In recent years, northern lights wall murals have emerged as one of the most captivating trends in interior design. With their ethereal swirls of green, blue, and violet stretching across night skies, these murals bring a sense of wonder and tranquility to any room. What was once a rare natural spectacle reserved for high-latitude travelers is now a design statement found in homes, cafes, spas, and even office spaces. Thanks to advancements in high-definition printing and a growing desire to reconnect with nature, more people are turning to aurora borealis murals to create peaceful, dreamlike environments indoors. Whether you're looking to transform a bedroom into a serene retreat or add a bold focal point to your living area, northern lights murals offer a stunning, immersive escape — all without stepping outside.
In this blog post, we'll go over some of Limitless Walls' best selling aurora wall murals, as well as some helpful tips on what décor you can use alongside these murals to make them really pop!
1. Rainbow Northern Lights Over Minnesota
This dazzling wall mural captures every magnificent color that an aurora borealis has to offer. Violets, greens, blues, the whole package! This mural lets you pack up this beautiful lights show and take it home to your walls! Use this as an accent wall in a relatively dark room, like a man cave, basement den, or home movie theater. To make the space feel extra immersive, we would recommend buying a light projector that softly changes colors between the ones represented in this mural. With a mural like this, you can create a truly magical and relaxing space in your home!
2. The Dragon's Fly
One of our best selling wall murals, this image depicts the lights twisting into the shape of a fantastical dragon in the night sky. The ethereal fog and snow dusted mountains in the background give this mural a very surreal feeling. Ideal for kids or teens with a fascination with fantasy or fiction. This mural also works in more subdued areas like office spaces or lobbies, since the lights take up considerably less space in this image. To make this mural stand out, use dominant colors like deep blacks, forest greens and midnight blues as compliments. Avoid warm colors at all costs! And like most of these northern light wall murals, soft ambient lighting is a must-have. You may also consider adding a water fountain to your space to make the rushing water in the foreground feel truly immersive.
3. The Polar Lights
Want to make a room feel chillier than all the rest on a hot day? This image of the aurora borealis over the mountains in the far north will do just that. The soft blue hues mimic the calming feeling of water, making this the ideal wall mural for a bathroom or home office. If you're displaying this one in a public space, be sure to use the proper accent tones, like icy blue, navy or cool silver. Consider adding some crystal or clear glass décor in the room to match the ethereal, space-like vibe.
For similar winter themed images, consider checking out our full collection.
4. Northern Lights Over Iceland
In a very similar vein, this mural of the lights over Jokulsarlon Lagoon in Iceland will also cool a room off in record time. But this time, with a little bit of added green for a more mystical feeling. One recommendation is to put this in a computer room with glowing green LEDs, creating an environment that looks both futuristic and natural at the same time. Being a panoramic image, it also works well on walls with a bit more length to them.
See some of our other popular panoramic images here!
5. Purple Skies Over Canada
Purple is a color often associated with luxury, mystique, dreams and imagination. As such, this wall mural looks particularly great when hung in a bedroom, as it creates a soothing atmosphere ideal for sleeping. This effect is magnified when paired with dim lighting or LED accents. Alternatively, if you have a specialized room for meditation or yoga, this could also work wonders in that space. Lastly, try hanging this in a studio for an extra creative boost. Looking at the purple hues and stars around you may just give you some out of this world inspiration!
6. Lights on the Ceiling
Did you know that Limitless Walls' murals also adhere to ceilings? This aerial shot of just the lights in the sky makes it perfect for a ceiling mural. Let this mural relax you in the middle of the night as you gaze towards the ceiling in your room. Cool white ambient lighting will accelerate this mural's calming effect and make it feel truly immersive. Mood lights or indoor light projectors will also add to the immersion even more. We'd also recommend light gray or ice blue upholstery in the room. Avoid anything dark and heavy or warm earthy tones as they'll disrupt the mural's mesmerizing effect.
For a wider selection of murals that look fantastic on a ceiling, check out our full collection!
7. The Incredible Northern Lights
This stunning mural features a vivid aurora borealis over snow-covered mountains, reflecting rich purples and blues, vibrant greens and touches of red and magenta from the sunset in the background. Vivid images are very fun to look at, but difficult to make work in a practical setting. To not make the room feel overwhelming, you should go with very minimalist décor featuring neutral colors like charcoal gray, soft black and white, or an icy blue. Scandinavian or Nordic style furniture with light wood and clean lines will also help give the room some order. Make sure you stick to soft ambient lighting, like Himalayan Salt Lamps or floor lamps with a warm glow. Avoid harsh white lighting that will alter the tones of the mural.
In conclusion, there are a wide range of northern lights wall murals to choose from with all sorts of color options. Some are harder to make work on walls than others, but with the proper lighting, décor and location, any of them can look absolutely stunning! For more options, check out our full collection of Aurora Wall Murals. If you have your own image of the northern lights that you'd like to use as a wall mural, then be sure to visit our Custom Image Upload page!
At Limitlesswalls.com we can make any design idea come to life! If you need help coordinating décor with your new wall mural or wallpaper, then be sure to reach out to our team for more assistance! Explore our full collection today!