Children's wallpaper

Each parent strives to create a cozy, stylish and original room for their child. He pays a lot of attention in this matter to the selection of furniture and textiles. However, wall decoration plays an equally important role in organizing the interior of a children's room. What kind of children's wallpaper is suitable for your child's personal space? More on this in our article.

How to choose?

Composition

Among the many varieties of wallpaper, their classification should be distinguished by the material from which they are made.

Paper. The most simple wallpaper, familiar to everyone. The cheapest finishing material, but because of this, it is short-lived.

Non-woven. Also known as paintable wallpaper. Today it is the most demanded type of finishing material belonging to the middle price category and having high performance characteristics.

Acrylic. In terms of price and durability, such wallpapers are between paper and non-woven. They can be wiped with a soft cloth, but they cannot stand moisture.

Textile. Expensive, but very high quality. A great option for a bedroom. In the nursery, a velor, felt, linen or silk version of such wallpaper will look great.

Liquid. The youngest species. Their advantage is that liquid wallpaper helps not only to set a certain color to the interior, but also to create a very different surface relief.

Glass fiber. The main advantages of wallpaper made with fiberglass are their fire resistance, resistance to chemical processing, and they also guarantee protection against the appearance of fungus and other microorganisms on the surface of the walls.

Photo wallpaper. Most often these are paper wallpapers on which photo printing is applied. But more expensive options made using complex technology are also possible.

Natural. Unique wallpapers that have not yet gained popularity in our country. The outer layer of such wallpaper is various types of plants. For the interior of the nursery, you can try, for example, bamboo. Cork options, which are made from oak bark, will also be very appropriate.

Quartz. Very durable, washable and paintable. High performance also means a fair price. But if you are making a room for an adult child, you can turn to this particular option.

Vinyl. This wallpaper is washable in the middle price category. Not the most typical option for decorating children. However, such wallpapers are found in various design projects for a child's bedroom.

Self-adhesive. Most often, this is a kind of photo wallpaper or options with original prints to revive certain areas in the interior.

Glowing. A frequent choice for a children's bedroom. On these wallpapers, a phosphor layer is applied on top of the patterns, which look quite normal in daylight, and at night, in the dark, illuminate the room with a pleasant glow. Also, designers are very fond of making such wallpapers with a surprise: during the day, no drawing is visible or there is only part of the plot, and in the dark, the continuation of the depicted story becomes visible, a unique night landscape unfolds.

Appointment

It is necessary to take into account many factors: the gender and age of the child, his tastes and preferences, the style of the interior, as well as the specifics of the selection of colors and materials suitable for the child's health.

It is not difficult to choose the right children's wallpaper - you just need to learn a few recommendations. Most often, wallpaper is used for wall or ceiling decoration. Each of these types of surfaces has its own subtleties of choice.

To the ceiling

To decorate this part of the room, you need to choose the most dense and durable wallpaper options that will not only “dress” well the ceiling of the children's bedroom, but also, if necessary, hide all the flaws (irregularities). Today, liquid wallpapers, as well as non-woven and vinyl, are favorites in the decoration of ceilings. Simple wallpaper for the ceiling is already a kind of archaism: analogues that are more effective in this regard have long ousted their paper progenitor from these positions.

For walls

For the vertical surfaces of a children's bedroom, absolutely any version of the wallpaper is suitable. Each variety - from the cheapest to the elite - is presented today in a wide range of colors and stylistic solutions.

Original models for creativity

In the design of a children's bedroom, wallpaper for walls can serve one of two purposes: either it is an exclusively aesthetic component of the interior, or it is a tool for maximum room ergonomics. In the first case, the choice of wallpaper depends more on the style of the interior, the prevailing color scheme and other similar factors. In the second version, the leading role is played by the set of useful functions that parents assign to the walls of the nursery.

So, recently, wallpapers designed for drawing have become increasingly popular. They look like a huge paint job that stretches across the entire surface of the walls and open up possibilities for endless children's creativity.

A child - both independently and in the company of parents - can decorate such wallpapers to his taste, do it with paints, pencils, felt-tip pens - as soon as his heart desires.

Another option for realizing the creative potential of a child on the walls of his room is magnetic wallpaper. Such a surface will allow the baby to independently create a new design around him at least every day. For an older child, such walls are an opportunity to organize their workspace: place reminder notes in prominent places, attach their schedule to a magnetic surface, and simply store funny pictures or magnetic figures.

We select by age

For newborns. From the moment of birth until the age of two, the main occupation of any child is sleep. Therefore, for this period, rooms for children are equipped according to one simple principle: so that the baby is comfortable there, he can stay at rest and sleep sweetly. Monophonic wallpapers of muted tones serve these purposes. A two-color solution is also acceptable: it can be a vertical strip or a print (not too frequent and medium-sized).

