Isn t the bedroom of your kid his or her whole universe together in just one room? And speaking honestly, there is no need in having a trust fund or a major in interior design in order to make that space magical. I am in and out of this rabbit hole of children room renovations more than I would like to admit, and can promise you some of the best ideas will cost you under what you spend on your weekly coffee fix.
Whether it is a pint-sized Picasso who scribbles in chalk all over the walls or a wild-eyed future astronaut who firmly believes his or her ceiling must resemble outer space like his room inside, these 15 wild decor ideas will help turn any otherwise boring bedroom into an imagination playground. Want to perform some magic?
Cloud Nine: Ceiling Wonders That Wow
Ever gazed at your child with his/her boring white ceiling and said, what a missed chance? Same here! The ceiling is the fifth wall no one mentions there but it has some of the best real estate to initiate wonderment.
Glow-in-the-Dark Star Constellations
No substitute to some old fashioned glow in the dark stars however this is where most parents miss the mark. Not just hap-hazardly hung up there! Form real constellations or form spell of your child. This was one lesson I had to go through after my nephew quipped at me that my Big Dipper resembled more of a wonky spatula 🙂
Pro tip: To have more natural effect of having the night sky, employ different sizes and colors. The bigger stars are excellent to use as planets in your ceiling galaxy.
Cloud Ceiling Installation
Feeling like impressing them completely? Batting and cotton fill shower clouds strung together create a cloud like experience in any room. Hang them on fishing line at different elevation some all the way up to the ceiling.
| Material | Cost Range | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Polyfill batting | $15-25 | Easy |
| LED string lights | $10-20 | Medium |
Magical Reading Nooks
Let’s discuss designing places that encourage children to read, because let’s be honest, competing with a tablet or video game isn’t the easiest thing in the world today.
Teepee Reading Corner
A DIY teepee instantly turns into a warm and cozy hideout begging to be part of “adventure time!” You don’t need expensive materials- old sheets, dowel rods and some basic sewing- possibly using safety pins, no judgment here- is enough.
Stuff it with fluffy pillows, fairy lights and their favorite books. This is better in my opinion (IMO) than a costly reading chair in the shops.
Window Seat Transformation
Image you have a window in the bedroom? Fill that area by creating a magical reading nook by using cushions and some fairy lights. Put some curtains on the sides to add a bit of coziness and it is like a secret hideout in broad daylight.
Wall Magic: Beyond Basic Paint
No blah blah beige walls. We are entering into all whimsical wall decor mode here, and it will be wonderful.
Growth Chart Trees
Forget all that dreadful plastic thing of growing up, and paint a tree on the wall. Write on the trunk how tall they are and put leaves, birds or even tiny fairies doors. The tree also grows with them as they grow and that to is sentimental!
Removable Wall Decals Adventure
When you are renting or just do not want any permanent changes, one of the parents without a doubt will appreciate a peel-and-stick wall decal. Design whole scenes, sea exploits, magical woods or outer space explorations. The most fantastic thing about it? They remove easily when your child is inevitably going to tell you that they are too old to be associated with mermaids and demand dragons instead.
Lighting That Sets the Mood
Overhead lights are okay when it comes to homework, but when it comes to the fun stuff, it is at the ambient lighting.
String Light Canopies
They can hang fairy lights on the bed frame or around to make some kind of canopy above the place where they usually sleep. It is like you are sleeping under the stars each and every night. Your only requirement is that you get LED lights because they remain cool and are not likely to turn the bedroom into a fire hazard.
Projection Night Lights
Contemporary projection lamps are able to turn the walls into moving oceans, turning galaxies or jumping butterflies. They are far more awesome than the simple night lights which we used to have when we were children and they can even support bedtime rituals.
Creative Storage Solutions
It does not mean that storage needs to be dull plastic containers pushed under the bed. Shall we have organization as part of the decor?
