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30 Brilliant Ways To Decorate Nursery Walls Without Painting

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Looking for wall decor ideas for the nursery walls that don't involve paint? Take a peek at these 30 beautiful ways to decorate nursery walls without painting.

Regardless of your nursery design style, empty and stark walls don't belong in a baby's nursery. Instead, decorate the nursery walls to give the space color, depth, dimension, and texture.

WAYS TO DECORATE NURSERY WALLS WITHOT PAINTING


Keep reading to discover the best ways to decorate nursery walls without painting and add character, personality, and intrigue to the baby's room.


30 BRILLIANT WAYS TO DECORATE THE NURSERY WITHOUT PAINTING THE WALLS



1.HANG REMOVABLE WALLPAPER

The beauty of using removable wallpaper to decorate nursery walls is that it can make an impact while being a temporary fix. Thanks to peel-and-stick sheets, temporary wallpaper is easy to install regardless of your skill level.

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2.CURATE A GALLERY WALL

A well-curated gallery wall is a great way to decorate nursery walls. A collection of prints that have a cohesive look in color, border, and genre- can make a timeless statement.

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3.DECORATE WITH HATS

Hanging a collection of beautiful hats is a simple way to decorate the nursery walls without painting but still infuses plenty of texture and charm into a space.


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4.DISPLAY WALL ART

Wall art is a sophisticated way to dress up nursery walls by adding color and pattern to the nursery walls.

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5.CREATE A BOOK DISPLAY

Why not make a focal point in the nursery by creating a lovely book display giving the nursery a cozy and sophisticated vibe?

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6.HANG A MACRAME WALL HANGING

A macramé wall hanging is a whimsical way to decorate nursery walls and add texture and pattern.

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7.DECORATE WITH WALL DECALS

Wall decals are an easy and budget-friendly option to add personality to the nursery walls. And the best part? There are so many gorgeous designs to pick depending on your style.

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8.HANG A TAPESTRY

Hang a tapestry to add a pop of color, pattern, and texture to the nursery walls.

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9.BRINg IN A FOLDING SCREEN

Folding screens aren't just for privacy-they are also a great way to introduce texture, dimension, and color to the nursery wall.

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10.PUT UP A WREATH

A minimalist and simple idea for decorating nursery walls-a wreath adds a pop of texture and color to the nursery walls.

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11.HANG A RUG

A rug on the nursery walls? Absolutely! It's a fun and unexpected way to create a striking statement on the nursery walls-all without painting.


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12.GO WITH WOODEN LETTERS

Whether it's wooden letters or a name sign, it's the perfect way to add personality to the walls.

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13.STYLE WITH WASHI TAPE

All you need is washi tape, a tape measure, and some scissors to create a stunning temporary design on the nursery walls.

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14. DRESS WITH FABRICS

Elevate the blank nursery walls without painting with a fabric wall covering that exudes sophistication and luxury while adding color, texture, and movement to the space.

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15.USE MIRRORS

Hanging a mirror on the nursery wall adds a decorative touch and makes the nursery feel instantly bigger and brighter.

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16. ADD PLANTS

Creating a lovely plant wall brings the outdoors into the nursery and livens up the space with color.


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17.HANG A WALL MURAL

Transform a blank nursery wall with a mural and make an impact.

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18.GO FOR A PHOTO COLLAGE WALL

Nothing adds personality quite like a photo collage wall displaying a collection of your favorite photos.

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19. USE PLANTS

Bring the outdoors into the nursery and effortlessly add color and create dimension and style with plants-real or artificial.

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19. INTRODUCE A STATEMENT PIECE

Well, make a statement on the nursery walls with a statement-really.

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20.CREATE AN ARCH BACKDROP

Decorate with an arch wall sticker to frame, create contrast or highlight a nursery wall.

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21.TRY PHOTO LEDGES

Installing photo ledge's is sure to liven up the nursery walls in the most stylish way while allowing you to create a beautiful library for baby. 

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22. DECORATE WITH A MAP

Consider hanging a wall map to add interest to the nursery walls while evoking feelings of wanderlust.

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23.GO WITH SHELVES

Blank nursery walls can be tough to tackle. But installing wall shelves and styling with your favorite nursery accessories and art is always a good idea.

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24.INSTALL FAUX BRICK

If you are digging the look of exposed brick walls- consider installing a brick wallpaper to enhance your nursery walls.

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25. OPT FOR A CANVAS

Fill a blank nursery wall and create a styling focal point in the nursery by hanging a canvas flag.

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26.CREATE A BASKETBALL WALL

Group a collection of baskets in varying colors, styles, and textures to provide a beautiful backdrop.

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27.HANG A PEGBOARD

Try hanging a pegboard to organize essentials, display nursery accessories, and add visual interest to the nursery walls.

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28.OPT FOR LARGE SCALE ART

An oversized painting on the nursery walls can command attention and set the tone for your entire nursery design.

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29. ADD AN OPEN WARDROBE

An open wardrobe is like a well-curated gallery with your baby's favorite outfits that also dresses up the nursery wall.

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30. FRAME SCARVES

Scarves aren't just an accessory to wear but looks fabulous on the nursery walls. Whether it's an iconic scarf or a collection of scarves-frame and hang them on the nursery walls to create a stunning display.

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