Trompe loeil

The latest fashion for interior wall décor is the trompe l'oeil accent. This is a realistic picture, which is printed on pre-pasted paper, so it can be quickly and easily affixed to any smooth wall surface. Trompe l'oeil means "fool the eye" in French and is pronounced "tromp - loy".

Wallpaper manufacturers have produced beautiful full-wall murals for many years. These range from large dramatic photographs to artistically painted panels of much a smaller size. The trompe l'oeil accent has a painterly quality and a small scale and creates an illusion of a three dimensional space.. The casual observer will presume it has been painted on the wall.

A variety of trompe l'oeil "windows" are produced. The windows work especially well in a room, which has no real window and they offer a pleasant view year round. We also carry several other designs in stock and have a catalog from which you may order other designs.

The hand painted artistry of trompe l'oeil is wonderful, and these ready-made accents can be put up quickly by the homeowner. Prices range from about $40 to about $75 per piece.