Every parent eventually ends up in the same place: standing in front of a wall covered in fridge art, Blu Tack scars and one heroic crayon masterpiece, wondering if there's a better way. There is. It's a magnetic wall decal, and it stays put until you decide it shouldn't.
Shop it: our Scallop Edge Magnetic Wall Decal (£44.99) is our best seller, and the Magnetic Arch Chalkboard Wall Decal is back in stock this November. Browse the full magnetic wall collection.
What is a magnetic wall decal?
It's a thin, flexible panel that sticks to your wall like a sticker but behaves like a board. One surface does several jobs: magnets stick to it, you can draw on it like a chalkboard or whiteboard, and you can pin up photos, artwork and the very important leaf your child found in the park. Ours use a renter-friendly adhesive and a magi-felt protection backing, so you can apply, reposition, remove and reuse them without redecorating the wall afterwards.
Why renters (and commitment-phobes) love them
- No drilling, no screws. Your landlord and your deposit will both thank you.
- Moveable. Nursery today, playroom next year, home office the year after that.
- Reusable. Peel it off when you move and take it with you.
Where to put one
- Playroom: at child height, so tiny hands can reach the magnets without climbing the furniture. (They'll climb anyway. But at least not for this.)
- Bedroom: above a desk or reading nook as a calm, grown-up-looking display spot for artwork.
- Kitchen or hallway: the family command centre for lists, reminders and a weekly "who's doing what".
- Home office: they're made with adults in mind too. Nobody needs to know it started life in the playroom.
Five ways to use it
- Letters and numbers. Pair it with our Magnetic Alphabet and Numbers Set (77 pieces, with a storage case) for spelling names, counting games and early maths.
- Art gallery. Rotate their latest masterpieces with magnets. No sticky tape on the walls, no tears when something gets taken down.
- Chalkboard doodles. Give them a place to draw that isn't the sofa.
- Routine chart. Morning and bedtime routines with magnetic picture cards, so you don't have to ask "shoes on?" 47 times.
- Family planner. Swap the toys for a meal plan once they're in bed. Multi-tasking.
Scallop Edge or Arch?
The Scallop Edge has a playful wavy border that suits a fun, colourful room. The Arch gives a softer, more minimal shape that works well in calm nurseries and Scandi-style spaces. Both do the same jobs, so pick the one that suits your room (or get both, we won't stop you).
How to apply it (in about the time it takes to make a cuppa)
- Clean and dry the wall. Smooth, painted walls work best.
- Mark the top edge lightly in pencil with a level, so it's straight.
- Peel back the top of the backing, line it up, then smooth it down from the top as you peel the rest.
- Press firmly from the centre outwards to remove any air bubbles.
A sensible-parent note: magnets and small pieces are best used with grown-up supervision for little ones who still taste-test everything.
The bottom line
A magnetic wall decal gives you a learning wall, art gallery and planner in one, without a single hole in the plaster. It's also our most popular product, so the families who have one clearly agree.
Ready to give a wall a job? Shop magnetic wall decals and learning sets.
