Baby room decoration: choose an original “animal” theme
For a baby, the bedroom is the place where he will spend most of his time, especially during the first years of his life. For this reason, as parents, you must ensure that he is comfortable there. Do not neglect the decoration. The bedroom should not only be a friendly space, but you will also have to integrate a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere.
Are you looking for an unusual decorating idea? How about introducing an “animal” theme to your little one’s room? A theme focused on animals offers different decoration solutions. Between forest animals, jungle animals, underwater fauna and even fantastic animals, you are spoiled for choice.
To help you create a unique atmosphere in your little angel's room and add a beautiful decoration focused on animals, here are some practical tips and advice. We also offer you clever ideas and a list of accessories to decorate the room in the most original way possible. Let's go !
Tips on Which Accessories to Choose for an Animal Theme
To successfully decorate your baby's room, selecting a theme will greatly simplify your task. There are different themes for baby's room. Here, we decided to focus on the animal world. Adding certain elements and accessories will allow you to perfect the decor of the room. Find out which ones.
Soft toys: essential for decoration with animals
If you have decided to adopt animals as a theme in your little darling's bedroom, installing soft toys is a must. Much loved by little ones, they offer a cozy feel to the sleeping area and soften the atmosphere. Soft toys, comforters and teddy bears come in various forms. You will surely find models that will harmonize with the theme of the decoration.
As we told you, soft toys are available in different formats, colors and materials. No matter the theme, you will find what you are looking for and that of your little one. Don't hesitate to get several models, ranging from XXL formats that you can place on the floor to small models, which will have their place in the baby's bed. You will match them with your child's bedding set.
There are also soft toys attached to musical mobiles. They will enhance the decor of the little one's crib and bring an additional decorative touch to the bedroom. At the same time, mobiles help baby fall asleep more easily. Some soft toys act as night lights. In short, there is something for everyone and for many uses.
Drawings and photos of animals, as frames and wall pictures
To reinforce the animal theme in your baby's room, adding animal photos is a great idea. Frame a photo of a panda or a lion cub in pretty frames to decorate the walls of the room and emphasize the animal theme. These framed images can be placed above a chest of drawers or even your baby's bed, to personalize his or her sleeping space.
When your child is old enough to draw, display his or her works, especially those depicting animals. Frame them to make real wall art. You can also make your own frames using materials such as pieces of wood, string or shells, giving free rein to your creativity.
Animal-shaped stickers: a sure bet for a successful “animal” decoration
To create a decoration on animals in a child's room, the presence of stickers is essential. You can find a wide range of stickers on the market that relate to the animal theme. Easy to install and above all very aesthetic, they will brighten up the walls of your cherub's room, but also the doors, windows or even the furniture.
Depending on your preferences, you can opt for jungle animals. You will therefore have stickers in the shape of lions, giraffes or elephants. You can also bet on pets, such as cats or dogs. Likewise, you have other options, to name only fantastic animals like the dragon or the unicorn. Don't forget the animals of the forest: the hare, the squirrel, the wolf, the deer..., as well as the animals of the farm: the chicken, the pig, the cow... The alternatives are varied and will help you design a perfect universe for your baby.
You are free to choose the location of the stickers, as long as everything forms a harmonious whole. For example, you will place some above the toddler's bed, on the wall near the front door... Use your sense of imagination.
Wallpaper with animals: a wise idea to adopt the animal theme
One of the simplest ways to integrate animal decor into a baby's room is to stick animal wallpaper on the walls. This way, you will be sure to be on topic. Whether on the web or in decoration stores, the models are numerous and varied, you will find something for all tastes and styles.
For infants, tapestries featuring imaginary animals such as unicorns will do the trick. You can also choose other animals, and there's no shortage of options: parrot, giraffe, monkey, crocodile, rabbit... The key is to opt for wallpaper in the same tone as the rest of the bedroom decor. Good visual harmony will make the room even more beautiful.
The only rule to remember is not to wallpaper all the walls, as this will overload the decor. To air out the room, add wallpaper to one wall only. You can paint the other walls white or in light tones, in keeping with the color of the wallpaper and the room's decor.
Different animal theme options possible
There are many ideas for theming a baby's room by opting for decoration with animals. Domestic animals, forest animals, savannah animals..., it's up to you to select the ideal decor for your toddler's room. The few tips that follow will help you get through it better.
Jungle animals: a unanimous choice
Lately, the “jungle animals” theme has been attracting more and more parents. To design it, there is nothing easier. Decorate the walls with stickers in the shape of a wild landscape, with jungle animals: tiger, lion, gorilla, hippopotamus, toucan, panther, elephant…
To refine the decor, add a few soft toys, still in the jungle theme, as well as a small armchair, preferably in rattan. A large rug in the colors of the savannah vegetation will also be welcome. These elements will integrate the “nature” side of the jungle theme. Finally, in terms of colors, go for yellow, green, orange, in short, opt for shimmering shades.
Forest animals: a theme for being close to nature
To create a decor inspired by forest animals, take the time to observe your surroundings. This theme is sure to delight your child, creating a warm cocoon imbued with a unique natural ambience.
To complete the decor, add trophies to the bedroom shelves or hang up plastic or paper animal heads. These elements will add a spectacular touch to the whole. To highlight each element of the room, opt for a sober, soft wall paint, such as sage green or anise green, which you can combine with white or grey.
Underwater animals: an original theme for a baby's room
Do you want to personalize the decor of your child's room with an original theme? That of aquatic animals will do the trick perfectly. This theme is perfect for a little one’s sleeping area. You can adopt it on furniture as well as on wall decoration.
For a successful marine decor, think about various accessories, such as a plastic aquarium with toys in the shape of fish and other aquatic creatures. Buy a small wall night light which would be in the shape of a dolphin, for example, or a large soft toy in the shape of a whale. Here, you will mainly focus on shades of light blue: aquamarine blue, azure mist, frosty blue...
Fantastic Beasts: for a decor that leaves you dreaming
You probably already know that toddlers are undisputed dreamers. The imaginary world is an area that they know well. In this case, turn to a decoration highlighting fantastic animals, such as unicorns, dragons and why not beasts from the Harry Potter film, the animated Hotel Transylvania or Monsters and Company, or even the Pokémon manga.
In this context, several possibilities are available to you both in terms of furniture and accessories. Install a beautiful rainbow-colored rug at the foot of your baby's bed. Add stuffed animals with imaginary animal features. Finally, for furniture, choose for example a cozy little armchair to leave your baby even more dreamy than he already is.
You now know how to establish the “animal” theme in your baby’s room. Use your sense of creativity and you will be able to design an original and personalized decor. A few carefully selected accessories and furniture, with appropriate colors, and you will succeed in establishing a very beautiful atmosphere in your little angel's room.