When it comes to decorating a child’s room, it is a fine balance of choosing something that your child wants but also choosing something that will ‘grow’ with your child to avoid constant re-decoration as trends change. Here we look five top tips for how to choose children’s wallpaper that will stand the test of time.
Tip #1: Avoid New Cartoon Trends
The first tip is to avoid cartoon themed wallpaper. Yes your child might love Dora the Explorer, Peppa Pig or Bob the Builder but will he or she still love it in a couple of years’ time? The answer is probably ‘no’. If you do want to choose a cartoon themed wallpaper, choose a cartoon that has been popular for years like Mickey Mouse or one of the Disney classic movies.
Tip #2: Stick to Neutrals in Expensive Areas
When it comes to choosing decorative items for your children’s bedroom, try not to overpower the room with too much of the same. For example, it your son happens to love Thomas the Tank Engine, try not to pick Thomas wallpaper, a Thomas border, bedding, curtains, rugs and cushions as it can be costly to replace them all when your son no longer loves Thomas. Instead opt for neutral wallpaper and curtains and then just add Thomas accessories which will be easier, and less costly, to change.
Tip #3: Make Colours Interchangeable
You might think it’s easy to choose a colour scheme for your child’s bedroom like blue for a boy’s room or pink for a girls. But again this can back-fire when everything is the same colour. Instead try to stick to a broad colour pallet that will allow you to update the look as you go instead of being tied to one specific colour. As children are more likely to change their mind about one colour as oppose to several, this will ensure that you can avoid expensive redecoration in the long run.
Tip #4: Decorate Only One Wall
Another way to make sure you choose children’s wallpaper that stands the test of time is to just decorate one wall instead of all of them. This can involve using themed wallpaper on only one wall or using children’s wall murals which are quick and easy to hang. This ensures that you only have to redecorate one wall as your child’s tastes change.
Tip #5: Keep it Simple
The final tip is to keep the décor of your child’s bedroom simple. It can be easy to get overwhelmed or over excited about how to decorate your child’s room and remember that when they are in their bedroom, they are likely to be asleep most of the time. Therefore try not to over-think it and just keep your choice of children’s wallpaper simple.