Mural Art Styles for Commercial Real Estate:
A Developer's Selection Guide

Explore the most common mural styles used in real estate, how they perform, and which styles are best suited for your property goals.

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How to Choose the Right Mural Style

Art Styles

3D

Murals that create an illusion of depth and dimensionality, often using shading and perspective techniques.

Abstract

Abstract murals use shapes, colors, and forms to create non-representational compositions. They are commonly used in modern developments where flexibility, longevity, and visual impact are priorities.

Multifamily, mixed-use, office

Anamorphic

Anamorphic murals appear distorted until viewed from a specific angle, creating a dramatic reveal.

Public plazas, courtyards, pedestrian zones

Calligraphy

Cultural institutions, entry features

Cartoon

Murals featuring simplified, exaggerated, and often humorous illustrations reminiscent of comic books or animated characters.

Contemporary

Contemporary murals reflect current artistic trends and often blend multiple techniques or influences. These murals feel current without being overly literal.

New developments, urban infill

Cubism

Cubist murals use fragmented forms and multiple perspectives inspired by early 20th-century art movements.

Art-forward developments

Fantasy

Hospitality, entertainment-adjacent projects

Figurative

Residential, mixed-use, civic-adjacent projects

Flora

Flora murals use flowers and plant life to soften architectural surfaces and add warmth to built environments.

Courtyards, amenity spaces, hospitality

Flowers

Geometric

Mixed-use, parking structures, amenity spaces

Graffiti

Urban developments, adaptive reuse

Impressionist

Impressionist murals emphasize light, movement, and atmosphere through loose brushwork and color.

Residential, wellness-oriented spaces

Instagrammable

Landscape

Lettering

Modern

Optical Illusion

High-foot-traffic areas, destinations

Pop Art

Pop art murals use bold graphics and references to popular culture to create immediate visual recognition.

Retail, entertainment, youth-oriented developments

Portrait

Public-facing facades, cultural districts

Realism

Landmark projects, culturally significant sites

Surrealism

Surrealist murals explore dreamlike or unexpected imagery that challenges conventional logic.

Creative districts, statement walls

Typography

Typography murals use text as the primary visual element, balancing readability with artistic expression.

Branding walls, messaging zones

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Side of a two-story building painted white and purple with a large mural of a red flamingo, parked beige car in front, and metal fence surrounding the property.

Side of a two-story building painted white and purple with a large mural of a red flamingo, parked beige car in front, and metal fence surrounding the property.

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