Choosing boys' wallpaper — themes and finishes that grow with him
A boys' bedroom is a brilliant place to bring a bit of adventure to the walls. A made-to-measure mural — a dinosaur world, a galaxy of stars, a jungle full of animals — turns an ordinary room into somewhere to imagine and play. The best choices have plenty of character now but enough staying power to grow with him, so you are not redecorating every couple of years. Here are the most popular themes and how to choose one that lasts.
Popular boys' wallpaper themes
Dinosaurs are the classic, from friendly cartoon scenes for younger boys to more realistic, adventurous settings that suit an older child.
Space and galaxy designs are full of imagination — planets, rockets and stars — and a soft, starry night sky is surprisingly calming at bedtime.
Jungle and safari animals bring elephants, lions and giraffes into the room in bold or gently illustrated styles.
Underwater and sea-life scenes are colourful and full of character, a fun choice for a bedroom or bathroom.
Mountains and adventure scenes are the grown-up end of boys' design — calming, characterful and something he will not tire of quickly.
Woodland animals suit younger boys and a calmer, more natural scheme.
Sports and transport themes — football, cars and more — are a hit with older boys who want their passion on the wall.
Designs that grow with him
The secret to boys' wallpaper that lasts is choosing something that is not tied to a toddler stage. Illustrated animals, adventurous jungle and mountain scenes, and starry skies carry a boy from a few years old well into his tween years, where an overtly babyish print would be outgrown fast. Leaning slightly older and more illustrated than cartoonish buys you years.
Colours for a boys' room
Blue is the traditional favourite, from soft sky tones to deep navy, and it suits space, underwater and mountain scenes beautifully. Green works brilliantly for jungle, dinosaur and woodland themes, while grey and neutral backgrounds keep a scheme calm and grown-up. Let the mural bring the colour and keep bedding and furniture simpler.
Which material to choose
Peel-and-stick is the sensible choice for a boys' room. It goes up with no paste and no mess, repositions easily, and peels away cleanly when he is ready for a change. Our papers are FSC-approved and PVC-free, and the peel-and-stick materials are PFAS-approved too. For a busier room, the water-resistant and waterproof materials wipe clean. You choose your material, and see the price for your exact wall size, on each product page.