Playful posters for kids’ rooms
Designing a kid’s room is all about creating a space for play, comfort and imagination. Posters are an easy way to add color, personality and joy — without a big makeover. In this guide, we share tips for choosing kids’ posters and highlight handpicked favourites from NordicPosterStore.
By Mansour
Start with the room’s purpose
Decide the room’s primary function:
- Play & activity: bold, colorful graphics that invite play.
- Sleep & calm: softer tones and minimalist motifs for sleeping areas.
- Learning & discovery: alphabet prints, animal charts or maps.
Knowing the function narrows down style and material choices.
Color & motif — set the room’s mood
- Match a color accent: pick a main color in the room (rug, duvet, curtains) and choose posters that pick up that hue.
- Create contrast: if walls are pale, a colorful poster creates energy.
- Theme: animals, space, vehicles, fairytales — choose what reflects the child’s interests.
If mixing posters, keep a coherent palette or shared theme to make the composition feel intentional.
Size & placement tips
- Above bed or cot: use a poster about 60–70% of bed width and keep it slightly above eye level for seated children.
- Gallery wall: combine 2–4 posters of varying sizes; aim for the centerline to be at child-eye height (~90–110 cm).
- Play nook: small prints in a row or a single large poster to define the area.
- Avoid hanging heavy frames directly above sleeping areas — choose lightweight frames or acrylic.
Browse gallery-ready sets and ready-made wall groups.
Framed vs unframed
- Framed: a polished, lasting look — use lightweight frames and secure wall fixings.
- Unframed/prints: flexible and inexpensive — easy to swap as the child grows.
- Safety advice: always use secure fittings or anti-tip devices for frames.
Styling ideas — quick inspiration
- Monochrome story corner — black-and-white animal prints + wood frames.
- Alphabet gallery — 26 small framed prints forming a learning wall.
- Nature nook — green tones and animal motifs.
- Space explorer — dark blue prints with planets and stars.
- Swap wall — one large poster + two smaller that can change with the child.
Involve the child
Let the child pick a motif or colour — it makes the space more personal and meaningful.
Posters are a simple, affordable and creative way to shape a child’s room — and they’re easy to update as tastes evolve. On NordicPosterStore you’ll find a curated selection of kids’ posters crafted to inspire play, learning and a cozy bedtime ritual. Need help choosing sizes or themes? Reach out — we’re happy to help!
