How to Decorate Using Murals Murals are a great way to add some interest and style to a room. Murals can be used in all different types of room from the kitchen to a bedroom. They are a very popular way to take a large area and add some design to it. Here are some basics on decorating with murals in your home. What is a Mural? A mural is any type of design or picture that is painted or drawn directly on the wall. These murals can be anything from a picture of a beach scene to a pattern of dots or stripes on the wall. They can be painted on, drawn on, or even nowadays stuck on the wall. Tips for Painting or Draw