Feature wall ideas for your kitchen, bedroom or bathroom

Posted on 6th April 2021

Are you looking for new ways to add the WOW factor to your kitchen, bedroom or bathroom? Then, say hello to wall murals! From a bohemian nature-inspired look to a bold and colourful tropical destination, scroll down to see how you make murals work in your home and get inspired by the latest designs.

Feature wall ideas for the kitchen…

The great news about wall murals and feature wall ideas is that they come in all shapes, sizes and designs. So, no matter the size and layout of your space, you can include this popular feature in your home.

a tropical mural behind a teal sofa and pink shell armchair — Feature wall ideas: firstly, go all-out and install a tropical mural in your kitchen to create a statement wall. The D-Dream wall mural by Iksel Decorative Arts, from £414.98 per 225 cm x 90 cm panel, creates a holiday-inspired theme that works well with the Metallics Collection kitchen design by Ledbury Studio. Ledbury Studio kitchens start from £50,000.

chinoiserie wallpaper as a feature wall behind a round white dining table with six black chairs — Secondly, bring that holiday feeling to your kitchen and enjoy it for longer with murals in exotic patterns on neutral backgrounds. For example, the Chinoiserie wallpaper mural Taj Mahal Maca, £510, from Rockett St George.

a pale tropical leaf mural in muted navy blue in front of a round wooden table and two navy chairs — Feature wall ideas: thirdly, you can add a focal point to your dining room while still keeping a subtle colour scheme. Install the Painterly Palms 350cm x 240cm mural in soft blue, £100, from I Love Wallpaper. Stand-out mural designs don’t have to be full of colour or rich in pattern.

a blue and neon orange mural above a grey splashback and wooden cabinetry — Make washing up more enjoyable by placing a stunning mural above your splashback. Add a touch of luxury through a stone-inspired design like the Marble mural in blue and neon orange, from £90, by NAT MAKS.

a white marble feature wall in front of an anthracite and wood kitchen — Feature wall ideas: Go for a simple, monochromatic scheme in your kitchen with the White Marble mural. From £30 per sq m, from Wallsauce.com.

Feature wall ideas in the bedroom…

Let your creativity run free and design a Zen scheme with neutral tones and bohemian motifs, or the perfect exotic escape with a life-size jungle mural.

a feature wall of wisteria cornflowers behind a round rattan bed — The bedroom should always feel like a relaxing sanctuary. So try a neutral scheme with subtle pops of colour for your wall art. For example, the Wisteria Cornflower wall mural, £315, from Woodchip & Magnolia. This wall mural design will add that bohemian touch to your space. So together with natural textures, it’s a perfect match. Go for a rattan bed frame to match the aesthetic, and cane accessories and pampas grass for your décor.

a navy, gold and powder blue mural design behind a bed in powder blue, teal and pink, with a pink chair next to them — Feature wall ideas: Say goodbye to your headboard, and install a stand-out mural design instead behind your bed. The Mystic wall mural, from £99, from Curious Egg, works really well with sugary shades. For example, blush pink and subtle turquoise.

Flamingo chinoiserie wallpaper as a feature wall behind a white four-poster bed — Create an exotic destination in your bedroom by dressing all four walls in a mural with palm leaves and colourful fauna. The Flamingo Chinoiserie wallpaper mural Roseus Maca, £510, from Rockett St George looks incredibly realistic. You might even forget gloomy weather exists.

a green floral leaf mural behind a bed with gold accents — Feature wall ideas: Go the dark maximalist route in your bedroom. For example, with the Vintage Tropical Night bespoke mural, £35 per sq m, from Graham & Brown. Mix shades of deep emerald green and midnight blue on the rest of the walls. Then match your bed to the wall mural for a cohesive look. Add metallic accents through gold cushions, bold lighting and luxurious bedding, for a sophisticated look.

More stunning feature wall ideas

a nature inspired full-length feature wall with trees and flowers — Be it your master suite, or you little one’s bedroom, a nature-inspired mural is set to brighten your scheme and open up the space. Choose a mural with plenty of green shades to promote balance and harmony in your room, on a neutral background to create a relaxing atmosphere. Woodland mural, £275 per 3m panel, from Lorna Syson.

a pink blossom mural behind a modern bed and bedside table with a vase full of tulips on it — Feature wall ideas: Paint your walls and ceiling in the same terracotta shade as the TAKEDA ROSE mural. Created by La Feature, it’s a pink cherry blossom wall mural, £36 per sq m, available from Feathr. It will help create a cosy cocoon feeling in your bedroom. The cream cherry blossoms on the soft brown intertwined branches add a calm and romantic touch to the bedroom scheme.

In the bathroom…

It’s time to retire wall tiles and paint buckets for your bathroom. Install a tall wall mural as the perfect backdrop when taking a shower or relaxing in the bath after a long day.