Baby Room Mural Ideas

Decorating a baby̵7;s room takes time and planning. A mural is an alternative to plain painted or wallpapered walls. Murals can be painted by a hired painter, a talented family member or friend, or they can be purchased. With murals, the sky is the limit on what the theme of the baby̵7;s room can be.

  1. Nursery Rhymes

    • Nursery rhymes, children̵7;s songs and storybook themes are a popular idea for a baby̵7;s room. One story or rhyme may be the focus for a mural, or a collection of nursery rhymes may be used. Some ideas are, but not limited to: Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk (use the beanstalk to track a child̵7;s growth!), Peter Rabbit, Sleeping Beauty,and Sing a Song of Sixpence. Words from a story or song can also be included in a mural.

    Themes

    • There are many different themes that may be used for a mural in a baby̵7;s room and they can be displayed in different ways. Cars are one such theme; a mural can be of paintings of cars or can be a racetrack with cars driving around. Sports are another theme and can include one or more sports, images of sports equipment or images of the sport being played. A princess-and-castle theme is another choice that can be as simple as a castle on one wall, or a castle in the midst of a kingdom painted around the room. The alphabet is another idea for a baby̵7;s room and can include just the letters, or letters and images that correspond with the letters, such as an apple with the letter "A." Cities are an option as well and can grow with a child. Think about using monuments such as the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe for a Paris inspired room, or the Empire State Building and the Chrysler building for a New York City theme.

    Animals

    • Animals are a popular theme for children̵7;s room decorations and murals. Either one animal, such as monkeys, can be used for a mural, or many animals, such as a zoo or Noah̵7;s Ark theme. Fish are another idea for murals, using either an ocean feel or an aquarium look. A circus marching around a room is another idea to create flow and use animals for a mural.

    Art

    • Art is another option for a baby̵7;s room mural. Rich renaissance paintings are an option, as are modern inspirations such as Mondrian̵7;s bold primary colors. Choose a favorite painting or artist and emulate their style.

    Photographs

    • Any photograph you own may be used as a mural for a baby̵7;s room. Muralsyourway.com is one place that offers to turn your photograph into a wallpaper mural for a fee based on square footage. Think about vacation and landscape photographs, images of seasons or pictures of your favorite place.

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