Discover The Impact Of Wallpaper Murals In Restaurants

Choosing wall coverings for a restaurant is an important step in creating the atmosphere you want. Colors, textures and patterns can all work together to create a unified look that, together with the cuisine, makes going to your restaurant a memorable dining experience. That said, these decisions can feel overwhelming because of the endless options available.That’s why we’re here to help.

In this blog post, we’ll focus on important design principles when it comes to choosing the right wall murals and wallpaper for restaurants. Murals Your Way offers a variety of stylish peel and stick wall murals, as well as wallpaper, that fit the unique needs of restaurants. In this way, we let you focus on the food and service, having already made the decision to choose high-quality wall coverings that work toward your desired ambiance.

Some of the great advantages of wallpaper and peel and stick wall murals include not having to repair plaster or drywall to paint; the wall coverings can cover unsightly blemishes. Wallpaper also lets you bring in unique patterns and textures that would be difficult to achieve with paint, and it also lasts longer than paint, especially if you choose one of our durable materials. Speaking of our durable materials, like vinyl and VersaGrip™, you can easily wipe up grease and other debris to keep your restaurant’s wall’s looking clean and fresh for a long time. Finally, wallpaper is a great way to absorb some sound in places with high ceilings and lots of ambient sound from table and kitchen conversations, giving guests a better dining experience.

Restaurant Wall Decor Considerations

When choosing wall coverings for a restaurant, you’ll want to consider:

Scale Consider the size of the wall or walls you’re covering, remembering that smaller prints will get lost on large walls, and larger prints may overpower a small room or wall. For many Murals Your Way wallpaper designs, you can choose your pattern repeat, making it smaller with more repeats if necessary and vice versa.
Durability Because wallpapers and wall murals are an investment, you want to make sure they last. Choose a durable material like vinyl or VersaGrip™, so it will stand the test of time and be easy to clean as well.
Accent or whole-room application Remember that you don’t have to use one wall covering for the entire room. You can choose and accent wall for a mural like our Overlook Cafe Wall Mural or Vineyard Village Wall Mural. Then you can choose something subtler in a coordinating color for the adjoining walls. Alternatively, you might choose one pattern for the entire room. It depends on the look you want to create,
Color and texture to create ambiance Think about the atmosphere you want to create, and choose your wall coverings accordingly. In an elegant dinner spot, you might want a sophisticated print like our Blue Chrysanthemum Morris-Inspired Wallpaper, while a bright and airy café might benefit from something playful like our Eat Sleep Mopar Wall Mural. Think carefully about color, too. Blues and purples tend to suppress appetite, while reds and yellow activate it.

Restaurant Wall Mural Ideas

Now that you understand the major considerations when choosing wallpaper for restaurants, it’s’ time to brainstorm ideas for your space. To help you get started, here are some ideas.

Retro Murals

The retro look, as in 1950s diners, is popular and fun. If the vibe fits, consider creating some nostalgia for your restaurant with designs like our Retro Space Ship Wall Mural, Mid-Century Modern Lozenge Pattern Wallpaper or Fright Night Wallpaper Mural.

Illustration of a retro rocket ship shooting the sky

Retro pattern of curving light blue ogee shapes are finished with dots of orange in the center

Vintage art of a drive in movie from the 1950s

The Library Look

Murals that include books and bookcases can be a good choice for cafes and restaurants that want to create a cozy atmosphere. Consider the Old Antique Bookcase And Fireplace Wall Mural complete with a fireplace or the more modern 3D Bookshelf Wall Mural or the Old Books On Wooden Bookcase Wall Mural - all of these are so realistic you'll want to grab a book and start reading.

Antique book shelf full of books over a fireplace

Bookshelf with multiple cubbies full of books in 3d format

Long books shelves full of old leather books

Architectural Finishes

Love that exposed brick look, but don’t have any brick in your restaurant? Create the look with wallpaper like our Harmonic Brick Panoramic Wallpaper Mural, or if you prefer white brick, our Cracked White Bricks Mural. You can also create other architectural finishes, like wood and marble.

Industrial Looks

Create an industrial chic look with wall coverings that mimic the look of concrete and metal, like our Brushed Metal Hexagon Mural, our Rusted And Weathered Corrugated Metal Wall Mural or our Gray Concrete Mural Wallpaper.

3D hexagon pattern made with brushed metal

Faux corrugate metal wall with rusty spots

Sophisticated Elegance

If you’re looking for an art deco or similar sophisticated look, seek our smaller patterns like our Gatsby Pattern Wall Mural and Fools Gold Pattern Wallpaper. You might also consider floral patterns like our Vintage Peony and Rose Chinoiserie Wallpaper or our Jasmine By William Morris Wall Mural.

Vintage pattern of gold diamonds within diamonds

Art deco-inspired design with an intricate pattern of decorative shapes repeating across a white background

Blue peony and rose pattern on white background

Stylized jasmine blooms and silvery green leaves intertwine and overlap, creating a dense foliage effect

Neutral Looks

Wallpaper offers a great way to add color and texture without too much in the way of patterns. If you want something a bit more neutral that still provides visual interest, choose a wall covering like the Painted Sky Wall Mural which evokes a soft pastel sky at sunset or the abstract Golden Dreams Wall Mural. We have many options with muted colors and minimal patterns.

Pastel image of fluffy clouds in muted tones

Abstract art with gold, silver and white

Create Your Own Custom Mural

If you have a high-quality photo of something you would like on your wall, Murals Your Way can create it. Check out our create your own mural services. All of our murals come with the option of personalization. You might want to include the name of the restaurant above a mural, for example, or a quote that reflects your company’s mission or vision. Murals Your Way will always send you a proof of your order for approval, so you can make sure it’s exactly what you want.

Ready To Get Started?

Your restaurant’s atmosphere is half of the dining experience, so be sure to give a lot of thought to how you decorate your walls. Go with a high-quality wall covering that will stand the test of time and fits your vision for your space’s ambiance. If you have any questions, feel free to email us or give us a call at 888.558.0279 anytime!