Breaking the Mold - Creative
Boys Bedrooms
by: Michael Holland
Decorating boys bedrooms with licensed
characters and themes is an easy but expensive option. While most
children do have a preferred character or theme that they would enjoy
having in their rooms, there are more affordable ways to achieve a
similar desired result.
Without naming names or infringing upon
any boys bedrooms copyrights or trademarks this budget-friendly
collection of ideas can help you create an absolutely awesome children’s
décor. It has been compiled especially to offer easy do-it-yourself,
affordable decorating solutions for boys bedrooms ... with all of the
neatest features in boys bedrooms that guys appreciate.
Basics in Boys Bedroom Ideas
Most boys will easily embrace decorating
ideas that are a little different or not mass-produced as long as they
include similar colors and concepts. He’ll feel good about having
something original and special that’s goes beyond the expected boys
bedrooms ideas.
This will encourage him to appreciate the
idea of being an individual, different and unique from anyone else in
the world.
Beyond-the-box ideas in boys bedrooms.
(For the guy who loves things that creep and crawl.)
To adults, a bug is a bug is a bug, no
further classification required. Boys know bugs like girls know shoes.
Decorating boys bedrooms with
insect-laden fabrics for curtains and other linens is a winner with most
guys. If he has a favorite insect-character super hero, select colors
that match the super hero’s outfit. You could even make a matching pair
of pajamas for your child to wear. Be warned though, he’ll want to wear
them all day long.
Against a wall or in a corner in boys
bedrooms, you can hang any inexpensive netted material in a basic cotton
knit.
This provides the perfect lofty perch for
any cherished insect-type super hero character.
Out-of-This World Ideas for Boys
Bedrooms. (For the guy who loves exploring far-away places.)
Whether your child dreams of soaring
through space or diving in oceans, you can create an original décor that
matches his dreams.
Paint the walls blue for either of these
themes in boys bedrooms you choose. Think medium blue as the starting
point. For space themes, you’ll want to radiate towards darker shades.
With aquatic themes, you’ll want to go towards the opposite end of the
color spectrum and user lighter shades.
Use accents for boys bedrooms that begin
with the letter "s" to add true dimension to either of these themes.
- Accents with an "S" for outer space
ideas:
- Stars
- Silvery-moons
- Spaceships
- Accents with an "S" for aquatic
ideas:
- Seahorses
- Seashells
- Scuba-divers
Off-the-Driven-Path ideas in boys
bedrooms. (For the guy who’s on the move, regardless of how he gets
there.)
Since the invention of the automobile, no
dearer sound has fallen on the ear of any boy than that of a
finely-tuned engine. This is as true when a boy is six as it is when
he’s sixteen, just from a different point of view.
Bring the highway home in style with
these boys bedrooms ideas fit for any future driver.
Ride into the sunset by sweeping a
paintbrush across a wall. Create center-lines using paint of a different
color and you’ve got a winding road.
X marks the spot - if you can make an X
you can paint a traffic intersection on a wall. Use wall putty to attach
small toy vehicles of various kinds. You can even create an entire city
street this way.
Michael Holland
is the creator of
http://www.kids-rooms-and-,
crafts.com and
http://www.home-decorating-made-easy.com.
His web sites offers lots of FREE decorating tips and ideas for
decorating your home.
support@kids-rooms-and-crafts.com
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