Boys Bedroom Decorating Themes

Need a few boys bedroom themes? Then stay right here, because we've got a few you might like.

There is a famous poem about little boys that contains the line "snakes and snails and puppy dog tails" but little boys are so much more. Rough and tumble, active and adorable, your little boy is the apple of your eye.

Creating the perfect bedroom for your little boy is an important part of their life. With so many options available, the hardest part is picking your boys bedroom theme.

From race cars and airplanes to pirates and tigers, decorating a boy's room is a fun process that is made easier with a little creativity and a lot of planning.

There are several key steps to keep in mind when decorating your boy's room...

First, pick a boys bedroom theme. Whether you pick something specific, like his favorite hockey team, or go for a more generalized them like animals, the theme of your little boy's room is paramount.
Second, use decorating elements that are build to stand the test of time. Little boy's like to play rough, so delicate and dainty items won't cut it in your little guys room.
Third, plan the room carefully; a well thought out decorating plan will last throughout his childhood. For example, your three year old may love playing with race cars. Decorate his room with lots of toy cars and a race track. As your child ages, take away the toy's and replace them with photographs of his favorite driver or models that you make together. Make sure your child's room can age right along with them.

Now for the fun part...

Here are some decorating idea's sure to please even the pickiest little boy.

Sports Themes

Almost all little boys like sports, so using sports as a boys bedroom theme is almost guaranteed to work. Use the colors and logo of his favorite team, pick on sport or go for a generalized sports room that features elements form a couple of different sports.

Baseball and football are favorite choices for a lot of little boys. Use bats, balls and helmets to pull these rooms together. An autographed baseball on a stand or a signed jersey in a shadowbox can be the focal points of these fun rooms.

Don't forget to use logos and colors from major sporting teams to really make this room shine.

It's a Pirate's Life for Me

Every since Pirates of the Caribbean, this has been a favorite boys bedroom theme for little boys everywhere. This is a fun theme that is easy to carry out.

Make a toy chest look like a treasure chest or use 'loot' like 'gold' coins or fake swords to decorate shelves. Consider using a boat wheel as a focal point and hang it on the wall. Deep reds, gold's and silver's are all excellent color choices for these fun rooms.

Trains and Planes

What little boy doesn't like planes and trains? This easy decorating idea can be carried out with just a few special choices. Shelves around the room's perimeter with a train track are fun, or hang model planes from the ceiling. Stop lights, railroad crossings bars and tracks are all excellent idea's to base your paint choices on.

This boys bedroom theme is bold and exciting, so pick colors that remind us of that. As an added bonus, many of the decorating items can double as toys. A train set is a staple in every little boy's toy arsenal!

Lions and Tigers and Bears OH MY!

Animal related boys bedroom themes are another popular choice for boy's rooms. Bright colors, animal prints and stuffed animals, make decorating this room easy and fun. With jars for catching fire flies and nets for butterflies, finding decorating elements is a snap.

Take this room a step further and make it a safari them complete with safari hats and binoculars or maybe your little boy prefers the circus. Create the feeling of the big house by using bold primary colors and don't forget the ring leader's top hat.

Whichever direction you go in, no animal themed room would be complete without plenty of stuffed animals. Suspend a net in the corner and fill it with....you guessed it, lions and tigers and bears.

Up, Up and Away

What little boy doesn't strap on a cape and pretend he is a superhero. From Superman to the Incredibles, there are so many choices available when picking a superhero as your boys bedroom theme; it's almost too hard to pick just one.

Use the red and blue of superman or the blue and gray of batman, the choices are endless. All superhero's have a costume and a symbol, so use these as elements throughout the room. A giant 'S' or a stylized spider are perfect focal points for a hero's room.

Remember that all super heroes are larger than life so decorate your boy's room to match. For a special touch, consider using cell's from the movies. All cartoons have thousands of 'cells.' Each moment in a cartoon is a separate picture. These highly prized and collectable items are a special touch sure to lighten any boy's eyes.

Wrestling

What little guy doesn't like wrestling - it epitomizes everything they stand for. From the ring to championship belts, wrestling is a boys bedroom theme that has a lot of potential.

Paint a ring around your child's room like a chair rail. Use belts to decorate the walls. The characters in wrestling are famous the world over, so using pictures or advertisements from wrestling matches is a great idea.

For a rug, use one reminiscent of the mat in the ring. Your little guy is sure to have fun in his wrestling themed room.

Decorating a little boy's room couldn't be more fun. Take the time to develop a good plan for your boys bedroom theme and follow through with it.

Your little guy will have the time of his life in a room like a wonderland. Be sure to make sure the room will grow with your boy and try and include some special or collectable items.

Vintage toy trains, animation cells, autographed balls and team jerseys are all items to be prized and can serve as the starting point in any room

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