Animal Wallpaper

Animal wallpaper is wallpaper that features animals as the main design element. It can include woodland creatures, safari animals, jungle animals, birds, butterflies, sea life, pets, arctic animals, illustrated motifs or large-scale animal mural scenes.

This wallpaper style is popular because it adds personality, storytelling and a connection to nature. Animal wallpaper can feel playful, calming, elegant or bold depending on the design, colour palette and room setting.

Animal wallpaper is available in styles for nurseries, children’s rooms, playrooms and grown-up interiors. The best style depends on whether you want the room to feel soft, adventurous, whimsical, elegant or nature-inspired.

Popular animal wallpaper styles include:

• Cute animal wallpaper: Friendly illustrated animals for nurseries, toddlers’ rooms and playful spaces.
• Woodland animal wallpaper: Foxes, deer, rabbits, bears, squirrels and owls for a gentle storybook feel.
• Jungle animal wallpaper: Tigers, monkeys, parrots, leopards and tropical foliage for a bold and adventurous look.
• Safari animal wallpaper: Lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras and savannah scenes for children’s rooms and feature walls.
• Forest animal wallpaper: Earthy designs with woodland creatures, trees and foliage for calm, nature-inspired rooms.
• Arctic animal wallpaper: Polar bears, penguins, whales and cool-toned landscapes for a peaceful wintry mood.
• Bird wallpaper: Songbirds, cranes, swans, parrots and toucans for bedrooms, powder rooms, entryways and nature-inspired interiors.
• Butterfly wallpaper: Delicate, graceful designs that work well in bedrooms, nurseries and soft botanical schemes.
• Animal mural wallpaper: Large-scale jungle scenes, safari landscapes, woodland murals or storybook illustrations for immersive feature walls.

Animal wallpaper works best in rooms where you want charm, imagination, nature-inspired detail or a memorable focal point. It is especially popular in nurseries, children’s rooms, playrooms, bedrooms, powder rooms and feature walls.

Animal wallpaper works especially well in:

• Nurseries: Soft woodland animals, safari animals and gentle illustrated designs create a calming and imaginative backdrop.
• Children’s rooms: Animal wallpaper can add storytelling, playfulness and a sense of adventure.
• Playrooms: Jungle, safari or colourful animal wallpaper can make the space feel energetic and creative.
• Bedrooms: Bird, butterfly, woodland or muted animal motifs can add personality without overwhelming the room.
• Powder rooms: Stylised animal motifs, birds or bold jungle designs can create a striking small-room statement.
• Bathrooms: Bird, fish, sea life or nature-inspired animal designs can create a fresh, decorative look when paired with the right wallpaper material.
• Living rooms: Elegant bird, koi, jungle or mural designs can add visual interest and conversation-starting character.
• Dining rooms: Sophisticated animal motifs or mural wallpaper can create an expressive feature wall.
• Home offices: Birds, butterflies and woodland designs can add a calm, nature-led backdrop.
• Entryways and hallways: Animal wallpaper can create a memorable first impression in transitional spaces.
• Reading corners: Storybook animals, woodland designs or soft murals can create a cosy space for imagination and quiet time.

Yes, animal wallpaper is suitable for nurseries and children’s rooms because it can create a gentle, playful and imaginative setting. Soft animal illustrations, woodland scenes, safari designs and storybook murals are especially popular for children’s spaces.

For nurseries, choose calm colours, friendly animal illustrations and designs with enough open space to keep the room restful. For older children, safari, jungle, ocean, arctic or illustrated animal wallpaper can create a more adventurous room that supports storytelling and play.

For more nursery ideas, explore our guide to animal nursery wallpapers.

Choose animal pattern wallpaper if you want a repeating design that can work across one wall or an entire room. Smaller animal patterns are useful for nurseries, bedrooms, playrooms and spaces where you want a soft, consistent look.

Choose animal mural wallpaper if you want a stronger focal point. Animal murals often include large-scale jungle scenes, safari landscapes, forest animals, sea life, birds or storybook illustrations that create a more immersive effect. For more feature-wall ideas, explore our guide to animal wallpaper murals.

As a simple rule, animal pattern wallpaper is best for gentle rhythm and full-room softness, while animal mural wallpaper is best for a bold feature wall with storytelling impact.

Yes, animal wallpaper can suit small spaces when the design is chosen with the right scale, colour and wall placement. Small rooms such as powder rooms, nurseries, reading corners, entryways and compact bedrooms can handle animal wallpaper especially well.

