After renovation, the child’s bedroom should become not only interesting, but safe and practical. For example, wallpaper for a children's room for boys must be chosen from high-quality, natural material. The coating should last a long time and not lose its original appearance. The style of the bedroom depends on the age of the child.
Therefore, it is necessary to periodically update the design or settle on a universal option that will suit a newborn and a schoolchild.
Main selection criteria
Renovating a children's room should begin with determining the plot and purchasing materials. Most often, the design is made using wallpaper, which the boy can draw, tear, and smear. In this case, after a few years the walls are updated quickly and on a budget.
When choosing stylish and unusual wallpaper, it is recommended to pay attention to the following criteria:
- Safety of finishing materials. Some children suffer from allergies or asthma at an early age, so manufacturers make wallpaper from natural materials. You should choose options for canvases on which the design is applied with water-based paint, with less relief and a minimum of glitter or sand coating.
- Quality and durability. Wallpaper for boys quickly gets dirty and wears out. In order not to renovate the room every year, the density of the material is taken into account. To save money, some parents glue cheap wallpaper to the lower half of the wall. It is also recommended to use a coating that has thermal and sound insulation properties.
- Size and location of the room. Using the ornament and color of the wallpaper, the area of the bedroom is adjusted. Light shades can visually enlarge a room, while dark shades can make a room smaller.
Expert opinion
Olga Kovalenko
Since 2010 I have been engaged in interior design and architectural design.
When choosing a theme and colors for a room, it is recommended to take into account the character of the owner of the bedroom. For calm children, bright colors and scenes are acceptable. For a hyperactive boy, it is better to decorate the walls in the bedroom in nude tones. If he is over 8 years old, then you can focus on his preferences, hobbies, and desires.
In the room, the child will spend more time playing, studying and relaxing. Therefore, the bedroom should be divided into several zones. To create borders, you can purchase plain and painted finishing materials and combine them.
Wallpaper Fashion Trends 2022
What's trendy in the world of wallpaper today? Any of the listed things can be implemented in a children's room.
- Solid pastel colors - gray, sand, mint, lilac,
- Paper flowers,
- Photo wallpaper,
- Flowers on fabric (like trellises),
- Children's loft (under brickwork),
- Classic abstraction,
- Geometric ornament,
- Graffiti wallpaper is a real art house at home.
Selection of wallpaper based on age
Parents must understand that the atmosphere and style of the children's room psychologically affects the child. For example, a teenager will not want to live and study among characters from cartoon films or fairy-tale animals.
Therefore, the design is selected based on the boy’s age:
- Newborn. Until the age of two, the child mainly rests in the nursery, so its walls should be made in pastel colors. You can use wallpaper to highlight a small corner in which the learning mat and toys will be located.
- From 3 to 6 years. During this period, the baby is actively interested in cartoons and has favorite characters. In the bedroom, photo wallpaper will be suitable for him, which will depict some cartoon character.
- From 6 to 8 years. This period of childhood is associated with reading books, showing interest in science fiction and dinosaurs. At the same age, boys usually start playing sports. Therefore, children's wallpaper in their rooms should contain educational elements: letters, formulas, plants and animals, scenes of sports games, marine themes.
- From 8 to 12-13. The boy begins adolescence and develops his own opinion. Now he can choose the color and theme of the room, wallpaper, pattern on it and offer his own version of furniture arrangement. Also suitable for teenagers are photo wallpapers with portraits of real or fictional characters and graffiti.
In order for the bedroom design to look harmonious, the drawings in it should only be on one or two walls. In the corner where the bed is, a plain cover is suitable.
Wallpaper style for boys
The stylistic design of the wallpaper depends on the boy’s age, character and hobbies.
We offer several popular options:
- With images of cities, houses, buildings.
- Wallpaper coloring pages. With animals, robots, cars, planes or ships - depending on the child’s hobbies.
- Space, planets, stars are good in any version for guys.
- Geometry. Stripes, figures.
- Graffiti, brick look - the loft style is ideal for a teenager.
- Animalistic - with images of animals.
- Natural – plants, trees.
- Geography – map of the world, countries, images of cities, islands, various geographical objects.
Colors and subjects
Shades, drawings or illustrations should be combined with each other. In order not to overload the boy’s psyche, it is not recommended to immediately cover his bedroom with characters from cartoons, films, and computer games.
Primary colors for boy's room design:
- light blue, turquoise, blue;
- violet;
- green, light green, olive;
- brown, yellow.
If you use black in moderation in a children's room, it will have a positive effect on sleep. Paramedics believe that dark design elements reduce the risk of developing colds and slightly increase blood pressure. Black color will look best in combination with portraits of famous personalities.
In a child's room, wallpaper with drawings should not have many small and colorful details; such a design will tire the child. Also, do not paste the walls with clear patterns that are constantly repeated on each side of the room. It is advisable to choose subjects based on preferences and character.
Most often, boys like the following topics:
- equipment: cars, planes, tractors, trains, rockets;
- nature: photos of attractions, landscapes, world map;
- marine theme: pirates, ships;
- famous personalities: scientists, writers, actors, musicians, inventors;
- sport;
- animals, dinosaurs;
- educational elements.
