Children's room: wall stickers or wallpaper?

Creating a personalized children's room can be a challenge if you rent, or if you simply don't want to embark on a massive project involving wallpaper rolls, glue, and pattern matching. Tonka Papers are designed as an alternative to traditional wallpaper and classic plastic wall stickers.

We have strived to develop the perfect solution for a personalized children's room decor. Here's why our hand-painted wallpaper wall stickers are an excellent choice for a child's room.

A Healthier Interior (PVC-free)

Many traditional wall stickers for children are made from vinyl or PVC, which can release phthalates and chemical fumes (VOCs). Since children breathe faster than adults, they are more sensitive to indoor air quality. Our decorations are made of textile and are completely free of PVC and harmful substances, so you can decorate the sleeping area without worries.

It's Textile – Not Paper or Plastic

The difference between these decorations and ordinary wall stickers is the material. Instead of thin plastic or paper, we use a self-adhesive textile wallpaper that feels like a piece of canvas. This provides a tactile surface that absorbs light softly instead of shining artificially, creating a calmer atmosphere in the room.

Depth from Real Paint

Each wall sticker is hand-painted in several layers with acrylic paint. This is a significant detail because it provides a depth and texture that a flat machine print cannot achieve. When light hits the wall, you can discern the brushstrokes and subtle color nuances, making the decoration resemble a true mural.

A Flexible DIY Solution

The advantage of the elements being cut out individually is that you are not confined to a specific pattern. You can place flowers, stars, or figures exactly where they fit – perhaps above the bed, along a sloped wall, or around a door. Small adhesive pads (tack-packs) are also included, so you can do a test arrangement and move things around before removing the backing and permanently adhering them.

Security for Your Deposit

In Danish rental properties, regulations are often strict, and you risk losing your deposit if the walls are not white and intact upon moving out. Since our textile wallpaper is "peel and stick" and uses a gentle adhesive, it can be removed completely without leaving traces or pulling off paint (on smooth, even surfaces).

Movable Wall Art That Lasts

Children's interests change, and the room should be able to adapt. If you move, or if the room needs redecorating, you can peel off the decorations and reuse them. By placing them on ordinary baking paper, they can be stored and brought out again later. If the adhesive power should diminish over time, you can simply reactivate it with a little water-soluble glue.

Modern Colors and Sensory Appeal

More people desire greater tactility and natural colors instead of completely neutral beige. The hand-painted textile pieces add precisely the texture and personality that many seek to make the room cozy and lively, without being overstimulating.