In many US homes, children’s rooms are:

• Climate-controlled year-round
• Located away from large, open ventilation
• Used continuously for sleep, play, and quiet time
• Low VOC materials and UV-printed wallpaper help support healthier indoor air in these real-world conditions, rather than relying on idealised scenarios where windows are always open.

This is particularly relevant for:

• Nurseries
• Shared bedrooms
• Apartments and townhouses
• Homes in hotter or colder climates

At Olive et Oriel, safety is built into the production process — not added as an afterthought.

All kids wallpaper designs are:

• Low VOC
  
• Printed without latex inks
  
• Produced using UV print technology
  
• Printed to order to reduce waste and over-processing
  

This approach supports both indoor air quality and long-term durability, helping wallpaper maintain its finish and colour over time in high-use family spaces.

Many parents assume paint is the safer option, but this isn’t always the case.

Even low-VOC paints can:

• Release odour during curing
  
• Require multiple coats
  
• Be reapplied frequently as rooms change
  

Wallpaper, when produced using low VOC materials and UV printing, can offer a more stable surface with less ongoing disruption. It also reduces the need for repeated repainting, which can reintroduce fumes and inconvenience over time.

Parents often choose to:

• Install wallpaper as a feature wall behind a cot or bed
  
• Use full-wall murals in larger rooms
  
• Combine wallpaper with neutral painted walls
  

Ordering a sample first allows you to:

• Assess texture and finish
  
• Confirm scale and colour
  
• Feel confident before committing
  

This step is especially helpful when designing nurseries or first children’s bedrooms.

Low VOC wallpaper is widely considered suitable for nurseries and babies’ rooms because it emits very low levels of volatile organic compounds into the air. This helps support healthier indoor air quality in spaces where babies sleep and spend extended periods. When combined with UV printing and the absence of latex inks, low VOC wallpaper reduces off-gassing and lingering odours compared to traditional wall finishes.

Wallpaper printed using UV technology releases significantly fewer fumes than traditional ink systems. Because UV inks are cured instantly during production, there is no extended curing period once the wallpaper is installed. This makes it more suitable for enclosed rooms like nurseries and children’s bedrooms.

Many families do. Installing wallpaper in a well-ventilated space and allowing the room to air briefly afterward is generally sufficient. Because UV-printed wallpaper does not rely on extended curing, disruption is minimal compared to repainting.

Yes. Samples allow you to assess texture, finish, and scale in your own lighting before committing. This helps ensure the wallpaper feels right in the room and aligns with your expectations for a child’s space.