Decorating For Boys

When decorating your son's room, pay attention to what your child enjoys - what are his favorite sports, hobbies and books? If your son is old enough, ask him directly. You'll be surprised at how invigorating it can be for your child to participate in the design scheme for his own room, and it could generate a host of ideas. Keep your motifs simple and preferably tied to a unifying theme. Please remember that children’s tastes change quite rapidly so rather opt for changeable theme accessories, such as lamps, bedding, rugs etc and keep the walls and flooring a neutral shade that will work well as your child grows.

An easier, and perhaps less troublesome, alternative to a chalk board is a magnetic white board, which could be turned into a fun, constantly changing exhibition space. Another option is to affix a large sketch pad to a wall and keep assorted paints and colored pencils nearby for easy access.

There are lots of great themes for boys' rooms. A special theme will provide both the focus and the inspiration for a special one-of-a-kind room and can be adapted as your child grows. Here are some theme ideas to get you started -

Race Cars - With car racing, you think black and white checkered flags, and a finish line. Find an area rug with a car track design. A car bed might be fun, or decorate the walls with car wall stickers. Add some framed calendar photos or posters of race cars, and put up narrow shelving to display car collections. Zoom!

Outer Space - Take a trip to the stars using a space theme. An Apollo bed set, outerspace border, or star-studded rocking chair might be just the items that inspires your child to reach for the stars. Paint reflective planets or stars on the ceiling in arrangements of the constellations.

Sports - From rugby to soccer to cricket, sports is a theme that spans the generations. To use a cricket theme for example, use a headboard made from bats, hang curtains from bats used as curtain rods or make a cricket bat lamp. Paint the room in the colors of your son's favorite team. Sports themed rugs, furniture, and beds are another possibility. Create similar looks for other sports, and you'll have a room that is a big "hit" with sports fans. Play ball!

Movie or Cartoon Characters - There's something for everyone in this theme! Whether your son has been captivated by Winnie, Mickey Mouse, Alladin, Lion King or Toy Story, you'll probably be able to find bedding, lamps, and other decorative items that use these themes. If he has smallish window, themed beach towels make great curtains.

Pirates - The story of Peter Pan can inspire creative parents to design a wonderful room. Boys intrigued by the notion of pirates will love a room using blue ocean themes, ship masts, portholes, netting, treasure boxes, and secret play hideaways.

Trains, Planes, and Automobiles - There are lots of colorful choices in bedding, fabrics, and wallpaper that feature transportation themes. Most use bright primary colors and offer eye-catching designs. Make a train track border around the room, hang airplanes from the ceiling, or go wild with a car-shaped bed.

Favourite Animals - What boy wouldn't love a room focusing on his favorite pet? Whether it's a dog or cat, bird or snake, using this theme will make your son (and his pet) feel particularly at home. Be sure to put up lots of pictures with your son and his best friend around the room and make sure you have stuffed animals scattered everywhere.

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