Nursery decor · what's it actually made of?
Most nursery wall decals hide cheap plastic. Here's what to look for instead.
You read the label on everything else in the nursery. Here's the one thing almost nobody checks, and how to get it right.
You read every label in this house. The sunscreen, the wash, the sleep sack, the mattress. So here's a fair question almost nobody asks about the one thing that hangs right over the cot. What is that wall decal actually made of?
For a lot of the cheap ones, the honest answer is PVC vinyl. The same shiny plastic that carries that new plastic smell when you open the packet. It's mass printed, often imported, and chosen because it's cheap to make. I didn't want that anywhere near my own kids, so I set out to make something different.
"You check the label on everything else in the nursery. The wall deserves the same."
The three things worth checking
"What is it actually made of?"
Ours are a soft, matte woven fabric. Not shiny plastic vinyl. It feels closer to paper or linen than a sticker, and it sits flat and matte on the wall like it was painted there.
"Will it smell like plastic over the cot?"
No. There's no vinyl.
"Is it gentle on the wall, and can I move it?"
Yes. A gentle adhesive lets you lift and reposition the pieces as you place them, so there's no pressure to get it perfect first go. When you're ready for a change, a gentle heat release method takes them down.
Soft and matte, so it looks painted on rather than stuck on. No gloss, no plastic feel.
You can reposition as you place.
Ours are designed and printed in our own Melbourne studio, not a mystery factory offshore.
What comes in every order
A step by step installation guide and a small test sample so you can feel the fabric and try it on your own wall before you commit to the full design. And if you change your mind, we have a 30 day return policy on decals.
How to remove them the right way
The whole secret is just two things: heat to soften the adhesive, and peeling in a downward motion.
- Warm the decal with a hair dryer on low for 20 to 30 seconds to soften the adhesive.
- Start at a corner and peel slowly, pulling the decal down and flat against the wall, never straight out towards you.
- That downward angle is the whole secret. It keeps the paint where it belongs.
- Go extra gently on older or freshly painted walls, and warm any stubborn spots again.
Follow these steps for the best possible result. Honesty over hype, always. That's how we do things here.
What other mums say
"No plastic feel, no gloss."
Verified Tiny Walls customer"Beautiful native decals for our nursery. They look amazing and the quality is excellent."
Verified Tiny Walls customer"The quality of the products and the artwork is excellent."
Verified Tiny Walls customerSo here are the nursery designs our customers reach for most. All soft fabric, printed in Melbourne. Tap any of them to see the full nursery range.
Our most-loved nursery designs
Gum Tree Branch & Koalas
from $84
Mother and baby koalas on a eucalyptus branch, hand painted watercolour on soft matte fabric. The one everyone asks about.
★★★★★ "So perfect we quickly needed more. We added the gum trees, mother and baby koalas." — Amy T.
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Baby Safari Animal Decals
from $49
Watercolour lions, elephants and giraffes with the sweetest faces. A classic that grows with them from newborn to toddler.
★★★★★ "Amazing stickers, good quality and look amazing in my baby's nursery!" — Bronte
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Gum Tree Branch & Bird Decals
from $84
The design that started it all. Soft, calming and quietly Australian. Perfect above a cot or a reading nook.
★★★★★ "Beautiful native decals for our nursery. They look amazing and the quality is excellent." — Verified customer
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Airplane Decals with Clouds & Stars
from $49
Gentle and whimsical, and not a primary colour cartoon in sight. Toddlers point at the planes every night.
★★★★★ "They look so good on the wall! Like they've been painted on." — Louise P.
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Parrot & Native Bird Decals
from $35
A handful of bright native birds you can scatter across any wall in minutes. Low commitment, instant charm.
★★★★★ "Love the vibrant colours. Our boy loves looking at them while he's on the change table." — Yanni M.
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Peel & Stick Wall Scallops
from $59
A soft block colour scallop trim that gives a nursery that calm, designer finish. Choose your colour, peel, place.
★★★★★ "Beautiful and quality just as pictured. As easy to put on as said." — Deanna H.
Shop the Nursery Range →Quick questions
A soft, matte woven fabric, printed in our Melbourne studio.
No. There's no shiny vinyl.
Designed and printed in house in Victoria, Australia.
Yes. A gentle heat release method (warm, then peel downward) takes them down. Prep and paint condition matter, so go gently on rentals and freshly painted walls.
No stress. We have a 30 day return policy on decals, so if it isn't right for you, you can send it back.
The 30 Day Happiness Guarantee
Soft fabric, printed in Melbourne. Every order comes with an installation guide and a small sample to try first, free shipping over $120, and fast Aussie dispatch. And if you change your mind, our 30 day return policy on decals means you can send them back.
Shop the Nursery Range →Whatever you choose, I hope it becomes the room they remember. That's the whole reason I started.
Love, Clara x