Outer Space Wall Decals & Wallpaper

Why outer space is the kids' room theme that never gets old

Dinosaurs come and go, cartoon characters get outgrown in a season, but space sticks. A three-year-old loves the rocket, a seven-year-old wants to name every planet, and a twelve-year-old still thinks a moon-phase wall looks cool. That is why outer space wall decals are one of the smartest theme choices for a child's bedroom: you are decorating for the kid they are now and the kid they will be. It is also a theme that works for boys and girls equally and pairs with almost any bedding color, from navy and black to pastel and gold.

Because everything in this collection is removable, you can start small with a single rocket or a scatter of stars and add planets, an astronaut or a full solar system as interest grows. When they finally decide they are too old for it, the decals peel off without damaging the paint.

Decals, stickers or wallpaper: how to build a space room

There are three ways to do it, and the best rooms usually combine two. Large wall decals, like the outer space set with planets, rockets and comets, are the centerpiece. Put them on the wall the bed faces so they are the first thing seen in the morning. Small peel-and-stick wall stickers, like gold stars, watercolor stars and moon phases, are for filling the gaps: scatter them across the ceiling, over a closet door or around a window so the whole room feels like a night sky rather than one decorated wall. Star and moon-phase wallpaper is for anyone who wants an all-over pattern; use it on one accent wall and keep the other three plain so the room does not feel busy.

A practical tip: pick a color story before you buy. Gold stars on a navy wall is the classic look. Silver and white on grey feels calmer and more grown-up. Pastel planets on a white wall suit a nursery. Mixing all three reads as clutter.

Installing and moving your galaxy

Wall decals arrive on a backing sheet with a clear transfer layer on top. Rub the design firmly with a credit card, peel the backing away, position the decal on a clean, dry wall, smooth it down and peel the transfer layer off slowly at an angle. For a full solar system, lay the planets out on the floor first to get the spacing right, then transfer them one at a time. Individual star stickers are simpler: peel and press. They can be lifted and moved several times, which is handy when a small helper insists Saturn belongs by the door.

Peel-and-stick wallpaper installs in panels from a level line. Star patterns are forgiving at the seams because there is no tight repeat to match. Removal for all three is the same: lift a corner and pull slowly. Nothing stays behind.

Frequently asked questions

Are outer space decals suitable for a nursery?

Yes. They are made from thin, non-toxic vinyl and fabric materials, are wipeable, and go on the wall out of reach of the crib.

Can I put star stickers on the ceiling?

Yes. The small stars and moon-phase stickers are light enough to hold on a smooth painted ceiling. Textured popcorn ceilings do not hold well.

Do the stars glow in the dark?

No. These are printed decals, not glow-in-the-dark plastic. Gold and metallic-look stars catch light beautifully but do not glow.

Will the decals work in a rental?

Yes. They remove cleanly from painted walls with no residue, which is why they are popular in apartments and military housing.

Can I reuse decals after moving?

Small stickers can be lifted and reapplied a few times. Large decals are best treated as single-use because the adhesive weakens after removal.