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Amsterdam
Mural Artist in Amsterdam
Hand-painted murals in Amsterdam for canal houses, hotels and offices.
Contact Giulia
Tell me what kind of space you have and your idea.
Mural price
How it works
Four steps, no commitment before the quote.
Send me a photo of the wall
A photo and rough measurements are enough. Tell me the city, the type of space, and whether the wall is indoors or outdoors.
Receive a sketch and a quote
I send you a digital sketch over the photo of your wall, with a detailed quote. Free of charge.
I paint the wall
From €150 per m² for a simple motif, more for very detailed work. We set the date together.
Practical questions before commissioning a mural
The questions that come up most often.
Can I see the design before deciding?
Yes. Before any agreement, Giulia shows you the project as an image on your own wall, with the detailed price. Several sketches are proposed to you before the project is confirmed.
What type of mural works well in Amsterdam?
In canal houses, with their high ceilings and narrow walls, a vertical botanical motif or a discreet trompe l'oeil fit well without weighing down the space. Everything is hand-painted with acrylic colours, no wallpaper or printing involved.
Will it damage the wall?
No damage at all. Acrylic paint adheres to an already painted or plastered wall, with no stripping or heavy primer needed. And if you change your mind in ten years, a coat of paint is enough to cover it.
Amsterdam, between canals and narrow houses
Here, a mural works when it plays off the verticality and high ceilings typical of the canal houses.
Canal houses
Living rooms, bedrooms, entrances in historic houses of the Grachtengordel, with their high ceilings and narrow walls. Example: a 10 m² living room wall in a detailed subject, around €2,500.
Hotels and offices
Boutique hotels and offices in the historic centre, often set inside former canal houses. Example: a 15 m² office wall in a detailed subject, around €3,750.
Facades and exterior walls
An exterior wall visible from the street generally needs the owner's or building association's agreement. From €150 per m², plus scaffolding if needed.
A mural for this place
The Grachtengordel, the canal belt built during the Dutch Golden Age in the 17th century, has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2010, recognised as a masterpiece of urban planning. The most exclusive houses, often built on a double plot with a coach house at the back, stand mainly between the Leidsegracht and the Amstel and were commissioned by the city's wealthiest families. Several of these houses now hold private museums with Golden Age art collections. Requests come from historic residences, hotels and offices looking for a distinctive feature that respects the narrow, vertical architecture typical of the city. Giulia travels easily to paint: she comes to see the wall in person, or works first from photos and measurements.
Where it can take shape
- Canal house, apartment: living room, bedroom, entrance, ceiling. From €150 per m², free quote within 48h.
- Hotel, office: reception wall, meeting room. Free quote within 48h.
- Giulia also travels across the whole of the Netherlands.
Other spaces
Homes, hospitality venues, portfolio and nearby pages to explore.
Other cities
Giulia also works in these other European cities.
Paris
Murals in Paris for apartments, private mansions, galleries and boutiques.
DiscoverGeneva
Murals in Geneva for residences, offices and galleries in the historic centre.
DiscoverLisbon
Murals in Lisbon for apartments, hotels and boutiques in the historic centre.
DiscoverMonaco
Custom murals in Monaco for private residences, luxury hotels, fine-dining restaurants, and offices.
DiscoverThe 20-metre-plus wall for Gaber and Jannacci, in Milan, in the press
Giulia Dal Bon, trained at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera, Milan.
Mural price in Amsterdam
Every project is quoted individually. Here are the most requested formats.
What makes the quote vary: the surface to paint, the complexity of the subject, indoor or outdoor, the condition of the wall before preparation, the height and whether scaffolding is needed, and the requested timeline.
To receive a quote, send a photo of the wall, the approximate dimensions and the idea you have in mind.
Where Giulia works in Amsterdam
Surfaces: interior wall, exterior facade, ceiling, hallway, entrance, bedroom, living room, kitchen, bathroom, storefront, movable panel.
Venues: canal house, apartment, hotel, office.
Possible subjects: floral and botanical motifs, sky ceiling, perspective trompe l'oeil, classical motifs, figures, reproduction of an artwork.
Commissioned murals, wall paintings, mural decoration, decorative painting, trompe l'oeil, fresco, hand-painted walls: these are different names for the same work in Amsterdam. Giulia paints by hand with acrylic colours, indoors and outdoors, with no printing or wallpaper involved.
The Grachtengordel, the 17th-century canal belt, has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2010 and is considered a masterpiece of urban planning.
Giulia also travels across the whole of the Netherlands.
Frequently asked questions about murals in Amsterdam
Can I see the design before deciding?
Yes. Before any agreement, Giulia shows you the project as an image on your own wall, with the detailed price. Several sketches are proposed to you before the project is confirmed.
How much does a mural cost in Amsterdam?
The rate is per square metre: €150 for a simple motif, €250 for a detailed subject, €350 for a trompe l'oeil or ceiling. The quote is free.
How long does the work take?
The timeline depends on the project: we discuss it together based on the wall and the subject. As a general guide, a simple motif takes less time than a very detailed subject or a large surface.
Does a mural hold up outdoors in Amsterdam?
Yes, with surface preparation suited to the Dutch climate, which is often damp. The best period for an exterior mural runs from late spring to early autumn.
Do I need permission to paint a facade?
For an interior wall, no. For a facade visible from the street, you generally need the owner's or building association's agreement, and a notice to the municipality if the building sits in a protected zone: many houses in the Grachtengordel are protected under UNESCO status. Giulia explains the process before starting.
Can a mural be changed or removed later?
Yes. A mural painted in acrylic can be painted over like any regular wall paint. It can also be reworked or extended later on.