Decorating a nursery is one of the most exciting parts of preparing for a new arrival. You want the space to feel magical, calming and full of personality — but you also don't want to spend a fortune or commit to something permanent. That's where nursery wall stickers come in.
Easy to apply, completely removable and available in hundreds of designs, vinyl wall stickers are one of the most popular ways to transform a baby's room in the UK. Here's everything you need to know.
Why Choose Wall Stickers for a Nursery?
Unlike paint or wallpaper, wall stickers won't damage your walls and can be removed or replaced as your child grows. They're also significantly cheaper than a full redecoration — you can completely transform a room for a fraction of the cost.
Other reasons parents love nursery wall stickers:
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No mess — no paint fumes, no wallpaper paste
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Quick to apply — most sets can be applied in under an hour
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Fully removable — ideal for rented homes
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Grow with your child — swap themes as they get older
Choosing a Theme
The theme you choose will set the tone for the whole room. Here are some of the most popular nursery themes and the wall stickers that work best with them:
Jungle & Safari — Perfect for a gender-neutral nursery. Lions, elephants, giraffes and tropical leaves create a warm, adventurous feel. Our jungle wall sticker sets include a mix of animals and foliage that work beautifully together.
Under the Sea — Sealife wall stickers featuring fish, seahorses, starfish and octopuses are a timeless choice. Blues and greens create a calm, soothing atmosphere perfect for sleep.
Space & Planets — For a more contemporary feel, space-themed nursery stickers featuring rockets, planets and stars look stunning on a dark or navy wall.
Dinosaurs — A firm favourite for boys and girls alike. Our dinosaur nursery wall stickers come in a range of styles from cute and cartoon to bold and graphic.
Fairies & Unicorns — Magical and whimsical, these designs work beautifully in soft pastel colour schemes.
Farmyard — Cows, sheep, pigs and tractors — a classic choice that never goes out of style.
Safari — Bold, beautiful safari animals perfect for creating a striking feature wall.
Pirates — Adventure-themed stickers perfect for sparking a little one's imagination from day one.
Placement Tips
Getting the placement right makes a huge difference. Here are some tips:
Feature wall — Choose one wall, usually behind the cot, as your main feature. This is where you apply the larger statement stickers and build outward.
Above the cot — Stickers placed above the cot are the first thing your baby will see when they wake up. Keep this area calm and not too busy.
Around the room — Use smaller individual stickers to carry the theme around the room — on other walls, around window frames or along a dado rail.
Height — For nurseries, apply stickers at a lower height so they're at the baby's eye level when they're sitting or crawling — roughly 60–90cm from the floor.
How to Apply Nursery Wall Stickers
Applying vinyl wall stickers is straightforward, but a few simple steps will ensure a perfect finish:
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Clean the wall — Wipe the surface with a damp cloth and allow to dry completely
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Plan your layout — Hold the stickers up against the wall with a piece of masking tape to check positioning before you commit
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Peel slowly — Peel the backing away slowly at a low angle
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Apply from the centre outwards — Use a bank card or similar to smooth the sticker onto the wall, working from the centre out to avoid bubbles
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Remove the transfer tape — If your stickers use transfer tape, peel it back slowly at a low angle
For a full step-by-step guide, visit our wall sticker installation guide.
Ready to Transform Your Nursery?
Browse our full range of nursery wall stickers — all made to order in the UK, dispatched quickly and designed to make your nursery something truly special.
