Oikar Studio Answers Your Most Asked Questions

Oikar Studio Answers Your Most Asked Wall Texture, Mural, Décor & Painting Questions (2025 Guide)

At Oikar Studio, we interact with homeowners every day—and we’ve noticed the same questions trending across Google, Instagram, and YouTube.
To make things simpler, we created a complete Q&A style blog answering ALL the most searched doubts related to wall textures, wall murals, home décor, color psychology, Vastu, painter problems, and interior decisions.

This page is designed to help you make confident choices and avoid costly mistakes.

Wall Texture & Painting – Quick Answers

1. What is the best wall texture for a small room?

Micro-cement, soft Venetian, and fine sand textures make small rooms look spacious.

2. Which texture paint lasts the longest?

Italian lime-based and Venetian textures last 12–20 years.

3. Which texture makes a room look luxurious?

Metallics, travertine, quartz, suede, and Venetian plaster.

4. Is texture paint better than wallpaper?

Yes. Texture paint is durable, washable, and doesn’t peel like wallpaper.

5. Why does wall paint peel after a few months?

Moisture issues, no primer, or use of cheap paint.

6. Cost of texture painting in India?

₹60 to ₹600 per sq ft depending on the design.

7. Premium color combinations for textured walls?

Grey–gold, beige–brown, charcoal–silver, white–sand.

8. Can textured walls be repainted?

Yes—smooth textures easily, heavy ones require sanding.

9. How to choose the right texture?

Match room size, lighting, furniture, and your interior theme.

10. How long does texture last?

10–15 years. Premium textures even longer.

11. Why do cheap paints fade quickly?

Low-grade pigments + no UV protection.

12. Best washable wall paint?

Royale Matt, Royale Shine, Nerolac Impressions HD.

13. Should ceilings be white?

White is safest; pastels add modern depth.

14. Does texture hide cracks?

Yes—sand and rustic textures hide imperfections well.

Wall Murals – Here’s Oikar Studio Answers Your Most Asked Questions

1. Which room is best for a mural?

Living room, bedroom, kids’ room, office, lobby.

2. How to pick a mural that matches décor?

Match your interior theme: modern → abstract, classic → floral, kids → themed.

3. What’s trending in mural painting (2024–25)?

Nature murals, minimal line art, 3D illusions, pastel abstracts.

4. Are murals long-lasting?

Yes—hand-painted murals last 8–15 years.

5. Freelancer vs Studio: whom to hire?

Studios provide trained artists, professionalism & warranties.

6. Hand-painted vs Vinyl murals?

Hand-painted = premium & seamless.
Vinyl = cheaper but peels.

7. Mural cost per sq ft?

₹1500–₹600 depending on detail.

8. Best accent wall?

Behind sofa, behind bed, TV wall, or first visible wall.

9. Are murals safe near moisture?

No—fix dampness first.

10. Do murals increase home value?

Absolutely. They add design depth.

11. Best mural for living rooms?

Abstract, nature, cityscape, modern floral.

12. Best mural for kids’ rooms?

Space, jungle, underwater, alphabets, superheroes.

Home Décor – Popular Google Questions

1. How to make your home luxurious on a budget?

One statement texture wall + warm lighting + minimal décor.

2. Which wall color makes a room look bigger?

White, off-white, light grey, beige.

3. What mistakes make décor look cheap?

Clutter, shiny cheap décor, bad lighting, random colors.

4. Top Indian home décor trends?

Earthy tones, handcrafted walls, micro-cement textures.

5. How to match furniture with wall color?

Dark furniture → light walls
Light furniture → bold walls

6. Should the main wall be dark or light?

Light for small rooms, dark for large rooms.

7. Why décor looks non-cohesive?

Too many colors/themes; no plan.

8. How to decorate empty walls?

Murals, textures, panels, shelves, framed art.

9. Best décor ideas for rented flats?

Canvas artworks, peelable wallpapers, lighting upgrades.

10. How to light my home for a premium look?

Use warm lights, wall washers, and layered lighting.

Color Psychology – Highly Searched Answers

1. Color for positivity:

Yellow, white, sky blue.

2. Color for wealth:

Green, royal blue, gold accents.

3. Color for luxury:

Black, charcoal grey, bronze, champagne.

4. Color for creativity:

Orange, teal, purple.

5. Why some colors shrink spaces?

Dark colors absorb light.

6. Color for productivity:

Muted blues and earthy greens.

7. Color for calmness:

Lavender, pastel green, sea blue.

Vastu + Home Décor – Short Answers

1. Mural direction:

East, north, northeast.

2. Prosperity colors:

Green, gold, yellow.

3. Walls that shouldn’t be dark:

North & east walls.

4. Vastu-approved mural themes:

Nature scenes, sunrise, lotus, mountains, water.

5. Avoid mirrors:

Opposite bed or main entrance.

6. Why avoid blank walls?

Blank energy → stagnant Vastu flow.

7. Vastu colors for main hall:

Cream, sky blue, sage green.

Client/ Customer Pain-Points

Painter ruined your walls? → Lack of sanding & surface prep.
Freelancer disappeared after advance? → Common issue.
Paint peeling early? → Moisture or cheap paint.
Color mismatch? → No shade approval.
Confused choosing colors? → 90% of homeowners are.
Cheap material used secretly? → Demand invoices.
Biggest fear? → Delays, mess, quality issues.
Which room needs a makeover? → Living room.
Textured or plain? → Textured.
Bold or subtle? → Bold for accents.
Do colors affect mood? → Yes.
Try bedroom mural? → Nature/abstract.
Dream wall makeover? → Luxury texture.
Light or dark living room? → Light for small rooms.

Kids Room Decor – Quick Guide

1. Best themes:

Space, jungle, underwater, alphabets, superheroes.

2. Colors for learning:

Yellow, teal, sky blue.

3. Soft or bright colors?

Soft for toddlers, bright for older kids.

4. Are cartoon murals trending?

Yes—modern styled versions.

5. Study motivation designs:

Mountains, world maps, quotes.

Interior Design Decision-Making Question

1. Texture vs normal paint?

Texture = premium. Paint = basic.

2. Most premium finishes?

Venetian, metallic, suede, travertine.

3. Paint all walls or one?

One accent wall is enough.

4. Mix modern with Indian décor?

Neutral walls + wooden/brass elements.

5. Matte or gloss?

Matte looks luxurious.

6. Should dining wall be textured?

Yes—Italian textures look best.

7. Textures that hide imperfections?

Rustic, sand, knockdown.

8. Best way to highlight a feature wall?

Texture, mural, and targeted lighting.

9. Décor items to avoid:

Plastic flowers, random colors, cheap shiny pieces.

10. Signs of professional décor:

Cohesive palette, balanced elements, premium finishing.

Technical Wall & Paint Oikar Studio Answers Your Most Asked Questions

1. Why does moisture return?

Leakage not repaired properly.

2. Fixing old cracked walls:

Scrape → putty → primer → paint.

3. Most durable paint brands:

Asian Paints Royale, Nerolac Impressions, Berger Silk Glamor, Birla Opus with its robust polymer chemistry is a very strong choice, JSW’s ColourDur or similar lines can be great.