A themed bedroom is a bedroom that has been carefully thought through to make sure that your night times are exactly as you want them to be.

And being the only room in the house that is guaranteed to be your little secret, away from the eyes of any guests and visitors, here are some ideas to theme your bedroom to make sure you are getting what you want out of it.

1. Peace

If your bedroom is your personal sanctuary where you seek peace, then themeing your bedroom to match a chilled and relaxing environment is one way to guarantee that. For some, peace is achieved through open space and peaceful surroundings, in which can a fengshui or Japanese theme is a really good idea.

For others, peace comes in the form of cottage like washed out colours, in which case a French Cottage theme, or Old English cottage theme can be very comforting.

2. Imagination

Particularly good for children’s rooms, painting murals on walls, and ceilings, images of adventures and suchlike are excellent ways to keep young minds entertained in what is otherwise the most boring part of their lives – their bedrooms.

You can really let loose with children’s room, going for a pirate theme, Narnia theme, princess palace or captain of a ship! Whatever it is, themes that play on a very specific, lively theme make for excellent children’s rooms.

3. Reading

If you like to snuggle in your bedroom, and tend to go to bed with a cup of hot chocolate (or other warming beverage) and a good book, then you are of the more cosy variety. In which case a cosy theme dictated by the look of modern hotel rooms, with large beds and bright colours, or country themes, which are dictated by plenty of furniture, painting and plants would suit you well. Especially as these themes lend well to lamps (which are very necessary for a book friendly bedroom).

4. Romance

If your bedroom is a romantic part of your home, a place where love is shared or if you prefer passionate embraces, then themeing the room with reds and purples (and browns and maroons as well) will really lend well to the environment.

These warm colours add heat and atmosphere to the bedroom and are excellent for chandeliers, lighting fixtures, and lamps that are highly compatible with romance styled bedrooms.

5. Serenity

If you use your bedroom for sleeping only, and would like to fall asleep and awake in a room that helps you along with little stimulation, then fresh, neutral colours are your theme, along with window dressings that allow for plenty of natural light and minimalist design, to make sure nodding off is easy, and waking up is trouble free.

Theming your bedroom is a great way to make your bedroom that special retreat at the end of the day, where you can go to forget all of your problems and truly relax. There are so many options available when it comes to deciding on a theme for your bedroom, but whatever theme you decide to go for in your bedroom make sure it is one that suites your personality and evening feelings.

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The bedroom is where we spend our resting hours and is a place for privacy and quiet time. Why not make it stylish and comfy even though it may be small in size?

No Fuss and Yet Essential

No matter how good your bedroom may look what is top priority is to make the most out of it with ease. A bedside lamp will add style and elegance and prove useful when it’s time to turn out the lights. A decorative lampshade or painter glass or some pretty fabric can make your bedroom seem cosy and stylish.

A bedside cabinet too is essential and will merge with the look. Even a small bedroom can easily fit it in. It is an easy storage option too for placing bedside books and the like on.

Shelves and Valances

Shelves can help showcase favourite things and also store them. Have a few wall mounted shelves to eliminate space problems. You can keep a rack for books, shells, artwork and the like. Valances over and under windows can also help eliminate space hassles and also be innovative storage solutions.

Dressing Table Delights

A dressing table with drawers beneath it can help keep all your cosmetics and vanity goods in one place. You can also store clothes and jewelry and keep the countertop for vanity products. Use bowls to hold jewellery and accessories as it will look good and also help keep everything free of clutter. It’s also a nice move to have a bed that comes with drawers beneath it. This is handy storage for extra blankets and bedding.

A Space for Everything

If possible, keep a small table in the room to place things like keys, wallet or sunglasses. Or mount a small wicket basket to place things you need in your purse or bag so that you don’t have to spend time locating them. Also, have a small basket placed in a corner for dirty clothes to eliminate clothes littering the bedroom floor.

Fancy Seating

Place some stools or a small ottoman near your window so that you can have a place to do a bit of reading or relaxing during the day. Stools that have a storage option are terrific as they can keep hobby items in them. All you have to do is remove the seat and place things in the hollow. These stools normally come in cubic shapes. Ottomans with drawers beneath also can provide good storage space.

Door Savvy

Fix hooks or plastic basket shaped holders at the back of your door to hang or place things used frequently. This will also help reduce clutter and save time as you’ll know where to look for purse or jacket without turning the bedroom upside down only to later remember leaving it in the living room!

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Unfortunately, as parents, we often lack the creativity to think of ways to provide more space in the smaller rooms of our houses, and end up providing a mere yard squared for our children to play in (which often becomes so cluttered with toys that they’re playing on a mountain of Lego).

So the trick is to use the space you do have more wisely to create the largest area for work and play in a boy’s room that you physically can. It’s time to look at the room you’re working with and calculate what is currently inefficient and how it can be better organized.

Try these ideas:

Think Vertical

Rather than just considering how much floor space you have, why not look higher. The room also has space to the ceiling, currently occupied only by air, which used creatively, can create space for varying levels of activity. This can be done in two main ways, using a loft bed, or more excessively, a mezzanine space.

1. Loft Beds

The great thing about loft beds is that they elevate the bed, creating more floor space for your son to play in. With their own supporting frame, they create a cut off space in the room which can be utilized as a specific work area by placing a desk in it, or something more adventurous.

