Though common, as an expectant mother will quickly discover, decorating a nursery for a little boy can be a challenging experience. The attempt to incorporate the practical elements of a nursery with your desire for whimsy can be challenging.
However, one method of uniting these two elements is to consider common nursery themes for baby boys. These suggestions are common themes that can easily be customized with a unique twist:
Rock ‘N Roll – This nursery theme is not the rock ‘n roll that adults are accustomed too; rather, it is the incorporation of musical elements into a nursery. For example, wallpaper, wallpaper borders, or hand painted designs of musical instruments can be added to the walls. Photographs of the music to popular nursery rhymes can be added to the walls as objects of art. Stuffed animals, like the characters of Sesame Street, playing musical instruments can be added throughout the room. You are never too young or too old to enjoy rock ‘n roll.
Aquatics – Elements of the ocean may be added to a nursery through the use of murals, paint, or wallpaper. Hues of blue may be used throughout the room in the child’s bedding, draperies, and accent pieces, like lampshades. Fish netting could even be hung from the ceiling for an interesting effect. Blue whales, starfish, rainbow fish, and seashells are characters commonly seen in an aquatically themed nursery.
Noah’s Ark – This is a common nursery theme with Biblical roots. Generally, the walls of this nursery theme are painted with hues of blue to mimic the feeling of being in the water. There are hand stencils and murals available for purchase that feature Noah’s Ark. Simple, wooden furniture can be combined with lion or zebra print bedding to achieve a unique look. Finally, consider purchasing various species of stuffed animals in pairs to be placed throughout the room.
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles – This is a very flexible theme that can incorporate almost any type of motor vehicle, from jumbo jets to fire trucks. There are a wide plethora of options when it comes to stencils, wallpaper borders, or murals that fall under the guidelines of the scheme. Truck or race car bedding can add a unique element, and for an interesting twist, consider hanging a mobile that features automobiles above the crib.