Combining wallpaper in the children's room: 6 beautiful combinations

Two different wallpapers in one room? It is precisely this combination that gives a nursery, children's room, or playroom extra character. We are increasingly seeing one striking design combined with a quieter pattern. This gives every corner its own atmosphere, while the room still feels like a cohesive whole.

Interior stylist Elina Styling She applied this principle beautifully in several children's rooms. In each room, she chose two designs that complement each other. The colors recur, but the patterns differ enough to create tension and depth. Below, we show three actual rooms and share three additional combinations for inspiration.

Why combine two wallpapers?

With two patterns, you can subtly separate functions within a room. For example, give the wall by the bed a narrative collage wallpaper and choose a calm stripe for the play corner. Wallpaper wainscoting also works very well: the lower part of the wall gets a playful pattern, while the upper part remains calm or is painted.

The secret to a successful combination lies mainly in repetition. Let at least one color reappear in both designs, combine a large pattern with a small pattern, and decide in advance which wallpaper will take the leading role.

1. Spring Garden with Wavy Stripes beige

In Noé's room, Elina Styling combined the dreamy collage wallpaper Spring Garden of Wavy Stripes beige. Spring Garden draws attention to the bed with flowers, twigs, butterflies, and birds. On the other hand, the soft, wavy stripe brings tranquility to the play corner.

This combination works because the natural beige tones from both wallpapers are reflected in the wood, curtains, and accessories. The collage wallpaper is the eye-catcher, while the stripes create rhythm without becoming overwhelming.

2. Bows lilac with Sweet Stripes soft pink

Would you prefer something sweet, playful, and a touch outspoken? Then this is Bows lilac together with Sweet Stripes soft pink A wonderful choice. In Rosie's room, the bedroom wall features the cheerful bow design. In the reading and play corner, Sweet Stripes was used as wallpaper wainscoting.

The pink and lilac tones connect both sides of the room. Because the bows form a small, repeating pattern and the stripes appear longer and more vertical, the overall effect remains lively yet balanced. Furthermore, the dark wood tones and soft naturals add warmth to the sweet colors.

3. Birds with Wavy Stripes old rose

In Loué's room, too, Elina Styling opted for a narrative pattern alongside a subtle stripe. Birds Wallpaper forms a soft background by the bed. The flying birds add movement, but the light colors keep the overall look calm. On the opposite side makes Wavy Stripes Old Rose The play area is warm and cozy.

Old rose is making a comeback in accessories, textiles, and wall decor. As a result, the combination feels natural. This is a great approach when you want to use two patterns without making the room look cluttered: choose one design with figures and one graphic pattern in the same soft color family.

Three more wallpaper combinations to save

Tiny Stripes vintage blue with check check sage

For a calm, fresh children's room, Tiny Stripes vintage blue and Little window pane, little window pane saga A surprisingly beautiful duo. The cool blue tone provides solidity, while the soft sage keeps the room natural and friendly. Both designs are graphic, but differ clearly in direction and scale.

Garden Lullaby with Wavy Stripes old rose

Those who love flowers and warm rose tones can Garden Lullaby combine with Wavy Stripes Old Rose. The floral design can make one wall shine, while the wavy stripes are suitable for a second wall or wainscoting. The combined powder pink, beige, and earthy tones hold everything together beautifully.

Tiny Stars honey beige with Wavy Stripes royal blue

A combination does not always have to be ton-sur-ton. Tiny Stars honey beige and Wavy Stripes royal blue show how beautifully warm beige and bright blue can work together. The small stars keep it airy, while the broad blue stripes give the room character and contrast.

This is how you choose two matching wallpapers yourself.

• Start with your favorite. First, choose the design that makes you happy immediately. Then, look for a calmer wallpaper with one or more colors from that main design.
• Vary the scale. Combine large flowers, animals, or a collage with a fine stripe, check, or a small repeating pattern.
• Divide your attention. Give the most striking wallpaper a prominent place, for example behind the bed. Use the calmer design on the opposite side or as wainscoting.
• Order samples. View the wallpapers side by side in the real daylight of the room. Colors may appear warmer or cooler throughout the day.
• Repeat the colors. Let shades from both designs reappear in paint, curtains, bedding, posters, and accessories.

Dare to combine

Two wallpapers give a children's room more depth, personality, and cohesion. Do you choose a busier design next to a subtle stripe, or perhaps two graphic patterns in matching colors? With a clear color connection, surprisingly much is possible. The real rooms by Elina Styling perfectly demonstrate that every corner can have its own atmosphere while still remaining part of the same story.

Styling of real children's rooms: Elina Styling. Photography: Elise Rachelle Fotografie. The remaining images are AI mood images for inspiration.