Perk up your child's bedroom with fun canvas art or a print that pops! Here are some of our fave local stores and artists offering wall art in Singapore!
When it comes to the kids’ bedrooms, we’re always on the lookout for practical-yet-cool space-saving furniture, gorgeous rugs and the ultimate way to store all of that Lego (when we’re not stepping on it and lacerating our feet). But once you’ve achieved bedroom perfection (for the five minutes before the kids trash it again), you’re going to need some finishing touches. We’re talking posters, prints, canvas art and wall art. We know exactly where to find all your wall art needs here in Singapore!
1. Sammyeve
Whether you are searching for the perfect handmade print for your kid’s bedroom, or are looking out for a great gift for a special little person, Sammyeve is one of the cutest finds in town. Created by a mum who understands what we’re looking for when it comes to a Pinterest-worthy bedroom for the small people, each and every piece that leaves the design studio is individually made using the highest quality materials and attention to detail. Choose all kinds of wall art from Singapore themes and superhero designs to typographic goodies and Chinese zodiac prints. Then, once you’ve confirmed your personalised instructions, sit back and wait for your unique piece of art to roll home. Psst: we also love the height charts, how cute!
Where: Sammyeve, online only.
2. Kids Haven
Kids Haven is a one-stop shop for all your kids’ bedroom needs. Here you can find super cool wall art that goes beyond traditional canvases or prints, like wall mounted stuffed animals, Scrabble-style name tiles, and even rock climbing wall features that are sure to hit high on the kids wish-lists!
Where: Kids Haven, 3-Storey Showroom at 25 Playfair Rd Singapore 367990, or online
3. Singapore Trading Post
If you’re looking for something a little bit quirky to brighten up your teenager’s room (ie, make it look less like a dank, dark cave), then Singapore Trading Post is where it’s at. We’re crushing on the retro posters, prints and canvases of local scenes and products. Even the moodiest of teens might just crack a smile while choosing something fabulous from the wall art selection for their pit room. We want to deck our whole house out in Singapore Trading Post style – just take a peek inside their gorgeous store!
Where: Singapore Trading Post, Tan Boon Liat Building, 315 Outram Rd, Singapore 169074 or at 426 Joo Chiat Rd, Singapore 427644
4. Deer Industries
Swoon alert: head over to Deer Industries and pick up an outrageously adorable magnetic print, or a super cute aesthetic poster for your little one’s bedroom. Instant room changer and perfect wall art right there. If only we had enough wall space for all of them!
Where: Deer Industries, 213 Henderson Road #01-02 Singapore 159553
5. Paintinks by melt
We’ve long had a bit of a thing for the Paintinks by melt. They’ve got a stunning insta-feed and we can’t get enough of the commissions, paintings and illustrations by Melissa Tan. Adorn your kids’ walls with whimsical wildlife, watercolour dragons or adorable Frida Kahlo-inspired cats. You could also commission a family portrait, or get the family pets immortalised in paint form as wall art to really add a personal touch to your kids’ bedroom decor!
Where: Paintinks by melt, purchase online on Etsy
6. IKEA
Why go for wall art, when you can mount an actual dollhouse on the wall for the kiddos to have hours of fun with! This super cute Flisat dollhouse wall mount from IKEA is an adorable addition to any kids bedroom. It also works well as a quirky shelving unit. Ikea also has loads of wall art and prints at great prices for any room in the house, not just bedrooms. You can also pick up photo frames in various colours and materials to make your own prints, which are always a fan of! Move over fridge, the kids art is now being proudly displayed on their own bedroom walls.
Where: IKEA Singapore, Alexandra, Jurong, Tampines and online
7. Spotlight
Is there anything we can’t get when it comes to home decor over at ever-handy Spotlight? That goes for plenty of fun art picks for kids of all ages, from fire engines and dinosaurs to unicorns and llamas. There’s more than enough choice of posters, prints and canvas art for even the fussiest of small art critics, too.
Where: Spotlight, locations in Plaza Singapura and Westgate
8. The Jar of Salt
Manila-based artist Cherie Altea, aka The Jar of Salt, is a bonafide wiz when it comes to turning a dull wall into a colourful dash of fun. Pick up one of her unique acrylics, pastels, inks or collages on canvas to jazz up your kid’s or teen’s room – or splash out on a treat for yourself!
Where: The Jar of Salt, enquire online.
9. Etsy
We love supporting artists and creators, and the Etsy platform is perfect for sourcing unique, inspiring wall art for kids that they are sure to love. No matter if they are into all things flowers, fairies, space, science, nature, sports – you name it, there’ll be a print to match the theme. The prices vary, and sometimes you can pay less and print the designs at home! This is a great option if you want to resize to fit a particular frame. Happy shopping!
10. Bright Star Kids
For prints that are personalised AND won’t bust the wallet, you can’t go wrong with a cute planner or reward chart from Bright Star Kids. Prices start at just $15.95, an affordable way to decorate the kids’ rooms.
Where: Bright Star Kids, online only
11. Kristen Kiong
Local artist Kristen Kiong has illustrated for a number of children’s books in Singapore, with a distinct whimsical style that’s perfect for kids’ bedrooms! We love her collection of alphabet prints, which can even be customisable by skin colour and background colour to better suit your little one.
Where: Kristen Kiong, online only
Have fun decorating those nurseries and kiddo bedrooms! Let us know if you have any more recommendations to add to this list?