Bring Mickey Mouse magic into the nursery
Iconic Disney childhood character-theme in primary or pastel colours is a classic choice to welcome a new baby
BRING magic into your baby’s nursery with a whimsical, yet classic Mickey Mouse theme.
In November, Mickey Mouse celebrated his 90th anniversary, prompting collaborations of highend brands with the Disney icon. Clothing, jewellery and ornaments featuring the Mickey Mouse logo and the distinctive black, red, white and yellow colour theme resulted in some nostalgic designs to honour the childhood idol.
Mickey Mouse has always been a classic choice for nursery theme, but with it’s sudden surge in popularity and infiltration into the realm of higher-end brands, it’s re-emerging as a trendy favourite among new parents.
In 2018, Pinterest highlighted two major trends for nursery decor – gender neutral nurseries and sophisticated nurseries that grow with children. Mickey somehow manages to encompass both, and is thus the perfect solution to your decorating woes.
Whether you decide to go all out and incorporating the Mickey Mouse theme into every detail or opt for something more subtle – like using prints of the logo on bedding and furniture, this list is filled with Mickey Mouse inspiration for your baby’s nursery:
DECALS
Turn blank walls into something a little more magical with Disney decals. Not to be confused with stickers, decals are a design prepared on special paper for transfer on to another surface. They are an easy way to decorate without damaging walls with hooks, double-sided tape or paint. Apart from walls, they can be applied on to other smooth, non-porous surfaces like furniture, doors, windows and mirrors. There are plenty of Mickey Mouse-themed decals in a range of colours and designs available online.
DREAM CATCHERS
There are subtle ways to add a little Mickey magic, without taking the theme too far. Dream catchers are a fantastic way of doing so. Traditionally hung over babies’ cradles for protection and to trap nightmares in the intricate web, dream catchers originated in Ojibwe culture, an Anishinaabe group of indigenous peoples in North America. Mickey Mouse dream catchers are a playful twist on the traditional ones and make for striking decor pieces. BOLD PRINTS
From wallpaper to cot bedding or even curtains, incorporate Mickey using patterns of
his iconic logo – a round head with two bulbous ears – is an easy yet effective way to add Disney details to your child’s nursery.
FURNITURE
A shelf painted red, yellow and black incorporates Mickey Mouse colours, without being too pronounced. They manage to summon visuals of the cheerful character. The style can be mimicked on wardrobes, rocking chairs or cots and is a wonderful way to bring colour into a nursery.
PICTURE FRAMES
Use framed pictures of Mickey to liven up your baby’s nursery. From watercolours to ink, there are various styles to suit an array of tastes.