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Wall Art for Kids Rooms — Creating a Space They'll Love
A child's room is the most personal space in the house — it should feel like theirs, reflect their imagination, and grow with them. Olive et Oriel's fabric wall decals are safe, removable and absolutely loved by kids and parents alike. This guide helps you choose art that works for every age and style, from nursery through to tween.
Why Fabric Wall Decals Are the Smart Choice for Kids Rooms
Olive et Oriel's fabric wall decals solve every concern parents have about decorating a child's room:
- →Safe: non-toxic, PVC-free fabric. No sharp edges, no glass, no small parts.
- →Removable: peels cleanly from walls without residue or paint damage. Perfect for renters.
- →Repositionable: move them as the room evolves or your child's obsessions change.
- →No holes: no nails, no fixings, no permanent wall damage.
- →Vibrant print quality: same archival inks as all OEO products — colours stay bright.
Browse the full wall decal collection — Australian native animals, dinosaurs, space, fairies and custom name decals. See also our kids wall decals styling guide.
Age-by-Age Guide: What Works at Every Stage
Newborns (0–6 months): High-contrast black and white patterns support early visual development. Simple shapes at baby's eye level are ideal. Soft, muted tones on the rest of the walls reduce overstimulation.
Infants (6–18 months): Colour vision develops rapidly. Bright, bold colours in simple shapes are stimulating. Australian native animals in clear illustration — a koala, a kangaroo, a wombat — are visual anchors that support early language as parents name what they see.
Toddlers (18 months – 3 years): Themes are everything. Dinosaurs, animals, trains, fairies, rainbows — these are part of your toddler's imaginative world. Fabric decals are perfect at this age — repositionable as obsessions change, and they will.
School age (4–10 years): Involve them. Children this age have strong opinions — a room they helped choose feels more theirs. OEO's personalised name decals are a consistent favourite; seeing their own name on the wall is a meaningful moment.
Tweens (10+): The transition to more sophisticated styles. Botanical prints, abstract art and photography start working well. Fabric decals from earlier stages remove cleanly — no trace of the dinosaur phase left behind.
Every piece is produced at our two manufacturing facilities on of NSW — crafting Australian wall art since 2015. We deliver to over 40 countries worldwide, with custom sizing available on all prints. Over a decade of experience, every order ships within 24 hours with our satisfaction guarantee.
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Australian Native Animals: Our Most Beloved Kids Theme
There is something genuinely special about growing up surrounded by Australian native animals — and they make the most considered, culturally connected art for an Australian child's room. Kangaroos, koalas, wombats, quokkas, kookaburras, galahs, platypus and echidnas offer visual variety, warmth and a connection to the unique Australian environment that no imported character can replicate.
OEO's native animal decals range from sweet and soft (perfect for nurseries) to bold and graphic (better for older children). The fabric format means you can position them at exactly the right height for your child. A native animal gallery wall — a kangaroo, a koala and a kookaburra in coordinating styles — creates a distinctly Australian children's space that parents love as much as the kids. Browse the full decal range.
Combining Decals with Art Prints
The most effective children's rooms combine wall decals (for organic, placed-anywhere flexibility) with framed or unframed prints (for gallery quality). A large framed botanical print above a reading nook creates a focal anchor — decals at lower heights, at the child's eye level, create the interactive quality children engage with.
Keep the palette consistent between decals and any prints. If your decals use soft pastels, choose art prints in the same tones. The curated print sets include combinations that work beautifully alongside the decal range.
Questions about decorating a child's room? Email help@oliveetoriel.com — our team helps with this regularly.
Hanging Art Safely in Children's Rooms
Fabric wall decals are the safest option — no nails, no hooks, no fixings of any kind. They self-adhere directly to the wall and remove without a trace. Recommended for toddlers and young children exploring their space.
Framed art in children's rooms should use secure wall fixings — picture hooks into studs or well-rated wall anchors. Avoid adhesive strips for framed pieces: humidity and temperature changes in children's rooms can weaken them over time. Keep heavier framed pieces above toddler reach.
Canvas prints are safer than framed glass pieces in very young children's rooms — no glass, lighter relative to visual size. A 60x80cm canvas makes a significant impact at a fraction of the weight of a glass-framed piece. Browse canvas prints for kids rooms.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What wall art is safe for a child's room?
Olive et Oriel's fabric wall decals are the safest choice — non-toxic, PVC-free, no sharp edges, no glass. Repositionable and leave no residue when removed, ideal for children's rooms in rented homes.
Are OEO wall decals removable?
Yes. All Olive et Oriel fabric decals are fully removable and repositionable. They peel cleanly from walls without leaving adhesive residue. See the kids wall decals guide for more.
What age is wall art appropriate for children?
From birth — soft and simple art in muted tones supports visual development. From 12 months, bright colours are stimulating. From 2-3 years, themed art connects to developing interests. By school age, involve children in the choice.
What are the most popular wall art themes for kids rooms?
Australian native animals (kangaroos, koalas, wombats, kookaburras) are consistently most popular. Dinosaurs, space, rainbows, fairies and underwater themes are perennially loved. Browse the full decal collection.
How do I hang art in a child's room safely?
Fabric wall decals are safest — no nails or hooks required. For framed art, use secure wall fixings into studs rather than adhesive strips. Keep heavier framed pieces out of reach of toddlers. Email help@oliveetoriel.com for specific advice.
