Choosing a wallpaper in the nursery: material, color, picture

Table of Contents

1. Choosing
2. Material Wallpaper Color
3. Wallpaper and Child's Age
4. Wallpaper Pattern and Combination
5. In conclusion,

Creating an interior of a child's room is an important and responsible exercise, because it is from his personal space that the child begins to learn the world. He will spend enough time in the room, playing, doing and relaxing, so it is so important that the space is cozy, safe and like to the baby. The walls occupy the largest area in the room, so their design requires responsibility and always causes the most difficulty. Today, is the most popular material for decorating walls in a nursery with wallpapers, but their variety in stores can confuse anyone. How to choose in the nursery exactly those wallpapers that will meet all the requirements?

Choosing the material

The main requirement for all materials in the children's room, includingand to wallpaper, is their safety and naturalness .In addition, the is also able to let the air through.

is also necessary, because the microclimate in the room depends on it, but the ability to wash the wallpaper and erase the drawings of the kids will be a pleasant addition.

Not all types of current wallpaper are suitable for a child's room. The maximum designated requirements are met:

1. paper - this is the number 1 wallpaper for children's rooms , since they are made from natural materials, they do not include substances harmful to health, such material is able to "breathe."In addition, paper wallpaper differ in budget price and a huge range of drawings. Their main disadvantage is the fragility and the inability to wash them, but these weaknesses can be easily turned into advantages. Firstly, psychologists recommend changing the wallpaper in the children's biennial to promote the development of the baby. Secondly, replacing paper wallpaper is easy and inexpensive, and children can draw plenty on the walls. The most tricky version of is to use paper wallpapers only on the lower third of the wall, and the rest can be made from other more interesting wallpapers by arranging the border strip at the junction;
2. liquid wallpaper - a real find for children. This is a safe material, which consists of only natural components, they let the air through, but at the expense of their structure they have quite good thermal and sound insulation values. Moreover, they do not attract dust, are fireproof, do not fade, they are easy to restore and clean, you can repaint several times, so any children's fun with this wallpaper doesn’t mean ;
3. Cork and vegetable wallpapers consist of two layers: paper base and plant material particles attached to it, it can be cork, bamboo, jute, rattan, cane, etc. This is the most environmentally friendly and safe material with heat and sound insulation properties, it is perfectly breathable, but there are also disadvantages. So, for example, cork wallpapers are limited in colors, a bit boring for a room of a preschooler and a junior schoolboy, but for older children they will be just right. These wallpapers have a very high price, so they are not suitable for rooms in which children under 6-8 years old live, willing to tear off and explore even such expensive material;
4. vinyl wallpaper is considered not the best material, if the top layer is made of foam vinyl - this material does not breath. For children's rooms , you need to look for such wallpapers, where the upper vinyl layer will have pores for the passage of air : these wallpapers are much more expensive, but meet all the requirements, and also can boast a sufficient choice of drawings;
5. non-woven wallpaper can also be used in the nursery. Do not confuse them with non-woven wallpaper. Flizelin is a natural material made from cellulose fibers. The wallpaper is characterized by airtightness, fire safety, they can be painted several times, but there are also disadvantages: a small choice and not the lowest price;
6. textile wallpaper is ideal for sound and heat insulation qualities, appearance, environmental friendliness, as they are made of threads attached to a paper base. Such wallpapers can attract dust, so only those that have been treated with a special impregnation are suitable for children. The main disadvantage is the high price;
7. wallpaper can vary the children's room. It is necessary to be prepared for the fact that the kid wants to paint them at any moment, but, on the other hand, it is not so difficult to change them. The image on the photo wallpapers can be any and set the mood of the nursery: for younger children, it can be scenes from fairy tales, cartoon characters, pleasant natural landscapes, images of athletes, maps from atlas, etc;
8. glass wall paper
9. coloring wallpaper is a kind of ordinary paper wallpaper that will become for the child not just an opportunity, but an occasion to paint on the walls. This is a giant coloring with a lot of elements: you can take felt-tip pens and paint as you like. Similarly, it is better to finish only one wall or a part of it in a nursery.

Whatever wallpaper is chosen, it doesn’t prevent you from looking at the certificate from the manufacturer, which confirms the environmental friendliness of the material, the absence of harmful fumes and compliance with all sanitary standards.

