Pirate Room Furniture and Decor for Children
Gift Ideas for the Bedrooms and Playrooms of Kids That Love Pirates
Dec 8, 2008
When a boy or girl loves reading about pirates or playing with pirate toys, he or she will also enjoy a pirate-themed bedroom, bathroom, and playroom. Fun gift-givers can help children set sail on the high main with the following suggestions for furniture, bedding. and piratical room decor.
Suggestions for Pirate Theme Furniture and Accessories for a Young Buccaneer's Quarters
- pirate bed that looks like a pirate ship
- pirate theme bedding decorated with pictures of treasure maps, pirate ships, or skull and crossbones from brands such as Olive Kids or websites such as Company Kids, Kids Room Treasures, or Anna Bean (who offers a line of custom pirate bedding including a treasure chest pillow, a pirate boat pillow, a pirate wheel pillow, and a pirate sham)
- pirate theme sleeping bag
- rugs with pirate or sea-faring themes such as treasure maps, islands, or sailing ships
- hammock or indoor rope swing like Haba's Ship's See-Saw Swing
- pirate lamp
- pirate treasure table and chairs
- wooden treasure chest toy box
- ship-shaped rocking chair like Guidecraft's Retro Rocker Pirate Ship
- pirate-themed accents like wall hooks shaped like ships and Jolly Roger flags or drawer knobs (from websites like Petit Tresor) with pictures of treasure chests, palm trees, and pirate ships painted on them
- pirate alarm clock
- pirate growth chart
- items from Haba's Corsario line, such as the stationery set, the desk set (with notepad, pencil, eraser, and ruler), or the pencil case shaped like a little cannon
Suggestions for Pirate Theme Wall Decor and Wall Art
To decorate the walls of a young pirate's room, look for posters, paintings, or murals decorated with treasure maps, desert islands, or sailing pirate ships. Hang up skull and crossbones Jolly Roger flags or banners written in pirate speak. Note that some canvas artworks can be personalized with a child's name. Specific suggestions for brands include:
- giclee canvas artworks and wall hangings by Sherri Blum
- black-and-white Pirate Ship or Happy Bones silkscreen print from Jeeto!
- pirate theme or ocean theme vinyl wall stickers and decals by brands such as Djeco or Wallies
Suggestions for Products Suited for a Young Sea Rover's Bathroom
- pirate theme bath collection set with items such as a trash can, a tissue box, a tooth brush holder, and even switchplate covers decorated like treasure maps
- pirate skull and crossbones shower curtain or ocean life shower curtain
- pirate bath mat set
- pirate clothes hamper
- pirate hooded towel, towel set, beach towel, and wash mitt
- pirate foam tub toys, such as Alex Pirates of the Tub (which comes with plastic pirate figures, phthalate-free foam pieces that can stick to the sides of the tub to create pirate scenes, plus three water squirters) or Edushape's Pirate Bath Toy Shapes and Tub Art Pirates Bath Set
Products for a Pirate-Themed Play Area
- Guidecraft Pirate Ship Play Loft
- Alex Pirate Pop-Up Tent Playset (a small collapsible tent printed with a pirate ship on the side; it comes with a secret doorway, eye patch, and bandana)
- Pirate Ship Tent by Bazoongi
- Schylling Pirate Pop Up Tent
- Pirate Trampoline Fort by Aviva Sports
- a Pirate Sandboat (or Pirate Sandbox Boat) can work both outdoors as a sandbox or indoors as a play boat
Additional Swag for a Little Scurvy's Locker
- vinyl or quilted pirate backpack by a brand such as Stephen Joseph, Small Paul, or Kidorable
- pirate raincoat, umbrella, and boots by a brand such as Hatley, Kidorable, or Accoutrements
- pirate lunchbox
- pirate mess kit or pirate feeding set to provide a hungry pirate with plates, forks, spoons, and glasses covered in piratical pictures
- pirate jack-in-the-box
With the many products available, parents or other gift-givers seeking presents for boys and girls who love pirates have plenty of options. As many adults also love pirates and there are many products offered that are geared for an adult market, shoppers should make sure that gifts are age-appropriate for children and not too gruesome, gory, or violent!
Once a child's environment has been stocked with pirate items, check out some Pirate Costume Gift Ideas for Boys and Girls, Pirate Art, Model, and Craft Gift Ideas, and Pirate Playset, Figure, and Doll Gift Ideas.
