How to Decorate a Bedroom Using a Sports Theme
Decorating a bedroom is easier and the finished result flows better when you use a specific theme or group of colors in the room. Sports-themed bedrooms are popular among small children, teens and even some adults. Before you begin, outline a budget so you know what you can afford to purchase and come up with ideas on how to create other decorations out of items you already have. Pay attention to detail and avoid overcrowding the bedroom so it isn't overwhelming at bedtime. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Paint
- Wall border (optional)
- Posters, plaques or other wall decorations
- Bedding
- Rug
- Lamp
- Accessories
Instructions
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Determine what color to paint the walls. Use the inhabitant's favorite team or sport if he has one. Decide if the room will feature a combination of different sports or concentrate on one. If the design is centered around one favorite sports team, paint the walls the lighter shade of that team colors. For a combination of different sports or teams, use a neutral color such as beige or a light bluish-gray.
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Add details such as a self-adhesive border around the room at chair height for a sports combination room. For a specific team, use one wall as an accent wall and paint the team's logo or center a large framed picture of the team, their logo, a jersey or pennant. Hang this above the bed or on the largest wall of the room.
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Choose bedding that features the team's colors, logo or a general sports themed comforter with various equipment such as basketballs, footballs, baseballs and soccer balls. Add a rug in front of the bed in the shape of a ball.
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Purchase, repurpose or make a metal locker, bench or shelves in the room. Use them to display sports related trophies and memorabilia of the occupant's favorite teams or players. Display her trophies and awards on the shelves, and hang any posters, plaques or pictures of teams she has played on.
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Hang framed posters of favorite players in blank spaces on the walls. Don't overcrowd the walls, as having too much on the walls will detract from the importance of each piece. Two or three large posters are enough to adequately decorate a typical bedroom wall, especially when framed. Dedicate each wall to a specific sport, team or player while allowing space for some of the dweller's personal memories as well.
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Include a basketball hoop that doubles as a dirty clothes hamper and you won't have to worry about dirty clothes littering the floor anymore. Another accessory you can add is a lamp shaped like a ball. Hang a net in one corner of the room and fill it with balls. Consider including a beanbag or chair designed to mimic a ball. Finish the room's decor by adding plush pillows to the bed that resemble balls.
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Tips & Warnings
If the room isn't for you, ask the occupant what team, sport or player they want featured the most. Include him in picking certain items, even if you want the end result to be a surprise. If you're concentrating on a particular sport, such as basketball or football, get banners or flags from each team to hang on one wall or spread them out throughout the room.
Allow enough drying time for the paint before you add a border or hang anything on the wall. Let the room air out for a few days before allowing anyone to sleep in it after you paint. Install any shelves or nets securely so they won't become safety hazards by falling.
