Tuesday, 27 November 2012

Fire Truck and Fireman Bedroom Decor Ideas

Firefighter Bedroom Decor Ideas
Does you child really want to grow up to be a fire fighter? Why not treat them to their dream bedroom - a fire truck or fire fighter themed bedroom. With lots of bold colors and bright and fun accessories, all their friends are going to be in complete envy of their cool new room!

Fire Truck Bedding Ideas

Dream Big Firefighter Ultra Soft Microfiber 2-Piece Comforter Sham Set, Gray, Twin
PEM America Firefighter Quilt
There's a number of great fire truck and firefighter themed bedding sets for you to choose from, and these are some of my favorites. Pretty much all of them are some combination of blue and red, so make sure you pick your decor to match! For toddlers, make sure you check out the absolutely awesome fire truck full bedroom set featured at the top of this post. An actual firetruck shaped bed would really make for the most special fire fighter themed bedroom imaginable!

Check out lots of fireman bedding online here.

Firefighter Wall Ideas

RoomMates Fire Brigade
Peel + Stick Wall Decal
When painting your walls, stick with creams, whites and light blues or greys. If you are feeling adventurous you can even go for yellow, which a little girl would be sure to love. You need some thing light to contrast with the bright reds your firetruck bedroom decor will bring to the room. A brickwork or wood paneling look painted over in blue or grey (like in the picture at the top of the post) would also look good, almost like a real firehouse! 

As always, there are plenty of awesome decorations for the blank patches on your walls, from firetruck and fire fighter themed wall decals to some hot fire fighter artwork and posters. Don't overdo it though!


Fire Truck Floor Ideas

Kids Rug Fire Fighting Truck Area Rug
Lots of different color carpets can work in a firetruck themed bedroom, from reds and burgundies to blues of all shades and whites. Laminate flooring is always a good bet too. To decorate your floor some more, you'll need a great firetruck themed rug, and there's quite the range to choose from.

My personal favorite is the rug above: the colors are demure and easy to match with other decor in a typical boy's bedroom, and the pattern is simple yet adorable. If you want something a little smaller though, I definitely recommend picking up a cute firetruck shaped rug here. Shop around, you are sure to find something fun!

Firefighter Furniture Ideas

Levels of Discovery Firefighter Toy Box Bench
The best decor when setting up a firetruck bedroom is definitely the furniture, hands down. Almost every piece of furniture is available in firetruck or firefighter themed form, including chairs, toy boxes, bookshelvesclothes-poles and tables and chair sets. There really is everything you could possibly need, so browse around a discover what will work best in you child's bedroom.

Fire Truck Window Decoration Ideas

Frankie's Firetruck
Curtains
Fire fighter themed curtains aren't too common, but luckily I came across a great set of firetruck themed curtains I found that will go with almost every fireman themed bedding set you can imagine, especially this one

If you don't like these a cute set of plain light blue curtains to match your chose bedding would work well. For a bold look in your Firetruck bedroom, a set of bright red plain curtains will also look fantastic. Experiment and discover what will look best in you child's bedroom.

Happy Decorating!

Kidkraft Firehouse Bookcase
I hope you've found some really cute fire fighter or fire truck bedroom decor ideas for your son or daughter's bedroom. Lots of little kids want to be a firefighter when they grow up, and they are sure to adore some fire fighter and fire truck decor for their room. 

Got any ideas for a bedroom theme you'd like me to do a post on? Leave a comment below. If you liked this post, don't forget to check out the rest of my blog for all the best bedding and bedroom decor ideas on the net! 

Tuesday, 20 November 2012

Twilight Bedroom Decor Ideas: Bella Swan's Bedroom

Bella Swan's Bedroom: Twilight Bedroom Decor Ideas
A Bella Swan, Twilight themed bedroom is a fantastic idea for girls of all ages who love the recently concluded Twilight Saga. Its also one of the more interesting bedroom themes you can pick due to the strange, mismatching colors that seem to work regardless. That's why I'll be outlining the essentials for creating your very own Twilight or New Moon Bella Swan themed bedroom paradise. Thanks to my cousin Emma who is a huge fan of the movies and inspired and helped with this post!

