Kids room wallpaper is printed wall decor made for children's bedrooms, nurseries and playrooms. At Giffywalls, every design is custom-sized to your exact wall measurements, so there's no trimming waste or awkward joins around cots and wardrobes.
This UK range brings together soft jungle scenes, pastel clouds, rocket launches and storybook florals, picked for small box rooms and shared siblings' rooms across British homes. The prints sit well behind a cot or above a study desk, and pair nicely with oak furniture and soft cotton bedding.
Choose paste-the-wall or peel-and-stick finishes both renter-friendly and suited to period homes. Browse the full range below.
Kids Room Wallpaper for Every Age and Stage
Kids room wallpaper earns its keep because a child's room changes faster than any other space in the house. A baby needs a calm, low-stimulation nursery; a toddler wants characters; a seven-year-old wants the solar system; a teen wants something closer to grown-up art. A mural-style print lets you refresh the walls without redoing the whole room, and it holds up better than painted accent walls scuffed by small hands.
In a typical British home, this kind of mural wallpaper suits the box room or a second bedroom used as a kids' space. It also works in nurseries inside Victorian terraces, where a single feature wall softens tall chimney breasts and alcoves without fighting original cornicing.
Choosing by age, not just by theme
Aim for pattern size and colour saturation that matches the child's stage. Quiet prints suit under-twos, brighter scenes suit the three-to-seven age, and subject-led murals like space or maps suit older kids who have opinions.
Children's Wallpaper That Pairs With Real UK Rooms
Children's wallpaper works best when the rest of the room is doing less. If the mural has strong greens and browns, keep the cots and wardrobes in warm white or soft oak, and skip any matching bedding. Pick one colour from the print and carry it through in the cushions or a floor rug instead.
For a classic UK pairing, a botanical or woodland print sits beautifully against white painted skirting and pale oak flooring. A pastel sky or cloud scene opens up a small room and pairs nicely with a pale grey sofa in the family lounge next door, if your layout is open-plan.
Working with oak furniture
Oak cots and matching toddler furniture are everywhere in British kids' rooms. Soften the grain by choosing wallpapers in cream or sage; avoid strong orange or bright red prints, which can push oak furniture towards the wrong kind of warmth.
Fitting Kids Wallpaper in Small UK Bedrooms
Most British kids' rooms are small, so placement matters more than the pattern itself. In a box room, put the print on the wall behind the bed or cot and leave the other walls in flat off-white. This lets the pattern anchor the room without closing it in. In a longer second bedroom, the wall opposite the door works better, since you see it as soon as you walk in.
For loft conversions with sloped ceilings, keep the wallpaper on the full vertical wall, not the eaves. Sloped panels break up patterns in odd ways. North-facing rooms suit warmer prints in buttery yellow or peach; south-facing rooms can handle cooler blues without going cold.
Accent wall versus full four walls
For under-sevens, a single accent wall is almost always the right call. Full four-wall coverage only works with quiet, low-contrast prints like tiny stars, and even then only in rooms with good natural light.
Install and Care for Kids Wallpaper at Home
Two install routes exist for most of this range. Paste-the-wall is quicker for a full project: you paste the wall, line up the panels and smooth from the centre out. Peel-and-stick suits renters and nurseries best, since it avoids pastes and soaking altogether. Both options peel off cleanly when you redecorate, so long as the wall underneath is sound emulsion and not freshly painted.
For care, a damp cloth with a tiny bit of mild soap handles pencil marks and juice splashes. Press gently; never scrub. Keep the wallpaper off bathroom walls and away from the splash zone above a kitchen sink, since constant damp can lift the seams over time.
Renter-friendly picks
Peel-and-stick is the safe bet in a rental. Ask your landlord before you start, and keep one offcut panel in case a corner gets nudged during the tenancy.
Redecorating for a New Baby or Bigger Kid
Parents usually land on this collection at two big moments: preparing a nursery before the baby arrives, and refreshing an older child's room once their tastes shift. Each moment asks for something a little different.
For a nursery, quiet patterns and calm colours are kinder on tired eyes during night feeds, and they age better as the baby turns into a toddler. For an older child's refresh, involve them in the choice; a wall picked with them usually gets looked after better than one picked for them. Pattern themes like space or wildlife scenes tend to last longer than trend-led character prints.
A room refresh before the Easter break or the summer holidays is the easiest window for most British families.
Choosing Kids Wallpaper That Fits in the Room
Kids wallpaper works hardest when it fits the child and the room, not just the photo in a catalogue. A jungle mural in a small box room, or a pastel cloud print over a cot: both come together when you match tone to the furniture you already own and keep the other walls quiet. With over latest designs in this range, from nursery pastels to older-kid subject murals, you'll find one that suits your Victorian semi or a rented flat. Scroll back up to browse the full range.
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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 color bedding works with jungle kids room wallpaper?
Soft whites and warm beiges sit most naturally against a jungle print without competing with it. If the wallpaper already has strong greens, keep the bedding quiet, with a plain cream or off-white cotton. Add one small pattern through a cushion or a rug, not on the bed itself.
Does floral wallpaper go with hardwood flooring in a girl's bedroom?
Yes, especially with pale oak or light maple flooring. A soft floral print in pink or pale green warms these woods without making the floor feel too yellow. For darker walnut or smoked oak, pick a floral with cooler tones like dusty blue, and keep the bedding in muted cream so the room stays calm.
Which wall should I put kids wallpaper on in a small bedroom?
The wall behind the bed or crib is usually the best choice. It gives the room a clear focal point without making the space feel smaller, since you mostly see the other three walls when you're in the room. Keep the remaining walls in a flat off-white or the palest tint from the wallpaper so nothing competes.
Will kids wallpaper work in a north-facing bedroom?
Yes, if you pick the color carefully. North-facing rooms get cooler, flatter light throughout the day, so warm wallpapers in peach or buttery yellow sit better than icy blues. A jungle print with plenty of warm brown and ochre also lifts the room and keeps it from feeling dim on overcast afternoons.
Is kids wallpaper safe to use in a rental apartment?
Most of the peel-and-stick options in this range are designed to remove cleanly from painted walls, which makes them well suited to rentals. Check your lease first and take a before photo of the wall. When you move out, peel the panels back slowly from a top corner at a low angle; any small marks usually come off with a damp cloth.
Does kids wallpaper hold up in a bathroom or damp nursery?
A bathroom is a no — constant steam and temperature swings lift the seams over time. A nursery is fine as long as the room is ventilated properly and the wall isn't directly behind a radiator or vent running on high all winter. Wipe light marks with a barely-damp cloth, never a wet sponge, and the paper will keep its finish for years.
Is peel-and-stick as good as traditional pasted wallpaper for a kid's room?
For a kid's room, peel-and-stick is usually the smarter choice because it's faster to install and easier to remove if tastes change. It's also less messy to work with around small children. Traditional pasted wallpaper has a slightly heavier finish and is a solid pick for long-term rooms, but peel-and-stick holds up perfectly well for the three-to-five-year cycle most kids' rooms go through.
Does kids wallpaper work in an older home with original crown molding?
Yes, and it can actually make period rooms feel lighter. Place the mural on the wall between the fireplace alcoves or behind the bed, and leave the crown molding and baseboards in the same soft white. A single feature wall lets the original woodwork read as intentional rather than busy, and keeps the character of the room intact.