Congratulations! You’re having a baby, and you’re dreaming of the most darling baby nursery you saw on Pinterest. But browsing online wallpaper options has left your head spinning. To make life just a little easier for you, I’ve rounded up 44 best vintage nursery wallpaper designs whatever your personal style and baby gender may be.
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Your husband may scratch his head at your insistence at wallpapering your baby’s room while you’re 5 months pregnant. But I get ya’, girlfriend. There are some things that HAVE TO BE DONE, and wallpaper for your baby’s nursery room is one of them. Don’t question the sanity of a Pinterest inspired pregnant woman!
Will Wallpaper Go Out Of Style Soon?
Wallpaper is a huge trend these days, and new parents and experienced parents everywhere are jumping in with both feet. But after all this work hanging wallpaper and money spent, you may wonder if it will be less than appealing in 5 years. Obviously, a lot depends on the kind of wallpaper you choose. But I can tell you:
- Wallpaper has been around for centuries. Though it was not as widely used the past decade, it is still a stylish option for many décor styles and rooms.
- These are some seriously cute wallpaper options that will last as toddler, preschooler and kid’s room wallpaper. No, you won’t have to totally redecorate in two years for a big kid room (unless you want to).
- Wallpaper has come a long way from past types that are torture to remove. From self-adhesive wallpaper to traditional paste wallpaper, the technology of both make removing wallpaper much easier. So even when your tastes change and you do want to remove the wall paper, it will be much simpler than that orange flocked wallpaper of the ‘70s..
Removable Sticky Wallpaper vs. Traditional Wallpaper
I recently covered my bathroom with a beautiful removable wallpaper. While I love the pattern, I would honestly say, removable peel and stick wallpaper is NOT my recommendation. My very-experienced-in-wallpapering mom helped me, and she also said she much prefers traditional paste wallpaper.
I will go into more detail about the type of wallpaper in a future post, but paste wallpaper can slide around a bit when you’re hanging it, making it much, MUCH easier to match up the pattern of each strip. Peel and stick wallpaper, well, it STICKS. Yes, you can pull off and re-stick if you did not match up juuuuuuuust right. But after a couple pulls and re-sticks, the wallpaper stretched out, became bubbled and would NOT lay flat.
However, I did include a number of nursery peel and stick wallpaper as available options in this list for the following reasons:
- It is the best removable option for rentals (though you still need to test in an inconspicuous place for removal first).
- There is a wide range of adorable patterns for baby wallpaper in peel and stick.
- Based on online reviews, people have managed to master hanging it better than I did.
Just know that this list is comprised of peel and stick nursery wallpapers, traditional paste wallpaper and wallpaper that needs paste applied. Read carefully before purchasing to make sure you understand which kind you’ll be receiving.
How I Chose This List of Best Vintage Nursery Wallpaper Designs
I had so much fun finding these best nursery wallpaper ideas! I looked at four companies:
- Amazon
- Wayfair
- Wallpops
- Wallpaper Direct
The only company I’ve personally ordered wallpaper from is Wallpops. They are a company that deals only with peel and stick wallpaper. I did like the company and the quality of the paper.
The other companies have good customer service track records and some offer free shipping (hello, Wayfair and Amazon!). I also chose wallpapers that had over 4 star reviews from customers to make sure it was good quality.
I also wanted most nursery decor options to be able to age well, so it could serve as a child’s room wallpaper. Some choices can even transition to office or guest room wallpaper!
Cost of Wallpaper for Baby Nursery
Most of the wallpaper I chose is $30 – $75 per double roll. Some of it goes to $150 per double roll. Yes, this may seem costly, and it is certainly more than paint. But it is definitely a wonderful way to make a huge decorating impact in your nursery design. (And it wasn’t near the cost of $1000 for peel and stick murals wallpaper I found!)
Please measure your total square footage carefully before starting to calculate how much you need so you can accurately know the cost. And remember, you can always wallpaper a single wall for a statement wall and paint the remaining walls. This is very common.
Some options are also peel and stick mural panels, so you would only need to buy one set and center it on an accent wall. This is a good idea to use if cost is an issue and a way to add themed design elements in art form.
I know choosing the right wallpaper is an important decision in your overall nursery interior design. But really, go with your gut, whether it’s bold wallpaper patterns choice or sweet pastel colors. There’s no right nursery wallpaper. This is the perfect opportunity to experiment and have fun with your baby’s nursery! Bring on: Project Nursery!
Gender Neutral Nursery Wallpapers
1. Hot Air Balloons and Animals
2. Clouds and Stars
3. Travel the World Map
4. Zebras and Arrows
5. Farmhouse Paneling
Baby Girl Nursery Wallpaper
6. Bunnies and Bluebirds
7. Pink Toile
8. Pink Cherry Trees
9. Olive Branches
10. Sweet Gingham
Baby Boy Nursery Wallpaper
11. Vehicles in Bright Colors
12. Outer Space and Aliens
13. Outdoor Camping
14. Paper Airplanes
Floral Wallpaper
15. Bold Florals
16. Barely Pink Smaller Pattern
17. Charcoal Flowers
18. Dark Green and Flowers
Animal Wallpaper
19. Jungle Animals
20. Forest Animals
21. Sweet Farm Life
Geometric Pattern Wallpaper Design
22. Retro Pink Geometric
23. Navy Geometric
Birds and Butterflies
24. Pop of Color Butterflies
25. Flying Storks
26. Blue Swallows
27. Golden Starlings
Modern Nursery Wallpaper
28. Jaguar in the Jungle
29. Polka Dots
30. Deep Blue and Gold
Nursery Theme Wallpaper
31. Rustic Forest
32. Ocean Life
33. Watercolor Forest
34. Musical Animals
35. Ships on the Sea
36. Old Fashioned Circus
Wallpaper Murals
37. Dinosaur Mural
38. Moonbunnies
39. Safari Mural
Adult-Style Baby’s Nursery Wallpaper
40. Birds and Trees
41. Embossed and Paintable Flowers
42. Birds in a Tree
43. Vintage Flowers
44. Vintage Cloud
I hope this list of 44 best vintage nursery wallpaper designs helped you in choosing the perfect room wallpaper for your bundle of joy! Whether your decorating style is Mid Century, Farmhouse Chic or Modern, there is an option for you. I’m sure your baby’s special place will become a special memory for many years. (My mom still talks about the fond memories she has of creating my baby room!) This is a celebration of new life!
Comment below and tell me which baby’s bedroom wallpaper you liked the best. I would love to hear from you.
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