Boy's Bedroom opinions needed, Please

[redshoes]

I have two little boys who are 2 and 3 years old. We are getting ready to move into a new home and I'm decorating both of their rooms. My oldest son has requested a pirate room and I've had a easy time pulling it together. However, my two year old's room has been a little harder. Breckin loves anything Disney related, but he doesn't have a favorite movie or character. He has not voiced an opinion about anything in his new room, except he wants a "big boy's" bed like his brothers. I had plans for doing a Buzz Lightyear room. I was going to keep it simple. Blue walls, some Toy Story posters framed in neon green, some pictures of him with Buzz from our last trip, and a Buzz comforter. Not to themy (I know that's not a real word ) but with a Buzz feel to it. Now I've ran across this:
www.wallpaperstogo.com/rooms/children/room513.htm. He loves the sharks from Finding Nemo and I think this would be really neat in his room. But I hestiate to that much wall paper in a two years old room and I worry that it might be overkill for him. Give me your honest opinions, I really do value someone else's views concerning this. I know that he will out grow anything thing I do, but we didnt do a theme in his nursery and I feel like he's only little once.

 

[Beth76]

I wouldn't do anything to his room yet. If he doesn't have an opinion, just paint it plain. In a few years he might want a change and he can pick what he wants then. I would definitely not wallpaper a mural unless my child really wanted it.

 

[mickeyfan2]

I would keep it as simple as possible. Wait until he tells you what he wants and do it then. I think that poster could be a little scary for him. They will be large and scary.

 

[snowwite]

I have two little boys who are 2 and 3 years old. We are getting ready to move into a new home and I'm decorating both of their rooms. My oldest son has requested a pirate room and I've had a easy time pulling it together. However, my two year old's room has been a little harder. Breckin loves anything Disney related, but he doesn't have a favorite movie or character. He has not voiced an opinion about anything in his new room, except he wants a "big boy's" bed like his brothers. I had plans for doing a Buzz Lightyear room. I was going to keep it simple. Blue walls, some Toy Story posters framed in neon green, some pictures of him with Buzz from our last trip, and a Buzz comforter. Not to themy (I know that's not a real word ) but with a Buzz feel to it. Now I've ran across this:
www.wallpaperstogo.com/rooms/children/room513.htm. He loves the sharks from Finding Nemo and I think this would be really neat in his room. But I hestiate to that much wall paper in a two years old room and I worry that it might be overkill for him. Give me your honest opinions, I really do value someone else's views concerning this. I know that he will out grow anything thing I do, but we didnt do a theme in his nursery and I feel like he's only little once.

I dont know.When my DS was 2 those sharks in the dark would have sent him crying into my room. What about the Buzz border? They had 2 different ones. I have had to change my sons room a few times over past 13 yrs.We did a really juvenile dinosaur theme when he was getting his big boy bed and he out grew it by the time he was in second grade. I would try to find something that is easier to replace than a full wall mural. Have you seen the big wall stickers ? We had disney babies ones when DD was little and they come off pretty easliy.

 

[figment52]

Its probably just me but that shark would keep me up nights. lol

 

[snowwite]

Its probably just me but that shark would keep me up nights. lol

Even if it is Nemos pal Bruce. I thin k in the dark things can look creepy.....

 

[powellrj]

I would just paint his room now and maybe add a border. You might do themed bedspread and curtains which can be replaced when he out grows them.

 

[SleepyMom]

I liked your original idea of doing the bright paint, with framed posters and and Buzz bedspread and agree with the others that the mural might be a bit much for a 2 year old. Plus, it will be a lot of work to replace in a few years.

My first thought when you said he liked all things Disney was close to yours, but with each wall done for a different movie/character. Toy Story on one wall, Finding Nemo on another (then you could do smaller pictures like the mural and maybe they wouldn't be so scary) and 2 other movies that he likes on the remaining walls. You could also add framed pics of him with the characters to match that wall, or from an area that showcases a certain movie (like the Nemo display at Epcot).

Have fun!

 

[redshoes]

SleepyMom,
I think you might have solved my creative block. Thank you . I'm thinking a whole Pixtar theme. I have some prints from Nemo, Monsters INC, and a Bug's life. I'm sure I could still use the Buzz comforter and get a few Toy Story prints. I have no doubt that "Cars" will be a two year old boy's marketing delight- so I could save room for some Cars stuff also. I'm sorry I'm just rambling- but really thank you. I think it's a plan.

Thank you also everyone else for your opinions- the last thing I need is to scar my two year with sharks that are larger than him . Thank you for helping me to think this through.

 

[SleepyMom]

You are welcome, post pics when you get done... I think it will be cute. Monster's Inc and Bug's Life are perfect choices.

Also, your post inspired me to start a thread showing themed bedroom pictures, so thank you to you as well.

 

[snowwite]

SleepyMom,
I think you might have solved my creative block. Thank you . I'm thinking a whole Pixtar theme. I have some prints from Nemo, Monsters INC, and a Bug's life. I'm sure I could still use the Buzz comforter and get a few Toy Story prints. I have no doubt that "Cars" will be a two year old boy's marketing delight- so I could save room for some Cars stuff also. I'm sorry I'm just rambling- but really thank you. I think it's a plan.

Thank you also everyone else for your opinions- the last thing I need is to scar my two year with sharks that are larger than him . Thank you for helping me to think this through.

Sounds like some great ideas!