Modern wallpaper options for a teenage boy's and girl's room

Furniture is responsible for the convenience and comfort in the nursery, and wallpaper is responsible for its emotional content. They create a mood that is in tune with the child’s hobbies, interests and dreams. Wallpaper for a teenage girl's room doesn't have to be pink. It is quite possible that there will be landscapes, cities, or simply geometric patterns. The boy will like graffiti, cars, geographical maps, characters from cult games or films. It is better to entrust the choice of wall coverings to the child himself, because he will live in this room. However, covering the entire room with superheroes or graffiti is not the best solution. We will look for a balance between beauty and practicality.

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Types of wallpaper for a room

Pastel colors are the ideal solution.
Wallpaper for a teenager's room should make a pleasant impression, be beautiful and practical. It is important to pay attention to their texture, design and material. Based on these characteristics, several types of wallpaper are distinguished.

They can be moisture resistant or non-moisture resistant. The second category includes paper and textile wallpaper: they will have to be changed quite often. Moisture-resistant wallpapers are made of synthetic materials, so they can even be washed.

Floral motifs for a girl's bedroom

Varieties by material:

• Paper - made of thick paper and can be decorated with relief embossing. They do not contain chemicals and are therefore absolutely safe for health. Their main drawback is their fragility. If a child accidentally stains or tears them, they will have to be re-glued. In stores you can find a variety of colors at low prices.
• Textile (fabric, damask) - consist of several layers, the topmost of which is woven. The bottom layer, which is glued to the wall, is made of paper, non-woven fabric or coarse non-woven fabric. The top layer can be made of jute, linen, rayon, viscose, felt, velor, synthetics. They do not always use whole fabric for it; they are often limited to threads. They have noise-insulating properties. Their disadvantages are manifested in fragility and high cost. Linen wallpaper also has antiseptic properties.
• Non-woven fabrics are a thin non-woven fabric. They are made of compressed non-woven fabric, which consists of 70% cellulose and 30% impregnation. Unlike paper, it is strong, durable, waterproof, harmless material. It will retain its color and pattern for a long time. There are two types: some are made on a non-woven base, and others are made from solid material. The top layer is usually embossed. You can even paint it.

Non-woven wallpaper is the most common type of wallpaper

• Velor is a type of textile. They imitate velvet. The fleecy fabric is attached to a paper or non-woven base. This durable material is capable of dissipating and absorbing noise. Its disadvantage is not only its high cost, but also the difficulty of gluing. Velor wallpaper must be glued with a special glue, which is also not cheap. In addition, they absorb odors and get dirty easily, and cannot be cleaned. In stores you can find a variety of colors, patterns, and design styles.
• Glass wallpaper - made of fiberglass, does not collect dust, does not burn and does not emit toxic substances. Fiberglass canvas is durable, dense, strong, reliable, moisture- and fire-resistant. Fiberglass wallpaper comes in two types: smooth (“gossamer”) and embossed. Both varieties can be painted. They will help hide flaws on the wall. They retain their original appearance for 25–30 years.
• Vinyl is durable, waterproof, and lasts a long time. They are easy to wash and clean. They can imitate any surface. They consist of two layers: bottom (made of paper or non-woven fabric) and top (made of PVC). The top layer can be smooth or embossed. Vinyl wallpaper does not allow air to pass through well and can release toxic substances when heated. You cannot glue them to a sunny wall.
• Photo wallpaper is fabric or paper wallpaper with a pattern. They can be background (with a small or abstract image) and panoramic (with a large colorful picture). They will perfectly decorate a room if you choose them correctly.
• Cork - made from oak bark and paper base. This is an eco-friendly material that creates comfort. It maintains normal room temperature and protects from noise. If cork wallpaper is coated with wax, it will not absorb odors. There are self-adhesive and liquid wallpaper made from oak cork. All of them are quite expensive and require preparation of the wall before gluing.
• Liquid - wall covering made from cellulose and combining the functions of plaster, wallpaper and paint. The composition may include silk threads, oak bark and dyes. Glitter, mica or mother-of-pearl are often added to liquid wallpaper. They are pleasant to touch and easy to clean, so children can draw on them. They are environmentally friendly and protect metal from rust.
• Metallized - consist of a base (paper or non-woven fabric) and a top layer of aluminum foil. They imitate silver or steel, often decorated with embossing, monograms, and patterns. They can be coated with gloss dust or painted. Metallic wallpaper not only looks stylish, visually expands the space, but also absorbs electromagnetic radiation from phones. They are very strong and can last at least 10–15 years. They can be washed and cleaned, but they are not able to hide wall defects and do not allow air to pass through. In addition, the foil is very fragile and breaks easily.
• Quartz - consist only of environmentally friendly natural materials: non-woven fabric (base) and quartz sand (top layer). This is a strong, fire-resistant wallpaper that is easy to care for. Thanks to the unique texture of each canvas, a unique design is created. Quartz wallpaper is easy to glue and convenient to paint. They are expensive and many people find them unpleasant to touch. They cannot be washed: moisture will destroy the structure of the coating.

