6 Common mural myths, busted!
Thinking about commissioning a mural but feeling unsure? You’re not alone. Despite their growing popularity, murals are still surrounded by a few stubborn myths—misconceptions that can hold people back from embracing the full creative potential of wall art.
Here are 6 of the most common mural myths—and the truth behind them.
✘ Myth 1: Murals are only for big walls
✅ Truth: Murals can work in spaces of all sizes, in all locations.
While large, dramatic murals make headlines, artists often create stunning work on smaller walls, doors, alcoves, or even ceilings. Whether it’s a feature wall in your living room, a classroom corner, or a compact storefront, murals are about impact, not size.
Baby girl nursery - Squiggly Ink Mural
✘ Myth 2: Murals are just decorative
✅ Truth: Murals can be functional, emotional, and strategic.
Yes, they look beautiful—but murals also tell stories, reflect values, boost mood, strengthen branding, and create identity. In schools, they can inspire learning. In businesses, they enhance customer experience. In homes, they make a space deeply personal. Murals aren’t just decoration—they’re communication.
School library mural - Squiggly Ink
✘ Myth 3: They’re too expensive
✅ Truth: Murals can be tailored to suit a wide range of budgets.
Many people assume murals are luxury items—but like any creative service, pricing varies based on complexity, size, and materials. A simple graphic mural might cost less than you think, especially when you consider the long-term value it adds to your space. Think of a mural as an investment—one that pays off in atmosphere, engagement, and lasting impact.
Accounting office - Squiggly Ink
✘ Myth 4: Murals are permanent—you can’t change them
✅ Truth: Murals are customisable, removable, or paintable—just like any wall.
While murals can be permanent, they don’t have to be. Artists can create temporary murals, install murals on removable panels, or design something easy to paint over if tastes or branding change in the future.
Temporary event window mural, London - Squiggly Ink
✘ Myth 5: Only trendy businesses have murals
✅ Truth: Murals suit a wide variety of spaces—rural, corporate, educational, residential, and beyond.
Murals are incredibly versatile. A hand-painted mural can be whimsical in a nursery, calm and elegant in a yoga studio, bold and vibrant in a café, or sleek and subtle in a law office. They're not reserved for hip coffee shops or art districts—they belong wherever there’s a wall and a vision. Murals are for everyone, everywhere.
✘ Myth 6: You need to know exactly what you want before hiring a mural artist
✅ Truth: Collaborating with a mural artist is the creative process.
You don’t need to have a full concept mapped out. A good mural artist will help you brainstorm ideas, understand your space and goals, and guide you through the style, colour, and content that best suit your vision. Come with inspiration—we’ll handle the imagination
Moosh Coffee Co. - Squiggly Ink mural
Final Thoughts
Murals aren’t out of reach, overly permanent, or just for certain types of spaces. They’re an accessible, powerful, and personal form of expression that can completely transform your environment.
If you've been holding back because of one of these myths, consider this your invitation to think again.
Ready to bring your walls to life? Let’s create something meaningful together.
See you soon
Kate & Norman x