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The LEGO® Mural

An exciting side story with characters from the LEGO® movies, turned into a stunning piece of wall art.

From idea to design

During a holiday in France, the first idea took shape: a red wormhole pulling LEGO® bricks into another world, triggered by an electric explosion at a power outlet. The first sketch followed soon after.

To take the design further, I enlisted the help of Nijhoff Schilders. A creative intern helped refine the concept. Together, we decided to include characters from the LEGO® Movie. Emmet causes chaos in the workshop, while Good Cop / Bad Cop and Lord Business build a machine to suck the bricks through a tube into their own world.

The mural comes to life

The mural was completed in just over a week. What used to be a meaningless object is now a red wormhole and a true eyecatcher in the room. Built up with multiple layers of paint, it radiates the right effect into the space.

Details were added with care: the look in Emmet’s eyes, the layout of the machine, and how everything comes together to form a recognizable LEGO® scene.

A visual anchor in the LEGO® room

The mural is a striking backdrop in the room. It enhances the experience and completes the story of the space. Through the combination of color, shape, and familiar characters, it has become a permanent part of the room — with its own place in the world of building, imagining, and playing.

The Creation of a Masterpiece Captured in Pictures

Create your own LEGO® Wall mural

  1. 1. From concept to design

    Choose a subject and come up with a story about what you want on the wall. Whether or not you can draw, my sketch proves that visualizing the idea is essential for a solid start.

  2. 2. Finding someone to bring it to life

    Painting isn’t really my strength, so that wasn’t an option. I looked for someone who could execute the idea and also help elevate the concept to the next level.

  3. 3. Outsourcing with confidence

    By reaching out to several companies, I was able to gather some input. Since I included a detailed brief (including a sketch), the potential muralist knew exactly what they’d be agreeing to. In the end, I chose Nijhoff Schilders because of their genuine enthusiasm.

    Check out other murals by Nijhoff Schilders

  4. 4. Stay involved during execution

    During the design process we communicated digitally, and I was physically present for the final design presentation. While the mural was being painted, I had a short daily stand-up with the painter to give feedback — for example, to fine-tune the logo’s position.

  5. 5. Professional photography

    At the end of the project, Nijhoff Schilders arranged for a photographer to capture the work for promotional use. A great idea if you want to showcase your LEGO® in the best possible way — see the photos above, taken by Foto Wonders.

    Foto Wonders website

  6. 6. Enjoy the result

    After six days of painting, the mural was complete. A moment to reflect — and above all, enjoy a unique artwork you helped shape from start to finish!

    The artist was proud of the result too

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