Ideas for a guy's room
The last three types are used extremely rarely. Few people prefer such exoticism: it is suitable only for very extravagant interior design. There are other exotic wallpapers - stone or carpet.

Interesting drawing and play of light

Combination methods

Method 1. Vertical combination

The technique involves decorating walls with alternating canvases of two colors/types or more. Vertical combination is good because it allows you not to join the pattern and not be “embarrassed” by the visibility of the seams. On the contrary, joints and vertical stripes will visually raise a low ceiling.

If you use more than two types of coatings, then you should select only one accent wall for this combination.

Rolls should be chosen with a width of no more than the standard 53 cm.

Below are photo examples of vertical wallpaper combinations in a children's room.

Method 2. Horizontal combination

This method is more traditional, since it resembles the classic decoration of the lower third of the walls with boiserie panels or lining, only instead of them there is the same wallpaper. The joints are most often covered with paper or any other borders.

However, the dividing line does not have to run in a straight line - perhaps it will be arcs, waves and even zigzags.

Keep in mind that combining canvases horizontally visually expands the room, but lowers the ceiling. This solution is also not suitable for highlighting an accent wall; using the described method you need to cover all the walls of the room.

How high should the bottom “tier” be? There are no strict rules here, but most often the sides are glued at a height of 1.10 cm from the floor.

At the bottom you need to glue wallpaper of a darker shade, and at the top - a lighter shade.

When using a border, you can combine wallpaper of different types, that is, of different densities and thicknesses. For example, you can stick a more practical vinyl underneath, then your baby’s graffiti can be washed off.

Method 3. Highlighting niches, ledges or accent walls

This technique involves the design of any niche, ledge, accent wall or its fragment. For this purpose, bright wallpaper, for example, photo wallpaper, is combined with plain coverings or with coverings with a calm pattern (polka dots, stripes, diamonds, checks, etc.) in a neutral color.

To zone a children's room, you need to highlight a wall near the bed, study table or play area.

By highlighting a niche, ledge or one wall with dark-colored wallpaper, and decorating the remaining surfaces in light colors, you can visually distance the wall, which means “enlarge” it a little and give depth to a small space.

Next, we present photo examples of zoning and highlighting an accent wall using wall decoration from two types of wallpaper.

Method 4. Creating a panel

In this case, bright and calm companions are also combined. The panels are limited by moldings or frames.

This decorative technique is an excellent reason to use leftover wallpaper.

Method 5. Decorating not only the walls, but also the ceiling

Companion wallpaper can be used not only to decorate walls, but also the ceiling. In this case, the child will be able to look at interesting pictures on it before going to bed.

For a small and low children's room, finishing the ceiling and walls with wallpaper is only available with light wallpaper.

Method 6. Patchwork style combination

Zoning a room or highlighting an accent wall can also be created using a combination of pieces of wallpaper of different colors, types and sizes using the patchwork technique. Since the “patchwork” wall turns out to be variegated, the second companion should be monochromatic.

A patchwork wall looks great in a country style, shabby chic, bohemian and Scandinavian interior.

Method 7. Creating “optical illusions”

By decorating the walls with wallpaper of different colors, you can change the proportions of the room. So, in order to expand a narrow and long room, you need to cover the ends with light canvases, and the long walls with darker ones.

And, conversely, you can add intimacy to a spacious room by covering the ends with darker coatings, and the long walls with lighter ones.

