There are 2 design options for a children's room for children of different sexes
- Go for neutral, modern (almost grown-up) furniture and decor, and add brightness with easily interchangeable pieces.
- Renovation in the style of a kindergarten (fairy tales).
Because Two children of different sexes have very different tastes as they grow older; you should choose the first one. This is what we will consider. The most important thing is the furniture - it is with it that the zoning of the room is done.
What type of wallpaper is best to choose for a girl's nursery?
Today, on the shelves of construction stores there is a huge selection of materials that combine several qualities; for children, the most important is environmental friendliness.
Another important factor is appearance and ability to maintain. First, look at how to decorate a nursery for a girl.
Paper wallpaper
Not a bad choice for a child's room. They are environmentally friendly, breathable and absolutely safe for children. Paper wallpapers are available in a wide variety of colors, so it will be easy to choose a design for a girl. However, the paper coating cannot be washed off from pencils and markers, and they have a short service life. But given their low cost and the constantly changing hobbies of children, it will be possible to easily update the interior after a while.
Non-woven
A more durable type of coating consisting of non-woven fabric. The wallpaper “breathes” and will withstand mechanical damage and wet cleaning, which is important for a child’s room. They are made in two variations: completely non-woven and only with a non-woven base. The first type has a textured top layer and is often used for painting; the second type has a top coat that can be made of different materials, maintaining a solid base.
The photo shows the original non-woven wallpaper in the children's room.
Vinyl wallpapers
They are distinguished by great variety; they are manufactured using different technologies with different final results. This type of coating is convenient for children's rooms for several reasons: they can be washed, some coatings can withstand brushing, the wallpaper has high strength, long service life, good soundproofing qualities and their design will not fade in the sun. However, the main disadvantage for a children's room is that some types of vinyl coverings do not allow air to pass through, and low-quality products can even emit harmful substances. It is worth taking a responsible approach to the choice of material.
Liquid wallpaper
This is a safe and non-allergenic option for children. The peculiarity of the composition allows finishing without seams, with an even canvas. And with a little imagination, you can depict a multi-colored pattern or design on the wall. The good thing about the coating is that, if necessary, it can be replaced only in the damaged area. However, liquid wallpaper still cannot boast the variety that other types offer.
Fabric
Eco-friendly coating with beautiful appearance. The coating allows air to pass through well and improves sound insulation in the room. The disadvantages include their need for frequent cleaning; textile wallpapers attract dust well; it will be difficult to get rid of “drawings” on the walls.
Photo wallpaper
A universal finishing method that is suitable for girls and boys. Colorful images help development and excite the child’s imagination. The drawing can reflect the girl’s hobbies and character. It is applied to a paper base, so the walls will “breathe” and delight you with their appearance. For children's rooms, it is better to use laminated photo wallpaper; the protective layer allows you to easily get rid of traces of “creativity” on the wall.
Natural
First of all, it is a completely natural, eco-friendly finishing material, which is created from natural raw materials. Bamboo or cork wallpaper will “protect” from extraneous noise and make the children’s room more interesting. Natural wallpaper will be a good idea for a themed design.
Wallpaper for drawing
One of the best solutions for decorating a children's room. Wallpaper for drawing can be of several types: chalk, coloring or for marker. Chalk wallpaper is a self-adhesive film that resembles a blackboard; you can draw on it with crayons, and the drawing can be erased with a damp cloth.
The coloring canvas has a black outline pattern on it that needs to be colored. There are cloths on sale that can be cleaned.
Texture and composition of materials
Among the variety of wallpaper options for walls, it is better to choose coatings that can withstand maximum exposure to external factors . The nursery is the place where the child spends most of his free time: the wallpaper in such a room will become dirty, torn, and deteriorated by paints and pencils.
We should not forget that some materials attract dust, and when exposed to moisture, they not only become deformed, but also become an environment for the formation of mold and mildew.
So what wallpaper is best to put in a children's room to minimize the negative impact? Let's figure it out.
One of the simplest options is paper-based wallpaper. The undoubted advantages of such materials include ease of gluing and low cost .
Although paper wallpapers are not highly durable and wear-resistant, they are perfect for those who plan to update the design of the room as the child grows. And the simplest composition of paper materials does not harm the microclimate of the room and the health of children.