Twilight Bedding: Bella's Bedding

Purple Flocked Comforter Set
You can pick up an similar comforter and bed set as the one Bella Swan has in her room above, which is super convenient! Matching curtains are also available here. As of the New Moon movie Bella has a cute red throw on her bed as well, and you can pick up similar ones here. This should give you all you need for the complete Twilight bedding experience!

Twilight Bella Swan Themed Walls

Twilight New Moon "Dream Catcher" Prop Replica
Twilight Movie Poster
I could never figure out the color of Bella's walls, which always looked to me to change from blue to green depending on the lighting. The internet seems to agree though that the exact color of her walls is a specific shade of turquoise - Benjamin Moore's Blue Spa.

You can also decorate your walls with lots of Twilight themed decals and wall posters, but if you want to stay true to the source material some cute photos from your childhood or of you and your boyfriend, a pretty dreamcatcher like the one Jacob gave Bella (here's a budget similar looking one too), and a pretty framed picture of a wolf by your door is the way to go.


Twilight Bella Swan Themed Lighting

Multi Color Dragonfly Lights
You can have a lot of fun with the lighting in your Bella Swan themed bedroom, since Bella's room has tons of fun, different kinds of lights. Above her bed she has cute dragon fly lights and a string of paper lanterns. Above her dresser she has lights quite similar to these Rattan Ball lights, while on the dresser she has a set of tea lights: I think these ones would look great!


Twilight Bella Swan Themed Window Decorations

Sheer Blue Window Drapes

If you don't want to pick up the curtains that match the bedding, you can try to imitate the curtains Bella has in her room in the movies, which seem to be a blue sheer material covering a beaded curtain similar to this one.

Bella also has a light yellow/gold window scarf on top of all the other accessories on her window. Pretty complicated isn't it! I think this one would look great with all the other drapes I've recommended, so you shouldn't have any trouble putting it all together and making it look as great as it does in the movie.



Twilight Bella Swan Themed Furniture


Amber Pine Computer Desk
Bella Swan's room is filled with wooden, pine type furniture, giving it a very country feel. This is the kind of furniture you want to fill your room with if you want the true Bella Swan Twilight themed bedroom experience.

I've included a desk in the style you want on the right, check it out! You'll also want to pick up a cute dresser too to finish off the look. Combine it with some wooden or laminate floors, and you should be good to go.

Happy Decorating!

I hope you've found some awesome ideas for creating your very own replica of Bella Swan's bedroom from the Twilight Saga movies. If you liked this post and are looking for more ideas, don't forget to check out the rest of my blog for all the best bedroom decor and bedding ideas on the net!

Sunday, 18 November 2012

Army Military Camo Themed Bedroom Decor Ideas

Army Military Camo Themed Bedroom Decor Ideas
Lots of guys and boys of all ages are fascinated with the army and would love to have an army themed camouflage bedroom! This post is for them, and for any military-loving gals out there as well. In this post I'll go through all the essentials you'll need for a military themed camouflage bedroom. 

Army Military Camo Bedding

Boys Army Green Desert Camo
Comforter Set
First up you'll need some camouflage bedding as the centerpiece of the bedroom. I've included two of my favorite bedding sets above and on the right, and you can find even more camo and army bedding hereIf you want to go for something different there are even grey and pink army camouflage bedding sets available, just make sure you coordinate the rest of your bedroom accordingly. Another great army bedding idea is an army logo or army flag themed blanket throw.

Army Military Camo Wall Decor

Military Wall Decals - Desert CamoTank

I Want You for the U.s. Army
Recruitment by
James Montgomery Flag
Once you've chosen your bedding its time to decorate your walls. The best colors you can go for depend on your bedding scheme - if you've chosen a very dark piece of camouflage bedding you might want to for cream, grey or gunmetal blue walls so that your room doesn't look to dark. Otherwise you might be able to get away with a light green.

