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10 Whimsical Kids' Room Accent Walls (And How to Score the Look)

September 9, 2017 Iris Benaroia

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Kid's room looking lacklustre? Overhaul it with a plucky paint job, a decal or fun wallpaper. Because if there's one room that always looks better with a funky wall, it's the don't-take-life-too-seriously nursery.

Whimsical nursery with bunny-patterned wallpaper.

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10 Whimsical Kids' Room Accent Walls (And How to Score the Look)

September 9, 2017 Iris Benaroia

Hopping Cute

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Photo Credit: Lynzy & CoSource: www.lynzyandco.com

Connecticut-based Lynzy Coughlin of <a href="http://www.lynzyandco.com/" target="_blank">Lynzy & Co</a> gave her baby lots to gaze at when she chose this creative wallpaper, showcasing bunnies with antlers jauntily sprouting from their heads. The neutral print easily blends into the layered, cream-and-grey scheme.

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Connecticut-based Lynzy Coughlin of <a href="http://www.lynzyandco.com/" target="_blank">Lynzy & Co</a> gave her baby lots to gaze at when she chose this creative wallpaper, showcasing bunnies with antlers jauntily sprouting from their heads. The neutral print easily blends into the layered, cream-and-grey scheme.

Photo Credit: Lynzy & CoSource: www.lynzyandco.com
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Photo Credit: Walls Need LoveSource: wallsneedlove.com

Here's a detail of the woodsy peel-and-stick wallpaper. It's also tear resistant, so it can be re-positioned over and over again. <a href="https://wallsneedlove.com/collections/animals-wp-collection/products/the-legend-of-the-jackalope-removable-wallpaper" target="_blank">The Legend of the Jackalope Removable Wallpaper</a>, US $48 per 2-by-4 foot panel.

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Here's a detail of the woodsy peel-and-stick wallpaper. It's also tear resistant, so it can be re-positioned over and over again. <a href="https://wallsneedlove.com/collections/animals-wp-collection/products/the-legend-of-the-jackalope-removable-wallpaper" target="_blank">The Legend of the Jackalope Removable Wallpaper</a>, US $48 per 2-by-4 foot panel.

Photo Credit: Walls Need LoveSource: wallsneedlove.com
Cloudy Days Ahead

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Photo Credit: Tracey AytonSource: traceyaytonphotography.com

An atmospheric scheme graces one wall of this lovely nursery. Designed by Nancy Marcus Gueret of <a href="http://marcusdesigninc.com/" target="_blank">Marcus Design Inc</a> for her son, we love the doses of wood that ground the space, giving it weight so it doesn't feel flighty. <a href="http://www.greatcanadianhomes.ca/photos/pattern-happy-home-tour-1905838/" target="_blank">Here's a tour of the pattern-happy home</a>.

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An atmospheric scheme graces one wall of this lovely nursery. Designed by Nancy Marcus Gueret of <a href="http://marcusdesigninc.com/" target="_blank">Marcus Design Inc</a> for her son, we love the doses of wood that ground the space, giving it weight so it doesn't feel flighty. <a href="http://www.greatcanadianhomes.ca/photos/pattern-happy-home-tour-1905838/" target="_blank">Here's a tour of the pattern-happy home</a>.

Photo Credit: Tracey AytonSource: traceyaytonphotography.com
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Photo Credit: Cole & SonSource: www.cole-and-son.com

This whimsical paper, with its beautifully rendered cloudy-sky effect, is available in four soothing colourways. <a href="http://www.finestwallpaper.com/store/p1885/Cole_%26_Son__-_Nuvolette_Mural.html" target="_blank">Cole & Son Nuvolette Fornasetti II</a>, $500 per double roll.

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This whimsical paper, with its beautifully rendered cloudy-sky effect, is available in four soothing colourways. <a href="http://www.finestwallpaper.com/store/p1885/Cole_%26_Son__-_Nuvolette_Mural.html" target="_blank">Cole & Son Nuvolette Fornasetti II</a>, $500 per double roll.

Photo Credit: Cole & SonSource: www.cole-and-son.com
Earn Your Stripes

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Photo Credit: Tracey AytonSource: traceyaytonphotography.com

Glam meets the tropics in this gilt-y pleasure of a nursery that, let's face it, only you and your Instagram followers will really appreciate until your kid is older. <a href="http://www.greatcanadianhomes.ca/photos/glam-home-with-playful-touches-1904417" target="_blank">Here's how</a> designer Ben Leavitt of Vancouver's <a href="https://plaidfox.com/" target="_blank">PlaidFox Studio</a> pulled the playful space together.

