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Do you have a child at home that would love to have their bedroom transformed into the ultimate pirate adventure? By using the seven simple steps outlined in this article you can easily and inexpensively make over your child’s room and let their imagination run wild.

1. Create a pirate ship bed.

You can create a pirate ship bed with very inexpensive materials. First, find a white wooden bed with storage drawers on the bottom. (You could purchase a used bed from a garage sale or thrift store and give it a quick spruce up with some white paint to save cost.) Next, add a wooden curtain rod with a round finial to the baseboard of the bed to simulate the ship’s mast. To add more detailing to your pirate ship bed, rope with red and blue sailing flags can be attached. Simply tie one end of the rope securely to the top of the mast that was created with the curtain rod and add a screw hook to the baseboard. Then tie the opposite end of the rope to the screw hook.

2. Add color to the room with an inexpensive comforter or bedspread.

Great deals can be found by shopping your local discount stores for a plain red or a red and white striped comforter. Purchase pirate theme fabric from your local fabric store to create simple, yet fun, pillow shams to accent your bedding. If sewing is not your style, there are children’s bedding manufacturers that create pirate theme bedding at reasonable prices.

3. Add decorative accents to the wall above the headboard.

If you are looking for a cost effective option that will make a big statement, a simple red and white life preserver ring can be hung on the wall above the headboard to coordinate with your theme. Or, for added visual interest, you could install a realistic looking pirate ship wall mural.

4. Use economical accent furniture to spruce up the room.

Check out your local big box stores, garage sales or bargain furniture stores for unique wooden pieces that can be used as a dresser or nightstand. Remember, you can completely transform used pieces of furniture by applying a fresh coat of paint. Try using paint colors like green or blue that will accent your nautical pirate theme. For a distressed look, lightly sand across the edges of the furniture after the paint has dried.

5. Use pirate theme artwork to tie the room together.

Reasonably priced pirate artwork can be purchased online or you can effortlessly create your own. Pirate theme wall stickers paired with inexpensive white frames make great wall decor accents. You can use a leftover piece of the pirate fabric that was used for the pillow shams and wrap it tightly over a piece of sturdy cardboard and frame it to tie your theme together.

6. Add to your child’s adventure with a treasure map accent.

A pirate theme bedroom wouldn’t be complete without a treasure map accent! You can purchase treasure map accents as inexpensive posters or wall murals. You can also create your own realistic treasure map accent by using a permanent marker to draw the map onto a sheet of sturdy paper and crumpling the paper several times. To give your custom made treasure map a more distressed and worn look, you can easily apply tea-staining. Simply brew a few tea bags in two cups of water and place the tea water into a shallow dish. Dip your treasure map into the tea mixture and then lay your treasure map out to dry. Complete this process several times until your treasure map reaches the desired shade. After your treasure map has completely dried, it can be hung over a dresser or desk to compliment your room theme.

7. Complimentary room accessories complete your pirate bedroom theme.

There are many accessories that you can use to finish off your pirate theme bedroom decor. Add life to the room with a small goldfish bowl or let your child create a fun accent by building a pirate ship out of Lego’s. Use beach netting as a draping accent, or purchase small nautical lamps, ship wheels or wooden chests at discount stores or yard sales.

Completing a pirate theme for your child’s bedroom has never been easier! If you involve your child in the planning, they will find it both fun and rewarding. Your child will feel that this room was created with their input and it is truly their special space.

Any of these seven ideas, or even all of them, will help you to create a pirate theme bedroom that your child will enjoy for years to come.