If your child names every planet in the night sky, a space themed bedroom might be the best gift you can give them. It turns an ordinary room into a launch pad for bedtime stories and big dreams, for far less than most parents expect.
Start with one strong focal point, like the walls or the bed, then layer in smaller pieces over time. You do not need a full matching set. Rooms look better when bold space pieces mix with simple basics you already own.
Below you will find 22 space themed bedroom ideas grouped by walls, bedding, lighting, furniture and finishing touches. Every idea includes realistic prices and simple steps, so you can pick what fits your budget and your child’s age.
Quick Picks
- Short on time? Paint one galaxy accent wall, add glow in the dark ceiling stars and swap in space bedding. Those three changes sell the whole theme.
- Best budget win: a star projector night light, usually under $30, fills the entire ceiling with moving stars every night.
- Best splurge: a rocket ship bed becomes the room’s centerpiece and doubles as a play space during the day.
- Renter friendly picks: removable planet decals, curtains and bedding all come off clean when you move.
Before You Start
- Pick a base color first. Deep navy or charcoal makes stars and planets pop, while light gray or white keeps a small room feeling open.
- Measure before buying big pieces like a rocket bed or mural. Kids space furniture often runs larger than standard sizes.
- Decide what stays. You can keep the current dresser and nightstand and just repaint or restyle them to match the theme.
- Set a budget per zone. Walls and bedding give the most visual change per dollar, so fund those before accessories.
- Involve your child in two or three choices, like the rug or the lamp. Kids take better care of rooms they helped design.
Walls That Blast Off
1. Paint a Galaxy Accent Wall
A galaxy accent wall is the fastest way to make a room feel like outer space. One dark wall of blended purples, blues and tiny white stars sets the scene.
Paint the wall behind the bed so it frames the sleeping area. Roll on a deep navy base coat, about $30 a gallon, then sponge purple and teal craft paint in soft clouds. Flick white paint off an old toothbrush for stars.
Paint covers more visual ground than any store bought decoration, and it suits a toddler and a ten year old equally well. Renters can use peelable galaxy wallpaper for about $40 a roll.
2. Stick Glow in the Dark Stars on the Ceiling
Glow in the dark stars are the classic space bedroom move for a reason. They charge up during the day and turn the ceiling into a night sky after lights out.
A pack of 200 stars costs $8 to $12. Arrange them as real constellations like the Big Dipper and Orion so the ceiling doubles as a learning tool. Press each one firmly and let them charge in daylight before bedtime.
Kids who fear the dark sleep better under a soft starry glow. Unlike a night light, the stars cost nothing to run and never need batteries. Fix fallen ones with poster putty.
3. Hang Removable Planet Wall Decals
Planet decals add big color without paint and peel off clean when your child outgrows the theme. They work well above a desk or reading corner.
A solar system decal set with all eight planets runs $15 to $25. Lay out the design on the floor first, then stick the sun at the center and work outward in planet order.
Decals let you go bold where paint is not allowed, like rentals or shared rooms. The planets read as art first and a lesson second, so the room never feels like a classroom.
4. Install a Rocket Ship Mural
A rocket ship mural turns one wall into a launch scene. It is the boldest option here and the one kids show every visitor.
Peel and stick murals cost $60 to $120 depending on wall size. Measure twice, start at the top center and smooth outward. Most come in numbered panels, so follow the map and overlap edges by half an inch.
A mural does the work of ten smaller items, which keeps the rest of the room calm. Pick a design with the rocket pointing up so the room feels taller.
Bedding and Soft Textiles
5. Dress the Bed in an Astronaut Duvet Set
Bedding covers the largest surface after the walls, so a space print here themes the whole room at once. Astronaut prints with bright planets suit both boys and girls.
A twin duvet cover set with pillowcases costs $25 to $45. Wash it first to soften the fabric and check the print survives the dryer. Pair it with solid navy sheets so the busy print has room to breathe.
Bedding is the easiest theme piece to swap later. When your child moves on to a new obsession, one new duvet set changes the room overnight. For more kids room inspiration, browse our little girls bedroom ideas for prints that pair well with space.
6. Pile on Star Shaped Throw Pillows
Star shaped pillows add softness to the bed or reading corner. They are cheap, washable and made for hugging.
Star pillows run $10 to $18 each, or about $30 for a set of three. Mix one large with two small so the pile looks styled instead of flat. Choose plush fabrics that survive the washing machine.
Pillows are the lowest risk way to test the theme. If your child loses interest in space, star pillows still suit almost any kids room. They also cushion little heads when the bed doubles as a reading spot.
7. Lay Down a Rocket Launch Rug
A rocket rug anchors the room and gives kids a soft spot to sit and play. Round rugs with a launch scene design look like a landing pad under the bed or in the middle of the floor.
A 4 foot round space rug costs $35 to $60. Place it where your child actually plays, not just where it photographs well. Low pile rugs vacuum easily and suit toy cars and building blocks.
Rugs warm hard floors and muffle noise, a gift for parents of early risers. A dark rug with bright rockets also hides everyday stains.
8. Hang Space Print Curtains
Curtains add one more big block of theme around the window. Navy space prints with planets and stars make a plain window feel like a porthole.
