If you have been thinking of shifting your kids to their separate rooms, it can be quite a task. Children usually do not like changes and might not want to leave their comfort zone. In such situations, parents are often in a pickle, wondering how to make this transition easier.
Themed children’s beds are the perfect choice to make your kids comfortable in their room. Themed bunk beds come in multiple designs and colours to suit your child’s interest and choice. You can get the beds customized or buy a readymade one and decorate it according to your preference. It allows you to add a personalized touch to the bed, encouraging your kids to sleep independently.
Selecting a theme can be challenging, but finding relevant ideas for decorating your themed bed is not easy either. However, DIY decorating themed beds makes adding multiple elements in one bunk bed possible when your kids share it.
Keep scrolling for interesting ideas to make themed bunk beds more attractive and interesting.
Ideas for Decorating Around Themed Beds
Murals
Kids love murals, especially when it’s their favourite character. Whether you get a metal or a wooden themed bed, you can paint murals on it to adjust it with the overall theme. Wooden themed beds are easier to paint and offer more space because of their structure, and metal beds do not have enough area. You can paint the bed yourself or get a professional to do it for you. Murals are popular because you can get almost anything painted on the bed.
MDF Cuttings
If you’re not a fan of paint and don’t want to change the look of the bed permanently, MDF cuttings can be a good choice. MDF sheets can be cut into shapes of your choice, with characters and designs painted to align with the room’s theme. These cuttings can then be attached to the bed to give it a multi-dimensional look that you can change anytime you want; these cuttings are easier to remove and replace than paint.
Canopies
While we don’t recommend adding canopies or tents to bunk beds, many parents opt for this to make the themed beds in the UK more interesting. Often, children like the feel of the canopy or tent, but the lack of space makes it difficult. Sometimes, parents add the canopy to the bunk bed in such situations to make children happy. But you must ensure safety first to avoid hazards.
Fairy Lights
Fairy lights are equally popular among children and adults because of the gorgeous look they add to the room. You can attach them to the bed or make a pattern from the bed to the wall using fairy lights. Though they do not seem aesthetic during the day, lit fairy lights at night instantly enhance the ambience and feel of the room. Attach the plug in a distant socket to prevent accidents.
Star Lights
Sometimes, boys think fairy lights are girlish and do not want to add them to the bed. So, if your boys and girls share a themed bunk bed, they might disagree fairy lights. The girls might want them, while the boys might think they look feminine. But what if you can find a middle way around it?
When your kids do not want fairy lights on their themed bed, you can look for other options like star or moon lights. These lights look incredibly cute and are usually liked by children of all ages.
Imitation Flowers and Leaves
In case your children want a nature-related theme and like flowers, fake flowers and leaves give a gorgeous look to the bed and make the room look fresher. You can choose from different types of imitation flowers and various shades of green leaves to match the overall aesthetics. While this might seem like another idea popular among girls only, some boys also like the fresh look of flowers and leaves on the themed children’s bed.
Vinyl Name Cutouts
If there’s something better than lights, paints, and cartoon characters, it’s personalized names to go on the beds. When buying bunk beds from MK Furnishings UK, you can get vinyl name cutouts to give it a customized look. These names look beautiful, and children get a sense of ownership when sleeping on beds with their names. You can get up to three cutouts for each themed bunk bed.
Curtains
Besides canopies and other decorative items, adding curtains to the themed bed can be a good idea. You can opt for full-length curtains that cover the themed bunk bed from the top to the bottom. Alternatively, get shorter curtains for each bunk so the children can open or close them according to their moods and preferences. It also lets you use a different print, material, or colour for each bed.
Hanging Organizers
While organizers usually do not pass as a decorative material, they are functional and elegant. Organizers help you make your room tidier and keep things in place. Add these hanging organizers to themed beds in your kids’ room to improve the bed and room’s look. Get readymade organizers or design them yourself to match the aesthetic.
Themed Cushions and Bedsheets
Themed cushions and bedsheets do not directly help ‘decorate’ the themed bed but elevate the whole appearance of the bed and the room. For example, if your kids have a space-themed bunk bed, you can get space-themed bedsheets and cushions in similar colours to give it a composed look. Your kids will love it, and the room will look great when everything is coordinated and put together.
Final Words
These DIY ideas for decorating around themed beds are perfect if you have chosen a simple one and want to enhance its look. You can add fairy lights, star lights, canopies, curtains, imitation flowers, and themed organizers to make them look more aesthetic. Moreover, murals, MDF cuttings, and themed bedding help elevate the bed’s look.
MK Furnishings UK offers multiple customization options for themed beds, including colours and vinyl cutouts. Contact MK Furnishings online or call us for FREE at 0800 861 1437 for queries and orders.