Basic criteria for choosing materials

The material from which the wallpaper is made plays a very important role. First of all, it must be non-toxic. It is necessary to take a responsible approach to the choice of wallpaper, paying attention not only to its design, but also to the material.

What should the material be:

• Eco-friendly - neither the base nor the paint should contain toxic substances. For a child with poor health, it is better to buy hypoallergenic wallpaper.
• Hygienic - the surface should not promote the growth of bacteria, mold and dust. It is advisable to choose a material that can withstand not only dry cleaning, but also wet cleaning. Embossed wallpaper is more difficult to clean than smooth wallpaper.
• Durable - the material must withstand damage. A child may accidentally scratch them or pour water on them.

To choose wallpaper for a teenager’s bedroom, you need to take into account his tastes and hobbies. Particular attention should be paid to the quality of the material.

When gluing walls, you need to choose environmentally friendly and durable materials

What to do if a child wants furniture that parents don’t like

If a child does not approve of the parents’ choice, there is no need to persuade or force him, as this may cause him discomfort in the future, because he will be in such a room for a large amount of time.

It is necessary to look for a compromise solution that will satisfy both parties: review catalogs with examples of interiors, look for options on various thematic sites, etc.

In addition, you need to justify your position to the child: explain why such furniture is suitable for his room, what its advantages are, etc. You need to give reasons for any choice you make, and not insist on it, forcing the teenager to submit to his will.

Features of choosing finishes for a teenage room

Knowing the properties of materials and their cost, it is much easier to make the right choice. Wallpaper in a teenager's room should be environmentally friendly, made from natural materials. It is important that they can be washed with water, and not just wiped with a dry cloth or vacuumed. White wallpaper is not suitable - it is too easily soiled.

Teenagers are great dreamers; childhood dreams mean a lot to them. At the same time, it is important for them to appear mature. Therefore, it is worth choosing an interior that harmoniously combines “children’s” and “adult” motifs.

The cost of the finishing material plays a serious role: it should not be too expensive. The tastes of teenagers are changing quickly, and interior design must match them. Annual repairs cannot be done: it is expensive and pointless. Therefore, you should give preference to inexpensive but high-quality wallpaper that can be quickly changed.

Non-standard combination

Materials and decoration of the premises

It is better to use simple materials that are easy to clean or replace if necessary. Expensive and exclusive options can quickly deteriorate, lose their appearance or go out of fashion.

Floor

For finishing it is recommended to use linoleum or laminate, but you should choose those varieties that do not slip and are less susceptible to mechanical damage. If the room is cool enough, it is better to organize a heated floor, since teenagers like to spend a lot of time sitting on the floor.

To make the room more comfortable, you should give preference to carpet. However, it needs to be carefully looked after and cleaned promptly, otherwise it will quickly lose its original appearance.

Ceiling

The best option for any style is painting. If necessary, you can easily change the color, add patterns and designs. It is not recommended to make tension structures in small rooms. If children are involved in active games, throwing a ball into a basket, etc., then they can damage the tension surface.

It is better to choose light wallpaper or paint. This will visually make the room taller, more spacious and brighter.

Walls

The finishing depends on the size of the room and the chosen style direction. However, colors must be selected in such a way that it is comfortable to stay in the room for a long time. The main shade should be neutral (preferably light). Then it will be easy to combine it with other tones and textures.

It is not recommended to mix different styles without the involvement of a designer, since the effect may be the opposite of what was expected.

You can create coziness using wood trim or brickwork, an abundance of textiles and various accessories.

Lighting

It must be thought out in such a way that the child can read not only at the desk, but also while lying in bed or sitting in a chair. For this purpose, multi-level lighting is used: spotlights, sconces, floor lamps. If there are two people living in a room, then the light should be arranged so that one child can study and the other can sleep at this time.

It is recommended to use backlighting. This will add coziness to the room and allow you to switch from work to leisure.

Color palette

Wallpaper for a teenager's room should be made in pleasant colors. It is better to decorate small details in bright colors. The main background of the wallpaper should be light.

Suitable colors:

• green;
• beige;
• cream;
• light gray;
• peach;
• herbal;
• golden.

Any pastel shades are ideal: blue, pink, lilac, light green, lemon, olive.

