Picking a Theme
Research ideas for the look and feel that you want. Browse through design magazines or make a Pinterest board to collect your interior design ideas for the space. Find themes and/or aesthetic ideas that you are least likely to outgrow over a short period of time.
Select a theme that will grow with you. Consider keeping the theme subtle and timeless. If your child wants something specific like a racecar or princess theme, buy themed accessories instead of spending money on themed furniture. Then, it will be easier and cheaper to switch themes when your child gets older. Sticking with neutral furniture that can work with any theme will save you money down the road. Simpler design themes like adventure, nautical, or rustic woodland can hint towards gender but can grow with you with time as well.
Decide whether to integrate the theme into the room itself or limit it to accessories. Consider the makeup of your bedroom as a whole and allow it to guide you to how you want to lay out your room. Some themes consist of a revamp of the entire room, i.e. painting walls, removing carpet, buying new items. Keep bedroom themes surface level by just changing things like the bedding, rugs, lighting, and any accessories.
Executing the Theme
Choose light colors behind your theme. Choose a color palette for your theme that creates the illusion of space like neutral and muted colors. For a small bedroom with a theme, gravitate toward cool, calming tones of soothing blues, sea greens, blush pinks, beiges, greys, and crisp whites. Using one of these colors will open up and brighten the room. Paint your bedroom walls the color that you’ve chosen. With a small bedroom, a simple color scheme is advised. For example, off-white walls with one accent wall painted a different coordinating color.
Choose a bed that corresponds with your theme. You don’t necessarily have to go for a day bed or a twin bed just because it’s a small bedroom. A bed can act as a focal point for the eye and design of the bedroom. Iron bed frames or open canopy poster beds are great options to maximize space while being versatile enough to correlate with most themes. If space in the room is limited, go with a bed that has storage drawers, or try a loft bed that has space for a desk underneath.
Use accent pieces and colors. Play with patterns on your bed. Give a contemporary feel to any room by introducing a mixture of modern and more traditional prints. Incorporate accents in subtle ways, like with a wall (as mentioned in previous steps) or as pops of colors throughout the room: a lamp, accent pillows, a headboard, etc. Create accents with furnishings: an ornate trunk, an armoire, a sleek night table or desk.
Staying Within a Budget
Shop at thrift stores. Capitalize on flea market finds. Pieces that are worn, show their age, and have a second-hand feel can act as an inexpensive backbone to décor details. Don't worry if a piece looks a little worn — you can always add a fresh coat of paint or brand-new knobs to make it look new again.
Search secondhand sites. Craigslist, eBay, and Etsy are notorious for being a resource for unique, hand-crafted, gently used furniture pieces and accessories.
Don’t feel trapped by “pairs”. Sometimes the pressure of buying two’s of things gets pricey. Instead of buying lamps or nightstands in pairs, consider purchasing one and make the second choice quirkier by choosing a less expensive item, even if it doesn’t match.
Make your own art versus buying them. Take a canvas and paint a masterpiece. If you’re not artistically inclined, have photos printed, blown up, and mounted on the wall in interesting frames. You can also frame postcards, maps, and other special memories to give the room a personal touch.
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