How to Design a Themed Room for Kids
As a mom of 4 young kids, I fully understand the want and need for a themed room. Whatever it takes to get kids to sleep in their own bed at night is definitely the ultimate goal as a parent…..but I also believe that kid rooms don’t need to have too many themed items to be amazing. So, the question is: how do you decorate using a theme without going overboard on the theme? My philosophy: keep it simple, yet impactful. Read on to see this philosophy in action:
Keep it Timeless
EXAMPLE: You decide on a car themed room. A race car shaped bed, a dresser that is painted like a race track and installation of wallpaper that is covered in cars is on your wish list. That, my friends, is too much. If you want something big and impactful like these, just pick 1 and keep the rest of the main items non-themed. Choose big items that will last through the years because you have no idea how long your child will obsess over cars or Paw Patrol or Fancy Nancy or Unicorns or Star Wars…..
Define a Color Scheme
EXAMPLE: You decide on a Cinderella themed room. Create a color scheme filled with light blues and yellows. EXAMPLE #2: You decide on a soccer theme. Create a color scheme filled with black, white and greens. Taking your desired theme and turning it into a color scheme instead of just a character or theme is going to give you more freedom when decorating.
Limit the Number of Characters
EXAMPLE: You decide on a Dallas Cowboys themed room. A large football field mural is on one wall and a Cowboys throw pillow on the bed. Everything else in the room is in a navy, light blue, silver and brown color scheme with timeless furniture. This is a room that will make a statement in a good way. Try and use only 1 or 2 items in the room that are actual themed. Maybe it is a comforter, pillow, wall decor, displayed item or lighting. The more themed pieces you display, the less impactful each item will be.
So, keep it simple, yet impactful and create a room that your kids will love and you will love too!
