Planning to turn your basement into a bedroom for your kid? You have to think of a good decorating theme so that the basement-bedroom would be very homely and comfortable. One of the most popular themes for kids’ bedrooms nowadays is the superhero theme. With so many superhero movies being shown on the screen recently, it is not a surprise why so many kids have a superhero fandom. If you want that theme for your kid’s bedroom, here are some tips for you to check out:

•    Pick a superhero franchise – If your child does not have a specific favorite superhero, but he just likes the concept of superhumans, then you can simply go for a general superhero theme. You can pick at least one franchise if you want cohesiveness between the various elements in your room. There are so many franchises to choose from. The top options for you include DC, Marvel, and Disney.

•    Display framed photos – In order to make the bare walls pleasing to look at, you can put framed photos of it. You can go for photos of superheroes or even their respective logos. If your kids have photos of themselves wearing superhero costumes, then display those as well. Take note that framed posters can look great on the walls as well. In order to enhance their look, you can install accent lights over them.  

•    Go for a wall mural – You might also want to consider going for a wall mural. Browse through the Internet and you can find so many great designs that can be perfectly posted on your wall in huge format. Once you have your design, you can contact a wall-mural-making company so they can start making your mural for you. If you are a good painter, then you can simply paint the mural on the wall.

•    Purchase superhero-themed merchandise – In order to stay loyal to the theme, you should get as much superhero-themed merchandise as you can. For example, do not use ordinary pillow covers, bed sheets, or curtains. There are superhero-themed versions of these. You can go to your local comic book store or you can visit a nearby garage sale in order for you to find other merchandise such as superhero wall clocks, night lamps, and the likes.

•    Display superhero figurines – If your kid surely really likes superheroes, then he surely must have some action figures to play with. You can display these action figures beautifully on the shelf or on any table. They can contribute a lot to the general environment of the room. Never let these simply be stored in the toy box. Aside from action figures, any toy that is superhero related should definitely be displayed.

•    Display comic books – Action heroes are usually featured in comic books. You can always get some comic books for your kid so he can store it in his book shelf. Comic books are a great addition to the theme of the room. In fact, some people are not just content putting these in the shelves. Some comic books, especially the rare ones, are even enclosed in frames then mounted on the walls.

•    Let other people inspire you - Useful insights from other people should always be welcomed. That is why before you get have your design ideas turned into reality, you might want to check out how others have designed their superhero bedrooms as well. There are hundreds of thousands of photos in the Internet that features superhero-themed bedrooms. You will surely pick and idea or two from these.

•    Display superhero shirts and costumes – Does your kid have superhero shirts and costumes? Never let those be hidden in the closets. Display them and let them contribute to the theme of the room. Shirts are usually displayed on walls and then beautified with accent lights. The same thing is true of superhero costumes. But take note that some even put their costumes on manikins. Superhero shirts are not really that costly and they can surely be great for wall display.

•    Maintain a good color theme – When designing bedrooms, it is important to always take note of the color theme. Superhero themes are not really exclusive to a certain set of color palettes like other design themes. But you have to watch out if the bedroom already has too many contrasting colors. Stick to the color theme of the certain superhero or franchise that you have chosen. For example, if you have chosen Batman, then the room must have grays, blacks, yellows, and a little bit of blue.  

A basement-turned-bedroom would surely be loved by your kid especially if you have it renovated and decorated well. If you have a basement that you would want to be transformed in a super manner, you can always contact Basement Bros for help.