Airplane Wallpaper

Airplane wallpaper is a wall mural built around flight. Planes, jets, clouds and open sky. Giffywalls prints each design to the exact size of your wall, so it fits neatly from skirting to ceiling.

Why Airplane Wallpaper Works in British Bedrooms

Most UK children's rooms are small. A sky scene helps more than you would think. The eye travels up and across, so the ceiling feels higher and the room feels wider. Pale blue also lifts a north-facing room that never gets full sun.

We say aeroplane here, of course. The murals are the same either way, and the classic British types show up often. Spitfires, Tiger Moths, old airfield scenes.

Airplane Wallpaper for Kids of Every Age

Nurseries and Toddlers

Keep it soft. Clouds, hot air balloons and one small biplane are plenty for a nursery. Muted blues and creams suit a room used for sleep. Our kids room wallpaper range has more gentle options.

Older Children and Teens

By seven or eight the taste shifts to speed. Jets, vapour trails and runway scenes take over. Maps and route lines work well at this age too, so it is worth a look at our travel wallpaper designs.

Where to Hang It

Scale matters as much as the scene. One large aircraft on a clear wall reads bold. A sky full of small planes reads playful. Behind a bed, go big. On a wall cut up by shelves and sockets, keep the pattern small.

  • Behind the bed: the mural frames the headboard like art.
  • The long wall in a bunk room: both beds get a share.
  • A loft conversion: sloped ceilings suit wide sky scenes.
  • A landing or box room: a small wall still lifts the space.
  • A playroom: a wide runway scene fills a blank wall.

Period Homes and Rented Flats

In a Victorian terrace the picture rail often cuts the wall. Hang the mural below it and the room still reads correctly. In a new build in Milton Keynes or Leeds the wall is flat and plain, so a bigger scene works with no trouble.

Renting in London or Glasgow? Take the peel and stick finish. It is self-adhesive and lifts off cleanly at the end of a tenancy, with no damage and no lost deposit.

Made to Measure, Free UK Delivery

Measure the wall, then send us the width and the height. We print the mural to fit exactly, so nothing lands half-cut in a corner. Panels are numbered and hanging notes come in the box. UK delivery is free and fast, and a sample is a good idea if you are choosing between two skies. We print these for bunk rooms and box rooms all year, and the sky designs outlast the toys every time.

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FAQs

Which materials is best for wallpaper?

Wallpapers are made from standard paper, canvas paper, premium paper, peel and stick materials for durability and style.

How Do I Measure My Wall for a Wall Mural?

Measure the wall's width and height, adding 2–4 inches for trimming. Check for obstacles like windows or doors and note their dimensions. Double-check measurements before ordering!

How Do I Order Custom Size Wallpaper or Wall Mural?

Pick a design, enter wall dimensions, choose material, and place your order. Contact support for help!

What age is airplane wallpaper best for?

It spans ages well. Soft watercolor planes suit nurseries and toddlers, hand-drawn vintage fleets work for young kids, and bolder jet or aviation scenes carry a room happily into the tween years without needing a redecorate.

Can I get airplane wallpaper printed to my exact wall size?

Yes. Every mural is custom printed to your measurements. Enter your wall's width and height and we scale the design to fit as one continuous scene, so planes and clouds land exactly where you want them.

What colors pair well with an airplane mural?

Sky blue, cloud white, and cream are natural bases. Navy and rust suit vintage flight themes, while sage and mustard soften pastel fleets. Keep bedding solid or simply striped and let the wall carry the theme.

Is this wallpaper easy to remove later?

Choose the peel and stick finish and yes. It is self-adhesive and removable, lifting off cleanly without damaging paint. That makes it easy to update the room as your child's interests change.

Will a bold plane mural overwhelm a small bedroom?

Not if you choose well. Light backgrounds with open sky keep small rooms feeling airy, and putting the mural on a single feature wall gives you the theme without visually shrinking the space.