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Glam meets the tropics in this gilt-y pleasure of a nursery that, let's face it, only you and your Instagram followers will really appreciate until your kid is older. <a href="http://www.greatcanadianhomes.ca/photos/glam-home-with-playful-touches-1904417" target="_blank">Here's how</a> designer Ben Leavitt of Vancouver's <a href="https://plaidfox.com/" target="_blank">PlaidFox Studio</a> pulled the playful space together.

Photo Credit: Tracey AytonSource: traceyaytonphotography.com
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Photo Credit: Graham & BrownSource: www.grahambrown.com

Ok, so that wall in the previous nursery is actually hand-applied gold leaf, but you can get the same luxe vibe with a chic wallpaper like this metallic showstopper. <a href="https://www.grahambrown.com/ca/gold-stripe-wallpaper/102507-master.html" target="_blank">Graham & Brown Gold Stripe Wallpaper</a>, US $30 per roll.

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Ok, so that wall in the previous nursery is actually hand-applied gold leaf, but you can get the same luxe vibe with a chic wallpaper like this metallic showstopper. <a href="https://www.grahambrown.com/ca/gold-stripe-wallpaper/102507-master.html" target="_blank">Graham & Brown Gold Stripe Wallpaper</a>, US $30 per roll.

Photo Credit: Graham & BrownSource: www.grahambrown.com
Petal Pusher

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Photo Credit: Tracey AytonSource: traceyaytonphotography.com

Grey and pink are a no-fail combo, especially when they appear as blossoms in this pretty nursery in Burnaby, BC. A matching dream-catcher, the monogrammed pillow and silver pouffe make for nice eye candy. <a href="http://www.greatcanadianhomes.ca/photos/glam-meets-coastal-cool-in-this-west-coast-family-home-1905597" target="_blank">Tour more of the glam West Coast home here</a>, designed by Huong Nguyen of <a href="http://thespottedfrog.ca/" target="_blank">The Spotted Frog</a>.

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Grey and pink are a no-fail combo, especially when they appear as blossoms in this pretty nursery in Burnaby, BC. A matching dream-catcher, the monogrammed pillow and silver pouffe make for nice eye candy. <a href="http://www.greatcanadianhomes.ca/photos/glam-meets-coastal-cool-in-this-west-coast-family-home-1905597" target="_blank">Tour more of the glam West Coast home here</a>, designed by Huong Nguyen of <a href="http://thespottedfrog.ca/" target="_blank">The Spotted Frog</a>.

Photo Credit: Tracey AytonSource: traceyaytonphotography.com
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Photo Credit: AnewallSource: www.anewall.com

This delicate paper was designed by lifestyle blogger Monika Hibbs, and it's one of Anewall's bestsellers – obviously! <a href="https://anewall.com/products/jolie-mural" target="_blank">Jolie Mural Wallpaper</a>, US $489 per roll.

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This delicate paper was designed by lifestyle blogger Monika Hibbs, and it's one of Anewall's bestsellers – obviously! <a href="https://anewall.com/products/jolie-mural" target="_blank">Jolie Mural Wallpaper</a>, US $489 per roll.

Photo Credit: AnewallSource: www.anewall.com
Classic Combo

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Photo Credit: Tracey AytonSource: traceyaytonphotography.com

"Monochromatic magic" is how Huong Nguyen describes this boy's nursery she designed. Colour-phobes who gravitate to a timeless black-and-white palette will especially love this ABC print. Add a black sputnik light and coordinating accessories, and you're in business. <a href="http://www.greatcanadianhomes.ca/photos/glam-meets-coastal-cool-in-this-west-coast-family-home-1905597" target="_blank">Here's the grand tour of this West Coast family home</a>.

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"Monochromatic magic" is how Huong Nguyen describes this boy's nursery she designed. Colour-phobes who gravitate to a timeless black-and-white palette will especially love this ABC print. Add a black sputnik light and coordinating accessories, and you're in business. <a href="http://www.greatcanadianhomes.ca/photos/glam-meets-coastal-cool-in-this-west-coast-family-home-1905597" target="_blank">Here's the grand tour of this West Coast family home</a>.

Photo Credit: Tracey AytonSource: traceyaytonphotography.com
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Photo Credit: AnewallSource: anewall.com

What better way to teach your child his or her ABCs than with this crayon-effect wallpaper? <a href="https://anewall.com/collections/wallpaper/products/alphabet-wallpaper">Alphabet Wallpaper</a>, US $70 per roll.

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What better way to teach your child his or her ABCs than with this crayon-effect wallpaper? <a href="https://anewall.com/collections/wallpaper/products/alphabet-wallpaper">Alphabet Wallpaper</a>, US $70 per roll.