Wallpaper Color

The appearance of the wallpaper is no less important a factor when choosing than the material of manufacture. Today there are monophonic wallpapers of all colors, with any, even the most intricate pattern, with the image of birds, butterflies, flowers, balls, machines, heroes of fairy tales and cartoons, etc. It will be possible to make out in a conceived style any children's room. If a child can already independently evaluate things and express his tastes, then in the selection of new wallpapers the kid also has to participate , because the room should be comfortable, first of all, for him. Parents should consider the following recommendations:

• is better to choose wallpaper not too bright colors, so that they do not irritate the psyche of the child, but the wallpaper should not be too boring - it is important that they develop imagination and imagination;
• drawings should be present, but also not very bright;
• all the children's design, incl.and wallpaper should push the child to the games and the development of mental activity;
• is more or less an adult child, you can already ask about the preferences in the design of the room, but when choosing the color of the wallpaper in the baby's room, experts recommend to build on his temperament. If the child is calm, then it is worth choosing warm delicate shades, cold shades are suitable for moving and emotional children, and for passive babies you can choose wallpapers of moderately saturated shades;
• exist and universal shades for children’s are peach, apricot and yellow tones. They make the atmosphere safe, warm, cozy and sunny, evoke a craving for knowledge.

The color scheme of a nursery is largely determined by the color of the wallpaper. Do not forget that the color can affect the psyche and subconsciousness of the child:

• ; green; stimulates the desire for development and learning;
• blue color contributes to the formation of a creative personality;
• white color is perfect for an active child, he will calm him down a bit and at the same time will be an excellent background for bright details in the room. White color is great for rooms with poor lighting;
• yellow , as already mentioned, brings cheerfulness, positive emotions to the room, increases intelligence, promotes vigorous mental activity;
• beige neutral colors are also great for the nursery, being the basis for bright color spots. In some places, pastel shades can be pasted on top with interesting vinyl stickers that set the atmosphere for the room, develop the child, but do not interfere with a restful rest.

When choosing a color, should not make typical errors, which can make the space visually darker or smaller. So, is better to use only light shades for small children’s rooms , in large spaces one or several of the walls can be decorated in rich colors, giving a room to a cosiness. If the nursery lacks the light or it goes to the north side, which is undesirable, then you can correct the lack with the help of wallpaper of warm shades. To compensate for the excess sunlight, you can, on the contrary, wallpaper cool shades.

The wallpaper and age of the child

Naturally, the interior of the child’s room should change as the child gets older. There is no single rule for all children's rooms, but psychologists recommend adhering to some recommendations in the design of space for children of different ages:

• for kids up to 2 years old recommend using wallpaper with large catchy pictures, because at this time the child is actively exploring the world and will be pleased to consider unusual illustrations. In the recreation area, however, there should be no bright ornaments, in order not to disturb the sleep - here they use wallpaper of pastel shades;
• when a child from 2 to 4 years old is better to use wallpaper of natural shades, and to decorate walls with drawings of the child and posters depicting heroes of fairy tales and cartoons. You can also decorate the walls with stickers depicting animals, but their size should not be more than the height of the baby;
• preschooler choose calm and subtle shades, and since this is the time of the most active creativity and games that can affect the condition of the finishing material of the walls, it is better to use wallpaper in two levels: the lower part is easier and in case of damage it can be replaced withoutstrong damage to the budget, the top - has a decorative function. Another solution in this case is wallpaper coloring;
• for a child of 6-9 years suitable interesting wallpaper, but not necessarily with pictures. A great option is a vertical strip. If now the children of your child regularly gather and play in the children's room, which is typical for this period, then there is nothing better than a liquid wallpaper;
• from 9 years old you should always consult with your child when choosing wallpaper. It is important to take into account his requirements, but make sure that the material meets safety requirements.

In addition, should also take into account the gender of the child : yellow, pink, and pastel for girls, blue and green for the boy, but there are always exceptions to the rules.

Pattern wallpaper and combining

Despite the fact that the modern wallpaper market offers us a lot of different options for patterns on the wallpaper, choose the appropriate is not always easy. It is necessary to take into account not only the tastes and preferences of the child, the design of the nursery, but also the influence of ornaments on the psyche. So, too frequent repetitive pattern can tire a child - it’s better if there is one large pattern or a whole story on the wallpaper, and even better if you can beat the ornament with the help of the interior. So, the continuation of flowers and butterflies on the wallpaper can be a green rug, resembling a lawn.

A successful solution for many children - combining different types of wallpaper .Thus, it is possible not only to save more expensive material using horizontal division, but also to bring an interesting effect to the interior. So, the material with the active pattern can be set off with calm monophonic wallpaper. Combining different wallpapers, it is important to ensure that they match each other in color, and that as a result there is no oversaturation of patterns, patterns and ornaments. You can use horizontal and vertical combination, highlight a separate wall with interesting wallpaper or photo wallpaper.

Combining wallpapers is a great way for to share the space of one room for two children .With the help of different wallpapers, you can designate a personal space for each, without using partitions or other structures.

In conclusion,

The choice of wallpaper in the nursery is not only an interesting creative process, but also a responsible task. It is important to take into account a lot of factors, and in order to simplify your task, you should consider several suitable options and analyze how they meet all the requirements. In addition, we must not forget that the children's room should have a harmonious interior, so choose the wallpaper in isolation from the rest of the room details can not be - they must be combined with furniture, flooring and curtains. On how to properly glue the wallpaper - read our article.

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