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How Wall Murals Mess With Your Perception and Why That’s a Good Thing?

Steve Gilford March 10, 2025 3 min read
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Ever walked into a room and felt like something was… off? Maybe the space felt smaller than it should, or weirdly cold, or like it was missing something. Turns out, walls have a bigger impact on perception than most people realize. And murals? They’re basically cheat codes for transforming a space without knocking down walls or buying a ton of new furniture.

When a Wall Isn’t Just a Wall

A blank wall is dead space. It’s just sitting there, doing nothing for you. But slap a mural on it, and suddenly, it’s a whole different story. A dark, moody mural can make a room feel cozy and intimate. A bright, expansive one? Bam—your tiny apartment feels like it just grew a few feet. Ever seen a mural with a road disappearing into the distance? That’s not just cool to look at—it tricks your brain into thinking there’s more space than there actually is.

If you’re trying to open up a cramped room or make a big, empty one feel less like a warehouse, Tapeko wall murals have designs that mess with depth and dimension in all the right ways.

Color, Light, and Vibes

Murals aren’t just about looking good. They set the mood. A giant wave crashing on the wall? Feels energizing. Soft pastels and blurred landscapes? Instant calm. Deep reds and golds? Fancy. Ever been in a room that just feels good, and you can’t quite explain why? It’s probably the colors doing their thing.

And let’s talk light. Got a room that never sees the sun? A mural with warm, bright tones can fake it for you. Got too much light and want to tone it down? Darker murals soak up some of that glare and make the space feel richer. It’s all about playing with what’s already there.

More Than Just Wall Art

Murals aren’t like framed pictures that just sit there. They take over. They change how the whole room feels. A tropical mural in a kitchen? Suddenly, it’s a beachside café. A cosmic mural in a bedroom? Now you’re sleeping under the stars. A bold, abstract mural in a workspace? Feels like ideas are flying around the room.

It’s the difference between decorating a space and owning it.

Your Walls, Your Rules

Your space should feel like yours. Not like a catalog, not like a blank slate, but something that actually fits your personality. Murals aren’t just about making a room look cool—they’re about making it feel right. Whether you want more space (without actually moving), better energy, or just something that makes you smile when you walk in, there’s a mural out there that does the job.

About The Author

Steve Gilford

Steve is a home design and renovator from Pennsylvania, who loves finding creative solutions to solve challenging home design problems. Steve went to the University of Pennsylvania with a double major in Architecture and Civil Engineering. After graduating, he worked as an independent contractor doing interior renovations, before starting his own business specializing job site management and project management on larger projects including entire house designs.

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