Photo Credit: AnewallSource: anewall.com
Graphic Punch

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Photo Credit: Lauren KolynSource: www.laurenkolyn.com

Vintage hues of olive, mustard, peach and blue in a block-effect paint treatment make for one cool kid's room in this minimalist Montreal home. Remember to keep the rest of the space quiet, so the statement wall really pops out. Love this room? <a href="http://www.hgtv.ca/home-tours/photos/montreal-home-opposite-of-minimalism-1905048/" target="_blank">See the rest of this bold and beautiful home here</a>.

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Vintage hues of olive, mustard, peach and blue in a block-effect paint treatment make for one cool kid's room in this minimalist Montreal home. Remember to keep the rest of the space quiet, so the statement wall really pops out. Love this room? <a href="http://www.hgtv.ca/home-tours/photos/montreal-home-opposite-of-minimalism-1905048/" target="_blank">See the rest of this bold and beautiful home here</a>.

Photo Credit: Lauren KolynSource: www.laurenkolyn.com
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Photo Credit: Benjamin MooreSource: www.benjaminmoore.com

When it comes to colour-blocking a wall, anything goes. Get creative in your nursery – or to use similar hues as the nursery in the previous image; we suggest this timeless green Benjamin Moore shade. <a href="http://store.benjaminmoore.com/storefront/color-samples/paint-color-samples-1-pint/prodPRM01A.html?sbcColor=HC_135" target="_blank">Lafayette Green HC-135</a>.

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When it comes to colour-blocking a wall, anything goes. Get creative in your nursery – or to use similar hues as the nursery in the previous image; we suggest this timeless green Benjamin Moore shade. <a href="http://store.benjaminmoore.com/storefront/color-samples/paint-color-samples-1-pint/prodPRM01A.html?sbcColor=HC_135" target="_blank">Lafayette Green HC-135</a>.

Photo Credit: Benjamin MooreSource: www.benjaminmoore.com
A Leg Up

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Photo Credit: Janis NicolaySource: janisnicolay.com

Decidedly more grown up than the other spaces we've seen so far, this darling wallpaper features flamingos and bamboo, which is also perfect for a nursery. Not only did HGTV Canada's Jillian Harris design the room, but she's also the creative force behind the wallpaper. Flip to the next slide for more info (and <a href="http://www.hgtv.ca/shows/love-it-or-list-it-vancouver/photos/this-transformed-upper-level-will-inspire-you-to-perk-up-your-white-walls-1902497/" target="_blank">tour the rest of the happy home here</a>).

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Decidedly more grown up than the other spaces we've seen so far, this darling wallpaper features flamingos and bamboo, which is also perfect for a nursery. Not only did HGTV Canada's Jillian Harris design the room, but she's also the creative force behind the wallpaper. Flip to the next slide for more info (and <a href="http://www.hgtv.ca/shows/love-it-or-list-it-vancouver/photos/this-transformed-upper-level-will-inspire-you-to-perk-up-your-white-walls-1902497/" target="_blank">tour the rest of the happy home here</a>).

Photo Credit: Janis NicolaySource: janisnicolay.com
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Photo Credit: Milton & KingSource: www.miltonandking.com

This peppy paper is hot, hot, hot. We love the vintage pink and green combo, and who can resist a flamingo? <a href="https://www.miltonandking.com/tropic-like-it-s-hot" target="_blank">Milton & King x Jillian Harris Tropic Like it's Hot Wallpaper</a>, US $145 per roll.

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This peppy paper is hot, hot, hot. We love the vintage pink and green combo, and who can resist a flamingo? <a href="https://www.miltonandking.com/tropic-like-it-s-hot" target="_blank">Milton & King x Jillian Harris Tropic Like it's Hot Wallpaper</a>, US $145 per roll.

Photo Credit: Milton & KingSource: www.miltonandking.com
Piqued by Peaks

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Photo Credit: Donna GriffithSource: www.donnagriffith.com

Thalita Murray, the Toronto-based DIY genius behind the design blog <a href="http://www.thelearnerobserver.com" target="_blank">The Learner Observer</a>, did a beautiful job on a nursery for her twin boys. For a graphic element, she created mountains by masking off the shapes and painting them light and dark blue. <a href="http://helloyellowblog.ca/2016/10/twin-boys-nursery/" target="_blank">Tour the entire dreamy space here</a>.

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Thalita Murray, the Toronto-based DIY genius behind the design blog <a href="http://www.thelearnerobserver.com" target="_blank">The Learner Observer</a>, did a beautiful job on a nursery for her twin boys. For a graphic element, she created mountains by masking off the shapes and painting them light and dark blue. <a href="http://helloyellowblog.ca/2016/10/twin-boys-nursery/" target="_blank">Tour the entire dreamy space here</a>.

