background, so the wall reads as deep from across the room.
The tones are muted and slightly faded, which keeps a strong colour classic rather than loud.
- Bold but refined
- Green version with birds: Kipuka, Moss
- Pairs with dark wood, linen and brass
5. Longshore, Midnight: best seascape
Best for: a moody, minimal living room or bedroom.
Longshore, Midnight is a Japandi ocean landscape in soft navy, with a dark, zen mood. It is tagged contemporary, minimal and luxury, and suggested for bedrooms, living rooms and bathrooms.
Light oak and natural linen keep a navy wall calm.
- Dark and quiet
- Light version: Landfall, Linen
- Suits feature walls and backdrops
6. Montmartre, Stone: best cityscape mural
Best for: a home office, a hallway or a modern flat.
Montmartre, Stone is a sweeping view of Paris rooftops at dusk, in muted dove grey and soft silver-grey gouache. Confident brushwork defines the architecture and the distant horizon, with generous quiet areas around it.
Grey makes it the easiest city mural to place behind a desk or along a corridor.
- Contemporary, minimal and calm
- Warmer version: Quai Voltaire, Linen
- Pairs with charcoal or sage, wood and linen
7. Aira, Linen: best light mural
Best for: a bathroom, a bedroom or a study that needs light and calm.
Aira, Linen is a panoramic waterfall scene in soft cream and ivory, with subtle taupe and charcoal ink details. The wide composition has a calm horizon, generous quiet areas and a gentle vintage charm.
For a bathroom, choose Pre-Pasted or Peel and Stick paper rather than Non-Pasted.
- Soft, refined and neutral
- Bolder teal version: Aysgarth, Loch
- Pairs with linen, light oak and brushed brass
8. Arrochar, Moss: best for a classic dining room
Best for: a dining room or a bedroom with a heritage feel.
Arrochar, Moss is a non-repeating view of the Scottish Highlands, with heather-covered slopes and a hazy sky in muted sepia, faded greens and olive. It is painted with the gentle touch of an old-master oil, wide and deep, with a calm horizon.
- Warm, autumnal palette
- Cooler blue version: Glen Affric, Slate
- Pairs with oak, oatmeal linen and brushed brass
9. Alternative: a mural painted by an artist
A decorative painter can paint a scene directly on your wall. It is a one-off piece of work, priced and scheduled by the artist, and it stays with the wall when you move.
10. Alternative: photo murals in fixed panel sizes
Many stores sell photographic murals as a set of panels in standard dimensions. You choose the size closest to your wall and trim or leave a border.
Browse all wall murals
More than 300 scenic and patterned designs, each printed to the exact size of your wall.
How we chose
We ranked panoramas, not repeating patterns, because that is what most people mean by a wall mural. Each pick had to be non-repeating or read as one scene, with depth and quiet areas, so it holds up on a large wall. We then covered the main subjects (hills, forest, mountains, jungle, sea, city, water) and the rooms each one suits.
The order reflects how easily each design fits a typical home. Amberley, Ochre came first because it suits the widest range of rooms and furniture.
How to choose a wall mural company
A mural is a large purchase printed for one wall, so the company matters as much as the picture. These are the questions worth asking any supplier, with our own answers.
| Question | Why ask | Casavono |
|---|---|---|
| Is it printed to my wall size? | Fixed sizes crop or leave gaps | Yes, to your width and height |
| How are the panels joined? | Clean joins keep the scene whole | Straight-match panels, 76 cm (30 in) wide, pre-trimmed edges |
| Can I see the paper first? | Colour and texture change at home | 30 x 20 in sample, price credited back on the mural |
| What is the paper? | Weight and finish decide where it can go | Three PVC-free papers, 190 to 370 gsm, specs on the Quality page |
| What if it arrives damaged? | A large print is hard to replace | Free reprint or refund if reported within 14 days |
| What does delivery cost? | Duties can add a surprise fee | Free to 107 countries, duties included |
Order the whole wall at once. Colours can vary very slightly between print runs, so a mural split over two orders may not match perfectly at the join.
To see how a panorama changes the sense of space, read how panoramic murals make a room look bigger. To measure, use the wallpaper calculator, and when it arrives, follow how to hang a wall mural. For a bedroom wall, see our ranking of the best wallpaper for bedrooms. For the wall behind the sofa, see our ranking of the best wallpaper for living rooms.
More scenic murals
Wetherby, LinenPrinted to your wall size
Sundown, HeatherPrinted to your wall size
Stillwater, MistPrinted to your wall size
Common questions
What is the difference between a wall mural and wallpaper?
A mural is one large image that covers a wall, usually without repeating. Wallpaper is a pattern that repeats across rolls. Many of our designs are murals; others are patterns printed to the size of your wall.
How much does a wall mural cost?
Ours are priced by area: $7.95 per square foot on Non-Pasted, $8.95 on Pre-Pasted and $10.95 on Peel and Stick. A wall 12 ft by 8 ft (96 sq ft) costs about $763 on Non-Pasted, with free shipping and duties included.
Which wall is best for a mural?
The wall you see first when you enter, with the least furniture in front of it. Behind a sofa, a bed or a dining table works well, because the low furniture leaves the horizon visible.
Do wall murals make a room look smaller?
A panorama with depth and a low horizon tends to do the opposite and open up the wall. Dark, dense designs make a room feel more enclosed, which can be the aim in a bedroom or dining room.
Can I hang a wall mural myself?
Yes. The panels are straight-match with pre-trimmed edges, so you hang them edge to edge. Our installation guide walks through it.
How is a custom wall mural delivered?
It is printed and shipped within 1 to 2 business days (up to 5 in the holiday season), and a tracking link is emailed to you as soon as it ships.
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