After that, you can fill in the blanks on your wall with some awesome military themed wall decals - tanks, planes, guns, soldiers, paratroopers, whatever you are into most! You can find even more great military wall decals here.

There are also lots of great pieces of army themed artwork available to buy on the net such as this beautiful piece on the left. Hanging up some cool military themed flags would also look great. Why not pick up an awesome camouflage themed bulletin board while you are at it?

U.S. Army Digital Camo Single
Shade Bar Lamp

Army Military Camo Lighting


There's lots of different styles of army lighting you can pick up online, from some classy camo to match your bedding to sleek black numbers with the logos of each of the army divisions on them, such as the awesome bar lamp piece on the right. It's got a good sturdy, durable look and feel to it with its metal hardware which fits the aesthetic very well and makes it a pretty cool piece overall.

You can find lots of great army themed and camouflage lamps and lampshades here to spice up your military themed bedroom. Pick the one you like best and you are ready to go!

Army Military Camo Window Decorations

Dream Factory Geo Camo 3-Piece Camouflage Kids Bedroom Curtain Panel Set, Green, 63-Inch
Green Camo Window Panels
Par the course, chances are a camouflage patterned set of window curtain panels will set you on the right track for the finishing touch on any army or camouflage themed bedroom. Gun metal blue, brown and dark green plain curtains should also work quite well so long as you pick a pair that matches your walls.

There's also an awesome military curtain styled after army camouflage netting that I've included below - its a great accessory for kids who want to feel like a real soldier. 



Happy Decorating!

Colour Personalised Army Camouflage
Name Boys Bedroom Wall Decal
I hope you've found some solid ideas for setting up a camouflage army themed bedroom in your home. The only better way to show support to the army and your troops would be by dropping them a donation and flying the flag high!

If you liked this post, don't forget to check out the rest of my blog for more of the best themed bedroom decor and bedding ideas on the net. Drop me a comment if you have any more ideas or themes you'd like me to blog about!

Saturday, 17 November 2012

Top Ten Owl Bedding Sets

1. The Fit Owl Home Textile Bedding Set

TheFit Home Textile, Owl Cute 4 Cotton Bedding
Hey everyone! The format of this post will be a little different than normal: instead of going through all the best types of owl bedding (there were too many!), I'm going to be showing you my top ten best owl bedding set ideas. Enjoy! First up, for all the girls who want some funky, unusual colors to light up their bedroom, there's this sweet TheFit Owls bedding set which comes with a duvet, two pillow cases and a flat sheet.


2. Cliab Home Textile Owl Bedding Bedding Owl Applique Duvet Cover


Cliab Colorful Owl Bedding
Here's an unusual owl bedding set that would work great for boys and girls: complete with adorable cartoon owls set against a colorful blue and orange background. The addition of the kitty cats is so wonderful! This set comes with everything you need for the perfect owl bed: the duvet cover, a flat sheet and two matching pillow shams.

For those of you looking for extra accessories, I've also managed to find an adorable owl-shaped plush pillow that would match this bedding set perfectly: check it out here!

3. Duvet Cover Brushed Twill, Owl Tree

If you are looking for a more mature look or a set of owl bedding that would go well with pastel colored bedroom decor, check out the gorgeous twill Owl Bird Tree bedding from Sascalia, featured on the left. This duvet cover can easily be paired with your existing sheets, be they white or any of the bold and soft colors you see on the duvet itself. 

A quick warning though: twill can be a little bit rough before the first few washes, but it more than makes up for it in quality and durability. 



4. Night Owl Children's Bedding Set

Night Owl Childrens Bedding 4 pc Set
What makes this bedding set awesome though is how much stuff comes with it and the possibilities for co-ordination. You get a cute comforter, a pillowsham, a bedskirt and an adorable window valance. Plus you can buy matching wall hangings, lampshades, laundry hampers, curtains and even a great floor rug separately. This adorable bedding set is also available in pink.


