A safari theme is fun for a kids' room. You might want the same look in your living room but you just are too scared. You can mix and match colors and prints for a one of a kind print that will seem cute instead of tacky. Here are some decorating ideas for safari nurseries and kids' rooms that won't break the bank.
Have fun with color. The usual black and white or orange and yellow color schemes of regular safari themes might seem too bold and dramatic for a kids' room. You can find different fabrics in teals, purples and reds. Sure, it's not realistic but it's a kid's room. It's supposed to be fun.
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Mix in neutrals. If every item in your room has a animal print this can be overwhelming; especially in a smaller room. You might just need to use one or two theme items in a room. You can save a lot of money by mixing and matching different solid colors of sheets, bedding and curtains. This also gives versatility to the space. For a girl's room try bringing in hot pink or for a boy's room go with orange or lime green.
Decorate with artwork. This allows you to change out your kids' room just by taking out a few frames. Look for fun photos of pink zebras or black and white sophisticated pictures of giraffes.
Make big statements. There's a tendency when decorating a nursery to use a lot of cute wallpaper borders. These are difficult to remove later on and they become dated quickly. Besides, they are featured in lots of different nurseries. Instead, go for a sophisticated theme. In a teen's room try a canopy over the bed to act as mosquito netting. If you are decorating a nursery then paint realistic murals or make a modern mural instead of going with the usual wallpaper.
Consider where and how you spend your money. A black dresser will work both in a safari room and in a teenager's room so it's probably worth spending more money on. It's easy to go overboard with theme rooms and then they turn into a nightmare later on. Shop smart by spending your money on items that will last and then bring in inexpensive accessories to drive home your theme.
A safari room for kids should be fun and exciting. However, it will also need to transition into other themes are your child grows.