Wallpaper Murals — The Statement Wall Trend Explained | Olive et Oriel
One Wall. One Image. Total Transformation.
A wallpaper mural turns a plain wall into a statement. Not a repeating pattern — a single, large-scale image that fills the entire wall surface, edge to edge, floor to ceiling. The effect is closer to a painted installation than traditional wallpaper. And right now, it's one of the most searched interior design choices in the USA.
At Olive et Oriel, every wallpaper mural is custom sized to your exact wall dimensions and shipped to the USA with all import duties paid upfront. No surprise fees. No standard sizing. Just your wall, perfectly covered.
Why Murals Work in Any Room
The power of a mural comes from scale. A design that would feel busy as a repeating pattern becomes immersive when it fills an entire wall. City skylines, ocean horizons, botanical canopies — at mural scale, these designs change how a room feels to be in.
Murals work particularly well as feature walls — the wall that anchors the room, usually behind a bed, sofa, or dining table. They create visual depth, making smaller rooms feel larger and more considered. In open-plan spaces, a mural can visually define zones without physical division.
Our designer wallpaper collection includes photographic murals (city skylines, landscapes, seascapes), abstract murals (colour field, geometric, textural), and botanical murals (tropical, floral, garden). All available in custom sizes. All manufactured at production facilities in Australia.
Peel and Stick Murals — The Flexible Option
Not ready to commit permanently? Our peel and stick mural range gives you the full visual impact of a statement wall with the flexibility of removal. Perfect for renters, for people who redecorate regularly, or for anyone who wants to test a bold design before going all in.
Peel and stick murals use a pressure-sensitive adhesive that bonds firmly to clean, smooth, painted walls. When you're ready to remove it, it peels away without leaving residue or damaging the surface beneath. For textured walls, we recommend priming first with Roman PRO-977 Ultra Primer for optimal adhesion and clean removal.
Before ordering your full mural, order a $4.99 sample. You'll receive a physical piece of the design and material so you can test the colour against your room lighting, check the adhesion on your wall surface, and confirm the print quality before committing to the full installation.
Every mural ships from our two production facilities north of Sydney to the USA in approximately 4 days manufacturing plus 7–14 days transit — with all customs duties included in the price you pay at checkout.
Custom Sizing Your Mural — Getting It Right
The key to a successful mural installation is precise sizing. Unlike pattern wallpaper where you can adjust placement, a mural has a defined composition — the image needs to be scaled to your wall, not adapted to a standard size.
Measure your wall width and height at multiple points (walls are rarely perfectly square — use the largest measurements). Enter your exact dimensions at checkout. We scale the artwork to your wall, print it at facilities, and package it in numbered panels so installation is straightforward.
For walls with windows, doors, or architectural features within the mural area, contact help@oliveetoriel.com before ordering. We can advise on whether to manufacture around the obstacle or treat the full wall and trim on installation.
More on the installation process in our full installation guide.
Made in Australia Since 2015
Duties Paid to USA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a wallpaper mural?
A wallpaper mural is a large-scale, single-image design that covers an entire wall — creating the effect of a painting or photographic installation rather than a repeating pattern. Murals are typically custom sized to fit the exact wall dimensions.
Are Olive et Oriel wallpaper murals custom sized?
Yes. Every wallpaper mural is manufactured to your exact wall dimensions. You provide the width and height, and we print the mural scaled to fit your wall perfectly — no tiling, no trimming, no guesswork.
Can I get a peel and stick wallpaper mural?
Yes. Olive et Oriel murals are available in peel and stick (removable) format — ideal for renters or anyone who wants flexibility. They're also available in paste-the-wall format for a more permanent installation.
Does Olive et Oriel ship wallpaper murals to the USA with duties paid?
Yes. All wallpaper mural orders shipped to the USA include import duties paid upfront. You pay the checkout price — nothing is added on delivery.
How do I install a wallpaper mural?
Murals are installed in panels, working from one side of the wall to the other. Clean, smooth, dry walls give the best result. For full installation guidance, see our How to Install Wallpaper guide. Samples are available for $4.99 to test the material in your space first.
What designs are available for wallpaper murals?
Olive et Oriel offers murals across botanical, photographic, abstract, and architectural themes. City skylines, ocean scenes, forest canopies, and more — all scalable to your exact wall dimensions.
Find Your Statement Wall
Browse our full mural collection — custom sized, made in Australia, shipped to the USA with all duties paid. Start with a sample, or go straight to your wall.
