The long-awaited addition to the family is a baby. Many parents prepare for this event in advance. Correct decoration of a children's room is a complex and responsible task. And the right choice of wallpaper plays an important role in this. There are a lot of options, how not to make a mistake and choose the very wallpaper for the children's room that is right for your baby?
Paper wallpapers: safety first
The first concern of every parent is the health and safety of their child. And, of course, when decorating the interior, it is better not to bypass these indicators.
In the design of a bedroom for a boy or girl, it is necessary to use environmentally friendly and safe materials. The best option in this regard is the usual paper wallpaper for the children's room. They do not contain synthetic additives, chemicals, and are breathable. Their quality is confirmed by certificates that are attached to each variety and to each lot. The seller is obliged to present this document for review at the first request of the buyer.
Another undoubted advantage of paper wallpaper is their low cost compared to other types. Little girls and boys are quite restless and strive to leave their mark literally everywhere. Draw there, scratch here, stick here. It will not work to save one wallpaper throughout the entire growing up of a little prankster, they will still have to be changed. And paper wallpaper is an economical and affordable option. They can be updated every 2-3 years.
You can turn to a compromise option: paste over the lower part of the wall with simple paper wallpaper, which is not a pity to waste, at about a meter level, and above - with more interesting main ones. To avoid unpleasant misunderstandings, you can turn to washable wallpaper and decorate the upper part of the walls with them. And the transition between the wallpaper can be decorated with an ordinary decorative border.
Liquid wallpaper in the nursery
Next in terms of acceptability for a child's room are liquid wallpapers. This is room for creativity and imagination. Boys and girls can imagine themselves as masters of painting and contribute to the design of their territory. The young talent will be very happy with the freedom of drawing, because no one will interfere with his work with a brush and paints. These wallpapers can be repainted many times.
The special microporous structure of liquid wallpaper has excellent heat and sound insulation, but the walls breathe at the same time. In addition, such wallpapers are non-toxic and fireproof, which is also important. Such a surface does not absorb odor and does not accumulate dust, because it is not static. If the child is allergic, then such a moment is very important when decorating a room, you won’t find the best option for the interior!
Another definite plus: they do not fade in the sun, they retain their bright saturated colors for a long time. In addition, the walls designed in this way are easy to wash and update.
The only drawback of this material is its high cost, but even it will pay off over time.
How about photo wallpapers?
Alternatively, for one wall, you can choose a photo wallpaper that will bring variety to any children's room. With photo wallpaper, you can enliven a room covered with simple paper wallpaper, or divide the baby’s room into different zones: a play area, a relaxation area, a study area. With the help of photo wallpaper, you can turn a children's room into a magical world where a little dreamer will feel like a prince or princess, plunge into the world where his favorite cartoon characters live.
Cork and bamboo
The latest innovations are cork and bamboo wallpapers. Expensive, beautiful and original interior design with a set of unique properties.It turns out an environmentally friendly finish in natural and soothing shades. Such wallpapers are easy to manufacture in their own way: bamboo, jute, reed, etc. are attached to a paper or cellulose base, thanks to such materials the walls breathe and do not accumulate dust. In addition, cork is a very wear-resistant material that can withstand significant mechanical loads. It is best to choose this wall design option when the child has already grown up and can appreciate all its advantages.
The most undesirable in the children's room are glass. Foamed vinyl wallpapers are not used in young children's rooms due to their susceptibility to mechanical damage. However, in a teenager's room they can be glued.
What wallpaper to choose for a nursery by age?
Choosing wallpaper in the children's room, you should consider the age of the child.
0–2 years
At this age, the baby is just beginning to get acquainted with the world, with what surrounds him. He still does not have a clear division into "like - do not like", "love - do not like." His character is just being formed. Therefore, for the interior of the room it is better to choose a double design:
- For the sleeping area, gentle, soft shades are suitable, contributing to relaxation and restful sleep.
- The rest of the room can be decorated with additions in the form of bright, large patterns saturated with various colors.
2–4 years
The next stage of child development is the period up to four years. At this time, the baby still does not have a clear separation of colors and accessories for boys and girls, so parents should not particularly focus on this issue. Wall decoration can be impersonal. Here natural colors come to the rescue: yellow, green, blue. They will fill the room with special comfort and warmth. If something is missing, then the kid himself successfully draws it. It is worth remembering that if you decide to choose wallpaper with animals, then they should be small - an application, a drawing, a sticker in the height of a child can scare the baby.
4–6 years
This is a period for creativity and active games. A child at this age is too active, somewhere even uncontrollable, it is as if he has a battery that may not run out until late at night. Therefore, red, orange and all their shades in the interior during this period are prohibited: do not excite the child even more. Serious, "adult" colors will not work either: they will have an overwhelming effect on the child and ruin all his joy and fun. This will harm the mind of the child. The best solution would be to decorate the walls in pale yellow, pale green, peach shades. Separation of walls is allowed: the bottom is white, and the top is colored.
An abundance of drawings on the wallpaper is undesirable. Let the little fairy girls and robber boys show their imagination and paint the walls the way they want. For example, they will leave traces of their palms, stick stickers or posters on the walls.
6–9 years old
The child went to school, to the first grade, he is overwhelmed with new emotions, impressions, knowledge. He makes new friends and acquaintances, he spends more time at home, including in his room, he begins to invite friends to his place, and in the room there is not one, but two, three little hurricanes. These points should be taken into account when decorating the interior of a children's room for this age period.
Psychologists advise using bright colors indoors at this age, the best option is two-color or three-color vertical stripes. This will help the child concentrate and organize the information received. It is worth preparing for the fact that at this time the wallpaper will not be able to hold on for a long time, and they will have to be reanimated periodically.Alternatively, you can spend money once and finish the room with liquid wallpaper.
9–11 years old
The first stage of growing up, the formation of the personality of a new person. The child begins to feel like an adult, somewhat self-sufficient. Appears categorical in some judgments, reasoned claims, conservatism. Boys and girls are already aware that this is their territory, and they will not be allowed to change something in the interior without their consent. They begin to make the room the way they like it, and for the next few years they will not allow adults to make significant changes to the design of the room.
During this period, it is especially important to consult with the child when decorating his room. And the joint choice of wallpaper is the first stage. The main thing is that the wallpaper should be liked by the child himself and correspond to the parents' ideas about safety and comfort. Then you can choose furniture, curtains, carpet, etc. together.
During this period, there is a clear division of the room into boyish and girlish, pink princess girl world and the marine theme of the boy-captain.
Parents may face the problem of decorating a nursery when a boy and a girl live in the same room (alas, this is not uncommon under existing conditions). In this case, they will have to call on all their imagination to help. In one room, you will have to make two or even three different zones, small personal corners and a common area for games and activities.
What is worth knowing and remembering?
So, what should you pay attention to when choosing wallpaper for a child's room? The fundamental points are:
- Material.
- Color and pattern.
- Psychological impact on children.
- The opinion of the child, which should always be taken into account when choosing wallpaper, if he can express it.
- The temperament of a boy or girl. What suits a choleric person can have a depressing effect on a phlegmatic person.