5. Happy Forest Pink Owl Duvet Cover Set Owl Bedding
 Happy Forest Pink Owl Duvet Cover Set Owl Bedding (Twin)
Happy Forest Pink Owl Duvet
Cover Set Owl Bedding

Yay! Pink! I for one am a huge girly girl, so I couldn't fail to include a beautiful feminine pink piece of owl bedding on this list. The one on the right is my favorite of the pink bedding sets I've seen. This bedding comes with the duvet cover, one flat sheet and matching pillow shams to boot. Note that it doesn't come with a comforter - you want to put one of your existing comforters inside the duvet.

By the way, if you are looking for accessories to go with this bedding, I think that these baby pink curtains would go with it amazingly, as would this cute set of sheer curtains. Check them out!


6. Girl Pink Green Owl Zebra Bird Full Comforter Set 

Girl Pink Green Owl Zebra 
Bird Comforter Set

This bedding sets is one teens in particular are sure to love. The combination of lime green and hot pink always looks fantastic in a teenager's bedroom, especially when it features a really incredible owl themed design.

This bedding set includes a cute comforter, a flat and fitted sheet set, two pillowcases, two shams and a bedskirt. It really gives you everything you need! Pair it with some hot pink or lime green curtains for the perfect look. It also goes excellently with white furniture, as you can see from the picture. 



7. DENY Designs Sophia Buddenhagen Color Owl Duvet Cover

DENY Designs Sophia Buddenhagen Color Owl Duvet Cover
Here's one especially for older owl fans! Featuring a more realistic owl design with some interesting and beautifully contrasting bright colors, this bedding set is really unique and sure to standout as the centrepiece of any bedroom. DENY Designs has lots of different owl themed bedding sets if you want to check them out, but this one was my favorite!


8. Pink Owl Love Comforter Set

Pink Owl Duvet Set
The advantage of pink bedding like this set is that it is very easy to match with many a girly girl's bedroom decor. I also love the pattern - the combination of owls, candy shop stripes and dainty flowers works really well together. This cutie comes with the duvet cover and the two matching pillow shams you see in the picture.

I reckon a younger owl-enthusiasts and girls who want their room to look pretty in pink would absolutely love this bedding set to bits!


9. Girls Reversible Duvet Quilt Cover Set Owl Hoot Lilac

Girls Reversible Duvet
Cover Set Owl Hoot

I can't believe with this far down the list and we've only just had our first piece of purple bedding! Well fear not, if you or your child has a purple themed bedroom, there is a owl bedding set that is just perfect for you: the Reversible Lilac Owl Hoot duvet cover set.

This set features a big and bold owl-filled design that stands out and proclaims your love of the feathery things from a mile away. It would look perfect in a girly pink, purple or white room and is easily coordinated with plenty of feminine decor, colors and accessories.





10. Turquoise and Lime Hooty Owl Childrens and Kids Bedding Set by Sweet Jojo Designs

Turquoise and Lime Hooty Owl
Children's and Kids Bedding Set
by Sweet Jojo Designs
Say hello to the final entry on our list, another cute little number form Jojo Designs. This awesome bedding set is especially great for girls who love owls but don't want a set that looks too girly and pink. 

The Jojo Designs Turquoise and Lime Hooty Owl bedding collection comes with a comforter, a pillowsham, a bedskirt and even a cute matching window valance.

Happy Decorating!

I hope you've found some cute ideas for the perfect owl themed bedding for you bedroom. If you liked this post, don't forget to check out the rest of my blog for all of the best themed bedroom decor and bedding ideas on the net!