Why not build a ‘gang house’ front to fix to the loft bed, to create the illusion of a tree house, and a private are under your son’s bed for him and his friends to play. Alternatively, you could place a tent or tepee inside for the same effect.

Additionally, some loft beds come with storage in the frames, such as little drawers and cupboards, giving you more space to hide away clothes and toys.

2. Mezzanines

Mezzanine floors are a little more hard work but pay off enormously in the long run. You can either create a whole new floor using expensive builders, or you can create the illusion of a floor using two tall shelves with wood resting in between.

This gives a solid platform for either a bedding area for your son, or a secret hideaway for him and his friends to play in. By bringing the bed all the way off the floor, it frees up all the floor space for alternative usage.

Hiding Things Away

One of the main floor space-eaters is storage. Wardrobes, shelving, cupboards, drawers; all these types of storage require floor space and therefore reduce the area your son has to play in. Getting imaginative with storage is the best way to find a solution to keep everything neatly in its place whilst still providing legroom for your son to have fun.

1. Under the Bed

This is an age old trick but finding a bed which allows for storage underneath can be a Godsend. Whether it’s plastic boxes or fitted drawers, this provides you a hideaway for clothes and/or toys, meaning less clumpy drawers and wardrobes to reduce space for play and creativity.

2. Alcoves

Creating n-wall alcove storage can be expensive but gives you more room to play with for storing your son’s possessions. By getting rid of the wardrobe and opting for something built into the wall, you’re freeing up more area on the floor and providing a neat finished look to the room.

3. Wall Shelving

Get your bookshelves off the floor and on to the walls. As your son grows older, he will inevitably need space for his books and school work so having shelving in the room is usually a must. However, large floor bookcases take up room where a train set could be laid.

A Look at the Less Obvious

1. Chalkboard Paint

Using chalkboard paint on your walls, cupboards and other furniture creates extra space for your son to explore his creativity. If you cannot viably remove the wardrobe from his bedroom, give him space to create football murals or animal doodles on it with chalk!

2. Fold up Furniture

Fold up furniture allows your son to ‘put it away’ when he’s not using it. For example, you could fix a fold up desk to the wall for his homework, which he folds away when he’s finished to create more floor space for play. No hefty desk legs in the way!

3. Spare Bed

If your son enjoys having friend’s round, keeping a spare mattress is always a great idea for a sleepover. Unfortunately, this looks messy. There are several beds available now featuring an under-bed drawer, which when pulled up, creates a double bed for two to share.

4. Defining Zones

By separating areas of the room using colors, wallpaper and dividers, it creates the illusion of more space. If your son knows by visual example that the plain looking area is for homework, the football-looking area themed from www.nfl.com is for play, and the soft area is for sleep, you’re creating a whole world for him in one room.

Creating that essential room for your son to enjoy his bedroom will create a healthy and happy child who’s not afraid to explore his creativity. Limiting space puts boundaries on his room for growth, whereas opening that to him will enable him to ‘think big’.

Just remember that although creating floor space demands imaginative ideas, the room still needs to run in a functional manner.Make sure you ensure there is everything your son needs to keep his room tidy and carry out all day to day tasks.

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Here are a few ways you can achieve the perfect get away in your own bedroom.

1. Color

Color is one of the most important aspects when decorating in general. It is even more important when it comes to decorating a bedroom. The colors of a bedroom determine the entire mood of the space. To create a cozy and relaxing space your bedroom will need to be filled with warm colors. Warm colors include shades of red, pink, yellow, orange, tan, brown, crème, deep purple, navy blue, etc. If you live somewhere where you can paint the walls you can paint one of these colors and instantly create a cozy feel to the room.

2. Lighting

Lighting is another thing that can make or break the atmosphere and mood in a bedroom. Most bedrooms have overhead lighting but the problem is that overhead lighting is not cozy or romantic. Your best bet in a bedroom would be light via lamps. Another thing to consider is the type of light you want in your bedroom. Most people prefer yellow lighting in bedrooms because it gives of a softer and more relaxed feel. White lighting most often brings a very upbeat and exciting feel to a room, which is not what most people are going for when decorating their bedroom.

3. Pictures

What fills the walls of your bedroom is probably what you will think about the most when you are in there. If you are a huge family person then having pictures of your loved ones filled with happy memories will bring peace to you in your bedroom. If you are a traveler or want to be a traveler pictures of different places around the world will inspire you. If your ultimate relaxation spot is on the beach but you don’t live close to one fill your room with pictures that remind you of the beach to help you escape there when you are stressed out. Whatever is it that brings you the most comfort; fill your walls with those things.

4. Acessories

Bring objects into your bedroom that will make you happy. If you love music and the way it makes you feel get a really nice sound system in your bedroom. If you feel comfort curled up watching a movie mount a TV on the wall of your bedroom. Every little thing that you bring into your bedroom will add to the total atmosphere of the room. Big fluffy rugs will also help bring a cozy and relaxed feel to a bedroom. You just need to find the things that you like and that make you the happiest.

After you have created your perfect bedroom the only way you are going to be able to completely relax in there is if you feel safe. A great way to accomplish the feeling of safety in your home is by purchasing a top of the line home security system. I found a company called Smith Monitoring that offers some of the absolute best features ever invented. Smith security will install cameras in your home that can be viewed live at any time via an app on your smart phone.

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