Murals in Children's Rooms

"Castles In The Air"...to daydream!

With a little insight you can create imaginative murals or accents in your child's room to make all their dreams come true.

Up, Up and Away...can't get much higher and out of the way, then in an airplane. When planning a theme for your child's room you need to consider, that eventually they will grow up. Their room needs to grow with them. Of course this doesn't apply if you are so into art, you don't mind changing it all later. I'm sure you will have no trouble finding a decorative artist somewhere.

Some suggestions we give our customers for children's murals are:

Really plan on the placement for the mural, consider where heavy traffic and furniture will be. We suggestion painting the mural or accent above chair rail height, high or in a corner.
Maybe consider painting the mural on the closet doors... this is one spot you will never have to worry about putting furniture in front of.
When picking a theme and mural, try to stay clear of fads or characters that might get dated, some loose their appeal faster then others. Remember your thirteen year old will be inviting his friends over, he might be a little embarrassed by his eight year old theme.
Although whole room murals are awesome it is not necessary to completely cover all the walls to make a lasting impression. Some times a simple Art Effect can go a long way. Let your budget lead the way.

The Monkey Room
Trompe l'oeil and a simple faux add to this unique room. Effects are created and kept in an area out of the way of furnishings. Notice the trompe l'oeil bamboo which matches the real bamboo over the bed.

The Poster
The ultimate in Trompe L'Oeil, a poster painted in a teens room, with black light paints. Painted to act as a head board. Everything is painted from the poster, tacks shelf and electric cord going down to the real outlet.

The Baseball Doors
Painted on the closet doors, the perfect spot for a mural in a child's room. This mural inspired by a photograph, the boys faces painted in a Norman Rockwell style.

Tim Haas and Linda Cassels-Hofmann - "Art Effects" is the result of the combined efforts of muralists Tim Haas of Tim Haas Artistry and Linda Cassels-Hofmann of Castles In The Air. Together they use a wide variety of techniques to create imaginative illusions with their murals and artwork. Whether it is through the Tricks of Trompe L'Oeil or the skillful Art of Faux Finishing, their Wall Murals and Art will have you wondering what is real and what is not.

Visit them on the web at www.usmurals.com (for Print)
or www.trompe-l-oeil-art.com (for on-line)
Phone: (863)-521-3356 or (863)667-2215
To E-mail Tim Haas or Linda Cassels-Hofmann, click below