Ideas for a Wildlife Theme in the Bedroom

Wall Mural

• For a child's wildlife-themed bedroom, use a wall mural to set the tone of the room. Turn one wall into a mural that brings the outdoors in. Paint the wall to look like a wildlife habitat. For tropical wildlife, paint a jungle scene; you can also go with a forest, a field or even a savanna. The mural can be elaborate or subtle, depending on your artistic talents. Include animal silhouettes for an elegant touch, or paint life-sized animals for a realistic look.

Animal Prints

• Whether you are designing a child's or adult's bedroom, you can support the wildlife with animal prints. Consider zebra, leopard, cheetah or even faux bear skin. Work the prints into the design of the room, such as on accent pillows, bed skirts, curtains, picture frames or lamps. For a big design touch, put down an animal-print area rug. Animal prints work particularly well in a sophisticated room, as they pair well with contemporary materials like metal.

Rustic Look

• Evoke the look of a hunting lodge in your wildlife-themed room with animal elements you would find in a rustic room. Hang large antlers or stuffed animals on the wall for a dramatic touch; when you work them into an ultra-modern design, they can take on an intentionally kitschy feeling. To complement rustic design elements, use bedding and upholstery fabrics that have a rough, textured feeling.

Decor Elements

• For a literal take on a wildlife theme, use design elements in different animal shapes. Put up bedside lamps in the shape of animal silhouettes, or use small, artistic wooden statuettes of animals like giraffes or zebras. You can also hang large, close-up photos of animals, or use a faux bear-skin rug at the foot of the bed. For a smaller touch, use antlers instead of drawer pulls. or incorporate small wooden mallard ducks.