Ceiling Murals
Decorating Ceilings with Murals
Ceiling murals can be one of the most spectacular features in houses that feature high or recessed ceilings, cathedral ceilings, or vaulted ceilings. Many examples can be found throughout Europe's cathedrals of the classical artists leaving their mark on the ceilings of many of the days most highly regarded buildings. One example, shown in the photo to the right, is located at the Versailles. The image shows a gorgeous, highly detailed mural gracing the cathedral ceiling.
Whether you are looking for a highly detailed mural or a more simple sky mural, the end result is none the less spectacular. To get you started, there are three ceiling types that are great candidates for ceiling murals. Browse the images in our galleries and the galleries of the muralists in the directory to gain further ideas for what could be painted on your ceilings. As usual, if you have an example of a great way to decorate the high places of your home, please share it with us.
Decorating a Cathedral Ceiling Using Ceiling Murals
Decorating a Vaulted Ceiling Using Ceiling Murals
Decorating a Recessed or High Ceiling Using Ceiling Murals
Classes of Ceiling Murals
Custom Ceiling Murals
Ceiling murals are most often done on a custom basis. If you are interested in having a custom mural painted, please visit the Muralist Directory for links to numerous custom muralists.
Time Requirement: Low
Budgetary Requirement: $30.00 to $100.00 a square foot
See also the article on commissioning a muralist for more detailed information on time and cost requirements.
The Steps to Mural Commissioning
Do it Yourself Ceiling Murals
Time Requirement: Very High
Budgetary Requirement: $2.50 to $5.00 a square foot, this estimate does not include a value for your time
Painting a custom ceiling mural can be an exciting challenge. Painting a ceiling mural requires quite a bit more patience and creativity than painting a wall mural due to the change in perspective. If you are interested in painting your own ceiling mural, than visit our painting murals section for tips and tricks for creating your own mural.
How to Paint Wall Murals
Wallpaper Ceiling Murals
The Complete Guide to Wall Decor
Time Requirement: Low
Budgetary Requirement: $8.95 to $9.95 a square foot
Utilizing wallpaper on your ceilings is possible, but requires more hands to install than for a wall installation. For domed ceilings, specially cut wallpaper is necessary to fit the surface. The above examples are two that would work beautifully on many vaulted ceilings and high ceilings needing a touch of beauty. These wallpaper murals and many others can be viewed thru our online gallery and virtual store.
Gallery of murals ready for your wall: atHome Murals Store
Framed Pictures for Your Ceiling
Time Requirement: Low
Budgetary Requirement: $2.00 to $25.00 a square foot, framed and unframed prints available. Typically smaller in size than traditional wall murals.
Very few posters are printed to be mounted on ceilings. However for many people they enjoy having images on their ceiling as they lie in bed. In this case posters make a great option to adorn your ceiling.
Ceiling Posters and Ceiling Themed Art Prints
Special Articles about Ceiling Murals and Home Decorating
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