Toy Chest Adventures
Paint some rope handles, and add metallic accents to make a turn a simple storage chest into a pirate treasure chest. Cleaning up suddenly becomes the part of the adventure and not a chore.
Floating Cloud Shelves
Cloud-like shelves for books and playthings contribute to the floating idea, the sky theme. They’re simple to do than you’d think – you just cut the cloud shapes from the wood, give them a quick spray painting with some white or pale blue.
Textile Magic: Soft Furnishings That Inspire
The suitable fabrics can change the place entirely, and children bedrooms are not an exception.
Adventure-Themed Bedding
Match coordinated styling sets of beddings with the general vibe of the room. Whatever their boat happens to be, dinosaurs and space exploration and fairy tales. However, the point is: don not be excessive. A few dominant theme elements (such as bedding) and a neutral wall will be effective compared to the theme-vomit all over.
DIY Curtain Magic
Ordinary curtains are okay, themed curtains or curtains with surprises in them are even better. Put in decoration that glows in the dark, or use materials that causes a shadow and pattern effect.
Interactive Wall Elements
And in order to get that imagination going, want to really get it? Turn the walls interactive and interesting.
Chalkboard Paint Sections
Decorate a part of the wall with chalkboard paint so that you can be as creative as you like. It is as if you have allowed them to write on walls all rightfully! Put some colorful trim or bigger frame it so it does not look like you just threw something.
Magnetic Adventure Boards
They can design a story or scene on a big magnetic board with theme magnets. Under water adventures, space missions, fairy tale kingdoms etc, the sky is the limit and it varies every time they get ready to change their interests.
Transportation Themes That Go Places
Children also adore movement, thus it would be a good thing to add elements of transport in the decor.
Airplane Shelving
Fix airplane-like shelves in various levels around the room. They are holding books and toys and seem to fly in the space. Throw in a few bits of cloud wall decals and you have an aviation adventure zone.
Car Track Border
Put a circuit round the room with removable tape or paint to act as a road track. Insert traffic signs, buildings and toy cars on the route. You are surrounded by a race track installed in the room.
Nature-Inspired Wonder
Taking the outdoors inside is always a calming yet adventurous affair for most kids.
Forest Wall Murals
Simply painted in a tree and woodland creature mural theme will create an entire wall into a magic forest. You do not have to be Michelangelo – basic silhouettes are great especially with fairy lights as fireflies.
Hanging Garden Elements
Without the maintenance, artificial hanging plants or grapes of vines will provide a touch of the natural world. Swag them over windows, doorway, or even make a jungle-like canopy effect above the bed.
DIY Magic: Budget-Friendly Sparkle
There are some of the best bedrooms transformations, and they occur through fabulous DIY projects and not through costly purchases.
Mason Jar Night Lights
Use battery operated fairy light inside mason jars to make your own night lights. Children can be involved to paint, use ribbons or stickers to decorate the jars. It is an arts and crafts activity, and not only is it something practical that can be used to decorate the room, but a craft activity, as well!
Paper Butterfly Migration
Trace butterflies of colored paper or old magazines and design a migration pattern along one of the walls. Cut to various shapes and colors and in order to give it the 3 dimensional look glue them down with small squares of foam. It is fantasy, affordable, and amazingly beautiful.
Transforming a magic room to your children does not call one to empty his/her bank account or seek the services of professional designers. Transformations done with a twinge of imagination and the help of some elbows grease i.e. creativity are the finest.
Keep in mind that you are not going to be making a Pinterest-inspired bedroom, but instead a place that your child will feel inspired and comfortable and excited to stay at. I have seen some of my personal favorite bedroom makeovers begun with only one playful touch and then it evolved into something incredible.
Begin with something small, make your kids involved into the process (an option since they usually have the brightest ideas), and do not worry that everything you do should be perfect. It is all about what matters after all to the moment when they play, dream and make memories in their own special space. And honestly? The realization of watching the look on their faces as they see their renovated room makes all the hard work well worth it.