For small spaces, consider:

• Small-scale animal patterns for a softer, more subtle effect
• Light backgrounds to keep the room feeling open
• One feature wall if the animal wallpaper is bold, dark or highly detailed
• Soft woodland, bird or butterfly designs for a calm look
• Jungle, safari or quirky animal motifs for a more expressive powder room
• Simple furniture and solid colours to balance the wallpaper

As a simple rule, lighter animal wallpaper feels airy and gentle, while darker or bolder animal wallpaper creates a cosier, more dramatic effect.

Animal wallpaper works well in both soft and bold colour palettes. The best colour depends on the animal theme, the room size and the mood you want to create.

Popular animal wallpaper colourways include:

• Neutral animal wallpaper: Beige, cream, taupe and warm white create a calm, timeless backdrop.
• Green animal wallpaper: Sage, olive and forest green work well with jungle, woodland and botanical animal designs.
• Blue animal wallpaper: Dusty blue, navy and pale blue suit bird, sea life, arctic and nursery designs.
• Pink and blush animal wallpaper: Soft, warm shades work well in nurseries, bedrooms and whimsical schemes.
• Brown and earthy animal wallpaper: Tan, terracotta, ochre and soft brown enhance safari, woodland and nature-inspired styles.
• Black and white animal wallpaper: A graphic option for modern rooms, monochrome nurseries and bold feature walls.
• Multicolour animal wallpaper: A playful choice for children’s rooms, playrooms and creative spaces.

Animal wallpaper pairs especially well with natural wood, rattan, linen, wool, soft neutrals, warm lighting and simple décor that lets the animal design remain the focus.

To style animal wallpaper without overwhelming the room, use the wallpaper as the main decorative feature and keep the surrounding furniture, colours and accessories balanced. This helps the space feel intentional rather than busy.

Helpful styling tips include:

• Use animal wallpaper on one feature wall if the design is large-scale, colourful or highly detailed.
• Choose soft illustrations, line art or muted animal motifs for a calmer effect.
• Pair animal wallpaper with solid-colour furniture, bedding, rugs or curtains.
• Repeat one or two colours from the wallpaper in textiles or accessories.
• Use natural materials such as wood, linen, rattan or wool to soften the look.
• Avoid combining animal wallpaper with too many competing patterns.
• Keep shelves, toys and décor edited in nurseries, children’s rooms and playrooms.

Yes, you can order animal wallpaper samples before choosing your final design. Samples are useful for checking colour, illustration style, pattern scale, mural detail and material finish in your own lighting.

Samples are available to add to cart in Non-Woven Matte Wallpaper or Peel and Stick Wallpaper. For Heavy Duty Textured Vinyl Wallpaper samples, please contact us at [email protected] to enquire.

Use your sample to:

• View animal illustrations, background colours and fine details in natural and artificial light
• Check whether the design feels playful, calm, bold or subtle in your room
• Compare the wallpaper with furniture, flooring, bedding, paint colours and décor
• See whether the pattern or mural scale suits your wall size
• Feel the wallpaper material before placing your full order

Once you have chosen your design, enter your wall dimensions on the product page so your animal wallpaper can be made to order.

Yes, most Hello Circus wallpaper designs are available as Peel and Stick Wallpaper, including selected animal wallpaper designs. Peel and stick wallpaper is removable, self-adhesive and designed for quick installation without traditional wallpaper paste.

Animal Peel and Stick Wallpaper is a practical choice for rental homes, temporary spaces, nurseries, children’s rooms, playrooms, bedrooms, home offices, entryways, hallways and feature walls. It should be applied to smooth, clean and properly prepared walls for the best result.

Explore our Peel and Stick Wallpaper collection for removable wallpaper options.

Animal wallpaper pricing depends on your wall dimensions, chosen wallpaper design and selected wallpaper material. Because each Hello Circus wallpaper is made to order, the final price is calculated according to the size of your wall.

The main factors that affect the cost are:

• Wall width and height
• Wallpaper design
• Wallpaper material
• Any customisation required

To see an accurate price, select your preferred animal wallpaper design and enter your wall measurements on the product page.

Hello Circus animal wallpaper is designed for imaginative interiors, safer homes and a precise made-to-order fit. Each wallpaper is crafted in Europe and customised to your wall dimensions.

Key benefits include:

• Premium European quality
• Three wallpaper material options
• Greenguard Certified
• PVC-free and VOC-free
• Safe and non-toxic for family homes
• Washable surface
• Fade resistant print quality
• Fire rated in accordance with EN ISO 11925-2
• Custom sizing based on wall dimensions

Choose from Non-Woven Matte Wallpaper for a smooth, sophisticated finish, Heavy Duty Textured Vinyl Wallpaper for high-moisture and high-traffic areas, or Peel and Stick Wallpaper for quick installation in rental homes or temporary spaces.

Learn more about our wallpaper materials or browse our wallpaper how-to guides for more buying, measuring and installation advice.