Photo Credit: Donna GriffithSource: www.donnagriffith.com
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Photo Credit: Sherwin-Williams Source: www.sherwin-williams.com

Thalita used moody blue Sherwin-Williams hues to bring her boys' nursery to life. <a href="https://www.sherwin-williams.com/homeowners/color/find-and-explore-colors/paint-colors-by-family/SW6244-naval#/6244/?s=coordinatingColors&p=PS0" target="_blank">Naval SW 6244</a> and <a href="https://www.sherwin-williams.com/homeowners/color/find-and-explore-colors/paint-colors-by-family/SW6246-north-star#/6246/?s=coordinatingColors&p=PS0" target="_blank">North Star SW 6246</a>.

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Thalita used moody blue Sherwin-Williams hues to bring her boys' nursery to life. <a href="https://www.sherwin-williams.com/homeowners/color/find-and-explore-colors/paint-colors-by-family/SW6244-naval#/6244/?s=coordinatingColors&p=PS0" target="_blank">Naval SW 6244</a> and <a href="https://www.sherwin-williams.com/homeowners/color/find-and-explore-colors/paint-colors-by-family/SW6246-north-star#/6246/?s=coordinatingColors&p=PS0" target="_blank">North Star SW 6246</a>.

Photo Credit: Sherwin-Williams Source: www.sherwin-williams.com
In Bloom

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Photo Credit: Urban WallsSource: www.uwdecals.com

Bring a fresh, spring-time feel to your baby's nursery with these blooming beauties from Vancouver-based <a href="http://www.uwdecals.com" target="_blank">Urban Walls</a>. The decals are available in two sizes and are freestanding flowers and leaves, so you can be really creative. We're loving the life-like purple ranunculus against the black, spiraled crib.

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Bring a fresh, spring-time feel to your baby's nursery with these blooming beauties from Vancouver-based <a href="http://www.uwdecals.com" target="_blank">Urban Walls</a>. The decals are available in two sizes and are freestanding flowers and leaves, so you can be really creative. We're loving the life-like purple ranunculus against the black, spiraled crib.

Photo Credit: Urban WallsSource: www.uwdecals.com
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<a href="http://www.uwdecals.com/products/purple-rose-garden-flower.html" target="_blank">Purple Rose Garden Flower</a>, $35.

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<a href="http://www.uwdecals.com/products/purple-rose-garden-flower.html" target="_blank">Purple Rose Garden Flower</a>, $35.

Photo Credit: Urban Walls Source: www.uwdecals.com
Chic Chicks

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Photo Credit: The Pattern Collective Source: thepatterncollective.com

Tweet! Tweet! This adorable birdhouse-print wallpaper from <a href="https://thepatterncollective.com/" target="_blank">The Pattern Collective</a> – makers of gorgeous wallpaper, fabric and pillows – makes a cheery statement in the corner of a nursery. Imagine it behind a crib? (Don't be surprised if your tot grows up to be an ornithologist.)

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Tweet! Tweet! This adorable birdhouse-print wallpaper from <a href="https://thepatterncollective.com/" target="_blank">The Pattern Collective</a> – makers of gorgeous wallpaper, fabric and pillows – makes a cheery statement in the corner of a nursery. Imagine it behind a crib? (Don't be surprised if your tot grows up to be an ornithologist.)

Photo Credit: The Pattern Collective Source: thepatterncollective.com
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Photo Credit: The Pattern CollectiveSource: thepatterncollective.com

The charming wallpaper has beautiful, three-dimension details showcasing sweet birdhouses and elegant little birds on a worn-out background. <a href="https://thepatterncollective.com/products/birdhouse" target="_blank">Birdhouse Wallpaper</a>, US $150 per roll.

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The charming wallpaper has beautiful, three-dimension details showcasing sweet birdhouses and elegant little birds on a worn-out background. <a href="https://thepatterncollective.com/products/birdhouse" target="_blank">Birdhouse Wallpaper</a>, US $150 per roll.

Photo Credit: The Pattern CollectiveSource: thepatterncollective.com

10 Whimsical Kids' Room Accent Walls (And How to Score the Look)

September 9, 2017 Iris Benaroia

10 Whimsical Kids' Room Accent Walls (And How to Score the Look)

Hopping Cute

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Cloudy Days Ahead

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Earn Your Stripes

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Petal Pusher

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Classic Combo

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Graphic Punch

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A Leg Up

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Piqued by Peaks

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In Bloom

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Chic Chicks

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