Large blank nursery walls can feel surprisingly difficult to decorate. Too little décor can leave the room feeling unfinished, while too much can quickly overwhelm the space. Wallpaper can feel like a big commitment, especially in a room that will naturally evolve over time.
That’s exactly why removable wall decals have become one of our favourite ways to create soft, high-end nursery feature walls without the permanence of traditional wallpaper. With thoughtful spacing, layered elements, and organic placement, decals can feel more like custom wall art than repetitive wall décor.
For this bohemian nursery, our Bohemian Palms Wall Decals transformed a plain blank wall into a calming focal point filled with warmth, softness, and movement.
Before: A Blank Nursery Wall With So Much Potential
Before the decals were installed, the nursery featured a completely blank wall behind the crib. While the room already had beautiful bohemian elements like woven textures, neutral tones, and soft natural materials, the wall itself needed something to anchor the space visually.
Instead of filling the wall with heavy furniture or framed art, removable wall decals created a lightweight, airy design that still made a major impact.
The goal was to create a nursery that felt:
- calm and soothing
- layered and designer-inspired
- soft and organic
- easy to update over time
Our Bohemian Palms decals worked perfectly because the neutral watercolour tones blended seamlessly into the existing décor while still creating dimension and movement across the wall.
Why Scattered Wall Decals Feel More High-End
One of the biggest mistakes people make with wall decals is placing everything in one tight cluster. While that can work for some spaces, larger nursery walls often benefit from a more organic, spread-out arrangement.
In this nursery, the palms and orchids were intentionally spaced throughout the wall rather than condensed into one small focal point. This helped create a softer, more custom look that feels almost hand-painted.
By allowing breathing room between each decal, the design feels:
- lighter
- more elevated
- less busy
- more natural to the eye
The scattered placement also helps guide your eye around the room, making the nursery feel larger and more balanced overall.
How To Plan Your Nursery Wall Layout Before Installing
One of the most helpful parts of this project was planning the layout before peeling and sticking the decals permanently.
Before installation, the larger decal pieces were taped onto the wall to experiment with spacing and placement. This step makes a huge difference, especially when working with oversized removable wall decals.
Why Taping Your Layout First Helps
- Allows you to test spacing before committing
- Helps balance large and small elements
- Prevents overcrowding
- Makes the final design feel more intentional
- Lets you step back and view the wall from different angles
For this nursery wall, the largest palms were placed first to establish the main flow of the design. Smaller palms, orchids, and filler elements were then layered around them to soften the overall look.
The result feels organic and artistic rather than overly symmetrical or repetitive.
How To Create A Balanced Nursery Decal Wall
What This Infographic Shows
This step-by-step layout guide walks through exactly how to create a soft, designer-inspired nursery accent wall using removable wall decals.
The infographic covers:
- how to begin with a blank wall
- how to position your largest decals first
- how to layer smaller details naturally
- how to balance spacing across the wall
- how to create a more elevated, custom look
Because the decals are individually placed, every nursery can feel completely unique and tailored to your space.
Why Wall Decals Worked Better Than Wallpaper In This Nursery
Wallpaper can create beautiful spaces, but for this nursery, decals offered a softer and more flexible design approach.
Because the palms were individually placed, the design could naturally work around:
- the crib
- lighting
- ceiling lines
- corners
- negative space
The result feels airy and calming rather than fully saturated.
Removable wall decals also make it easy to refresh the room over time as your child grows and the space evolves. The flexibility of decals allows you to create a custom feature wall without committing to an entire wallpapered room.
The Final Reveal
Once the decals were fully installed, the nursery completely transformed.
The soft neutral palms created the perfect bohemian backdrop while still allowing the woven textures, natural wood tones, and cozy textiles throughout the room to stand out beautifully.
What we love most about this nursery is how calming it feels. The decals add enough visual interest to make the room feel styled and complete while still keeping the overall atmosphere peaceful and relaxing.
The finished wall feels:
- artistic
- soft
- layered
- elevated
- calming
- timeless
And perhaps best of all, it proves that removable wall decals can create a truly designer-inspired nursery without requiring permanent changes.
Shop The Look
Create your own calming nursery accent wall with our Bohemian Palms Wall Decals:
https://urbanwalls.ca/products/bohemian-palms-wall-decals
