How to Decorate a Child's Room in Ferngully

Ferngully Child's Room

Ferngully is an animated movie that was released in 1992. The complete title is "Ferngully: The Last Rainforest." It was based on a book called "Fern Gully," authored by Diana Young. The movie deals with everything from fairies to saving the environment to animals. This makes it a viable theme for a kid's room because it combines intellect and fun. This can work for a nursery, a toddler's room or even a preteen. Here is how to decorate a child's room in Ferngully.

Things You'll Need

• Mason jar
• Christmas lights
• Wall mural
• Fairy accessories

Instructions

1. Be inspired by the movie. Ferngully is a colorful animated movie. Many of the backgrounds are in muted pastel green colors. The main characters wear bright colored clothes. Translate this into the wall colors. You can go with more neutral tones and then add in pops of stronger color, such as orange and brown. This way you won't have to repaint the walls when you change the theme.

2. Add in wall murals. Ferngully is full of backgrounds that almost look like a painting. Floor to ceiling murals will make the room seem like it's a magical place, or even part of the rain forest. If you aren't up for making an elaborate painting, try hanging wallpaper. You can find wallpaper that looks like a jungle theme.

3. Use whimsy. Enchantment should be the main feature in a Ferngully bedroom. The room still needs to be functional so your child can sleep, study and play there. Use paint to transform desks and dressers into magical pieces. You can do this by painting each drawer a different color. You can also choose paint that will make them blend into the wall murals. Try to camouflage the utilitarian pieces in the room. A canopy will mimic the cozy feeling of being in a forest and is an inexpensive way to decorate a child's room in a Ferngully theme.

4. Bring in nature. Ferngully centers on environmental themes. Add in silk plants if you are worried about your child maintaining real fauna. When working with an over the top theme like Ferngully, you can't have too many plants.

5. Surround the room with fairies. The main character in Ferngully is a fairy named Crystal. Look for accessories with wood nymphs on them, such as lamps or rugs.

6. Create a woodland effect. In the movie Ferngully, the sun is usually diffused. It shines down through the leaves and almost sparkles. You may want to tame the harsh overhead lighting in your kid's room. You can do this with fun beaded lampshades over their chandelier. Try putting Christmas twinkle lights in a mason jar. This can act as a chic night light for younger children. Plus, it will give the effect of fireflies.

Tips & Warnings

• Before you decorate your child's room in Ferngully, have your child watch the movie a few times. This way, you'll be able to see if it's a passing fancy or if this is a room theme that they'll be able to live with for a few years.

References

• Ferngully Pictures