"A mural can give the feeling of living in a castle, or of exploring the great outdoors. While many people think of murals as something for the den or children's rooms, decorating the ceiling is an old idea that is being rediscovered," said Todd Imholte, president of Murals Your Way. "Imagine stepping through the font door and being greeted by a scene straight out of a European mansion. And when you can customize that scene for your personal taste and space, it's truly an original work of art."

Adding visual interest can be a painless project that transforms a room into a showplace. Ceiling medallions and molding, available at many home improvement stores, install quickly and give a dramatic flair. Most common in dinning rooms and entryways, ceiling medallions give the look of hand-made plaster ornamentation around chandeliers and other fixtures. Moldings can be custom-cut to create a casual or formal feel depending on your choice of design. Tongue-and-groove panels, often called beadboard, quickly add a relaxed cottage style to rooms. Readily available at most lumberyards, the boards come in easy-to-install sheets.

To learn more about options in ceiling murals, visit www.muralsyourway.com or call (888) 295-9764.

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