Combination of different styles and colors

The influence of color on a child's psyche

An error in the color design of a nursery will eventually affect the behavior of the owner of the room. If a child is attacked by unusual attacks of activity or apathy, it is difficult for him to fall asleep or concentrate on any task, it may be due to the wrong color scheme.

Therefore, it is important to take into account the characteristics of shades when choosing the main color for a children's room; psychology points to the following properties:

• Red. It not only invigorates and energizes, but also constantly keeps the nervous system in good shape. It is better not to get carried away with the color red, especially in a space intended for a baby. It can be used in doses and preferably not in decoration, but in accessories, otherwise whims are guaranteed.

• Orange. Also not among the leaders for decorating a nursery; its excess easily leads to overwork. Moderate use improves mood, so an accent wall, a couple of orange toys or an orange print on curtains (bed linens) won't go amiss.

• Yellow. It improves mood and has a positive effect on the intellect, but, like other bright colors, it is used as an additional color. The pale yellow version is good as a background tone, especially for shy children.

• Blue, blue. These colors, together with numerous shades, calm, relax, and relieve nervous tension. They can be safely used in the play area of ​​a little fidget, but limited to young Pierrot’s room.

• Green. It subconsciously connects with nature, therefore it has a positive effect: it calms the nervous system, relaxes the eyes, improves memory. Light shades of green are refreshing, and therefore green is suitable for decorating a classroom.

• Purple, lilac. Bright, rich shades tire the psyche of a small child and distract attention. They cannot be made with primary colors; it is better to use the light version - light and pastel colors.
• Pink. In large quantities it affects the baby, just like purple. The recipe for use is the same.

Features of choosing wallpaper for a room for boys and girls

The choice of design and decor depends not only on the age, but also on the gender of the child. Girls and boys may have different interests, so the interior is also decorated in different colors and styles.

Color solutions for a guy

Soft and light shades are suitable for little boys. The older the child gets, the more bright details may appear in his room. But wallpaper that is too dark has a bad effect on the psyche, so you should give preference to light colors. You can add a few small black details to the room, such as a computer and other equipment.

Wallpaper for a teenage boy can be decorated with interesting designs. Original ideas:

• starry sky;
• images of space and planets;
• geographic map;
• marine motifs;
• city ​​panorama;
• forest or natural landscape;
• images of animals and birds;
• automotive motifs.

Wallpaper for a teenage boy's bedroom can be plain, without patterns. Wallpaper with stripes, geometric or floral patterns looks great. It is important to choose a harmonious color scheme: it should not be too bright and too dark.

Design option for a boy's room

Features of wall decoration in a teenage girl’s room

Wallpaper for a teenage girl's nursery can be done in warm and gentle colors. Floral motifs are ideal. Flowers and other patterns will look great on a light background. Ideas for girly wallpapers:

• plant and floral motifs;
• drawings and photos of animals, birds, butterflies;
• starry sky;
• geometric pattern;
• image of notes;
• pictures of nature;
• city ​​views;
• geographic map;
• romantic drawings.

It is advisable to choose wallpaper in pastel colors. You can add some pink details if the girl likes this color.

Design option for a girl's room

Design solutions

Adolescence is a difficult time in the life of every person: raging hormones, mood swings, the need to show individuality by any means. You can slightly balance the child’s emotional state by choosing the appropriate color for the finish. For active teenagers, it is recommended to choose cool shades - gray, blue, purple, emerald.

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Warm colors - red, yellow, light green, orange - will help cheer up calm dreamers.

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16 years is the age when you want freedom and self-expression. Wallpaper for a teenage boy's room, stylized as brickwork, will add urban chic to the interior. You can enhance the effect if you complement them with lamps in the form of street lamps.

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Photo wallpaper is the undisputed leader in the market of wall finishing materials. They are combined with background ones, creating a unique interior of the room. Stills from cartoons, seascapes, flora, outer space - choosing the best will not be easy.

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Another popular trend in recent years is wall-sized geographical maps. In addition to the aesthetic function, they also perform a general educational role. The natural curiosity of 12-year-old boys will find an outlet in studying geography. Rest assured, your child will not get tired of looking at the outlines of ordinary physical maps or animals living on each continent for a long time.

