All Things Mural

How to Incorporate Wallpaper Into Your Home Real Estate Tips for the Home by Redfin Redfin, a real estate brokerage who features Historic Homes, Renovated Real Estate & Luxury Listings, recently asked us to weigh in on a blog post about how to incorporate wallpaper into your home. Read on for my two cents about styling […]

Nursery Murals That Grew Up Nurseries are one of the most popular uses for our wallpaper, and it’s easy to see why. The soft, misty landscapes make a soothing atmosphere for babies and for parents. As families grow and change, Susan’s sophisticated murals evolve along with them. See how these brilliant designers have reimagined their kids’ rooms

Introducing Our New Palm Beach Collection Susan’s new Palm Beach mural captures the essence of the tropical island: the swaying palms in the warm breeze; the turquoise waters, calm and welcoming; the ubiquitous sense of tranquility and chic. With this serene landscape, we invite you to turn your home into your own personal paradise. Palm Beach Scenic in 4

Did you know that our muralpapers are made in America? Curious about where the mural magic happens? Read on for a peek into our studio! From Our Studio to Your Home We entrust the creation of your mural to no hands but our own. That’s why our mural wallpapers are created from start-to-finish, right here

Our Stairway Murals We’re often asked if our murals can be hung in and around stairwells. The short answer: Yes! Any of our mural designs can be adapted for a simple, standard stairway. But it’s important to note the mural layout. The horizon line in our murals will remain flat, so the landscape won’t follow

New Artwork in 2020! I know I’ve been taunting you with the launch of a tropical mural for a while now… Well, get ready, because the Palm Beach collection will be unveiled this month!  The tropical mural collection will be continuously expanding. My studio assistants and I will be flying to Hawaii in just a few

How to Distinguish between Handpainted and Block Printed Murals Two methods of creating wallpaper designs have dominated the luxury market for ages. Both are based on centuries-old techniques. Both require significant time and highly-skilled labor to complete. Both are valued as works of art, worthy of display in fine museums. So what’s the difference? It’s

How to Find the Best Luxury Mural Wallpaper Installers in Any State Unlike low-end consumer wallpapers, high-quality scenic murals require a professional installer. Here’s how to find the best person for the job in any state. Wallcovering Installers Association (WIA) The WIA is a wonderful trade association that dedicates itself solely to the needs of professional

Grisaille Scenic Murals Timely & Timeless In the world of mural wallpapers, grisaille has been a longstanding favorite. It’s unique, single-toned look makes it easily adaptable to both modern and traditional spaces, as well as an easy fit for almost any color scheme.  What is Grisaille? Grisaille is a particular painting technique whose name comes

A Trick of the Light If you’ve done a lot of painting in your interiors, you may have found that your favorite color doesn’t work for every project. Or maybe a color that looked amazing when you put it up in June is feeling bland in November. What’s going on? The color didn’t change, but

A Very Brief History of Decorative Wallpaper From as early as the 1500s, middle-class Europeans were looking for cheap ways to decorate their home interiors. The ornate woven tapestries adorning the walls of castles and palaces at that time didn’t quite fit your average Frenchman’s modest budget. Paper, however, was quite cheap. A group of

How to Choose A TIMELESS MURAL Sometimes people worry, “Won’t murals go out of style?” I’m always tempted to answer, “Not until people go out of style!” Though murals have definitely been having a moment on Pinterest and Instagram, murals themselves have always been “in style.” The urge to decorate our walls seems hard-wired into

A Tour Of Hedsor House If you know my artwork, you’ve probably noticed that I’m a total Anglophile. I was delighted when the lovely owners of Hedsor House –an exquisite stately home just outside of London, near Cliveden– called tot ell me that Susan Harter Muralpapers was just the thing they’d been searching for for

Our Murals In Modern Spaces A few folks have asked me –with, I’ll be honest, a dash of skepticism– exactly how one of my murals would work in contemporary interiors. I adore this question because I get to show them just how splendid the results can be. Fear not, my friends, you don’t need a

Nancy Brock took on a public project at the Samford University in Alabama, and she absolutely knocked it out of the park. Her fresh take on a classic aesthetic revived the rotunda in this historic building. Our Aldsworth Natural mural emerges from between icy blue archways, creating a soft yet uplifting backdrop for various vignettes

Paint Palettes For Our Muralpapers When you’re out and about in the world, are you able to notice the subtle changes in your psyche as you enter a space? You might suddenly feel relaxed and at home, you may feel a gentle increase in confidence, or maybe you’ll end up anxious and antisocial… But why?

Scenic Landscape Wallpaper: Hallway & Foyer Murals With parades of loved ones marching through many a home this holiday season, a Susan Harter scenic greets each person like a breath of fresh air. Below, you’ll find some welcoming ways in which our clients enliven their entrances and hallways with mural wallpaper, plus a sneak peek of

Welome The Change of Seasons With Fireplace Murals As much as we don’t want to admit it, summer is coming to an end… but what better time to beautify your coziest quarters? Our ever-summery murals will keep you cheerful no matter what the weather brings! We know we’re always gushing about our clients, Carter &

Introducing Our New Colorway Delft Jade We’re thrilled to add this luscious, oceanic colorway to the Delft family! Along with the brand new Delft Jade, take a look below at our other vibrant monochrome murals of the Delft Collection, and how our clients have used them! Delft – Jade See the full mural here, or order