Upholstered panels in a child’s bedroom – go for a striking wall decoration

More and more attention is being paid to decorating children’s bedrooms. Functionality, safety and the room’s appearance are all equally important. After all, this is where a child rests, learns, plays, meets friends, eats and sleeps. As well as choosing furniture and accessories for your child’s room, pay attention to how the walls are finished. The colour scheme you choose is also important. As it turns out, colours have a significant impact on a child’s well-being and concentration. This, in turn, is important for them to rest better and absorb knowledge more effectively.

A soft wall in a child’s room – functionality and safety

There are many ways to finish the walls in a child’s room. It’s worth looking beyond the classic options – such as painting the entire wall surface – and choosing something unusual that will both highlight the room’s charm and serve as a practical solution. How about upholstered panels? The wide range of shapes and colours means they can be fitted in both a teenager’s room and a younger child’s room. It is in a toddler’s room, in particular, that they will serve not only as decoration but also as a practical solution. These panels are soft and pleasant to the touch. They are ideal for finishing the wall next to a child’s bed. This will also help protect the little one from bumping into the wall at night or whilst playing on the bed.

You can also use the panels to create a ‘fence’ or a mosaic, which, as well as decorating the wall, will protect it from damage. They’ll also minimise the risk of a painful collision with the wall during active play.

A soft wall in a child’s bedroom – functionality and safety

There are many ways to finish the walls in a child’s room. It’s worth looking beyond the classic options – such as painting the entire wall surface – and choosing something unusual that will both highlight the room’s charm and serve as a practical solution. How about upholstered panels? A wide selection of shapes and colours means they can be fitted in both a teenager’s room and a younger child’s room. It is in a toddler’s room, in particular, that they will serve not only as decoration but also as a practical solution. These panels are soft and pleasant to the touch. They are ideal for finishing the wall next to a child’s bed. This will also help protect the little one from bumping into the wall at night or whilst playing on the bed.

You can also use the panels to create a ‘fence’ or a mosaic, which, as well as decorating the wall, will protect it from damage. They’ll also minimise the risk of a painful collision with the wall during active play.

Basic information about colours in a child’s bedroom – discover the significance of selected colours

Before you decide on the shape or size of the panels, it’s worth considering their colours. Why is this so important? Colours affect not only our mood but also our mental state. They can stimulate, calm or create a sense of security. Find out what effect you can achieve by using specific colours in your child’s room:

white – this colour has a calming effect, helps you unwind and allows for more effective rest. White also helps to brighten up a room. It can also make a space feel larger;
blue – has a calming effect, helps you focus on the task at hand and makes it easier to wind down before bed;
purple – a rich purple stimulates creativity, whilst its muted shades have a calming effect and help you relax, particularly before bed;
green – has a calming effect and helps restore balance, making it easier to relieve stress;
yellow – yellow is one of the energetic colours, stimulating and evoking positive associations. It evokes joy, facilitates creative thinking and learning. It also helps boost self-confidence. However, there mustn’t be too much of it. It is also worth opting for more subdued, slightly muted shades of this colour in a child’s room;
orange – is associated with fun and a burst of energy. It stimulates creativity, but also brings a cheerful atmosphere to the room. As with yellow or red, care should be taken with the intensity and amount of orange used in a child’s room;
red – has the strongest stimulating effect, so it should only be used as an accent in the overall décor of the room. Too much of this colour can, in fact, provoke aggression and anger. Interestingly, it not only stimulates activity but also encourages eating by affecting the digestive system;
grey has a calming effect and helps you fall asleep. It also provides an excellent balance to other colours, whilst helping to emphasise their vibrancy. However, there mustn’t be too much of it in a room, as it can have a depressing effect.

How do you choose a wall colour for a child’s bedroom?

The above description of colours refers to their basic meanings. It is worth noting that sometimes lighter or darker shades may have a slightly different effect to the main reference colour. How can you use this information when selecting colours for decorative wall finishes, such as upholstered panels?

In most cases, these are decorative accents, so you can opt for a slightly bolder choice, such as mustard, which is a darker and slightly muted shade of yellow. This works particularly well when the panels are used near the play area. However, if you want to cover a larger area of the wall with them or finish off the space around the bed or study area, cooler colours of varying intensity – such as sea blue or grey – may be a better choice. This is because they help children to relax, concentrate and absorb knowledge.

Does the shape of the panel matter?

Decorative wall panels are available in many sizes and shapes, giving you plenty of options. Importantly, by combining them appropriately, you can achieve many interesting visual effects. For example, if you want to make a small room appear larger, opt for narrow, tall panels. You can choose from rectangular panels, as well as those with an oval-shaped top. These are ideal for creating a ‘fence’ or for utilising a larger open space in a toddler’s play area.

Smaller square, rectangular and geometric panels, on the other hand, are ideal for creating a more intricate mosaic. Bear in mind that simple shapes complement classic and minimalist interiors, whilst geometric designs work better in modern schemes.

Play around with shape and colour – create a mosaic using different types of upholstered panels

We mentioned above mosaics made from upholstered panels. If you’re interested in creating one in your child’s room, here’s a short guide on how to do it in five simple steps:

1. Check the available shapes and colours of the panels;
2. Measure the area on the wall where the mosaic is to be created;
3. Sketch out a design on a sheet of paper. Our ready-made suggestions, which you can find here, may help you with this;
4. Buy the appropriate panels and materials for fitting them;
5. With the help of your family, fit them to the wall (you can read how to do this below).

When it comes to the shape and colour scheme of such a mosaic, bear in mind the area of the children’s room where it will be installed. The effect you wish to achieve is also important – whether you want to brighten up, make the room appear larger or wider. The rest is down to your imagination.

Cleaning upholstered panels – see how easy it is

Many parents or carers worry that the wall might get dirty quickly. As a result, they decide against other forms of decoration and simply paint the walls. However, as it turns out, upholstered panels are easy to keep clean. They can be cleaned without any trouble using a soft vacuum cleaner attachment. In addition, from time to time or whenever necessary, the surface of the panels can be cleaned using mild detergents designed for upholstery care.

Fitting upholstered panels on the wall in a child’s room – make it a family effort

Remember that renovating or refreshing a room doesn’t have to be stressful or involve hours of work on your own. You can turn it into a wonderful, shared family adventure!

Let your child, with your help, choose the colours and the layout of the panels. If they’re old enough to help with the installation, let them do so too. It’ll be a new experience for them and a fun way for you to spend time together. Installing upholstered panels is the perfect opportunity for this, as there’s no need to cut them to size or drill into the walls. Before you start, simply clean the wall and lay out the panels on the floor according to the pattern you’ve devised. Then attach them using glue or Velcro, and you’re done! Before you begin, you can watch our installation tutorial video, which is available here.