How to Decorate a Nursery With Posters and Wallpaper

Quick answer

Start with a feature wall using a removable wallpaper, then layer in framed or unframed posters at your child's eye level for a balanced, safe nursery.

Step-by-step guide

1. Choose your wallpaper wall: Pick one wall that will become the focal point — typically the wall behind the crib or changing table. Measure the wall width and height, then order enough rolls. A standard roll of 69 cm x 10 m covers roughly 6.9 m². Avoid wallpapering all four walls in a small nursery; it can feel cramped.
2. Prepare the wall and install wallpaper: Clean the wall surface and let it dry completely. Apply wallpaper paste (if not peel-and-stick) starting from the top, smoothing out air bubbles with a squeegee. Trim excess at the ceiling and baseboard. Check that the wallpaper pattern repeats align before cutting the next strip.
3. Plan your poster layout: Lay posters on the floor in the arrangement you want — symmetrical grids feel tidy, while organic clusters look playful. Leave at least 2–3 inches between frames or posters. Use painter's tape to mark positions on the wall first. Hanging posters too high makes them hard for a toddler to see; keep the center at about 48–52 inches from the floor.
4. Attach posters safely: Use removable adhesive strips or putty designed for lightweight paper. For framed posters, ensure the frame has a secure back and no sharp edges. Never hang heavy frames above the crib or changing area. Double-check that adhesive strips are rated for the poster's weight to prevent falls.
5. Add finishing touches: Step back and adjust any crooked pieces. Consider adding a small shelf or a mobile near the wallpaper wall to tie the look together. Swap posters seasonally or as your child's interests change. Leave some wall space unadorned — a busy room can overstimulate a baby.

Products mentioned

• WALLPAPER - cherry: WALLPAPER - cherry: water-based coatings, tested to European standards, measures 69 cm x 10 m. You get a safe, low-fume wallpaper that covers a standard feature wall with one roll.

  

• POSTER A3 FSC - cherry: POSTER A3 FSC - cherry: A3 size, 100% paper, FSC-certified material. The compact A3 size fits easily into a gallery wall or above a small shelf, and the FSC label means responsible sourcing.