When it comes to decorating kids rooms, designer children’s wallpaper is all the rage. If you have young children, chances are you’ll be spending almost as much time in their bedrooms as they are – reading stories, tidying up or wondering where on earth their pyjamas have got to. If so, you’ll be glad you put some thought into the decor!
Using a good quality wallpaper in a child’s bedroom may seem extravagant, but they tend to be better quality, less prone to damage and need to be replaced less frequently. We’ve put together our top ten suggestions for designer children’s wallpaper – and there’s some really lovely stuff out there. In fact, it might find its way into other rooms in the house as well – dinosaur cloakroom, anyone?! Go on, you know you want to…
1. Designer children’s space wallpaper, Katie Hipwell
Fuel your little one’s imagination with this hand-painted space wallpaper, designed for the bedroom or nursery of every budding astronaut and space explorer. Bold watercolour rockets, planets and stars travel across a night sky, creating a colourful feature wall that children will love waking up to every morning. Available in three different colourways, it costs £109 per roll from Katie Hipwell.
2. Salix wall mural, Feathr
Ideal for older children is this beautiful Japanese willow tree wallpaper mural. Available in eight colours, it helps to create an atmosphere of calm and serenity – which may come in handy if you have teenagers! Available in a range of finishes, prices start at £45/m2 from Feathr.
3. Stars in stripes wallpaper, Photowall
This light hearted wallpaper features striking stripes in blue, white and a warm, golden coral. It’s a design that sparks joy and adds a contemporary touch to your walls, perfect for bringing a sense of fun warmth into your home. Available in a choice of finishes, prices start at £35/m2 from Photowall.
4. Keys to my heart wallpaper, Love Janet
Another good choice for older children or teenagers, this statement wallpaper is based on a handpainted design and features surreal symbols of love in crisp silver metallic, available in three colourways. £169.45/roll, available from Love Janet.
5. Nordic nature forest wall mural, Wallsauce
Fire their imagination with this Nordic inspired mural by Oliver Robins. Featuring silhouetted animals and trees on a beige background, the layered forest scene is filled with hidden details, which little ones will love to explore. Printed to order, prices start at £34/m2 from Wallsauce.
6. Bee bloom wallpaper, Hattie Lloyd Design
This pretty Bee Bloom pattern (above and main image) is inspired by nature. The bee’s wings grow into beautiful floral bouquets with rose petals and leaves flowing through the design. Available in eight different colourways including this silver, it’s interesting without being overpowering. £89/roll, available from Hattie Lloyd.
7. Explorer map wallpaper, Photowall
It’s never too early to develop a sense of geography! Embark on a journey of discovery with this captivating world map wallpaper, perfect for sparking imagination and adventure in any child’s room. £35/m2, available from Photowall.
8. Air children’s wall mural, Wallsauce
A charming crew of animals drifts above golden autumn fields in colourful hot air balloons in this bright mural by Elena Pavlova. Fill the nursery with warmth and whimsy, and invite curious minds to explore the sky alongside a mouse, rabbit, cat, and dog. Printed to order, prices start at £34/m2 from Wallsauce.
9. Coral reef mural, Katie Hipwell
Transform your child’s bedroom or nursery into a breathtaking underwater world with this hand-painted ocean mural wallpaper. Dive into a stunning seascape filled with friendly dolphins, clownfish, graceful sea turtles, seahorses, and vibrant coral reefs, every inch illustrated in watercolour and bursting with details for little ones to discover. Prices start at £145, available from Katie Hipwell.
10. Personalised Lyons Den wallpaper, Victoria Sanders
Lyons Den is Victoria Sanders’ contemporary reimagining of the classic toile de Jouy wallpaper, transforming its traditional scenes into an animal-led safari. You can even add a unique twist to your wallpaper, including such details as personalising the numberplate of the jeep and adding your initials to the flag. £240/roll (including personalisation), available from Lime Lace.
(Originally posted May 2022; last updated July 2026)
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