I want to paint a mural...

[Anonymous]

OP, first, I love that you want to do this.

Second, you can get white paper and cover the wall, then paint on the paper.

This is what my friends did, and they changed it. At one point everyone who came to visit them in Chicago wrote on their wall. Anyways, it's also what I did for my kids when they were in that phase.

But third, you are right, it's easy to paint over.

I'm not crazy about the picture you posted but only because the dining room furniture didn't look as if it would go with the situation. A french country (like a--sorry the computer won't let me type it: f a r m t a b l e furniture would look good.

[Anonymous]

OP, have fun painting. Just make sure no wall scones or electric outlets are growing out of the trees/grass.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, have fun painting. Just make sure no wall scones or electric outlets are growing out of the trees/grass.

Good tip.

[Anonymous]

Am i living in looney world that you all think this is a good idea? That is some of the ugliest shit i've ever seen. If i was house hunting and saw it, it would be a turnoff. That said, i've flipped many a house and have a good idea for seeing bones and would obviously know i could paint over it. But other house hunters, even with your little sign, would be so affected by the ugliness of it that it would subconsciously affect their take-away of the rest of the house. Assuming a $800k house, I'd guess that it would lower your house value by $20k. Paint it over before selling.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Am i living in looney world that you all think this is a good idea? That is some of the ugliest shit i've ever seen. If i was house hunting and saw it, it would be a turnoff. That said, i've flipped many a house and have a good idea for seeing bones and would obviously know i could paint over it. But other house hunters, even with your little sign, would be so affected by the ugliness of it that it would subconsciously affect their take-away of the rest of the house. Assuming a $800k house, I'd guess that it would lower your house value by $20k. Paint it over before selling.

Do you think ugly wallpaper in one room would reduce a house's value by 20k? Really?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Am i living in looney world that you all think this is a good idea? That is some of the ugliest shit i've ever seen. If i was house hunting and saw it, it would be a turnoff. That said, i've flipped many a house and have a good idea for seeing bones and would obviously know i could paint over it. But other house hunters, even with your little sign, would be so affected by the ugliness of it that it would subconsciously affect their take-away of the rest of the house. Assuming a $800k house, I'd guess that it would lower your house value by $20k. Paint it over before selling.

Do you think ugly wallpaper in one room would reduce a house's value by 20k? Really?

Yes, I do. If you've got a 1980s ranch house that still has Laura Ashley wallpaper in the front hall, then it's going to bring out all the 80s of the house. And the whole house walk through will be tainted by that. A 20 year old white kitchen will be noticeably more 80s. Whereas, if you didn't have the ugly paper, it might have just looked neutral. Everyone knows that buyers are easily swayed by dumb things - that's why staging exists.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Am i living in looney world that you all think this is a good idea? That is some of the ugliest shit i've ever seen. If i was house hunting and saw it, it would be a turnoff. That said, i've flipped many a house and have a good idea for seeing bones and would obviously know i could paint over it. But other house hunters, even with your little sign, would be so affected by the ugliness of it that it would subconsciously affect their take-away of the rest of the house. Assuming a $800k house, I'd guess that it would lower your house value by $20k. Paint it over before selling.

Do you think ugly wallpaper in one room would reduce a house's value by 20k? Really?

Op here. Wow, someone does not like her country landscapes! Selling is not really much of an issue here, but it is really interesting to see how wildly people can differ on the same thing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Am i living in looney world that you all think this is a good idea? That is some of the ugliest shit i've ever seen. If i was house hunting and saw it, it would be a turnoff. That said, i've flipped many a house and have a good idea for seeing bones and would obviously know i could paint over it. But other house hunters, even with your little sign, would be so affected by the ugliness of it that it would subconsciously affect their take-away of the rest of the house. Assuming a $800k house, I'd guess that it would lower your house value by $20k. Paint it over before selling.

Word. This is ridiculous, OP. Don't do it if you ever plan on selling your house.

[Anonymous]

Some of these posters are a combo of insane, mean and tasteless. The mural is fine, not my personal style, but nice. I've been to countless open houses and believe me a freaking mural is not a deal breaker. Most people here seem to have cheap, dated traditional furniture or cheap ikea. The mural at least adds some charm.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Some of these posters are a combo of insane, mean and tasteless. The mural is fine, not my personal style, but nice. I've been to countless open houses and believe me a freaking mural is not a deal breaker. Most people here seem to have cheap, dated traditional furniture or cheap ikea. The mural at least adds some charm.

Yes, my neighbor had hideous mural wall paper which is almost impossible to remove and it still sold.

OP, do what makes you happy. It's a very bold and Bombeck move. Irma would approve:
http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/49262-if-i-had-my-life-to-live-over-someone-asked

[Anonymous]

Thank you! I am surprised by the negative responses, but they are helpful to keep in mind if I ever do sell the house. I will need to paint over the murals, which is a reality check. I was thinking that everyone would love my art soooo much! Currently my house has a wonderful floor plan and is a neutral paradise. I feel like a renter, that's how neutral and void of personality it is. I was hoping this would make it feel more "mine.:

Here are more murals that I like:

[Anonymous]

Murals are not my style but I love that you like them and that you want to do one in your own home.

Go 'head!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Thank you! I am surprised by the negative responses, but they are helpful to keep in mind if I ever do sell the house. I will need to paint over the murals, which is a reality check. I was thinking that everyone would love my art soooo much! Currently my house has a wonderful floor plan and is a neutral paradise. I feel like a renter, that's how neutral and void of personality it is. I was hoping this would make it feel more "mine.:

Here are more murals that I like:

Jesus Christ!

Yes OP, if you and you DH are on the SAME page, go ahead and do it. But absolutely do paint it over before selling. This would be a major turn off for more people than you can imagine.

[Anonymous]

To the OP: I like it! Go for it. What's the worst that can happen?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP,

If you like to paint, know that painting a mural is hard work. But the painting can be done in a weekend. Research the type of paint you should use as well as what paint to buy in case you hate it and want to paint over. Get everything ready b/f hand--paints, brushes, drop cloths, painters tape, whatever supplies you need. I wouldn't expect help from your DH other than to help move furniture out. So make sure he's out and about doing something fun.



Lastly, I would rent, buy, or borrow an old-fashioned projector, e.g.,:
http://www.amazon.com/3M-Projector-There-projectors-1880/dp/B000067O73/ref=lp_300335_1_12/184-1261946-3378267?s=office-electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1444060622&sr=1-12

Draw out what you want to paint and project it on the wall. You can use a light pencil to trace b/f you paint which will make it easier to paint. It will make it a zillion times easier to paint accurately to scale.

You are too right, PP. Excellent advice!