| A safari theme is fun for a kids' room. You might | | | | Look for fun photos of pink zebras or black and |
| want the same look in your living room but you just | | | | white sophisticated pictures of giraffes. |
| are too scared. You can mix and match colors and | | | | Make big statements. There's a tendency when |
| prints for a one of a kind print that will seem cute | | | | decorating a nursery to use a lot of cute wallpaper |
| instead of tacky. Here are some decorating ideas for | | | | borders. These are difficult to remove later on and |
| safari nurseries and kids' rooms that won't break the | | | | they become dated quickly. Besides, they are |
| bank. | | | | featured in lots of different nurseries. Instead, go for |
| Have fun with color. The usual black and white or | | | | a sophisticated theme. In a teen's room try a canopy |
| orange and yellow color schemes of regular safari | | | | over the bed to act as mosquito netting. If you are |
| themes might seem too bold and dramatic for a kids' | | | | decorating a nursery then paint realistic murals or |
| room. You can find different fabrics in teals, purples | | | | make a modern mural instead of going with the usual |
| and reds. Sure, it's not realistic but it's a kid's room. | | | | wallpaper. |
| It's supposed to be fun. | | | | Consider where and how you spend your money. A |
| Mix in neutrals. If every item in your room has a | | | | black dresser will work both in a safari room and in a |
| animal print this can be overwhelming; especially in a | | | | teenager's room so it's probably worth spending |
| smaller room. You might just need to use one or two | | | | more money on. It's easy to go overboard with |
| theme items in a room. You can save a lot of money | | | | theme rooms and then they turn into a nightmare |
| by mixing and matching different solid colors of | | | | later on. Shop smart by spending your money on |
| sheets, bedding and curtains. This also gives | | | | items that will last and then bring in inexpensive |
| versatility to the space. For a girl's room try bringing | | | | accessories to drive home your theme. |
| in hot pink or for a boy's room go with orange or | | | | A safari room for kids should be fun and exciting. |
| lime green. | | | | However, it will also need to transition into other |
| Decorate with artwork. This allows you to change | | | | themes are your child grows. |
| out your kids' room just by taking out a few frames. | | | | |