Should I choose a wall mural, wall decals or a mural dot?

Choose a mural for a whole-wall composition, decals for cut-out shapes, or a mural dot for a circular focal point. Compare these real product examples before deciding how much of your wall you want to cover.

Enter the Forest Mural shown across a feature wall in a product room view
Full-wall format: Enter the Forest Mural shown in a product room view.

A mural makes the wall the artwork

A mural suits a larger, continuous composition. Check the full wall dimensions, doors and windows before finalising the crop.

With Enter the Forest Mural, the wall’s proportions influence which parts of the photograph remain visible. The mural arrives in panels, so careful first-panel positioning matters.

Stenciled Peonies decal in a room view above a chair
Cut-out format: the wall colour shows around and between the Peonies shapes. Product room view.

Decals leave more of your painted wall visible

A branch, flower or bird can occupy a particular part of the wall without covering the entire surface. Some designs have separate elements; others are connected compositions with fixed proportions.

Stenciled Peonies shows how a detailed design can feel open even at a generous scale.

Enter the Forest Mural Dot above furniture in a bedroom product room view
Circular format: a defined scene with clear wall around it. Product room view.

A mural dot creates a contained focal point

A circle can work when you want a feature without taking the artwork to the corners. Check its diameter against furniture, switches and the usable height.

Compare Enter the Forest Mural Dot with the full-wall version above. The circular boundary changes the composition.

Close-up of the fine petal lines and open spaces in Stenciled Peonies artwork
Decal detail: the fine lines and open spaces are part of the design. Detailed decals may use application tape to hold the artwork together during installation.
Uncropped forest artwork showing trees, ferns and the main path composition
Forest artwork view: identify the important trees and path before agreeing how the image should fit your wall. This is artwork, not a room photograph.

Three designs to explore

Still deciding?

Use measurements to test the format, then check the supplied installation instructions. For a workplace or a room with specific cleaning needs, use our project checklist to send the space and requirements.