Tip: to protect your walls, you can purchase two-layer duplex paper wallpaper that can be cleaned from dirt.
What wallpaper is as safe to put in a child's room as paper wallpaper? Non-woven materials are in second place in consumer choice. Despite the fact that wallpaper of this type is not entirely environmentally friendly, it does not cause significant damage to health, but is of higher quality compared to paper counterparts.
The positive characteristics of such wallpaper include vapor permeability, the possibility of air circulation, and reinforcing properties. In addition, non-woven wallpaper is elastic, so it is less likely to lose its original appearance .
Vinyl wallpaper is made from paper and non-woven fabric. Depending on the base you choose, you can influence the quality and durability of the finish. The advantages of such wallpaper are related to aesthetic properties: in most cases they have a more interesting pattern and rich color , and can also transform a child’s room thanks to bright decorative effects.
However, from a practical point of view, this choice cannot be called the best. Vinyl wallpaper interferes with air exchange and can deteriorate from mechanical damage (for example, accidental contact with scissors).
Tip: vinyl wallpaper with a perforated top layer will allow air to circulate inside the nursery and create a favorable microclimate for the child.
Don’t forget that the texture of children’s wallpaper is important for the child: materials that are pleasant to the touch and safe for the skin are more preferable when decorating these rooms. You can choose glossy or matte coatings with or without relief, but make sure that children do not get damaged when coming into contact with such a surface.
One of the best options with a texture that is pleasant to the touch is textile-type wallpaper. Stylish and sophisticated fabric wallpapers will also attract you due to their environmentally friendly properties.
But the process of gluing and caring for such materials is more complicated, and in a nursery there are many more reasons to worry about the condition of the walls. Therefore, think in advance whether you are willing to sacrifice significant amounts to create a stylish wall design in the nursery if they soon no longer look so impressive.
It is not recommended to glue other types of wallpaper in a nursery, although sometimes they are used to decorate areas that are inaccessible to small children. For example, the practical properties of liquid wallpaper are inferior to standard types of wallpaper for walls. And practical and durable glass wallpaper can crumble both during the gluing process and after it, and also cause allergic reactions.
Now you know how to choose wallpaper for a children's room, but the success of decorating this interior will also depend on the aesthetics of the finishing materials.
Pay attention to planning the color scheme of the room, and also think about what design themes are suitable for your children, depending on gender and age.
Color spectrum
The colors used to decorate a child's room affect the child's psychology and mood. Each color is unique and reflects on a person in its own way.
Blue
Shades of blue are immediately associated with a boy’s nursery, although it would also be an excellent option for decorating a girl’s room. Blue harmonizes with many shades. Sky blue wallpaper may have a delicate pattern of a different shade.
The photo shows a combined wallpaper, with a floral print on one wall, and plain on the other.
Pink
A great option for decorating a girl's nursery. The shade will match the gentle nature of the princess and will make the interior romantic and playful. You can dilute the shade with gray, blue, lilac.
Yellow
A positive yellow tone is certainly associated with the sun and creates a truly summery nursery interior. The girl's room will be filled with positivity and good emotions.
Purple
Mysterious and magical color. The walls of the room can be decorated with castles and fairy-tale characters on a soft purple background. It is better not to use a bright shade when decorating; it can make a child’s room dark and closed.
Orange
A cheerful color will stimulate creativity in a girl. The shade encourages positive thinking and gets rid of bad thoughts. However, when decorating a children's room it should be used sparingly; oversaturation of too bright a color will create the opposite effect.
Beige
Calm tone, which is perfectly “superimposed” by bright accents. The beige shade will be an excellent base for multi-colored filling of the children's room, for example, patterns on wallpaper or furniture.
Black
Black is not the best color for decorating a baby girl, but this does not mean that it should be excluded completely. Chalk wallpaper or canvas with an imitation of a starry sky will be a cute and beautiful design solution. Thus, the children's room will become a real creative workshop.
Question No. 1: “Benefit or harm?”
First of all, it is worth remembering that the children's room is a special room for the baby. This space simultaneously accommodates a bedroom, an area for school activities, a play and sports corner, and a place to store toys, books and other accessories. The child spends a lot of time in the children's room; the most exciting memories of his life are often associated with this space. Here he goes through all stages of growing up and psychological development.
