1. Paper. The most environmentally friendly and healthy option. They are good because they allow the walls to breathe. The market now offers a huge selection of colors and textures of paper wallpaper. The price is usually low. Disadvantage: they have low wear resistance. The child’s creativity will remain on them until the wallpaper is changed, since they cannot be wiped off. Paper wallpaper is not moisture resistant.
2. Vinyl wallpaper is quite durable and also affordable. The relief structure hides unevenness well. Another plus is that the wallpaper can be washed if you need to make room for your little one's new wall masterpieces. However, not everything is so rosy: vinyl, unlike paper, does not breathe. Therefore, if the humidity level in the room is high, mold may appear between the wallpaper and the wall. In addition, PVC can emit volatile organic compounds, which some experts believe increase the risk of asthma and cancer.
3. Liquid wallpaper or decorative plaster. Today in stores you can find silk, cellulose, silk-cellulose liquid wallpaper. A variety of reliefs and textures for every taste. Such a coating requires a specially prepared wall (cleaning, leveling, priming in several layers with drying of each layer), which will take more time than pasting with simple wallpaper. The result of this work will be a beautiful, wear-resistant, healthy surface, which, if necessary, can be painted in any color. But! You should prefer regular wallpaper if the walls in the room are too cold.
4. Paintable wallpaper is well suited for a creative child:
- Paper, which are made from rigid fiber waste paper. They have many texture options. You should be careful when gluing, as they are quite fragile and quickly get wet.
- Fiberglass, or fiberglass, is another type of environmentally friendly wall covering for children's rooms. As a rule, they are easy to glue and durable. They are easy to apply paint with any painting equipment. They stick quite well and hold firmly. This is worth considering if you intend to re-glue them in a few years.
5. Non-woven wallpaper. Durable, easy to glue and will not tear, even if a crack forms when the house shrinks. Perfectly smooth. A variety of textures are applied by spraying vinyl foam. During installation, the adhesive composition must be applied to the wall.
6. Volumetric wallpaper “linkrust”. This is one of the most environmentally friendly materials. The composition of this wallpaper includes bamboo fiber, linseed oil, and natural wax. The wallpaper is very strong, durable, and easy to clean. To paste such wallpaper you need to moisten it with water. The price is quite high.
Important! This wallpaper cannot be glued where the cat lives.
7. Glowing children's wallpaper. This is one of the latest innovations in the wallpaper market. They come in two types:
- with a pattern painted with acrylic paint and phosphor. This substance accumulates light during the day and glows for some time in the dark;
- fluorescent. Their secret is a special composition that glows in the dark in the presence of a special “black” light lamp. The latest know-how is 3D volumetric images.
8. Photo wallpaper. Children's photo wallpapers will refresh the interior of a 5-7 year old boy's room: huge images of characters from games, cartoons, films, drawings in the style of street painting. In this way you can separate the recreation and study area.
Boy under three years old
Designers, parents and psychologists agree that the coziest colors for a baby’s room are soft, light shades: pastel, blue, pale yellow, pale green. Soft, calm tones will create an atmosphere of comfort and safety.
Psychologists recommend surrounding the baby with pure shades (yellow, green, blue); mixed tones (purple, turquoise, orange) should be avoided. This is beneficial for the mental health of a growing person.
Plain paper or liquid wallpaper in light pastel, blue, pale yellow, and green tones are ideal. Light shades will lighten and expand the space of the room. Relaxation and play areas can be separated with wallpaper of the same series, but lighter or a tone darker.
Any theme in light colors will suit a boy:
- transport;
- cute little animals;
- clouds;
- balloons;
- stripes.
You can play with the theme of stars, moon, clouds in white or soft yellow, beige on a light blue background.
General recommendations
When a teenager says that he doesn’t care about the interior, you will have to take the decoration of the room into your own hands. Do you know your child's color preferences? Use his favorite colors. Considering your son’s hobbies, try to instill in him good taste and the habit of neatness.
- Striped wallpaper structures the space well and corrects the geometry of the room.
- Vertical stripes will visually raise the ceiling. If the room has the shape of an elongated rectangle, striped wallpaper glued horizontally will expand the narrow wall.
- A small room is only entitled to light walls. Dark wallpaper will make a small room even smaller and deprive it of light.
- The emphasis can be placed only on one wall, or on part of it . The flooring should match the color of the furniture and walls, and the textiles on the windows, furniture and floor should have the same color or texture.
- combine bright colors only if you are confident in your impeccable taste, but a combination of pastel shades and one or two bright details is always a win-win option.
A room for a teenager should be cozy, functional and ready for change, because even teenage hobbies do not last forever; they will be replaced by student years with their own interests.
and Repair time. Wallpaper or wall painting, which is better?
Preschooler's room 3-7 years old
At this age, a grown-up boy already develops interests, favorite toys and activities. He understands where to sleep, where to play. Take this as a basis when choosing wall coverings.