Boys also love robots, transformers, superheroes, historical stories, and characters from computer games. A child from 3 to 7 years old will be interested in luminous wallpaper.
If the family has a boy and a girl or children of different ages, the room is decorated with neutral geometric patterns and pastel colors.
Color scheme and design
You need to choose the color and design of wall coverings taking into account the age, preferences, and interests of the child. In any case, they should not be very bright, so as not to irritate or cause aggression. It is better to focus on only one wall. If the room is small, the space can be expanded by playing with light colors. By combining several colors in wall decoration, you can achieve successful zoning.
When choosing, you should remember that the mood and development of the child will depend on the type of wallpaper and its design.
In a small drawing
This wallpaper will fit perfectly into a nursery. The canvases can have a floral pattern or a geometric pattern. A room of any size can be brightened or darkened depending on the color scheme. Canvases with small patterns are universal for the bedroom. They can be used to decorate all walls or be used only to place accents.
For a small boy's room, plain wallpaper or with an unobtrusive pattern is suitable. The contours should be barely noticeable to create a visual effect of volume when lit. The advantages of a small pattern include the absence of the need to adjust it when pasting. The picture is applied to modern canvases using 3D technology. From any corner of the room it will appear textured.
In a large drawing
A great way to disguise wall unevenness and minor defects. A dark pattern will make stains and other dirt less noticeable. Large plots are inappropriate in small spaces. To visually increase the width of the walls, horizontal elongated pictures are used. A vertical pattern will raise the ceiling.
The harmony of large elements will be affected by lighting. You need to choose a design that matches the style of the future interior. For classics, damask and monogram patterns are suitable. Modern style accepts abstract compositions and geometric shapes. You need to choose wallpaper with a large pattern for a boy’s room so that its color is repeated in furniture and accessories.
Graffiti
Wallpapers in an unusual style are divided into 2 categories: black and white designs and bright images. Graffiti doesn't have to be provocative. Scratched, strict, laconic pictures will look no less original.
Graffiti on the walls in a teenager’s room will help reveal his inner world and learn proper self-expression. In order for such cool wallpaper to last as long as possible, you need to consider the following points when choosing:
- Non-woven and vinyl fabrics will retain their brightness and saturation longer;
- Laminated graffiti looks sharper than simple matte options. The glossy surface will reflect light correctly;
- The size of the inscriptions should correspond to the size of the room itself. In a small room, giant inscriptions will look ridiculous, small ones will chaotically merge with textiles and other types of decoration in a large bedroom.
Anime
Many teenagers are interested in Japanese animation. They have favorite cartoons, characters, sayings. Some children even adopt the behavior model of their hero. Wallpaper in this style will delight fans of this type of art.
For children from 5 to 13 years old, wallpaper with animal patterns is suitable. Particularly popular are cats, bunnies, and mixed animals, for example, the guardian of the forest, Totoro, and the funny Pikachu. They are drawn in a fantasy Japanese manner, have disproportionate bodies and large eyes.
Teenagers from 14 years old will be interested in watching the ninja children Dororo, Naruto, Speed Racer, Astro Boy, and the fighter Son Goku on the wall of their room. The design of a room with such wall decoration should correspond to the “anime” style. It can be complemented with bright pillows, curtains, and decorative elements.
Bright solid color wallpaper
The psychological impact of wallpaper color on a child should be extremely positive. This is achieved using simple design rules. It is better to paste over the room of hyperactive boys with plain canvases in calm tones. The bright tone will activate the imagination of calm children. Each color in the decoration has its own characteristics:
- White. Pure white wallpaper is suitable for a newborn's room. To remove the feeling of sterility, the interior is filled with bright furniture and decor;
- Black. Monochromatic options are practically never used. This decoration is only possible in a room with good natural light;
- Green. The color of plants, life, kindness has a beneficial effect on the child’s nervous system. The wall at the head can be decorated with salad linens, the playing area with dark green;
- Blue. The color of the sky and sea has a calming effect on a boy of any age. It will be easier for the child to concentrate on school, easier to switch gears and get ready for sleep;
- Grey. A calm shade will balance the brightness of toys and various accessories. You can't make your bedroom completely gray, otherwise it will seem boring and dull.
Thematic wallpapers and photo wallpapers
Various drawings and large objects will make the room individual. This design will emphasize the child’s passion and indicate his character. Space stories are suitable for boy dreamers who dream of conquering unknown galaxies. The space design of the gaming area automatically turns the table into a ship control panel.
The bedroom of geography lovers will be decorated with a world map. It will not only be an excellent decor, but will also be an indispensable assistant for a schoolchild. Real fans and football players will definitely love football-themed wallpapers. The interior will be complemented by a chandelier in the shape of a ball and a green carpet imitating a playing field.
To develop imagination and attention, 3D photo wallpapers are used. A real three-dimensional world in a boy's room will immerse him in a fairy tale every day. Pictures can be anything. Kids will love cartoon characters, cars from “Cars,” and transformers.
Suitable materials
Wallpaper for the bedroom should be chosen that will not attract dust and moisture, causing the formation of fungus. Reinforcing, washable material is suitable for a nursery, but it is better to avoid dense coatings imitating wood or stone.
