Safari nursery décor is one of the most popular trends for new arrivals, and what better way of recreating a safari landscape than with a mural? Wall murals are perfect for stimulating a baby's imagination as their vision transitions from black and white to colour.
Babies will find animals fascinating to learn about from a very young age, and many first words are animal names or sounds. The safari theme has longevity, too, as children will continue to be inspired as they grow.
Young kids' bonds with animals also teach them to love, share and empathise. And for so many young kids around the world, four-legged friends are a source of comfort, making safari décor a universally treasured interior trend. Here are some of the best murals to transform your nursery room…
Cute safari wallpaper
This adorable mural by Oliver Robins is perfect for babies and toddlers as they learn to explore shapes and colours. It's also a great distraction if you keep your changing table in the nursery, as babies learning to crawl can start to fight nappy changes – a little visual amusement can go a long way!
The mural features cute cartoon animals in the savannah, such as a sloth, tiger, giraffe, zebra, lion, and monkey. Beautiful illustrations fill the scene with stories to fuel blossoming imaginations, and these African beasts could soon become your child's favourites.
Finish off your safari nursery décor with stuffed animals and gorgeous neutrals for the perfect new baby room.
Tonal giraffe wallpaper
We love this chic safari wallpaper by Kiki Belle, which features an elegant illustrated backdrop of lush greenery and a pop of warm colour as seen on the giraffes. The tonal green hues are ideal for creating a sense of calm in the space and can be matched with wooden or neutral furniture.
Green is a brilliant colour to combat stress and anxiety and is a popular choice for interior colour therapy – where colours improve mental health and wellbeing in the home.
Kids love giraffes because they are considered to be one of the friendliest animals on earth. In fact, giraffe toys are extremely popular with babies, and it's easy to see why. These loveable creatures are a big hit with curious littles thanks to their approachable appearance. Plus, these silent giants are full of fun facts for young children – did you know that they sleep standing up?!
Safari scene mural
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As your little one's language starts to improve, wall murals like this one can be the perfect way to start conversations. Once babies point and babble, they can show you what's intriguing them. And once they start making their first animal sounds, you'll be able to have so much fun.
We love this 'Savannah Secrets' wallpaper because it's full of life and excitement, making it perfect as a feature wall. This makes decorating the rest of the room much easier, as the mural can be the main focal point. We also like that it has realistic illustrations. As children grow, real imagery will become hugely important for learning and memory processing and can help them recall much better than cartoon images.
A mural with cheeky monkeys
The words "cheeky" and "monkey" will frequently be used once you become a parent. Babies and toddlers are designed to be mischievous because it's how they learn and seek independence, and it's a wonderful sign that their brains are growing.
This mural is excellent if you end up with an adventurous baby or toddler, and they may find solace in the animal kingdom when they are enjoying some independent play. Monkeys are adorable and entertaining; many children fall in love with these primates because of their carefree nature.
Complete the look with stuffed monkey toys, neutral nursery décor, and a monkey or wild animal-themed over-cot mobile.
Neutral safari nursery wallpaper
If you want to keep the space elegant and chic, our 'Leopard Landscape' mural does just that. Combined with organic elements like light woods, woven baskets and leafy green houseplants, it's possible to create a wellbeing-led interior sanctuary (and not just for baby).
After all, many parents will find that baby won't be sleeping in their nursery for a very long time, and the room is as much for the parents who stay up rocking and feeding as the miniature human. For many of us, those nursery walls can be our only view for the first year of baby's life. So it's essential to make them as beautiful and inspiring as can be.
This room, as decorated by our , proves that nursery décor can be utterly sophisticated while providing enough stimulation for our little ones.
Colourful safari wallpaper
If you prefer bright and colourful safari nursery decor, you'll love this animal-themed wall mural. As your baby's eyesight improves and they start to view colour at around 4 months, this wallpaper will be such a joy for them to explore.
What we love most about this wallpaper, though, is how the animals crowd around, giving young children a sense of safety and security and a feeling that they are not alone in this big wide world. As babies turn into toddlers, they'll experience nightmares and begin to develop a lot of scary emotions. However, animals can be a source of comfort and love, and many children seek out animals during imaginative play to help them process their feelings.
Safari nursery décor with a story
This 'Noah's Journey' mural is a fantastic storytelling tool. Stories are a huge part of childhood and can be told to babies from birth. While they may not understand the words just yet, reading or telling stories to your newborn child is a magical way to connect with them.
Babies love the sound of your voice, so storytelling will give them the sensory input they need between naps and feeds. As they grow, you'll be able to fully immerse them into the mural's tales and allow their imaginations to run free.
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