The choice of color scheme when organizing personal space should take into account many factors. First of all, this is the child’s gender, characteristics of his character and temperament, interests and color preferences. Parents who have chosen gray tones for the interior of their children's room, but still doubt their choice, should consider several important points.
Design options and drawings
With flowers
For a girl's room, flowers will be a suitable solution. They can be realistic, modern or fantasy. Flowers can frame the entire children's room or be a bright detail of the interior.
Wallpaper stickers
A simple way to transform a child's room. Stickers can be applied over plain wallpaper or complement an existing pattern. In this way, you can create a unique design either on your own or in a playful way with your child.
In the photo, beige and white wallpaper allows you to decorate the wall with stickers.
Rear photo wallpaper
Wallpaper with 3D images will help turn a child's room into a real fairy tale for a girl. Printing technologies allow you to apply any realistic image, it can be fairy tale and cartoon characters, animals or the real Disney world.
With Paris
French romance is suitable for decorating the room of a romantic person. The walls will be decorated with patterns in the form of small towers, a drawing of a cyclist or a hand-drawn landscape of Paris.
With the princess
Almost all girls dream of becoming a princess. The image of your favorite cartoon character will make the child’s game more interesting and support the girl’s hobbies. The decoration of a children's room can be done with photo wallpaper combined with the usual type of wallpaper.
Graffiti
Modern street patterns are more in line with adolescence. The meaning of the drawing can be different, it could be the words of a song, abstraction or animals.
The photo shows brick wallpaper, painted with graffiti.
Striped
A simple but not boring way to decorate. The stripes make the children's room taller or wider, depending on the direction of the stripes. The combination of colors can be a girl’s favorite shades, and “striped” wallpaper can be successfully combined with other patterns and textures.
Polka dots
A funny and cheerful print will decorate a girl's room at any age. Colors can be restrained or, on the contrary, contrasting. For a small children's room, it is better to use wallpaper with a small pattern; for spacious rooms, a voluminous print is suitable.
Hearts
Cute hearts will decorate a real girl’s nursery. Color, pattern and size can be completely different, from small patterns to large 3D images.
With animals
A picture of the animal world will decorate the room of a girl of any age. For example, for a very little girl it could be cute fairy-tale bunnies, and for a schoolgirl, a realistic image of dogs of her favorite breed.
With fairies
Wallpaper with fairies will support the fairy-tale theme in the children's interior. Cartoons and fairy tales have made fairies the favorite characters of many girls; their images on the walls will delight the hostess.
With butterflies
Romantic butterflies are suitable for decorating the rooms of schoolgirls, teenagers and little ones. A scattering of butterflies can decorate the entire room or be part of an accent wall.
With plants
An ornament of leaves, large photographs or colorful plant patterns. There are a lot of options for decorating a children's room, from the most modest to the bright and bold.
Furniture
A gray room implies the use of natural materials. Therefore, it is preferable to choose furniture from natural materials.
Furniture design depends on the age and gender of children
The modern furniture industry produces a variety of cribs in the form of cars, ships, round, etc. Loft beds are popular for interior decoration; among girls, canopy beds are popular.
Armchairs, ottomans, chairs, cabinets, shelves are integral attributes of a children's room. They should be matched to the tone of the entire furniture set. Against the background of black walls, the furniture should be lighter. The light color scheme on the walls allows for furniture of a darker color.
There is a lot of furniture and children's accessories in gray.
Photo ideas in various styles
Provence
The style is extremely romantic with light tones and beautiful details that the delicate floor loves so much. A good choice for a baby girl. Provence style puts emphasis on details: a bed with beautiful flowing shapes, delicate wallpaper colors and natural motifs.
Scandinavian
Modern, minimalistic and spacious nursery design, in which white walls with cool drawings of birds, plants or geometric patterns would be appropriate. Chalk or colored wallpaper will look harmonious in a Scandinavian interior.
Classic
Style for the little lady. The children's room has a calm, light palette, without bright accents or flashy colors. The interior is decorated with elegant decorative details.
Nautical
A marine theme is also a good choice for a child’s room. The design is made in accordance with the marine colors, blue, turquoise, sand shade. The children's room is filled with many details, such as an image of a mermaid or fish, an impromptu steering wheel or starfish.
Finishing features
When decorating the ceiling, exclusively light colors are used: white or light gray.
