For some reason parents seem to get stumped when it comes to decorating boy’s rooms and they opt for a straightforward room with blue paint rather than letting a theme dictate their decorating direction. By selecting a theme you’re giving yourself some direction yet opening more doors for decorating inspiration.
Favorite Characters
Using favorite television, movie, and cartoon characters is a really easy way to decorate a room because these things are mass marketed and all you have to do is purchase the accessories. You can paint the walls or add wall decals or even wallpaper but remember that fads and favorite characters can change regularly, so you’re better off picking a neutral basics and using accessories to express personal favorites.
Games
Rather than picking a favorite video game, use games as a theme in itself. Start with a favorite family board game, like monopoly, and paint squares around the room that reflect stops on the board. Frame game boards to be used as artwork or Velcro them to the wall so they can easily be removed and played with. Create an area for video games with a chalkboard paint wall for keeping high scores and bragging rights.
Wild West
Playing cowboys is still popular for some boys so give them a Wild West theme that lets them go crazy. Replace the closet door with swinging saloon doors. Saddle up a sawhorse and let them ride into the sunset. Paint one wall in a desert theme complete with aforementioned sunset, and paint the opposite wall with a gold rush boom town façade.
Planes, Trains and Automobiles
It seems to be hardwired into the Y chromosome but most boys love vehicles of all sorts so let them have a room full of exciting fun. Nowadays you can find airplane, train and race car beds at reasonable prices. You can go for subtle and classic or crazy and full of excitement, or plan a room that will mature as your child ages, who knows they may turn their fascination into a profession in the future.
Serenity
Many people have a hard time sleeping, even children. So creating a bedroom that is mellow and serene can help promote sleep. The key here is to take all activities and excitement out of the room and give them a place that is just for relaxing and sleeping. It sounds boring and that’s sort of the point, but so many children have attention problems so creating a space that is calming is very important. Look for soothing colors, fabrics, white noise machines, soft lighting, and smooth edged furniture, anything that invites relaxation.
Decorating for children can be challenging because their interests change frequently but it can be very exciting as it gives you a chance to let your inner child run free. If you’re looking for more boys’ room decorating ideas check out 5 Themes for Boys’ Bedrooms.
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