This way to the North Pole: 50+ Kids Bedroom Christmas Decoration Ideas

A sweet illustration of a child's bedroom that's been decorated for the holidays, with a snowflake light garland hung from the ceiling, bottle brush trees, Christmas village houses and snowglobes lining shelves and dresser tops, and Christmas-themed bedding and curtains.

Kids LOVE getting to express themselves—especially when it comes to their rooms. And when it comes to Christmas-loving kiddos, they would probably also love to have bedroom Christmas decorations! 

One of the best ways to amp up the holiday spirit is by decorating, and since there’s nothing like seeing kids on Christmas—big grins, twinkling eyes, uncontainable excitement—why not build up the anticipation as much as possible by decorating your kid’s bedroom? 

In this article you’ll find tons of creative ideas for kid’s bedroom Christmas decorations that fit not only every budget, but also every wild and wonderful imagination.

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Easy, small ways to decorate kids bedrooms for Christmas  

Decorating doesn’t have to feel like an entire room renovation. Even picking out just a couple bedroom Christmas decoration ideas with your kid can make a big difference in Christmas spirit!

Door decorating ideas

No matter what age you are, there’s nothing like opening your bedroom door and feeling transported to somewhere that’s totally, comfortably yours. (Or yours and a sibling’s). Doors are the first part we see of any room, so decorating them sets the tone!

  • Wrap the door in gift wrap so it looks like a giant present.
  • Decorate it so it looks like a portal to the North Pole. 
  • Craft a North Pole sign that has your kid’s name at the top.
  • Hang a wreath that’s themed with their favorite characters (from movies, cartoons, video games, etc.) or favorite other things (foods, flowers, sports, etc.).
  • Add Christmas-themed wall decals.
  • Trace your child’s silhouette and turn it into an elf.
  • Pin up a bunch of different holiday hats and headbands they can choose to wear when the mood strikes.
  • Display their favorite Christmas quotes from TV shows and movies.
  • Use battery-operated LED lights to create a glowing Christmas-themed shape on the door, like a snowman, an angel or a star. ⭐️
  • Attach a letterbox for outgoing/incoming Christmas cards and letters to Santa.
A sweet illustration of a child's bedroom that's been decorated for the holidays, with a snowflake light garland hung from the ceiling, bottle brush trees, Christmas village houses and snowglobes lining shelves and dresser tops, and Christmas-themed bedding and curtains.

Ceiling decorating ideas

Kids love being able to see fun decorations when they look up or are lying in bed. Utilizing the ceiling for decoration space also guarantees some safe distance from decorations that aren’t the best to play with. 

  • Dangle paper snowflakes.
  • Make and hang paper chains—you can turn it into a countdown by removing one chain link every day leading up to Christmas!
  • Hang paper icicles.
  • Hang lights around the edges of the ceiling or even criss-cross them for an enchanting canopy effect.
  • Use a projector to create a Christmassy night sky, or even project the silhouette of Santa’s sleigh.
  • Hang Christmas ornaments that didn’t make it on the main tree.
  • Place glow-in-the-dark Christmas stickers and stars.

  

Wall decorating ideas

Letting kids decide what goes on their walls is important year-round. Just remember: Removable sticky hooks are your friend.

  • Use a decal tree (this is an especially great option if your kid’s room just doesn’t have space for its own 3D tree—even a mini one).
  • String fairy lights across the walls and include festive clothespins or clips to hang cards, photos and letters throughout the season.
  • Create a backdrop wall that your kid can take festive pictures in front of with friends.
  • Hang stockings along the wall with the names of your child’s friends—they can add to each one as the season goes on and give them as gifts before winter break.
  • Use a projector to make it look like snow is falling inside.
  • Use windshield markers on the windows to draw a Christmassy scene—or use window decals.
  • Stick gift bows along the wall.
  • Display snow globes on floating shelves or bookshelves.
  • Apply artificial snow spray to windows for a frosty look.

Tree decorating ideas

When it comes to Christmas trees, the more the merrier! Lots of kids love the chance to decorate exactly how they want to, so having more than one tree to decorate can help make that possible. It flexes their creative muscles, too.

