Playroom and Kids' Room Wall Art Ideas
The best playroom wall art is bright, playful and hung at a height children can actually see. Animals, space, maps and bold colour all work, and frames with acrylic instead of glass keep the room safe for busy hands.
Below: what art suits a playroom or kids' room, colours that work, how to hang it safely, how to change art as children grow, and prints chosen for the job.
Prints for this look
What art suits a playroom or kids' room
- Animals. Foxes, bears, lions and whales are a favourite at every age, from toddlers upwards.
- Space and the night sky. Planets, rockets and astronauts spark questions and stories. See our space wall art.
- Maps. A world map with animals or landmarks is decoration and a learning tool at the same time.
- Letters, words and numbers. Bold typography suits a play corner or homework desk.
- Colourful abstracts. Simple shapes in bright colours feel playful without being babyish.
Let your child help choose. They will love the room more if one or two of the prints are their pick. Browse the full kids' wall art collection.
Colours that work in a playroom
Bright, saturated colours suit an active play space: red, cobalt, sunny yellow, orange and green. They look best against white or soft neutral walls, which stop the room feeling chaotic.
Pick two or three colours and repeat them across the prints, storage and rug, and even a busy room will look planned. If the playroom doubles as a bedroom, choose softer, warmer versions of the same colours so it is easier to wind down at night. For more ideas, see our colourful wall art.
Hanging art safely in a kids' room
Children see the world from lower down, so in a play area hang some art lower than usual, roughly at your child's eye level. Everywhere else, the usual rule applies: centre the print at about 145 to 150 cm from the floor, or leave 15 to 25 cm above a shelf or toy storage unit.
- Use acrylic, not glass, in every frame within reach.
- Fix frames with two hooks or screws so they cannot swing or be lifted off.
- Avoid hanging art where children climb, such as above bunk beds or next to climbing frames.
- Keep cords and string away from play and sleep areas.
Changing art as children grow
Children's tastes change quickly. Our A sizes fit standard off-the-shelf frames. Keep the frames on the wall and simply swap the prints, perhaps on a birthday or at the start of a new school year.
A picture ledge makes swapping even easier, and a playroom gallery wall can mix prints with your child's own drawings. Start with one A2 anchor, add A3 and A4 prints around it with even gaps, and try the layout in the gallery wall planner first. Multi-buy savings apply automatically when you order more than one print.
Sizes at a glance
| Size | Centimetres | Inches | Works for |
|---|---|---|---|
| A4 | 21 x 29.7 | 8.3 x 11.7 | Shelves, desks, small gaps, sets of 3 |
| A3 | 29.7 x 42 | 11.7 x 16.5 | Hallways, side walls, pairs |
| A2 | 42 x 59.4 | 16.5 x 23.4 | Above a sideboard or small sofa, the anchor of a gallery wall |
| A1 | 59.4 x 84.1 | 23.4 x 33.1 | Above a standard sofa or bed |
| A0 | 84.1 x 118.9 | 33.1 x 46.8 | Large walls, open-plan rooms, statement pieces |
All our A sizes fit standard off-the-shelf frames, and every print is made to order on museum-grade matte paper.
