WHIMSY & COLOR
Art is usually one of the fist things I find for a room, and sometimes a piece of art was the inspiration for an entire room. I feel like kids’ rooms often get overlooked when it comes to art, but art is one of the easiest ways to add whimsy and color to a space for “littles”.
{Side rant…If I see one more crib with large white wooden letters hung on the wall spelling out the baby’s name, I just might lose it. When I see pics of this (done for the millionth time) I want to reach through the screen and shout sweetly suggest to the parents, “There’s AMAZING artwork out there–be better than white letters!!! “}
And if I have just offended one of you, my dear friend, I am truly sorry…and I’ll offer you a free art consult to get RID of the white letters. Because I believe you’re better than that. I do.
I rounded up 12 of my favorite places to find art for kids’ rooms. I noticed as I was pulling this round-up together that my taste in kids art tends to feel retro. I especially love unique illustrations. It’s always a process for me to narrow down the artwork for a nursery or kids’ room. I usually have too many I want to use.
PLANNING A ROOM FROM SCRATCH?
Try this formula for your art plan:
1.Something EDUCATIONAL: An ABC or numbers print.
2.Something PERSONAL: Something that matches the interest of your child (or theme of the nursery).
3. Something INSPIRATIONAL: A print with a quote or your child’s name.
4. A CREATURE or CHARACTER: An animal or a pirate or a princess…Something fun like that.
Top Row (left to right):
1. “The Charmer Up Close” / Water In My Paint (ETSY)
2. “It’s Raining (Mr.)” / Blancucha (ETSY)
3. “Muppet Alphabet” / Society 6 (*This site has loads of great art for all ages.)
Second Row:
1. House Illustration / Michele Maule (ETSY)
2. “Sofi and the Fish” / Holi (ETSY)
3. “French Moustache” / Old English Co (ETSY)
Third Row:
1. “Lemons to Lemonade” / Rifle Paper Co
2. “The Peace Van on the Road”/ Minted
3. “Mr. Rutherford Comes for a Visit” / Matte Stephens (ETSY)
Fourth Row:
1. “Aviation 101” / Land of Nod
2. Gray sheep illustration / Gingiber
3. “Love Block Letter” / The Wheat Field (ETSY)
I might just love kids art more than any other kind:)
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Hahahahah! No more white letters!!! I couldbt agree more. Im not a fan of that at all either. Im so glad im not the only one. These are awesome picks babes. Ill def keep them in mind for client spaces and my little mans room, which needs to be worked on as I type!
I’m glad you GET IT!!! I’m not against using letters in a room, but the white letters above the crib as the only wall decor just SLAYS me. OH, and aren’t our own kids’ rooms always the last on our list?? I need to start changing up Gemma’s nursery to be a better “toddler room”, but I’m totally procrastinating.
I love your selections. I am in the planing process for my little girls’s big girl room, so this is very timely! I always think of places like Minted and Land of Nod, but never remember all of the amazing Etsy artists!!
Thanks, Jennifer:) I’m sure her room will be gorgeous. Can’t wait to see it.
I came across this post today via Pinterest… and I really love all the wonderful work you’ve chosen! I also feel the same – there is so much wonderful art out there it’s easy to be creative when it comes to kids rooms. I myself am an artist of kids printable art decor so I’ll leave the link if anyone is interested. When I was a little girl, my parents painted a blue sky on my nursery wall with clouds. There were also Beatrix Potter characters scattered throughout 😉
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I definitely like illustration more than other types of art. I love that most of your finds are from Etsy. As an Etsy seller I really appreciate it. 💙
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