  • Arrange ornaments to make a fun story; maybe Santa is delivering presents or some birds are having a Christmas tea party.
  • Make garland out of paper, dried orange slices, popcorn, festive beads, etc.  
  • Print or trace some holiday icons and cut them out to make ornaments. You can decorate with ribbon, puff balls, gems, sequins or even just draw on them.
  • Make picture frame ornaments out of canning jar lids, popsicle sticks and other crafting supplies.
  • Decorate with candy canes that can be enjoyed throughout the season.
  • Use cotton balls to create snowfolk ornaments.⛄️
  • Find pine cones, brush them with glue and sprinkle them with glitter or confetti.
  • Craft a custom tree topper out of paper or cardboard. Add some shine with tinsel or glitter.

 

 DIY and budget ideas

You can get even more quality time out of decorating your kid’s bedroom by creating the decorations together! This can also help save money. Some of these ideas have already appeared above, but they’re repeated here for your category-searching convenience.

  • Cut out paper snowflakes (we know we already said it, but it’s a classic for a reason).
  • Make your own garland with links made of construction paper.
  • Create your own paper or salt dough ornaments.
  • Make a pine cone bird feeder with peanut butter, nuts and/or birdseed to hang outside your child’s window—they can watch birds and squirrels enjoy a Christmas treat.
  • Craft a homemade faux snow globe with a cloche jar. You can add ornaments, figurines and scene-setting materials like cotton balls for snow.
  • Make a Christmas diorama using a shoebox and various household odds and ends. You could make a winter wonderland scene, a festive storefront, a cozy living room, etc.
  • Build a cardboard Christmas castle! 🏰😍

Over-the-top themes for kids bedroom Christmas decorations  

If you have the means and the motivation, it could be fun to help your kid go all out! One way to take on a more intensive decoration mindset is by picking a theme.

Color theme ideas

If the decorating process is feeling a little overwhelming or complicated, you can simplify by just picking a color. Classic Christmas and winter colors are great, of course, but don’t rule out other colors if your kiddo has a different favorite!   

 

Character and content theme ideas 

Kids love their characters, and so do adults in this fandom-friendly world! Picking a theme that’s based on a favorite character or a favorite piece of content in general is a great way to create even more excitement.

And there doesn’t have to be an obvious Christmas connection—if the only thing that ties the theme into Christmas is putting a Santa hat on the character or putting the character into Christmas context, that’s enough!

A bookshelf decorated for the holidays with Christmas books, Santa Claus bookends, Christmas village houses and bottle brush trees, a snowglobe and a nativity set.

Other ways to decorate kids bedrooms for Christmas  

We can go ALL SEASON, folks! If the ideas you’ve read so far aren’t quite hitting, read on for even more options. 

Bedding/linen-based ideas

Bedding isn’t always the first thing to come to mind with Christmas decorating, but it’s a great way to feel festive even when you’re just going to sleep. Depending on your climate, it’s also the perfect time to switch to the materials most comfortable for the season. 

  • Add Christmas-themed throw pillows.
  • Add a Christmas fleece blanket.
  • Add Christmas-themed sheets.
  • Turn favorite stuffies festive or get some Christmas-specific stuffies.
  • Keep bedtime storybooks you read every year close by (The Night Before Christmas, A Visit from St. Nicholas, The Nativity Story, etc.).

 

Ideas to create Christmas vignettes

If you want to focus on decorating one area only, creating an interactive Christmas scene is a fantastic option. It also offers kids more opportunities to play as the season goes on, so the excitement lasts beyond the initial decorating day!

  • Spread cotton muslin on a section of the floor to look like snow. Add a Christmas tree and some presents.
  • Turn a closet door into a magical secret entrance to the North Pole or a winter wonderland.
  • Set up a card-sending station.
  • Set up a gift-wrapping station.
  • Put a cute Christmas village or tabletop decoration on a dresser or side table that can act as a night light or just be good for cute ambience.
  • Make an interactive Christmas village out of paper or wooden blocks for kids to play with.
  • Make a menagerie of needle felt Christmas animals.
  • Go classic with a toy train and tracks.
  • Use shadow boxes or shoeboxes to create mini Christmas scenes.
  • Decorate a dollhouse, or even stack the shadow boxes or shoeboxes mentioned above to make your own. 

We hope these ideas help you decorate in a way that makes this Christmas incredibly special for both you and your kids. Make all the memories, and don’t be afraid to share the magic with us on social media!

 

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