Friday, 16 November 2012

Top Skull Themed Bedding Ideas

Skull Bedding Ideas
Skull bedding is a great bedding idea for children and teens of all ages and genders. Not matter what style they are into, there is bound to be a set of skull bedding that would fit their room to a T. I'm going to take you through my favorites of the wide variety of skull bedding ideas on the internet.

Pirate Skull Bedding

Pirate Skull Sailor Bedding
Lots of boys love pirates, and the jolly roger is one of the most instantly recognizable skull symbols in the world. That's why a cool pirate skull set of bedding can make the perfect gift for a boy of any age. If you are thinking of making a pirate themed bedroom, this type of bedding is almost essential!

Here's a great tip by the way: an alternative if you don't have the budget for a full bedding collection is to buy a jolly rogers blanket, like the one above, and pair it with your existing sheets.


Cute Skull Bedding

Skurvy Skull Crossbones Comforter
Paul Frank Bedding
There's plenty of adorable skull bedding available for girly girls of all ages. Skull bedding isn't just for boys! Cute cartoon skulls combined with stark stripes or even cute patchwork designs and patterns can make a great addition to any young or teenage girl's perfect bedroom.

They come in all kinds of different colors too, so there is bound to be one that matches your room's decor. My favorite on is the one on the left, but I also love this great pink set here.




Animal Skull Bedding

Bone Collector Comforter Sets
Animal skulls can look even cooler than human ones and make great centrepieces for a hunting lodge-style bedroom with lots of woods and forest colors. They typically come in greens and creams. The best thing about them is they look great in the rooms of skull lovers of all ages, children, teen and adult.


Ed Hardy Skull Duvet Set

Tattoo Style Skull Bedding

Tattoo style skull bedding uses the same types of elaborate and highly decorative designs used in biker and rock tattoos, and this makes them a great bedroom decoration for teens who are into the alternative culture.

They are also typically the brightest, most detailed and colorful skull bedding you can find, so they are sure to add an interesting and unique look to any teenagers room. The one on the left is one of my favorites!


Happy Decorating!

Street Revival Flower
Skull Comforter Set

I hope you've found some awesome skull themed bedding for your room or the bedroom of your child. Skulls make a fantastic theme for bedrooms of all different styles, be it pirate, girly-girl, cutesy, goth or biker. Whatever your fashion sense, there is bound to be a great set of skull bedding that is perfect for you. 

If you liked this post, don't forget to check out the rest of my blog for all the best themed bedroom decor and bedding ideas on the net!


Dinosaur Bedding Ideas for Boys and Girls

Dinosaur Bedding Ideas for Boys
Lots of boys and girls love dinosaurs, and if your child is one of them they are sure to love dinosaur themed bedding just as much. In this post I'm going to go through some of my favorite types of dinosaur bedding for a child's bedroom. Don't forget to finish of your dinosaur bed with some great dinosaur toys and plushies! 

Dinosaur Prints Multicolor 5 Piece
Comforter Set

Cartoon Dinosaur Bedding

Lots of dinosaur bedding comes in a very cartoony style, with lots of colorful and simplistic dinosaur shapes. This type of dinosaur bedding would probably be best enjoy by very young children, but chances are older ones might like it too. You can get this type of bedding in a number of different colors, including the blue one on the right, this white one and this cute little navy number. Pick a color that best suits your child's bedroom decor.

Patchwork Dinosaur Bedding

Dinosaur Roar Kids Twin Quilt & Sham Set
Love patchwork bedding? Well you can combine it with a great dinosaur theme to get a unique, varied and colorful piece of bedding that'll fit any boy's bedroom. Patchwork dinosaur bedding comes in a wide range of designs and colors, but the one above is my favorite!

Feminine Dinosaur Bedding

Carousel Designs Pink Dinosaur Bedding

Dinosaur bedding isn't just for the boys and tomboys! If you have a girly-girl daughter who happens to love dinosaurs and all things prehistoric, fear not: I've found the perfect piece of bedding for you. The soft white and pastel pink bedding on the left should look wonderful in any dino-girl's room. It's a great set for younger girls too.

