While some people take the minimalist approach to redecorate, others prefer to unleash their artistic side and let loose with vibrant paints, beautiful fabrics, bold patterns and awesome accessories. So, if white walls and plain carpets aren’t your thing, take a look at these top five themed bedroom ideas and produce something to be proud of.
Princess/prince theme
If you want to create a palace for your very own price or princess, the first thing to do is to choose your color scheme. Bright pink is ideal for a budding Cinderella and blue is great for a future Prince Charming. However, you can always opt for light purples, greens, or yellows if you want to keep things a little more neutral. Wall transfers and stickers are also ideal if you don’t want to splash out for paint and come in an array of themed designs including Disney characters, carriages, and castles. Of course, young royals also need somewhere grand to sleep, so transform their old bed into something spectacular by making a canopy from lace or check out the array of themed bunk/cabin beds from eBay.
Underwater theme
Believe it or not, there are many places across the world where you can sleep under the sea. Rooms at the Poseidon Underwater Resort in Fiji, for instance, come complete with panoramic sea life views, but there are easier ways to wake up to your favorite denizens of the deep. Creating an underwater-themed bedroom is relatively simple thanks to the vast range of fishy wall murals, posters, stickers, transfers, and stencils available and you can also buy underwater-themed wallpaper, borders, lamp shades, rugs, pictures – the list is endless. If you want to get your little ones involved, you could also sketch a marine creature onto a large piece of paper and ask them to cover it in bright paper, beads, and other materials.
Football theme
When it comes to football, there’s a wide range of merchandise and memorabilia that will look great in any football-themed room – whether you’re a Tottenham fan or prefer to watch the Gunners in action. Generic football bedding, curtains, cushions, lampshades, and beanbags are also available or you could frame your favorite shirt to hang on the wall. If you’ve been lucky enough to visit your team’s stadium or have met a much-loved player, framed photo collages are also a great way to add a personal touch to your bedroom. What’s more, if the room is big enough, you could even squeeze in a table football set and invite your friends around for a bit of competitive fun.
Pirate theme
If your little cherub loves nothing more than running around the house pretending to be the next Jack Sparrow, a pirate-themed room could be ideal, just like those at the Splash Landings Hotel, Alton Towers. You can either paint the walls a deep blue or you might decide to keep them white with splashes of black and red – both color schemes work well. If you want to push the boat out (no pun intended), there are plenty of wall transfers available in the shape of anchors and pirate ships that will help bring the room to life. To keep costs down, you could even make your own shiver me timbers stencils, but don’t forget to apply the paint with a sponge to avoid unwanted smudges and drips. Complete the room with a skull and crossbones flag and a parrot if possible and you’ll be onto a winner.
Space theme
Does your child dream of becoming an astronaut and rocketing up to space? If so, the solar system could be a great theme for their bedroom. Not only will it be educational (especially if you include all the planets in their correct order from the sun which is Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto), but it can also be wonderfully imaginative. Of course, the night sky can be quite dark, but get hold of some bright paint and have fun creating shooting stars, planets, moons, and much more. You could even get hold of a cheeky alien or spaceship wall transfer to add a different dimension.
There’s no right or wrong way to create a themed room, so let your imagination run free and have a great time decorating.
This article was written by a freelance writer and mother of three, Kathryn Thompson. Follow her on Twitter: @katht35