As children grow up, they want a sense of independence. You may find them asking to change every part of their daily routine, from their wardrobe to the after-school activities they participate in.As a parent, you have the chance to grant them this highly-sought-after freedom. What better way to give your child a sense of independence than giving their bedroom a complete makeover?
While your child surely has some creative ideas of their own, they may need a little help formulating a realistic bedroom theme. Here, we’ve provided you with 3 fun bedroom themes you can use for inspiration in your child’s room.
1) Dreamy Library in the Clouds
If you have an enthusiastic reader on your hands, this bedroom theme is perfect!Ideally, with this theme, you’ll create a calming environment where your child can escape the real world with a good book.Paint the bedroom walls a soft blue color, and consider adding some clouds if you’re particularly artistic.Fill this room with plenty of bookshelves for your child to store their favorite reads. Consider getting floor-to-ceiling shelves to make the most out of the limited space available.While their bed is comfy, try to give them other places to read. Invest in some oversized floor pillows to give your child multiple reading spots.If you want to test out your construction skills, try building a window seat. This way, your child can hang out with a good book in some natural sunlight.
2) Outer Space Adventure
An outer space-themed room is a future astronaut’s dream come true!If you want to go all out, consider getting a bold mural that depicts Earth or a supernova from an aerial view.If you’re on a budget, paint the walls a deep blue and make some of your own stars. You can do so in several ways:Grab some yarn and wall-safe tape and create a few DIY constellations. You can make it a learning experience and draw out some real constellations, like Orion and Pegasus. Or, you can freehand it and map out whatever you want!Cut out some paper stars and slap them to the ceiling. Before you put them up, decorate them with glow in the dark paints. The best glow in the dark paints on the market are non-toxic, dry quickly, and stick to a variety of surfaces, whether it be paper or cardboard.Instead of taping them to the ceiling, you can hang your paper stars from the ceiling for a fun alternative. Just be sure you hang them securely. Otherwise, you’ll find yourself constantly putting them back up.Your child will appreciate the stars they’ll marvel at every night as they go to sleep.Consider getting a quality lamp or hanging light for during the day, as this kind of light source can be a great finishing touch to a space-themed room.
3) All-Natural
A plant-themed room is perfect for the environmentally-conscious child! Get some plants that they can take care of themselves to foster their interest and instill a sense of responsibility. Consider starting with some easy-to-care-for succulents.Once they become more confident, you can add plants like lavender, Boston ferns, and Chinese evergreens, all of which promote a room’s air quality and add to its aesthetic appeal.With a plant-themed room, you can integrate decorations featuring bold pops of color without feeling tacky.Take advantage of bright colors for the walls and use reclaimed wooden furniture for a natural feel.Share These Ideas!Share these designs with your child and ask for their input! Make sure they’re happy with the motif they settle on, as you can’t realistically alter their bedroom every week to meet their changing interests.Give your child the gift of a custom-designed space they’ll be thrilled to call their own!
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