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Despite the difficulties in the gluing process, 3D wallpaper is gaining popularity. Three-dimensional images amaze with realism. The gluing options are different: from small framed panels to full-scale floor-to-ceiling panoramas. The walls glow in the dark look unusual. The phosphorus contained in the coating accumulates light during the day and releases it at night, replacing a night light.

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Photo wallpaper in the interior of a nursery for a teenager

An excellent design solution - a children's room with photo wallpaper. On one of the walls (preferably above the head of the bed or in the work area) you need to glue photo wallpaper with a beautiful pattern. Correctly chosen photo wallpaper can visually expand the space of a room, properly zone it and hide imperfections.

Photo wallpaper should be harmoniously combined with wallpaper pasted on other walls and not create a sharp contrast. It is advisable to choose laminated photo wallpaper made of non-woven fabric, canvas or paper on which the image is printed with latex ink.

A children's room with photo wallpaper looks stylish and modern. You can order custom wallpaper by providing the artists with the photos you like.

Photo wallpaper and lighting

How to add bright color accents

The main rule: there should not be many catchy color accents. You can make one wall contrasting and add colorful accessories to the room. However, they must be combined with the main background and not stand out from the overall style.

Often, a rug or a picture, an armchair or chair, a vase or a floor lamp are used as stand-out details.

The most popular techniques for combining wallpaper

In one room you can combine different types of wallpaper with each other. If you need to visually highlight one wall, you can decorate it with wallpaper made of a different material or a different color. A combination of different styles is also appropriate on all walls.

Combination ideas:

• Alternate vertical stripes of different colors.
• Decorate the lower and upper parts of the wall differently.
• Decorate the wall with different wallpaper scraps.
• If you place moldings on the wall, you can make a wallpaper insert on one wall.

Wallpaper should be the same thickness and harmoniously combine with each other. Do not combine contrasting colors.

Combined wallpaper

This fashion trend is also suitable for teenage rooms. Combine wallpaper according to the general rules: using shades of the same color group or combining contrasting colors. In the latter case, care should be taken so that bright colors do not put pressure on the child’s psyche.

A better solution for a combination is plain wallpaper for the background and an accent wall containing a covering with a large pattern or an original panel. Combine no more than two or three colors in the room.

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A universal solution for children of different sexes

You need to choose wallpaper especially carefully for teenagers of different genders. If a brother and sister live in the same room, then both of them should like its design.

Idea for decorating a room for mixed-sex children

It is better to paste a room for children of different sexes with light, plain wallpaper. Wallpaper with stripes, as well as with floral or geometric patterns, looks good.

The background of the room must be light.

Combination with other colors

Monotony in the interior is boring and difficult to perceive. So don't be afraid to add some color to your home.

Competent color combinations create the necessary effects and set the overall mood.

Let's look at the most successful combinations.

• A white turquoise children's room is a classic and win-win option.

It is fresh, light and cheerful. This is an excellent solution for small spaces. Such an environment will stimulate the child to be creative, learn and achieve new results.

• Turquoise gray children's is universal.

Any child will live comfortably in it, regardless of age and gender. Gray reveals all the beauty and depth of turquoise. Therefore, interiors in this combination are especially expressive and interesting.

• Turquoise pink children's room is specially created for gentle natures.

Of course, this is a girl’s space. Pink adds warmth and softness to a room. A feeling of peace and tranquility is created. The main thing is to choose the right color scheme. The blue undertone of turquoise is best combined with a reddish tint, and the green undertone with peach.

• The turquoise yellow nursery is bright and cheerful.

The main thing is not to overdo it with saturation. Opt for muted and calm shades. It is better if turquoise dominates. Combinations with orange colors are also selected.

A beige turquoise children's room envelops you with its warmth and tenderness.

This is an excellent solution for a baby's room or a sophisticated person. You can achieve balance if you use beige as a dominant color. There can be many variations: from delicate cream to brown. A bright spot will be turquoise children's furniture and decor.

• Turquoise-violet children's room is designed for creative and extraordinary individuals.

Deep colors are more suitable for teenagers. And soft pastel colors will create a gentle and romantic atmosphere. Combine and alternate them when decorating walls and decor - this will create the necessary balance.

As you can see, decorating a nursery in turquoise is quite simple.

You just need to think through the general scenario in advance and show a little imagination.