The play or sleeping area can be separated by photo wallpaper with your favorite cartoon characters, cars or other images that will be of interest to the boy.
Modern wallpaper for the nursery
In the recent past, the only option for changing tired or broken wall coverings was to re-glue wallpaper. After all, you cannot paint or simply wash unprotected paper materials.
With the introduction of new production technologies, photo wallpapers, vinyl, non-woven, acrylic coatings burst into design. Their composition has become more universal:
- Increased wear resistance and anti-vandalism;
- Denser and thicker canvases better cover small irregularities on the walls;
- The mass remained relatively small;
- Such coatings collect less dust due to reduced magnetic properties;
- Reduced exposure to direct sunlight;
- Fire safety has improved;
- Water-repellent properties have improved.
Schoolboy
A work area appears in the student’s room.
A child of this age already has more clearly defined color preferences. Therefore, his participation in choosing the design of the walls is necessary.
Wall covering decor themes can be as follows:
- Favorite sport: soccer or other balls, skiing.
- Transport: tractors, racing, airplanes, helicopters.
- Marine theme
This room has three types of wallpaper: blue checkered, trains and balloons.
- Space theme.
The main tone can be yellow, green, orange, blue. These colors will increase your productivity and mood.
Please note: the interior of a preschooler's or primary school student's room should have room for imagination - therefore, using only one theme is not appropriate. The child is still deciding on his interests—favorite cartoon and fairy tale characters change. Diversify the atmosphere of the nursery so that the child feels comfortable.
Photo wallpaper for a teenager’s room is a way to emphasize individuality
Today, thanks to the fact that technology is rapidly developing, such an element of wall decoration as photo wallpaper has appeared, which in 2015 again, after the triumph during the years of the USSR, is experiencing a surge in popularity. Previously, posters were common among teenagers, but young people still don’t mind decorating the entire free wall with the image of their idol.
Photo wallpaper on the wall is an ideal option for any children's room and a good way to decorate it with taste. You can order any image. Basically, all photo wallpapers are made to order, and on sale you can only find those with a neutral pattern, for example, with the image of flowers. Photo wallpapers are very easy to put up and easy to remove. Thus, you can easily change the design of a teenager’s room using photo wallpaper, especially if you choose self-adhesive canvases.
Design of a teenager's room with photo wallpaper
Advantages of photo wallpaper:
- thanks to a wide selection of image themes, a teenager can express himself and choose what he likes;
- Photo wallpapers can be replaced if they have lost their relevance . For example, in the case when a boy’s interests change with age. We also note that this is a budget option for changing the interior;
- Photo wallpapers create an atmosphere of order . Since this option is a modern analogue of posters and photographs, it has a significant advantage: it keeps order on the wall. Posters are usually not hung in one copy, and when there are many of them, a feeling of chaos and disorder is created.
Room with photo wallpaper for a teenager photo
You should definitely pay attention to what your child likes. There are no boys without interests, and if your child has not decided what he likes, help him with this.
Universal solutions for any age
Today, many parents do not have the opportunity to renovate their children's room every year. Which wallpaper should you choose for the long term?
- Paintable wallpaper. There is no need to re-glue, and you can repaint if desired.
- Wallpaper without a plot. There are many variations of wallpaper patterns. Correctly selected stripes will help to visually expand the space and “raise” the ceiling.
- The most optimal in terms of price, quality and durability are non-woven wallpaper.
- Please note that some paper wallpapers may fade. Pay attention to this when choosing wallpaper for a boy’s bright, sunny room.
- Places where the child spends the most time or where he can draw, decorate with regular or liquid wallpaper for painting.
- Follow the basic principles of masculine style when decorating a universal children's room for a boy or two boys of different ages: simplicity, straightforwardness, functionality.
Combination
Advanced parents leave part of the wall simply painted. A child can paint a light, plain wall at his own discretion. Artistic sculptures of a little person can become a stylish addition to the interior of a boy’s nursery.
A budget and stylish option is interior stickers. They stick to smooth wallpaper and last a long time and are durable. In this case, you can buy inexpensive wallpaper from Leroy Merlin, and focus on vinyl stickers.
A huge world map in any design is a win-win solution for a guy of any age.
Photo wallpaper for a boy can occupy part of the wall and be decorated with a frame made of artificial stone, wood or other materials.
The boy will definitely love a place for creativity on the wall. Paint this part of the wall with chalkboard paint.
Design principles
Children's rooms are usually zoned. This makes it easier for the child to switch between classes and get into a working mood when he sits down to do his homework. The division into zones is done not only by furniture, but also by the color of the walls.
Neutral colors or geometric patterns are suitable for the work area, which will not distract from the educational process. The sleeping area is indicated by calm pastel colors. The guest room can be decorated with plant motifs, movie characters or different types of equipment.
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To simplify the selection process, manufacturers produce ready-made collections. They combine bright accent and plain background wallpapers that match in color and style. It is not recommended to combine products from different companies and collections. The collections are recommended to be used as follows: on the accent wall, bright main ones, on the rest - neutral ones.
