You’ve seen them in magazines – maybe even at Ikea. Perhaps a friend has taken the plunge. Let’s face it, your mediocre art collection could be starting to get you down now that you’re no longer 24. If you’re looking for a fast way to apply a pop of colour and design to some blank walls in your Preschool, Kindergarten or home, consider using wall decals. (Also referred to as wall stickers, wall tattoos or vinyl wall art.)
Here are some options if you’re looking for temporary solutions to decorate a child’s room or playroom. Most of these wall decals are not reusable once removed; however, some are.
Surface Collective - a Vancouver based firm – call their work wall tattoos. Their unique collection includes some children’s designs.
If you’re looking for some designs inspired by nature, check out the offerings at mydigitalprints.ca
Dalidecals has a wide range of colour options that can be applied to cut-out/silhouettes. (A note about getting a 10% discount from Dalidecals.)
For some colourful, bold patterns check out Wallnutz.com’s collection.
For the nature lover who likes floral and nature inspired decals (some of which are repositionable) check out the British collection at Allposters.co.uk
Ferm living is a Danish company whose decals have a clea, woodblock print feel and colours that pop. They also have a children’s collection.
A search for decals on Etsy.com will reveal a wide selection of decals offered at a wide range of prices.
An appealing option for a child’s room is a custom made decal available from Figgy Wink (on Etsy.com)
Dvider.com offers “a mix of hip and playful vinyl wall decals designed for the young, or simply the young at heart. Baby your baby and stick em in the nursery, the playroom, the children’s bedroom…”
If you’re looking for unique, cutting edge, clean and simple lines, check out domestic.fr – a French company. (To progress to the next design company click on a name above the images.)
How to make your own decals
How to apply decals. This is a useful video if you’re ready to take on the “I hope this won’t be a sticky nightmare” wall decal challenge.