2-5 years. At this age, a lot of new things appear in a child's life: discoveries, hobbies. All this should be reflected in the interior of his room. For example, on one of the walls a beautiful fairy-tale landscape may well appear with the help of photo wallpaper. Or maybe it will be a self-adhesive applique with the image of your favorite cartoon characters.

5-7 years old. It is during this period that wallpaper for painting or magnetic wall surfaces can come in handy. At this age, when the baby is already beginning to actively prepare for school, the combination of difficult cognitive work with creative bursts is simply necessary. On the other hand, during this period, you can set a more neutral tone to the interior of the nursery, so that the environment can easily adapt to the changing tastes and needs of the growing child.

8-12 years and older. You can safely connect a child to the process of transforming a room. The child is quite ready to choose the color and pattern of wallpaper for his bedroom himself. This will help parents better understand their baby's tastes and interests. However, the final decision is still made by adults. You will learn more about how to choose the right color and print later.

Print and color

There are not so many bans on the use of certain colors in the children's room. You just need to avoid poisonous shades, dark tones (black, brown) and flashy colors that can excite and disturb the baby (in particular, red) are also unacceptable.

In most design ideas, there is a clear color division of wallpaper into boyish and girly. So, in the interiors of bedrooms for little princesses, pink, lilac, pale green, yellow, orange wallpapers are more common. Whereas in rooms for boys, blue, blue, gray tones prevail.

True, recently there has been a tendency to organize the interior in a unisex style - colors that are suitable for both boys and girls - green, gray, yellow - have become more often used when creating wallpaper for children.

Advice! When choosing a color scheme for a nursery, consider its location relative to the cardinal points. For a well-lit room on the south side, colder shades are best. If the child's bedroom is located in the poorly lit northern part, then warm colors should participate in the decoration of the walls.

Like colors, wallpaper prints today are created by designers more and more versatile. They can be suitable for any gender and for every age.

Geometry

This decorative technique can rightly be called classic. Patterns in stripes, in a cage, as well as in other geometric shapes can be found in interiors of different styles. Such a wall covering can be suitable for decorating both a nursery and an adult room.

Flora and fauna

More children's topics. On the walls in the bedrooms for young dreamers, you can find the most original and cute scenes on the theme of flora and fauna: flowers and trees, owls, as well as wallpapers with small birds - the most popular prints.

Room decoration for girls

Returning to a more highly specialized interior, I would like to add wallpaper options with balloons, butterflies and cute cats to the decor for a girl. Not a single young lady will refuse to contemplate romantic floral patterns on the walls of her room. And, of course, at a young age, every girl dreams of wallpapers with fairy princesses or favorite cartoon characters from Disney.

Wallpaper in the room for boys

As for the boys, at a young age, any of them will be delighted with wallpapers with dinosaurs. They both reflect his fascination with ancient mysterious animals and create a fantastic backdrop for exciting games. For older children, something more neutral is suitable, for example, a brick wallpaper.

Wall decoration in the bedroom for children of different genders

To decorate the room in which the boy and the girl live, it is necessary to find a compromise. Perhaps an excellent solution would be plain wallpaper or options with classic patterns (cage, strip). Children under 12 years old will love floral motifs in interior design, and for older boys and girls, minimalism or one of the styles described below is suitable.

Styles

With the help of wallpaper, you can express the theme of the interior. Sometimes it is the decoration of the walls that dictates the direction of the situation, and furniture and interior items can be completely neutral. Consider the most popular styles in the design of children's rooms.

Classical

The opinion that such a design for a child's room will be boring is wrong. This style offers many possibilities for a bright, invigorating interior.

To create a classic in a children's bedroom, you need to use wallpaper with characteristic patterns: vertical stripes, a cage (Vichy or tartan), a floral print (both small and large patterns), even a Chinese motif is possible.

The main difference from an adult classic interior is the colors, restrained, but rich, juicy. The palette variations typical for the classic interior in the nursery are beige, ocher, salmon, lavender gray, blue or rose quartz.

Shabby chic

This style, referred to in Russian as "shabby chic", is nothing more than one of the varieties of the vintage direction. Its characteristic features include elements with an aged effect - with scuffs. Wallpaper in such a design should serve as a neutral background, and therefore it is worth giving preference to a coating of such a color that either repeats or subtly complements the main tone of the interior items.

An important difference between shabby chic and other styles is the creation of bright accents with the help of textiles.

If in a nursery (for example, for a girl) it is planned to use a similar technique, it can be strengthened as follows: the main pattern of textiles should be repeated on the wallpaper. Only this should not be a continuous motley lurid riot of color and print - such techniques are good only if they are moderately interspersed into a monochromatic interior.

