I’ve always been curious how mural artists actually manage to work together with architects and interior designers on larger projects. On one hand you’ve got the artistic side where the painter wants freedom to express something unique, but on the other hand, the space has to function well and fit in with the overall design plan. Has anyone here been part of such collaboration, or seen it happen, where all three sides actually came together without stepping on each other’s toes?
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I had a chance to watch that process when a local café in Short Hills was being renovated last year. The interior designer had already picked a soft color palette with natural textures, while the architect insisted on keeping the open concrete walls. The mural artist had to figure out how to merge both ideas—so they ended up creating a large botanical piece with muted greens that matched the fabrics and still respected the raw industrial vibe. What made it work was constant conversation and sketches being shown at every stage, so no one felt left out. I think that’s the key: the artist can’t just come in at the end, they need to be in the loop early on. If you’re curious about how mural painting is approached professionally in that area, this page gives some perspective luxury murals :https://feelflow.space/pages/mural-painting-services-in-short-hills . In my opinion, the best results always happen when the mural is treated as part of the architecture, not as a decorative afterthought.