It's so much fun to decorate a child's bedroom. The play of colors and designs just bring out the child in anyone. Everything looks so cute!

If you have a son who is excited to have a newly decorated bedroom, enjoy reading this piece while learning some things on how to make your little boy's dream room come true.

Just like everything else, new eventually turns old. Color is no exemption, so sticking with the standard boy colors don't work anymore. Yes, perhaps for his nursery it did. But now, he has his favorite colors or those hues that blend much better with the rest of the room's furnishings. Be flexible and don't argue blue should be the only color in his room.

This is your boy's chance to tell mommy what he wants in his room. Decorate according to his preferred theme or something that reflects his favorites. Is it aircraft-inspired, music oriented, Peter Pan's hometown, island getaway or under the sea? If your son wants a certain theme, make him happy and give in to his request. Think of it as artistic expression. Below are more themes you can consider:

Insects may sound gross to your delicate ears but boys love them. I'm sure you've fretted about your son's friendship with bugs, worms, frogs, lizards and other crawling or hopping creatures. However, your boy must like them so it'll be really sweet if you decorate his room with these things. Not the real things of course, but go to a children's store and you'll find stuffed animals, figurines, photos and other decors shaped or colored like these insects. See how in-demand these unattractive creatures are among children?

Cars are a boy's must-have toy. It can be a truck, SUV, sports car, ambulance, etc. but such an item does wonders for a boy's imagination. Revving the engine like it's the real thing? Yes, I thought so. Arrange his car collection in a shelf and use car-printed bed sheets, and he will feel more motivated to race his cars in the yard.

Animals are everywhere even the extinct ones in children's memory. They learn about them in school, hence it's not surprising that a lot of kids are fascinated with two, four or multi-legged living organisms (humans not counted). Decorate with animal prints, miniature figures, artworks and big stuffed toys. Your son will love the transformation from ordinary bedroom to a zoo right in his own home. Get ready with a steady supply of fruit juice for his friends who'll be coming over.

What is outer space like? This can be easily replicated in a boy's room. Wall borders, linens, walls painted dark blue and rocket headboard complete the look. Remember the first science fair project you made? It probably was a model of the solar system. Make one using paints and varying sizes of Styrofoam craft balls to represent the planets – a totally fun project for all!

Implementing a theme need not be purely make-believe. If your son is an athlete, showcase his achievements by displaying his trophies or medals. Put up a glass-paneled shelf for his uniform, equipment and other objects for all to see. Hang posters of his sports hero on the wall. Invest in a nice glass case to store his sports card collection.

If he is an artist, use his own artworks as the room's decorations. They will look awesome as wall hangings or framed and placed neatly on a table or shelves. Make his bedroom his own art gallery. What a thrilling way for him to see a future of opening his own exhibit someday. And a great way to practice too.

Area rugs are also a way for a boy to express his individuality. Involving the child with most of the purchases makes him invested in the process. The same should be done when purchasing the area rugs. Get his input about what colors and textures he loves. There should be consideration about which types of rugs are not only durable, but easy to clean. Does the rug compliment the theme or colors in the room?

Your son will have a blast hanging out in a newly decorated bedroom. Perhaps his taste will change soon, perhaps not yet. The crucial point is that he will love his bedroom until the time he has to move out and be independent. Tastes and preference change over time and so will room decorating. As with raising children, enjoy the now and cherish each moment. They grow up so fast that thinking way too much ahead makes you miss the precious seconds of who they are now. Happy decorating!

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