Defining the Scope of Your Project, An Aspect of Selecting the Correct Wall Decor

How big is big enough? How much effort are you willing to put into your wall decor project? Molly has in mind a mural above her whirlpool bathtub. The space measures five feet by seven feet. She is not interested in a do it yourself project but also doesn't want to be without her bathroom for more then a week. Molly needs to consider the scope of her project.

A major component of a project’s scope is the time required to complete the project. To determine the time that may be required, first decide on the dimensions of the mural you wish to see. If you are considering a custom painted mural, an artist can provide estimates on the time they need to complete the piece based on the dimensions and style of the piece. Another factor you will need to consider is how soon the artist can begin work. Many artists work alone and may have bookings several months in advance. Therefore, you will want to determine how long you are willing to have the room under construction and how long you are willing to wait prior to the start of work.

If a major concern is having the room unavailable while an artist completes the project, one option you may wish to consider is having your mural painted on canvas rather than directly to your wall surface. In addition to the benefit of keeping the room usable, a canvas mural may be removed, if properly installed, from your wall at a later date. This is a great benefit if you plan on moving within a few years and you want to keep the mural as a family asset. The disadvantages to a canvas mural are the initially higher cost and the need to have professional wallpaper hangers install the finished canvas.

If you are considering a wallpaper mural, the scope of the project is simplified and your major concern becomes time and resources for installation.

In Molly’s case, she needs to decide on the desired size of her mural and whether or not a canvas mural is more desirable since she is interested in a custom mural. These decisions helped fix a number of factors that she will use as criteria when selecting a muralist later on and helped her determine if the scope of her project is reasonable.

Now that Molly has taken the time to find her bathroom theme, discover her favorite style, and define the scope of the project, she needs to understand the final aspect.

What is the cost of my mural or wall decor project?

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