Safari Nursery Print – Gentle, Poetic Animal Wall Art

Discover how to choose the perfect safari nursery print to create unique, calming decor.

When you are decorating a nursery, you want something that truly speaks to you. Not just something pretty, but an atmosphere — something that feels comforting. I created these safari prints for nurseries for exactly that reason: to bring natural warmth and a touch of wild gentleness that stands apart from overly polished or overly conventional decor.

Inspired by iconic animals, illustrations such as the watercolour giraffe family print, the safari lion cub print for children’s rooms and the watercolour baby elephant print help create a reassuring, poetic world.

Why choose a safari print for a nursery?

The safari theme is especially popular for nursery decor because it brings together gentleness, imagination and visual discovery.

For early development, safari nursery prints are ideal: the soft contrasts, recognisable silhouettes and animals’ expressions are fascinating to babies from their very first months. As they grow, they will name the animals and invent stories around them. Safari decor creates a room that grows with your child.

Animal prints help you:

• create a reassuring world around your child

• introduce their first animals in a playful way

• bring natural, calming colours into the room

• spark curiosity from an early age

A safari nursery print instantly transforms a room into a warm, nature-inspired little haven.

Safari decor instantly turns a classic nursery into a nature-inspired cocoon

I do not use software or Artificial Intelligence. Every safari nursery print begins with a blank sheet of paper, a paintbrush, water and colour. It takes time and can be unpredictable — watercolour has a mind of its own — and that is precisely why the result has a texture and a sense of life that cannot be achieved in any other way.

The shades are never exactly the same from one piece to another. The washes blend organically. There is something alive in these safari nursery prints that comes directly from this way of working. This is not simply a design printed onto a perfectly flat white background — it is a real painting, faithfully reproduced on textured paper that captures its grain.

Every safari print comes from an original hand-painted watercolour illustration. This artisanal process brings soft texture, subtle shades and an authenticity that cannot be found in standard prints.

Unlike mass-produced visuals, every safari nursery print offers:

• a delicate, light finish

• a harmonious colour palette for a nursery

• a poetic, timeless atmosphere

That is what makes all the difference in children’s wall decor.

Which animals should you choose for successful safari decor?

Honestly? Trust your instincts. But if you would like a starting point, here is how I see the safari nursery prints:

• The watercolour giraffe family print is probably the softest in the collection — there is something about its proportions, its height and the way it tilts its head.

• The safari lion cub print has a reassuring, almost protective presence.

• The watercolour baby elephant print is timeless and impossible to get wrong.

• The watercolour tiger print brings a little more character for those who do not want an overly conventional look.

• The watercolour koala family print adds a softer, more cuddly touch.

How should you style your safari prints?

Hanging your prints is often where everything comes together. One print can sometimes feel a little isolated; several safari nursery prints together tell a story.

Here are a few ideas:

• I especially love a triptych: three animals, three matching sizes, hung at eye level — simple, effective and instantly decorative.

• You can also play with scale: use an A3 print as the centrepiece, with A4 prints on either side.

• If you are looking for a visual feature in the room, pairing your prints with a safari height chart creates a truly themed corner.

• For colours, beige, terracotta and soft green naturally work beautifully together — and with almost any light-coloured nursery furniture.

To discover every available design, explore the complete collection of safari nursery prints.

A perfect newborn gift idea

Newborn gifts can often be difficult to choose. There are so many bottles and newborn-size babygrows. Giving a safari nursery print is different: it is visible, it lasts and parents remember it.

It is the kind of piece that has a place in the room for years. Not a gadget, but something decorative, useful and a little emotional. And because safari nursery prints can easily be added to a baby registry, they make gift-giving much easier for loved ones who are unsure what to choose.

Giving a safari print for a nursery is an original, meaningful gift idea.

It is a gift that is:

• made to last

• decorative and useful

• easy to personalise to suit individual tastes

• perfect for a baby registry

Parents especially appreciate objects that combine beauty and emotion.

An original creation imagined in Provence

Every safari nursery print begins and ends here in Provence. The watercolour is painted in my studio, then printed locally on 250 gsm textured paper that faithfully captures the feel of the original. No outsourcing on the other side of the world, no mass production.

Choosing a Les Aquarelles de Marlène safari print means choosing a French handmade creation — and something unlike anything else.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Original watercolour illustration

• Animal print ideal for nurseries and children’s rooms

• Soft, poetic wall decor

• Perfect as a newborn gift or children’s gift

• Personalisation available > Personalised Illustration

• Original creation by Les Aquarelles de Marlène

PRINT DETAILS

• Available sizes: A4 (21 × 29.7 cm) and A3 (30 × 40 cm)

• High-quality print on 250 gsm textured paper, with a soft finish close to the original watercolour

• Delivered in a natural wood frame, ready to place or hang, with protective plexiglass

• Illustration imagined, drawn and printed in Provence

FAQ

How can I create safari decor in a nursery?
Simply combine several safari animal prints with natural tones and a few accessories, such as a height chart or matching textiles, to create a harmonious world.

Are these prints suitable for both girls’ and boys’ rooms?
Yes. The safari theme is gender-neutral and works perfectly in both girls’ and boys’ nurseries.

Can these prints be combined with other collections?
Yes. You can easily combine safari prints with woodland or ocean decor to create a unique world.

Which size should I choose for a nursery?
A4 is ideal for a small gallery wall, while A3 creates a stronger focal point in the room.

Creating decor around a safari nursery print makes it possible to imagine a soft, natural and evolving space. By combining several watercolour animal prints, you can create harmonious wall decor to accompany your child through their earliest years.

Discover my complete collection of safari prints for nurseries.

For a successful arrangement, I recommend combining several sizes and placing each safari nursery print at your child’s eye level. This creates an immersive, evolving space.

You can also find more ideas in our nursery decor guide.