What do we think of this wallpaper?

[MarionCole]

Is this the kind of wallpaper that an adult loves but a young boy would think was boring?

I think the problem with children's wallpapers in general is that they can be very expensive and children can get tired of them rather quickly.

(I speak as a child who was allowed to choose her own wallpaper aged 8, and who then had to put up with the sodding stuff until I eventually moved away from home.)

I think that particular wallpaper might start to grate after a while.

The paper is great fun but might grow out of it?

My 11 year old said it is a bit childish for him

Why not try some funky retro comic stuff? DS (6) has a big wall covered in Captain America panel art, available through here, under Marvel. Sorry it won't link to a specific image.

I am hoping it lasts til teenagerdom.....

great idea taffetacat

..in fact inspired choice... a laydee with great taste...

whythankyouverymuch

read about these wallpapers in a magazine - look fab but pricey - kateusher.wordpress.com/wallpapers/

The link is to a fabric, not a wallpaper

.....looks great though!

He's only 3 at the moment so we have a while to go. You have confirmed my fears though.

Must admit, my other idea was to get a big Marvel mural thing. He does love all things Marvel at the moment, so I think it would go down better with him. Will probably remain popular for longer too. Thanks for that link taffeta.

I think my 5 year old would have Formula 1 for the next 3 years ...but generally agree with cat64

He's got plain white walls and posters up at the moment, but I think it looks really boring. That's probably just to my adult mind though.

How big and imposing are the posters? Also cuddly toys to soften and warm up the room?

mural&f=t&FindID=0&P=1&PP=1&sortby=PD&c=c&page=1 This is big and imposing!

(He doesn't have that now, I'm suggesting it might be a good fit!)

I don't think you should try to theme or over-decorate a child's room: keep it plain, let them fill it with whatever they find interesting at the time and give them plenty of storage. A play table he can lay out his cars/trains/lego on will probably be of far more interest than a particular wall covering or window treatment.

I agree longlegs, this is for my benefit rather than his!

Oh .

Have a look at American site for room inspiration
potterybarnkids.com
Decorating the kids room is a major thing here and i think their ideas are ones you can grow with. Pottery barn is a good company - I'll miss it when I move back!!!! Although you can't get the exact things, you would be able to take the theme and work it out yourself.

i like it but i think you might tire of it

I agree with HerH

I like it, but only because it's Quentin Blake - I'd imagine a small child would get bored of it fast.

Having said that - ooh! Quentin Blake fabric! I love the menagerie design. Why didn't I know you could get Quentin Blake fabric? And Whyyyyy is it £31 a metre???

B&Q have got some cool wallpaper at the moment - I saw a great black and white one of buildings (skyscrapers) that I nearly got for kids' room but the other day I noticed they have more in a similar vein - for examples see birds and landmarks my current favourite. They're not too (relatively) expensive either.