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Options are available: decorate the upper part of the walls with beautiful wallpaper with a catchy print, and decorate the lower part with background wallpaper. The joint between them is hidden behind a curb or molding. The top and bottom can be changed. The height of the border is chosen based on the intended design. To reduce the cost of repairs, you can hang expensive designer wallpaper on the accent wall, and simply paint the rest.
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Wallpaper selection algorithm
The range of modern wallpapers today is so huge that sometimes parents are simply lost, not knowing which one to choose. Of course, you should take into account the desires and tastes of the occupant of the room. However, it is important to consider other criteria when selecting wall coverings for a child’s room:
- Environmental safety is the most important indicator of coating quality. At a young age, this criterion is practically not taken into account, so parents should pay special attention to the composition of the components of products. The quality of finishing materials affects the health and everyday well-being of a young body.
Paper wallpapers are still considered the safest, although such coatings are not highly durable. In addition, the range of colors and textures of paper coverings is still scarce. When purchasing vinyl wallpaper, pay attention to the quality of the product and choose an adhesive that does not contain toxins or allergens.
- The second criterion is the practicality of the coating. Wallpaper should be easy to clean: after all, most often the child will have to clean the room. It is best to choose smooth wallpaper, without a pronounced relief, in the depths of which dust will not collect. The antistatic surface will allow you to remain clean for a long time.
- Aesthetics will likely be the most important selection criterion for a teenager. When deciding on the color scheme and wallpaper pattern, keep in mind that in a child’s room, the color of the wall covering should be soothing, but not flashy.
- The cost of wallpaper is also an important indicator. We must not forget that a teenager’s tastes and preferences change quickly, as does his mood. It is possible that soon the wallpaper he has chosen will irritate him, and his parents will have to replace it with another coating. Additionally, some teenagers like to decorate their walls with posters and stickers.
Demanding a child not to damage the coating with them due to their high cost is wrong. Buy inexpensive finishing materials: and it will be easier for you to replace them in 2-4 years.
Types of wallpaper
In most cases, parents choose wallpaper to decorate a teenager's bedroom. The modern market is replete with different types of wall coverings. Here are the most common ones:
- Vinyl wallpaper has a number of advantages, the main ones being the variety of colors, textures and durability of the coating. They are a canvas consisting of two layers: non-woven fabric and vinyl. This wallpaper is easy to glue, masks small irregularities, and does not fade when exposed to sunlight. Their only drawback is insufficient breathability.
- Paper wallpaper is the most traditional finishing option. They are inexpensive, so they are easy to change after 3-4 years, when the child’s tastes take a new direction. In addition, the paper covering is completely harmless to the growing organism. The walls under the wallpaper “breathe” perfectly, since no synthetic components are added in the manufacture of this wallpaper.
- Non-woven wallpaper is very durable and resistant to various types of influences. They are elastic, easy to glue and easy to clean. In addition, they can be repainted many times. However, when purchasing, you should pay attention to the quality certificate, as some samples may contain harmful substances.
- Photo wallpapers can decorate a teenager's room. They have become fashionable again: manufacturers even offer 3D versions of photo wallpapers. You can choose images of your favorite heroes or idols to decorate your walls.
- Liquid wallpaper is an excellent solution for decorating a teenage room. They are very durable and environmentally friendly. The coating is easy to clean, paint and looks very original. The only negative is the high price. However, the long service life justifies the cost of finishing walls with liquid wallpaper.
- Cork wallpaper is a newfangled option for wall decoration. The cork coating is absolutely harmless and also has good sound insulation. If your child likes to listen to loud music, then these wallpapers will create good protection against noise penetration into neighboring apartments.
- Textile wallpaper looks very rich and creates an almost seamless finish. Today you can choose fabric wallpaper from natural and synthetic materials (silk, linen, cotton, polyacrylic, etc.). The texture of the fabric is very diverse: from smooth to velvety. The non-woven base makes the coating very durable. But the cost of textile wallpaper is quite high.
Before purchasing, check the accompanying documents for the products, which will confirm the decent quality of the wallpaper. The most important thing is that all components, including dyes, fully meet generally accepted standards.
Textiles and decor
When decorating a nursery made in blue tones, lighter textiles are preferred. If you need to add warmth to the atmosphere, use products in creamy or beige tones. Sometimes the textile design is matched to the tone of the wall decoration.
Blue curtains with prints in the form of strict geometry, floral patterns or floral motifs have a very impressive look. A child's room in a nautical style will be organically decorated with bamboo curtains, and roller curtains are suitable for a modern bedroom. The floor in the room is covered with cornflower blue carpet or a small carpet of various shapes, harmoniously combined with a bedspread and pillows in a similar color.
For a blue interior, eco-style decor is used, such as a sisal rug, straw baskets and live potted plants. The dark blue color evokes thoughts of space, so a telescope would fit interestingly into such a bedroom.
