Mom-Approved DIY: The Best Peel-and-Stick Wallpaper Hacks for a Kid-Friendly Home

As moms, we know that decorating our homes needs creativity—and a special kind. We have to focus on style and durability like the usual. But added to that, we have to think about…well, wipeability.

That’s where peel-and-stick wallpaper has its moment. This is a great hack to refresh your space without the stress (and the mess!).

Let’s get started with the best wallpaper designs and DIY tricks. Sure to make your home both beautiful and kid-friendly.

Why Moms Love Peel-and-Stick Wallpaper

Before we get to the hacks—why do busy moms love peel-and-stick wallpaper so much? We have you sorted here…

• Mess-free application. No paste; no water; no drama. Just peel, stick, and you’re all done!
• Easily removable. When your little one switches their preference from dinosaurs to superheroes—no problem. You can simply swap it out.
• Durable (and wipeable). Sticky fingerprints? Marks of crayons? Just a quick wipe, and they’ll be gone.
• Endless designs. There’s a style for every mini interior designer out there, from dreamy pastels to bolder prints.

Best Peel-and-Stick Wallpaper Hacks

A Feature Wall in the Nursery

A cozy and stimulating environment for your baby doesn’t have to come from permanent wallpaper. A single accent wall with peel-and-stick wallpaper can change the look of the whole space!

Florals and soft colors work great for little girls. But what about the boys? You’d be surprised to know, wallpaper with soft patterns and gentle pastels can also create a great backdrop in a boy’s room!

Our Pick: This adorable collection of baby boy wallpaper is stylish yet soothing!

Some other popular designs to create whimsical wall features include…

• Clouds and stars—for a calming and dreamy vibe
• Floral prints—for a chic kids’ room
• Space/dinosaurs—for the adventure-loving little ones

Frame It

If you’re not ready to commit to a full wall as of yet—consider a gallery wall. Framing small pieces of wallpaper can still add a punch of personality to your child’s room or nursery.

For this purpose, use peel-and-stick wallpaper inside large picture frames. Or create a DIY gallery wall with fun prints. This is an easy way to mix patterns and textures—all while keeping things fun.

Our Pick: These versatile wall paper designs (by Love vs Design) give you quite some options to mix and match according to your kiddo’s aesthetic.

Freshen Up Old Furniture

If you have a tired dresser (or bookshelf), don’t splurge on a new piece. You can revamp it with some peel-and-stick wallpaper—and make it as good as new for your little one’s space. This is a fairly easy upgrade compared to painting the old piece of furniture. All you’ve got to do (for a dresser) is:

• Measure the dresser’s surface accurately
• Trim the wallpaper to the desired size, leaving room for alterations
• Remove the backing and smooth the wallpaper across in a side-to-side manner (to prevent bubbles)
• Using a sharp knife, trim any extra wallpaper

Design a DIY Playroom Backdrop

Playrooms should spark creativity in your little ones. And nothing does that better than a whimsical and colorful wall design.

For this purpose, consider a peel-and-stick wallpaper to create different zones in the play area. For example, it will help delineate the reading nook, the art station, and the pretend play area. Because the kiddos are all energized in the playroom, bold and geometric prints will work great here. Alternatively, you can go for a playful animal design. This makes play places extra fun.

Personalize Storage

If there’s one thing little ones’ rooms go big on, it’s storage. Baskets, bins, and boxes everywhere. But these don’t have to be boring. In fact, they can double as decor if you cover them in some fun wallpaper.

If you have plain bins and toy boxes, wrap them with peel-and-stick wallpaper. Ideally, the wallpaper should complement the room’s aesthetic. (As a bonus, this also makes organizing more attractive for the little ones).

Upgrade a Closet

If your closet has been feeling a little outdated…it’s about time you spruce it up with wallpaper. This gives it a fresh look but without spending too much money.

Apply peel-and-stick wallpaper to the back panel of the closet. Alternatively, you can add it on the inside of the cabinet doors (for a fun design surprise whenever you open it). 

Wallpaper it Up for the Kids

Peel-and-stick wallpaper is a super convenient option that’s also stylish. It’s easy to apply and remove—and comes with endless design options! So much that there’s really no reason to not get creative 

While you can use wallpaper throughout your home, we especially love its use in children’s spaces. That’s because it’s easy to switch up as the kids grow and their preferences change.