The ceiling in the room is either suspended or painted.
Single-level hanging structures in light gray tones are appropriate.
White ceiling in a teenager's room
The walls are decorated with wallpaper or painting. Vinyl or fabric wallpapers are appropriate. If you like to change your interior frequently, use paintable wallpaper. Wallpaper with a pattern, possibly bright, is allowed.
The gray shade is considered basic, perfect for decorating wall surfaces
Natural wooden flooring harmonizes with this interior. The ideal solution is parquet. If it is not possible to use expensive natural wood covering, use wood-look laminate.
Wood-tone floors will decorate a gray children's room
Combination
Different variations of color combinations, patterns and textures can create something individual and unique from a boring room. The shades can complement each other, making the girl’s room voluminous and interesting. A good finishing option would be a combination of companion wallpaper. For a girl’s room, it is better to combine delicate pastel shades and beautiful rich colors.
Small nursery for children of different sexes
Planning a comfortable nursery for children of different sexes in a small room is very difficult. After all, you can’t just give up toys, textbooks and other important little things.
If possible, move the closet outside the room. Leave only the most necessary areas in it: sleeping, working, playing. In the same way, it is better to take out the sports corner or musical instruments.
If the nursery has access to a balcony, feel free to insulate it and take down the partition. You can remove it completely and expand the space, or you can leave it in half and arrange its surface as a work area.
How to choose wallpaper for a girl?
It is preferable to choose shades that will not be a strong stimulant for a girl; it is better to stick to a calm but positive color scheme and avoid aggressive shades. If the wallpaper was chosen together, then it will reflect the girl’s inner world; her favorite heroines or animals will only lift her spirits.
Age characteristics
0-3 years (newborns)
It is worth choosing neutral colors, creating a calm and cozy atmosphere. For a newborn girl’s room it can be cream, light pink, peach, or soft blue.
4, 5, 6 years
Age of knowledge. During this period, girls develop their favorite fairy-tale characters, cartoons and colors. Decorating a children's room with these characters will help you learn new things in a playful way. You can add bright colors and details to the design.
In the photo, the room is wallpapered in pastel colors; above the headboard, the wall is decorated with an image of a fairy-tale castle.
7, 8, 9 years old.
It's school time. Anything can be a distraction during lessons. As a decoration, you should choose wallpaper with a calm pattern to help the girl concentrate on knowledge.
10, 11, 12 years old.
The girl is growing up and her tastes and preferences are already developing. A joint choice of finishes would be a good solution.
13, 14, 15, 16 years old.
Style direction
The gray scale is so unique that it can be used in any style, both modern and classical genres.
Classic style involves the use of soft and light gray tones.
Gray children's room in a classic style
In Retro and Country style, such a palette looks ideal and symbolizes harmony with nature.
Broken lines in the interior of a gray children's room
Provence style
Ultra-modern styles allow the use of rich gray tones.
Gray children's room in loft style
Interior of a gray children's room in a modern minimalist style
Themes for both girls and boys also imply the use of a similar range. It can be a fairy-tale theme, or a nature theme, or a marine theme.
Features of wall decoration with wallpaper for two girls
Even sisters are two completely different worlds, with different tastes and hobbies. At the same time, both should be comfortable and comfortable in the room.
- Different colors will help in zoning the nursery space for young people,
- For girls of different ages, it is worth choosing a neutral color.
- Decorative details will indicate the individuality of each,
- Even different types of wallpaper should be in harmony with each other and have common features.
Combining different colors
A combination of different colors is the easiest option for dividing a room into separate areas. To do this, you can cover the opposite walls with wallpaper in delicate peach, lilac and cold blue, gray, light blue. The use of such tones is a traditional option. But the implementation of this idea will be possible only in rooms with a large area.
In a small nursery, you should pay attention to light wallpaper in neutral, universal shades.
At the present stage, many parents are moving away from color associations. Various combinations of bright, contrasting colors, sometimes seemingly incompatible with each other, are becoming increasingly popular. For example:
- yellow and rich, deep blue;
- red and blue;
- brown and turquoise,
- green and blue.
Nursery design for children of different sexes - photo
To finally decide on a suitable solution for such an important task, first study different examples and projects. To do this, we have prepared a selection of photographs of existing interiors of rooms for children of different sexes. Watch and get inspired!
