If your child is a huge fan of the popular cartoon character SpongeBob and his friends from Bikini bottom, decorating her bedroom or bathroom with a SpongeBob theme can make a huge splash. The room can be completely encompassed in the theme or include a few detailed items to convey the theme, yet not allow SpongeBob to take the room completely over. Does this Spark an idea?
Walls
Paint the walls yellow or blue, or create a glimpse into Bikini Bottom -- SpongeBob's home -- by painting a mural or hanging a pre-decorated mural. Murals can be as simple as sky blue on top and ocean blue on bottom or as detailed as depicting SpongeBob's pineapple-shaped home and some of his closest friends, such as Sandy, Patrick and his pet snail Gary. Use peel-and-stick decals to create a mural if you can't paint or want to update the room's decor without repainting in the future.
Frame posters or pictures of SpongeBob and his friends to hang on solid-colored walls if you'd rather not go the mural route. Install floating shelves to display a collection of SpongeBob stuffed animals, games, toys or figures. Consider hanging fishing net with a rustic-looking anchor or ship wheel on one wall to create a room that feels like it's a part of Bikini Bottom.
Furniture
Simple furniture, such as plain white or natural, rustic-looking wood, is best for a busy and bright theme like SpongeBob. Some rooms, such as bathrooms, won't require any furniture. Another option is to use SpongeBob-themed furniture if the walls are a solid color. There are bright yellow headboards available that look just like the character and elevated toy boxes that look like SpongeBob's pants and legs.
Linens
Bright yellow or blue towels work just as well as towels that depict the SpongeBob character in a bathroom. Pair the towels with matching bath rugs and a shower curtain that features water bubbles or SpongeBob.
Opt for bedding that complements the walls in a bedroom. Use a solid blue or yellow comforter if the walls are busy with a mural or a colorful cover with images of SpongeBob if the walls aren't overly decorated. Use window treatments in the same color as the walls if you want them to blend into the background. Choose a color or pattern that complements the bedding if you're unsure of what to use on the windows.
Accessories
Accessories can complete the room or serve as the only themed items in the room if you want to be able to update the decor without spending a lot of time or money. For example, use a SpongeBob-themed garbage can, tissue box and bath toys in the bathroom. Use a SpongeBob lamp, nightlight, drawer knobs, light switch cover, rug, pillows and electronics to accessorize a SpongeBob bedroom.
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