SportsSports is a theme that spans the generations and pleases every boy. From soccer to baseball to football, there are may choices to go for, but you could start with daddy’s favorite and see with your child follows along. Paint the room in the colors of your son’s favorite team. For a baseball theme for [...] |
Favorite AnimalsWe bet any boy/girl would love a room focused on his favorite pet. It doen’t matter if it’s a dog or cat, bird or snake, decorating with this theme will make your son (and his pet) feel particularly at home. To make it even more interesting you could mix up lots of pictures of your [...] |
Wild Colors or CrayonsHere you can do anything and feel no pressure. You can go wild starting with a lively area rug designed in fun colors for a child. You can even take your cue from the rug for colors and designs for the rest of the room. Or maybe think of a box of crayons, stick with [...] |
Movie or Cartoon CharactersMaybe your child (or you!) has been captivated by Mickey Mouse, Alladin, Lion King, Toy Story, or Scooby Doo – you’ll probably be able to find bedding, lamps, and other decorative items that use these themes. Towels for the bathroom and toys will be easy to add. Once again, there are plenty of choices. |
OceanIf you live near the beach, or just wish you did, create an ocean theme using watery blues for the wall, sand colors on the floor, and clouds in the sky (ceiling). Take color cues from a beachy border wallpaper, art print, or piece of furniture, add some little seagulls painted on the walls. You’ll [...] |
StarsStarlight is a great theme, and you’ll find many fabrics, wallpapers, and bedding with star patterns. This theme appeals to both boys and girls, and is available in many colors both bright and pastel. Wonderful theme pieces can be the “star” in a room. You might get star-shaped rubber stamps (or sponges) and dip into [...] |
MoonlightCreate a wonderful, soft look with by the light of the moon. The ceiling might be midnight blue, with painted moon and stars, or use some of the stick-on glow-in-the-dark stars. Embellish a colorful painted bookshelf with crisp white stars, or liven up a plain white chest with a rainbow of star shapes. Find a [...] |
Color ThemesThis theme is fun and easy. Just pick the color that your little one LOVES, and go with it -everywhere. Paint the walls in his/her favorite color, then go for it in borders, fabrics, pillows, and accessories. Whether it is pink, purple, blue, or primary crayon colors — your little one is sure to feel [...] |
Storybook CharactersBeatrix Potter’s Peter Rabbit, Winnie th Pooh Bear, the Little Mermaid, or Barbie might be the starting point for a wonderful theme room. Search the net for specialty character sheets and bedding, then take your color cues from there. Frame book illustrations as wall art or use cutouts of book pages for decoupage on furniture. |