With a little paint, a giant blank space can be transformed into a whole new world. Whether it's inspired by the Arizona desert or the rolling hills of Tuscany, painting a serene country scene brings a taste of the country to even the inner city. Alternatively, paint a mural of an urban landscape. Use a realistic or a more creative, abstract style to capture life in the city, from bustling streets and taxis to parks and pick-up games of basketball.
Let the artwork of the masters serve as inspiration by adorning a building with a mural modeled after some of the world's most beloved masterpieces. For an interesting project, take a well-known piece of art, such as Van Gogh's "Starry Night." Allot space on the wall to different artists and let each artist complete their own interpretation in their own style of the famous piece. Passersby will stop to look at all the varying appearances of such a well-known painting.
Decorating a building for children, such as a school, library or recreational center, with images out of a fantasy will make the location a top destination for the kids. Since fairy tales are a favorite among many children, adorn the outside of a building with images from the pages of fairy tales. A combination of feminine images, such as castles, ponies and princess, as well as more masculine images, like dragons, knights and trolls, will make the mural appealing to a variety of children.
Mosaics have been used to decorate buildings for thousands of years. Keep history alive by adorning a building with an impressive paint mosaic. Divide the space for the mural into small squares, such as 3-inch by 3-inch. Within each square, use a certain color or only a few colors, such as a transition from red to orange. While each square is independently a separate entity, viewers from afar will see the collection of squares as a beautiful image.