How to Choose an Image
Finding the right image for your wall mural is one of the most important steps in creating a space you’ll love.
The right design can transform a plain wall into a stunning feature—whether you’re decorating a home, office, retail store, or event space. At Applied Coverings, we make it easy to select a high-resolution image that’s sized and scaled perfectly for your wall.
From dramatic cityscapes and calming nature scenes to abstract patterns and personalized artwork, your mural should reflect your style and enhance the room. Our design team is here to guide you through the process, ensuring your custom wall mural is printed in the highest quality for a flawless finish.
Below, we’ve outlined three simple ways to choose the perfect mural design for your space.
Explore Our Wallpaper & Mural Designs
Applied Coverings offers a wide selection of custom wallpaper patterns and wall murals designed to fit any space. Browse by
collection, room type, or style to find everything from modern geometric prints to timeless nature scenes and bold statement
walls.
Every design in our catalog is carefully curated to ensure highquality, high-resolution artwork that looks flawless when printed at full wall size.
Can’t find exactly what you’re looking for? Our design team can
help track down the perfect image—or even create one just for you.
Upload Your Own Image
Want a wall mural that’s completely personal? Upload your own image and turn it into a custom wallpaper designed to fit your exact wall dimensions. Whether it’s a family photo, company branding, artwork, or a favorite travel shot, our software makes it simple to create a one-of-a-kind design.
For the fastest results, upload a high-resolution JPEG or TIFF or PDF directly through our customizer.
If you’re working with other file types ( PSD, AI, EPS, etc.), just send them to us—we’ll take care of the setup for you.
Find Images from Online Libraries
Another great way to source artwork for your custom wall mural is through online image banks. With millions of photos, illustrations,
and patterns available, you can easily find a design that fits your style and space.
For premium options, we recommend Shutterstock, which offers a huge collection of high-resolution images perfect for large-scale wallpaper printing. If you’re looking for free resources, Unsplash and Pexels are also excellent places to explore.
Keep in mind that not every image is suitable for wallpaper. Our design team is happy to review your selections and let you know if
the quality is high enough for printing.
What to Look for When Choosing an Image for Your Custom Wall Mural
When creating a wall mural or custom wallpaper, image quality makes all the difference. A sharp, high-resolution image ensures your design prints beautifully at full wall size without losing clarity. To help you get the best results, here are three key factors to consider before uploading your artwork:
1. Image Size
Always start with the largest, original version of your image. Enlarging a small photo won’t improve the quality and will result in a blurry mural. For best results, we recommend using images that are at least 10 megapixels or higher to ensure crisp, detailed printing.
2. Resolution (DPI)
Resolution is measured in Dots Per Inch (DPI). For wallpaper and murals, images should be at least 150–300 DPI in their raw form. A true high-resolution photo (300 DPI) depends on three things: the quality of the camera, the size of the original file, and the steadiness and lighting of the shot. The higher the resolution, the better your mural will look when scaled to fit your wall.
3. Sharpness & Clarity
Sharpness refers to the overall clarity of the image, including focus and contrast. Avoid blurry or out-of-focus photos, because any imperfections will become more noticeable once the image is enlarged to full wall size. Every detail counts —so start with the cleanest, sharpest version of your image for the most professional results.
At Applied Coverings, our design team reviews every uploaded file to make sure it meets print-quality standards. If you’re not sure whether your image is high enough quality, just send it to us—we’ll check it for free and guide you on the best options.
Made in the USA
Behind every print is a skilled team of U.S. artists, printers, who take pride in producing top-quality work with a personal touch.
Eco-Certified Materials
Printed with LEED Platinum–compliant materials and inks, our wallpapers and murals support eco-certified interiors across commercial, hospitality, healthcare, and residential spaces.
Perfect fit Every Time
Each order is sized to your exact wall dimensions, so there’s no waste, no trimming, and no guessing—just a perfect fit every time
