Tips on Choosing Posters and Prints for the Kids’ Room and How to Hang them

Posters are great for kids’ rooms. At https://www.photowall.co.uk/ is a large collection of posters which are perfect for displaying in the rooms of kids of all ages. Find out what factors to consider when choosing posters for your child’s room, as well as how to go about putting these posters and prints up.

Choosing the Right Poster 

Here is a highlight of some of the top factors you will want to keep in mind when selecting posters for your kid’s rooms

Age 

Wall posters can be used in rooms for kids of all ages. That being said, it’s expected that what works for a toddler’s room may not be a fit for your teen.

First, younger kids are drawn to simpler art. Anything with simple yet iconic images will sail just fine for the younger kids. On the other hand, older kids and teenagers will appreciate something unique, and even more, if it’s complex.

Secondly, younger kids will love posters with very bright and vivid colors. For older kids, you may be able to get away with these equally bright colors, although teenagers are mostly drawn to duller, subtle, or more toned down colors.

Preferences

Away from the generalizations around age, the best pick of posters for your child’s room would, of course, be something tied to their interests. Does your child like sport? Disney movies? Choose from the range of themes that tie to your child’s interests.

Again, instead of trying to work with what you believe to be your child’s interests, avoid making mistakes by asking what they’d like. Infants and toddlers may not have a taste or preference, but your older kids have certainly developed a taste.

Create the Right Atmosphere

Of course, you cannot afford to go with anything but positive images for your kid’s room, especially for an infant or toddler. Any posters with even the slightest hint of aggression don’t belong in your young child’s room. Positive images will create a positive atmosphere, which is beneficial for your child’s mental and emotional health and wellbeing. A poster depicting some battle may be ok for teenagers but surely has no place in your toddler’s room.

A Match for the Room

Consider the color palette and overall design of your child’s room when selecting a wall print or poster for the room. Find something that blends in well and matches what other décor elements you have going on in the room. If you are working with a Disney theme, rest assured there are posters with that theme. Indeed, there is a huge collection of themed posters and prints from which you can choose.

Size Matters

Colors and design aside, another factor to consider is the size of the print you are getting. Your kids and anyone else seeing the poster shouldn’t have to go over to the wall in order to see the artwork or read the text on the poster. Bigger is almost always better with wall posters and prints. The only exception will be if you are looking to fill up some empty space on the gallery wall in your child’s room.

Poster Hanging Ideas

After finding the right poster for your child’s room, you will want to shift your attention to how to hang the posters the right way. The right way means hanging the posters in such a way that they look great, but at the same time, avoiding any possible damage to the walls in your kid’s room.

1. Frame It

Framing a wall poster is no doubt the best way to hang it. Instead of looking like just a poster, a carefully selected frame will transform any poster into a piece of art that looks very sophisticated. Do keep in mind that frames can be quite expensive, especially if you are doing a number of posters throughout your kid’s room.

1. Poster Rails

Have rails at the top and bottom of the poster, and your poster will look as good as if it’s being held within a frame. Indeed, it is a cheaper alternative to framing the poster.

Adhesive

The third best option is to use adhesive. Apply just enough adhesive, and your posters should hold onto the wall perfectly.

The Wrap Up

The right poster can add so much life and character to your child’s room, especially if you hang it up well. If you have older kids, make selecting the poster and hanging them up is a fun activity that you can do together. The kids will appreciate it more if they are a part of the process.