Few themes capture a child's imagination like outer space. Rockets, planets, astronauts and twinkling stars turn a bedroom into a launch pad for adventures and bedtime stories, and the theme can grow with your child from toddler to teen. Here is how to plan it.

Choose a style for your child's age

Toddlers and preschoolers

Friendly cartoon rockets, smiling planets and animal astronauts in bright or soft colors. Look for simple shapes and plenty of characters to name.

School-age kids

Adventure scenes with astronauts on the Moon, spaceships and the solar system. A design with planet names doubles as a learning tool.

Older kids and teens

Realistic galaxies, nebulae and Earth seen from orbit for a grown-up, immersive look. See our teen bedroom wall ideas.

• Whale Moon Adventure Wallpaper
• Pink Planets Wallpaper
• Space Adventure Kids Wallpaper

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Build the theme around one wall

Put the mural behind the bed so your child falls asleep under the stars, or in the play corner. Keep the other walls light so the room does not feel dark, and pick one color from the mural for bedding or a rug.

Add decals and a growth chart

Solar system decals on another wall or around a window extend the theme without another mural. A space growth chart lets you record your child's height next to rockets and planets. See kids' wall decals and growth charts.

Lighting ideas

• A warm night light shaped like the moon or a planet
• Glow-in-the-dark stars on the ceiling
• LED strips behind the bed for older kids

Make it educational

Choose a mural with the planets in order and their names, and turn bedtime into a mini astronomy lesson. A star map or constellation design is another great option for curious kids.

Material

Peel and Stick is easy to remove when your child grows out of the theme. Economy keeps cartoon lines crisp at the best price. Compare all materials on our materials page, then measure your wall.

Colors for a space room

Space does not have to mean dark navy. Soft grey, teal and blush space designs feel calm and suit nurseries and girls' rooms, while deep blue and black galaxies create a dramatic look for older kids. If you choose a dark mural, keep the furniture white or light wood.

Furniture and accessories

• A rocket-shaped shelf or bookcase
• Bedding with stars or planets in one color from the mural
• A small telescope by the window for real stargazing
• Books about planets and astronauts on a low shelf

A room that grows

Start with a cartoon space mural for a toddler and switch to a realistic galaxy when your child is older. Peel and Stick makes this easy, since you can remove the first mural when it is time for a change.

FAQ

What age is a space-themed room good for?

All ages. Cartoon rockets suit toddlers, adventure scenes suit school-age kids and realistic galaxies suit teens.

Will a dark space mural make the room too dark?

Use it on one wall and keep the furniture and other walls light.

How can I extend the space theme?

Add solar system decals, a space growth chart, glow-in-the-dark ceiling stars and a moon night light.