Cars and Trucks Bedroom

Turning an ordinary guest room into a fun spot for a rough-and-tumble boy is no easy task. The biggest task? Choosing a theme and color scheme that will last long after Junior has outgrown his footy pajamas.

 

A vintage transportation theme is perfect for any little boy who loves cars and trucks, yet the sophisticated color palette and artwork possibilities are perfect for parents who don't want to redecorate two years down the road.

 

Striped Roman shades in red, navy, white, and green set the room's color scheme with deep tones really pop against the white trimwork -- including wainscoting and built-ins.

 

Accessories support the room's theme, especially replicas of antique toys. Vintage posters are a classy addition to the space. The bedroom's more juvenile accessories, such as stuffed animals, picture books, and toy trucks and trains, can easily be removed as the use of the room changes, but the bold color scheme will translate well to any age.

 

Bold red cushions on the window seat have striped piping along each seam. The piping is repeated on the pillow's edge.

 

Look for ways to incorporate color-coordinated storage into a child's room. These dotted magazine boxes are perfect holders for books and art papers. Below is a galvanized bucket painted blue.

 

An energetic band of stripes around the walls completes the space and can be easily painted over as tastes change. In this corner, a comfy reading nook is fitted with a fire-engine red chair -- the perfect spot for bedtime stories and snuggles.