If your walls are feeling dull and listless, adding some framed artwork or photographs can do a lot to up the room’s energy. But why not go straight to the source?

Interior (and exterior) wall murals are an amazing way to add color and movement to your living spaces. You don’t need to be a skilled artist, either, since you can just as easily install a mural using large-scale wallpaper or decals as you can a bucket of paint. So if your walls are in need of a facelift, adding a mural might be the perfect solution.

Check out these wall mural ideas to get those creative juices really flowing.

1. 3D

If you really want to bring a room to life, nothing is more impactful than a 3D mural. These wall murals come in two styles. The first features a regular pattern with an embossed design over top. The second features a printed image that creates an optical illusion of 3D depth.

Source: @jaipur_innovation via Instagram

Source: @naimidriziart via Instagram

You can create 3D wall art of literally any subject matter. Natural elements are incredibly popular, from botanical imagery to animal life. Many murals also feature geometric patterns that play with perspective for a 3D effect.

Embossed wallpaper can bring an extra dimension (no pun intended) to an otherwise plain accent wall. If you’re feeling ambitious, you could even design your own multi-dimensional mural from scratch using wood panels and paint.

2. Abstract

It can be hard to choose a theme for a wall mural. If the room in question doesn’t already have a curated theme, you might be afraid to box yourself in with an ultra-specific mural. In these scenarios, an abstract statement wall is the ideal solution.

Source: @bonheur_fox_art via Instagram

Source: @thebazaarproject via Instagram

Source: @tiagoguerreirosilva via Instagram

Source: @wallpapered via Instagram