Mural Wallpaper Demand Soars: Transform Your Home with Bold and Expressive Designs

With Google searches for mural wallpaper surging by 1,150% since 2024 – and skyrocketing over 5,000% since May 2025 – the demand for bold, striking scenes in the home is evident. This surge marks a clear move away from safe, one-colour feature walls and predictable paint choices. Instead, homeowners are embracing art as the new focal point, turning to mural wallpapers for their ease of installation and striking, transformative impact. With more designs than ever now accessible to the mainstream market, statement walls are being reimagined as immersive works of art that deliver instant drama and personality.

David Harris, Design Director at global design house Andrew Martin explains: “Mural wallpapers have really come back into their own – we’re seeing a big shift as people look for ways to make bolder, more expressive choices at home. Far from the one-dimensional feature walls of the past, today’s murals feel immersive and creative, with scenic landscapes, painterly panoramas and art-inspired designs that bring real character to a space.”

Harris continues: “At Andrew Martin, mural sales are up 32% year on year, which says a lot about where the mood is headed. People want interiors that tell a story – something that feels personal and a little bit unexpected. Our wallpaper collection with Kit Kemp is a great example. It’s full of charm and imagination and has been incredibly popular, with new designs launching soon.”

“What’s also appealing is how easy mural wallpapers are to install. You get all the impact of a statement piece without needing to commit to anything structural – it’s a quick, transformative change. And while they give the look and feel of hand-painted artwork, they’re much more cost-effective. For those wanting something even more unique, we also offer licensed prints from the National Gallery, a brilliant way to transform walls into showstopping, gallery-worthy spaces”, adds Harris.