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5 Things To Keep In Mind When Getting A Mural Painted For Your Small Business

24 April 2015 by Bradley Davis

As a small business owner, you want your business to stand out and attract customers. When faced with bare walls, either inside or outside of your business, you may want to skip the traditional route of painting the wall with a single color. If a mural sounds ideal for painting your small business, consider the following five tips. 

Stick With the Theme of Your Business

When you're faced with a ton of options for painting subjects, it's a good idea to stick with a similar theme to what your business does. For example, if you own a restaurant, it's best to stick with painting vineyards, a garden, or other elements related to food and drink. Keeping in mind what your business does can help give customers a clear idea of what you do before even stepping inside or looking at a menu.

Enlist the Help of Local Artists

Getting a large mural painted can be expensive, but it doesn't have to be if you begin to look into your options for artists. Instead of choosing commercial painting contractors for the entire project, you could consider using local artists that are interested in painting for their portfolio or using the assistance of a community group.

By getting the community involved in the mural, your business will also look great and can attract positive attention.

Incorporate Text for Advertising

If you're planning on using a mural outside of your business, it's a good idea to look into ways to use text. Instead of sticking with just a painting, you can include the name of your business, a slogan, or even a quote that relates to your business.

Stay Family-Friendly

While it's a great idea to get creative when planning the subjects and style of the mural, it's important that you don't get too graphic. This is especially true for murals that are included outdoors, making family-friendly murals your best choice.

Use the Location as an Inspiration

If you're having trouble deciding what to use as the subject of the mural, consider looking around for inspiration. The city your business is located in, the climate, nearby landmarks, and even the neighborhood can all provide great ideas for the mural.

As you prepare to design the mural for your small business, it's crucial that you keep in mind what you want your business to reflect. By getting creative and keeping the above ideas in mind, your small business will thrive with the addition of a new painted mural.   

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