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How to Decorate a Birthday Wall at Home in 30 Minutes

November 06, 2026 · Lane of Decor

You don't need a decorator for a great birthday wall. With a decoration kit, some double-sided tape and balloon glue dots, you can set it up at home in about half an hour.

What you need

Step 1: Pick the wall

Choose a plain wall behind where the cake will go, ideally with good light for photos. Wipe it clean and dry so the tape holds.

Step 2: Put up the fringe curtains

Tape the top edge of each curtain to the wall, side by side. Press firmly for a few seconds along the whole strip.

Step 3: Add the letters

Fill each foil letter with air, then stick HAPPY on one line and BIRTHDAY below it, using two glue dots per letter so the words stay straight. Start from the middle letter and work outwards so the words stay centred.

Step 4: Add the balloons

Blow up the metallic balloons and stick them in clusters in the corners and along the bottom. Odd numbers (3 or 5 per cluster) look fuller.

Step 5: Finish the look

Add a number balloon for the age below the letters, and a sash for the birthday star.

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