Nautical

A marine-style children's room will never lose its relevance. The classic color scheme - red, dark blue, white, light blue and dark brown - suits both boys and girls. Wallpaper in such an interior can have thematic prints (sketches with ships, with steering wheels or anchors), or they can simply correspond to the marine palette. Vertical stripes that combine style colors are the most common wallpaper design solution for such a room.

Pirate

The "pirate" interior for children can be distinguished as a separate kind of nautical style. It is due to the presence in the design of all sorts of attributes that are a reference to sea robbers. Wallpaper with a print in the form of pirates or elements of their outfit (an eye patch with a skull and bones, the famous pirate hat) will be an excellent basis for a mischievous decoration of a young boy's room.

Country

It is a very cozy and natural style, as it has pleasant soft tones and natural materials. Such an interior will certainly have a beneficial effect on the psyche of a child of any age. That is why the country style is so often chosen by parents to decorate their child's room.

The colors and prints used in the creation of country wallpaper are, as a rule, a reflection of wildlife. Plant motifs are often used, less often - animals. An important distinguishing feature of country-style wallpapers is the use of two different prints in the design of one room. So, from the floor to the middle of the wall there is one pattern, and from the middle of the wall to the ceiling - another. At the junction of these different prints, a special border is glued, it can be monochromatic or also have a pattern suitable for the overall composition.

Provence

Very similar to the previous style: country - rustic, Provence - provincial. However, if you compare them, it is striking that the country is warmer, and the provence is much cooler. Its distinctive features and primary colors are pastels (blue, lilac, pink), as well as basic tones (white, beige, gray), olive and ocher.

The visiting card of this style is the famous images of cockerels, which are appropriate both on wallpaper and in textiles, or even on furniture. Provence is also characterized by images of birdcages, the Eiffel Tower; here, inclusions from the marine theme (stars, shells, etc.) are permissible. Popular checkered motifs can also be found. Most often it is a Vichy pattern.

A Provence-style room can be more versatile if you choose plain wallpaper in a given color scheme for wall decoration, or a coating with rare thin vertical stripes.

High tech

It hardly needs explaining that teenagers gravitate towards such an interior and wallpaper in particular. This is a very "adult" decoration of the living space, so it is important to exclude any "childish" accents from it. And, of course, wall covering does most of the work of creating the right mood.

To embody this style in the design of a children's room, there are two options: plain wallpaper or varieties with a geometric abstract pattern.

If the choice fell on a plain wallpaper, you will need a combination of two (less often three) colors. For example, light gray and cadmium yellow.You can also use paintable white wallpaper to create a high-tech two-tone interior with simple geometric shapes abstractly on the walls.

Since hi-tech is characterized by a combination of high-tech materials, another solution for creating a room in this style is wallpaper imitating a metal surface or wood. In combination with furniture elements made of similar materials, you will get an exemplary interior in a given theme.

For children of younger and middle teens, you can equip a high-tech room using cork wallpaper. And for seniors, extremely innovative ideas are also suitable - for example, metal wall coverings.

Loft

Another great style for teens. Its characteristic features are spaciousness, abundance of light and raw wall surfaces. However, the last feature is not the most useful thing for a child's room. The best solution would be to imitate it using 3D wallpaper with the texture of a brick or an untreated wall.

Textured wallpapers are also good for this purpose. Moreover, the modern market offers a huge selection of various imitations on a given topic. This can be the texture of stone massifs or tiles, street tiles, slate and other similar materials.

Interior options

An example of how to use liquid wallpaper in the interior of a nursery in full. There is also a variety of colors, although the balance is observed, and there is no motley mishmash. Here is a demonstration of the capabilities of this material to create an interesting texture of the walls.

The romantic interior for two girls perfectly combines wallpaper with butterflies, catchy textiles and neutral furniture. This is the ideal setting for both lessons and playful games.

The perfect bedroom for a newborn. The area of the wall directly above the crib is played in an original way, but not intrusive. The tree with applique bends carefully towards the baby, as if covering him from all worries and worries. The idea can be embodied both with the help of liquid wallpaper, or you can use the non-woven version for painting and special stickers (or stencils).

A great example of a versatile interior: this balance between the colors of wallpaper and furniture makes this room suitable for children of both genders and all ages from 12 years old. On the one hand, being a very noticeable touch in the design, these wallpapers, on the other hand, are an absolutely neutral background: you can change furniture and decor elements, and the balance will still be observed.

For a teenage boy, this room is just perfect, although, at first glance, it is gloomy. Wallpaper with such a complex print fully corresponds to the inner world of a rebellious young man, and a few bright pieces of furniture bring positive notes into the atmosphere.

Delicate Provence, to which, of course, girls gravitate, can combine a variety of patterns in one interior. So, this room is a demonstration of how beautifully wallpaper with bright and self-sufficient ornament coexists next to it.