Children often dream of being princesses and pirates, fairies and firefighters, or their favorite cartoon characters and storybook heroes. Just like adults, children have unique interests, and it is wonderful when their bedrooms can become a reflection of what they love. Decorating, or even renovating your child’s room to create a themed area that is just right for him or her isn’t as difficult as it may seem. Simply add one part imagination to two parts elbow grease, and before you know it your child will have the bedroom of his or her dreams!

Creative Bedroom Themes for Kids

• Bookworms: If your child loves to read, creating a storybook bedroom can be a wonderful solution to your decorating woes. Consider creating a reading loft that is surrounded by your child’s favorite books and add built-in shelving to help keep the assortment organized. For an even more unique touch, paint the walls and or ceiling to recreate a scene from that favorite book.
• Fairy Tale Princesses: Bring the magic of your little girl’s favorite fairy tale princesses to life when you create a fairy tale inspired bedroom. Consider recreating magical scenes like an enchanted forest, or Cinderella’s castle. Purchase a castle style bed and bedding, or build a custom made castle/ playhouse for even more impact. Insert paintings or pictures of her favorite characters to complete the design.
• Pirates: Pirates are a popular choice for many kids these days, and creating a pirate theme can be a fun way to add one of a kind style to your child’s bedroom. Incorporate items like oars, pirate flags, treasure chests and even a ship’s steering wheel into the design and cover the walls in old maps, or paint a deserted island view. You can purchase a captain’s bed to fit the theme, or have one built to resemble a pirate ship for an even more unique twist.
• Cartoon Characters: Whether your child is in to Hello Kitty, Sponge Bob or Super Heroes, decorating with cartoon characters is an exciting way to create a one-of-a-kind space. Use themed bedding, curtains and other accessories, and consider adding murals that resemble a favorite background or scene.
• Race cars or Trains: What a fun way to make your little boy’s room go vroom-vroom! While custom paint can definitely play an important role in this type of theme, the accessories typically make the biggest impact. Hang things like license tags, hub caps and old car parts on the walls and add a built-in race track for a car based theme, or include items like railroad crossing signs, photos of old trains and even model trains to create a train theme.
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  Themed bedrooms are almost as much fun to create as they are to live in, and they provide a stimulating sanctuary that is filled with wonderful childhood memories.