A piece tied to a TV series is fun for a year and embarrassing for three. Animals, planets, plants and simple shapes hold up across the whole of childhood and work as well at two as at twelve. See animal wall art and space wall art for the subjects that last longest, and floral & botanical art for gentler alternatives.

Hang It for the Child, Not for You

Adults hang at adult height out of habit, which puts the art above the person who actually lives in the room. Start from the child's eye level instead. Above a bed the usual rule applies: keep the width in proportion to the furniture. Frames should be fastened securely and never sit directly above a crib. If you'd rather skip glass entirely, the same subjects exist as kids & nursery canvas.

Which subjects last longest in a child's room?

Subjects with no tie to a particular series or film last longest, which means animals, plants, planets and simple shapes. A piece the child outgrows in a year has to be replaced, while a bird or a moon phase can stay on the wall into the teenage years.

How high should a child's piece hang?

Lower than you first think. Count on 90 to 110 cm above the floor for the youngest, so the image sits at the level of the person who actually lives in the room. Above a bed or a dresser, work from the top of the furniture instead.

Glass or canvas in a child's room?

Canvas has no glass pane that can break, which is the most common reason parents choose that format here. If you go with framed paper, our frames use acrylic glazing, which is light and shatter-free, making a framed print safe above a bed or a changing table too.

What size suits a child's room?

Children's rooms are usually smaller than the rest of the house, and a single mid-size piece does more than several small ones spread around. Above a bed a wide landscape format works best, while a narrow wall by the wardrobe carries an upright subject better.

Do children's pieces work outside the nursery?

Yes, and it's a good test of whether the subject holds up. Animals, space and nature in stylised form work just as well in a hallway or a home office, which means the piece can move with you the day the room changes function.