The Firehouse Bedroom

If your little boy is enamored with firefighters, then a firehouse theme would be perfect for his room. The walls can be decorated with any number of firefighter wallpaper borders that are available. Or for those who are able to draw or paint, consider creating a firefighter scene or a fire truck on one of the walls. There are a wide variety of accessories you can choose from to increase the fun. Try adding a fireman’s hat, a hose hanging on the wall, a fireman’s pole, and fire truck bedding. If you are feeling particularly brave, you might even give your boy a siren for his room.

The Bedroom from Outer Space

An outer space theme is the perfect choice for any little boy interested in aliens or the night sky. Walls can be decorate using outer-space and star wallpaper borders and even star and planet decals. If you’re able to, you should be able to find spaceship or planet templates that you can trace and paint on the walls.

To really make the room look cool, paint the ceiling black and then use glow-in-the-dark paint to add stars and planets to the ceiling. Toss in a couple of Martian stuffed animals, and your little boy will be happily slumbering deep in outer space.

Pirate Themes for Bedrooms

Depending on the age of your little boy, for a pirate theme you can use movies such as Peter Pan and Pirates of the Caribbean as a reference. You can start by painting the walls blue to represent the ocean. If you’re really ambitious, you might paint a pirate ship on one of the walls or an island, complete with an overflowing treasure chest on the shore. With accessories such as nets, portholes, treasure boxes with booty, and a couple of pirate hats, your boy will be ready to hit the South Seas.

A Favorite Animal Theme

Does your little boy prefer monkeys or lizards? Consider decorating his room with his favorite animals. This is a broad theme that can be customized to fit your little boy’s preferences. For those boys with pets, the theme of the room can be built around that pet, complete with a special place for the pet to live. Remember, though, that if your boy is old enough, to take his interests into consideration and not just choose any animal theme for his room.

Other Decorating Themes

Here are some other unique decorating themes for a little boy’s room:

cowboys

dinosaurs

race cars

military

jungle

sports

construction

licensed characters and cartoons

haunted house

bugs

the wild outdoors

The best way to find the perfect decorating theme for your little boy is to involve him in the process. Allow him to help choose what he wants in the room and help set it up.

1. Chenille, fleece, raw silk and soft wool are the perfect fabrics to choose for adding warmth to the room. When the temperature drops, pull out the flannel sheets to keep warm or treat yourself to a plush down comforter. (If allergies are a problem then substitute feathers for a synthetic down comforter.)

2. Keep your feet warm during the winter with a lush area rug to cover up the hardwood floors.

3. Where have your put your bed? Squared off against your door? Perhaps the head of your bed is directly under a window. Your personal energy depends a lot on where you sleep. A person’s health, mental attitude and love life are all greatly impacted by your sleeping habits. A line of red tape on the mattress where it faces the door or window can help. The color red is a powerful force to dispel negative energy. If you’re serious about making over your drab bedroom into a vibrant love nest then follow this effortless feng shui tip.

4. To create a warm glow, why not swap out your lampshades to comforting colors of yellow and gold? Try a dimmer switch on your overhead fixtures as a way of controlling the brightness. Have you thought about adding even more “light warmth” to the bedroom? On your night table, place a group of candles on a small plate.

5. Creating an intimate atmosphere is easy by adding mirrors to reflect the light in your room. If you want a easy tip to make your small bedroom seem larger, try putting a big mirror over your dresser. A large mirror placed over your dresser will make a small bedroom seem much larger.

6. One way to keep off the chills in the winter is with a chenille blanket for your bed. A red, purple or deep brown variety of a soft chenille blanket will give your room even more of a warm feeling.

7. Time to toss out those stuffed animals and bring in pillows. With plush pillows filling up your bed space you’ll be creating an inviting atmosphere. For add interest, switch up the size and texture. A wonderful addition for the winter months are soft down pillows.

8. You can also repaint your room as an inexpensive way to make a huge change. Increase the warmth of your bedroom by selecting earth tones such as reds, camel, butterscotch or honey gold. With blues, lavenders and some shades of green you can achieve more of a cool and soothing feel to the room. If you’re looking for a cooler, smoother feel to the room try tones of blue, lavender or shades of green.

9. Let the things you love be everywhere you look. Keep family photos on display on your dresser or bedside table. Hanging up your kid’s frame artwork is a great final touch. Put those wedding candlestick gifts to use on a shelf.

Leon Tuberman has almost 40 years working in the interior decorating and home furnishings business. He owns and operates a popular furniture store in Los Angeles. They specialize in Mission style and Arts & Crafts living room, home office and bedroom furniture. His store offers a line of furniture that not only looks great, but is built using Old World craftsmanship. You’ll find everything you need within one roof, from a handmade oak nightstand to American crafted solid cherry bedroom sets, they have the best in quality at affordable prices.