Girls who like feminine bedding might also like this cute and pretty white dinosaur bedding, which is reversible and comes with a matching pillow.




Happy Decorating!

Dinosaur Adventure Bedding
I hope you've picked up some great ideas for decorating your child's bedroom with a cute set of dinosaur themed bedding. Which style do you like best? Let me know! And don't forget to check out the rest of my blog for more awesome bedroom decor and bedding ideas and accessories.

Monday, 12 November 2012

Glow in the Dark Outer Space Themed Bedroom Decor Ideas

Glow in the Dark Outer Space Themed Bedroom
When I was younger I had a glow in the dark outer space themed bedroom, and I certainly had a lot of fun with it! That's why I'm going to share my ideas for creating a great solar system and space themed bedroom with plenty of accessories that glow in the dark for extra sci-fi magic. You can find even more outer space themed bedroom decor ideas at my Squidoo page.

Outer Space Bedding

Space Rocket Ultra Soft Microfiber Twin Comforter Bedding Set, Gray Multi
Outer space themed bedding comes mainly in two different styles, a more realistic space look (see the bedding at the top of the page) or a more cartoony look (above). The cartoon look is great for younger children while older ones might prefer something that looks a bit more mature and realistic. You can also decorate your bedding space with some great space rocket shaped plush pillows or rocket themed pillow shams, some of which you can find here.

Outer Space Wall Decor

Glow in the Dark Stars and Planets
Wall Stickers
Contrary to what you might think, black is not a good idea for a space themed bedroom, since black makes the room appear far smaller than it is. Instead, opt for navy blue. It will look cheerier during the day and will be indistinguishable from black at night.

We want our space bedroom to glow in the dark, and an easy way to do this is to pick up a pack of glow in the dark stars, moons and planets and stick them all up. Most packs now come with a life time glow guarantee, which is certainly better than when I was a kid!

You can pick up loads of space themed posters online. I had one with a list of all the constellations on my door, a bit like this one, which had the bonus of being educational as well as pretty. There's also plenty of space and rocket themed wall decals for you to experiment with if you still have blank spaces on your child's wall.

Outer Space Floors

LA Rug Solar System Rug
If you've gone for a very dark shade of navy blue for the walls, you should get the carpet or laminate flooring to be as light as possible to avoid the room appearing too small. If you've gone for a lighter navy blue or another light shade of blue, you might be able to get away with a dark blue carpet. Either way, there are lots of space themed rugs available for you to spice up the floor of your child's space themed bedroom, such as the one above. Experiment!

Outer Space Lighting and Ceiling Decorations

3-D Solar System
Need to decorate your ceiling? These cute planet hangings can be hung from the ceiling and light fixtures, plus they glow in the dark! Not only that, but you get over 200 adhesive glow in the dark stars for your walls with every set. Its a complete solar system in a box!

Light Astronaut Flush Mount In Satin Nickel
As for lighting, there are some really cool fixtures out there, from incredible novelty ones like the one above, to projector lights that shine the images of stars and planets onto the ceiling while lighting the room, to awesome space themed alien table lamps. Take you pick based on what would look best with your space themed decor.
Room Magic Window Panels
Set, Star Rocket

Outer Space Window Decorations


There's a couple of of cute galaxy themed curtains available online. Check out the galaxy themed curtains on the right, or these minimalist black curtains with star detail. If you have gone very heavy on the wall decorations (since you don't want the room to look too crowded) or just can't find any space curtains you like, you can always pick up a plain set of black or navy blue curtains which match your bedding, and that should look great.

Happy Decorating!

I hope you've picked up some cool ideas for a glow in the dark space themed bedroom. Finish it off with plenty of space themed toys, and maybe a Nebula Plasma Ball just for fun. Your son or daughter is sure to love their new bedroom, just as much as I enjoyed mine as a child! Remember that you can find even more outer space themed bedroom decor ideas at my Hubpages page.