How to Create the Perfect Pirate Bedroom

Ahoy Me Hearties! Let’s climb aboard the Jolly Roger and walk the plank into a sea of fun and inspirational ideas to create a perfect pirate bedroom for all of your little swashbucklers. From nautical fabrics to sea faring accessories and furniture you can transform any bedroom area into an adventurous setting that has a timeless appeal for children (and adults) of all ages.

Set Sail.

When it comes to selecting furniture for your pirate themed room then always select nautical and maritime items that create the ambiance of being aboard a grand and eye-catching pirate ship. Wooden boat shaped beds are a great feature in the centre of a bedroom and can be teamed with deep blue carpets and rugs for the illusion of sailing on the seven seas. Leave these beds plain for a rugged and authentic look or finish with a lick of nautical coloured paint for a brighter and bold interior look. Bunk and cabin beds are also great at creating a pirate themed sleeping area and give an impression of crew style living quarters that can be carved or decorated with maritime items and accessories. Hardwood wardrobes and chests of drawers can be carved with circular porthole designs or painted with sea themed pictures such as octopus and sharks for a fun and stylish focal point within the bedroom space.

Adventures

There is nothing more exciting for your little pirates than playing games of adventures and mystery that keeps their imaginations active and their playtime full of smiles. You can create a sense of exploration and pirate treasure hunting with a selection of map style accessories and decor that will create a fairytale theme that is perfect for younger children. A Treasure map mural is a perfect alternative to classic wallpapers and includes even the smallest detail that will keep your children entertained for hours. With hidden clues and fantastical locations it will also help your children with their reading and numerical skills. This motif can be taken through into other aspects of the bedroom interior with map print lamp shades, bins, storage boxes and bedding for a co-ordinated and complimentary theme.

Skulls and Stripes.

When selecting fabrics and upholstery for a pirate inspired bedroom then choose classic maritime colours such as red, white and blue or black and white and choose simple striped patterns or anchor and compass designs that will look fantastic on curtains and bedding for a splash of colour and detail.  Skull print fabrics also look great on bedding sets and rugs and can be used against sleek white and red painted walls to create an area of detail that is fun and eye-catching. A swathe of bunting in classic pirate colours and designs also looks great in pirate inspired bedrooms and can be draped across a window or along a bed frame for an area of detail and classic style. If you’re opting for a ship inspired bedroom then why not design your very own pirate flag and sail it from a mast at the base of a bed for a unique and personalised interior touch.

Trinkets and Treasures

An array of pirate inspired accessories will create an authentic feel in your child’s bedroom and will add to the feeling of adventure and scavenging that is associated with pirate life. Select pirate imagery on bookends, clocks, mirrors and frames and fill jars with sea shells, rocks and plastic jewels for a simple DIY accessory that looks great displayed on a shelf or windowsill area. Gold is a must have in any pirates bedroom and can be used to create a treasure trove on a table or bookcase. Select chunks of fools gold and gold effect boxes and stationary holders or see if you can find some old costume jewellery that can be scattered over a bookshelf for a fun take on a pirates display cabinet. Netting is also a great way of displaying your art work, or notes and gives a classic maritime feel to the bedroom. Peg or pin your items to a large piece of net that can be stretched over some shelving or a feature wall for a unique and quirky notice board or alternatively create some ‘messages in a bottle’ with some old drinks bottles and some rolled up paper stained with tea.

Pirates Chests

Children’s bedrooms are all about storage and what better way to tuck away their items than a classic and elegant treasure chest. Opt for spacious and rugged solid hardwood designs that can be varnished and embellished for a slick, period style feel or distressed to give a weatherworn appearance for a sense of age and antiquity. For a more colourful and fun finish then select a basic storage chest and paint it in a selection of white black and red colours with skulls, anchors and pirate words such as ‘Ahoy!’, ‘Land Ho!’ and ‘Pieces of Eight!’ that create a visually detailed furniture item. For a more flamboyant and eye-catching finish then paint your chest in glittering gold and place it pride of place at the base of the bed to showcase your luxurious loot.

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