A pair of blackout space curtains costs $25 to $40. The blackout lining helps kids sleep past sunrise in summer. Hang the rod 4 to 6 inches above the frame so the panels look full and the window feels bigger.
Dark curtains link the bedding to the walls and pull the palette together. They are renter friendly too, since you can reuse them in the next room.
Lighting That Feels Like Deep Space
9. Plug in a Star Projector Night Light
A star projector throws moving stars and nebula clouds across the ceiling. It is the single most magical item on this list for the money.
Good projectors cost $20 to $35. Set it on a dresser across from the bed so the projection spreads wide, and use the 1 or 2 hour timer so it shuts off after your child falls asleep.
The moving light gives restless kids something calm to watch as they drift off, and it doubles as a playdate party trick kids brag about.
10. Add a Glowing Moon Lamp
A moon lamp looks like a small glowing moon on the nightstand or wall. It gives off a warm, soft light that feels calmer than a bright bulb.
Moon lamps cost $15 to $30 depending on size, and the 3D printed ones with crater texture look most realistic. Keep it within arm’s reach so your child can tap it on at night.
Warm low light protects sleep better than overhead lighting. By day the lamp sits on the shelf like a little planet.
11. Put a Rocket Lamp on the Nightstand
A rocket shaped table lamp makes the nightstand part of the theme. Kids reach for it every night, so it earns its place fast.
Rocket lamps run $20 to $40. Pick a shade that directs light downward for reading, and use LED bulbs that stay cool to the touch for little hands.
Themed lighting beats a plain lamp because it removes one more non space item from the room. Every ordinary object you replace pushes the theme further without adding clutter.
12. String Up Planet Shaped Lights
Planet string lights drape across a headboard, shelf or window and glow like a tiny solar system. They add warmth that overhead lights cannot.
A 10 foot strand of planet or star shapes costs $12 to $20. Hang it with small adhesive hooks so you can rearrange without holes, and hide the battery pack behind furniture.
String lights keep the room cozy instead of cave like, which matters with navy walls. Older kids also get control over their own lighting for reading or relaxing.
Furniture With a Mission
13. Sleep in a Rocket Ship Bed
A rocket ship bed is the dream centerpiece. Shaped like a standing rocket with a round window, it turns bedtime into a space mission.
Rocket beds cost $300 to $800 depending on size and material. Measure carefully, since the fins and nose cone add real footprint. Solid wood frames survive years of climbing and cost less to repair than molded plastic.
A statement bed gives everything else a clear supporting role, which makes small rooms feel bigger. Kids play in and around it for years, so the cost per use ends up low.
14. Stash Toys in a Spaceship Chest
A spaceship themed toy chest hides clutter inside something fun to look at. It teaches cleanup because putting toys back in the rocket feels like part of the game.
Space toy chests cost $40 to $90. Choose a hinged lid with a slow close mechanism to protect little fingers, and wheels so kids can roll it to the mess.
Closed storage keeps a themed room from looking chaotic, and lets the wall and bed decor shine once toys disappear inside.
15. Shelve Books on a Rocket Bookshelf
A rocket shaped bookshelf turns book storage into decor. The fins become dividers and the shelves hold picture books at kid height.
Rocket bookshelves run $60 to $150. Anchor tall shelves to the wall with the included strap, since kids will climb. Face a few favorites outward for a little library display.
Themed shelves encourage reading because the books live inside the adventure. They also use vertical space, which frees floor area in small bedrooms.
16. Set Up a Mission Control Desk
A mission control desk gives homework and drawing a dedicated station. Add a few dials, buttons and a headset and it becomes NASA headquarters.
A basic kids desk costs $70 to $120. Add $10 of stick on buttons and a $15 organizer that looks like a control panel. Choose comfort over theme for the chair, since posture matters more than looks. For shared or small rooms, our dorm room decor ideas have smart layout tricks worth stealing.
A defined workspace helps kids focus, and it keeps school clutter off the bed, which protects sleep.
17. Build a Reading Nook Inside a Space Tent
A pop up space tent in the corner becomes a private reading pod. Kids crawl in with a book and a pillow and do not come out for an hour.
Space play tents cost $30 to $50. Add a $12 floor cushion and an $8 clip on book light. Place it near a window for daylight and clear of the door swing.
Cozy enclosed spots help kids calm down and read longer, and the tent gives the room a second destination that makes small bedrooms feel bigger.
Finishing Touches
18. Frame Constellation Wall Art
Framed constellation prints add a grown up touch above the dresser or desk. Simple line art of star patterns looks classy against dark walls.
Printable constellation art costs $5 to $10 per digital file, plus $15 to $25 for printing and a frame. Hang three in a row with identical frames for an intentional gallery look.
Real constellations sneak learning into the decor and age well, so the frames can stay up long after the rocket bed is gone.
19. Track Growth With a Rocket Chart
A rocket growth chart turns height marks into a countdown to the stars. Kids love standing against it and seeing how much closer to astronaut height they have grown.
Removable rocket growth charts cost $12 to $20. Stick one on a door frame at floor level and mark heights with the date. Photograph it before moving day, since the marks become a keepsake.
Growth charts capture memories plain walls cannot, and they give grandparents an excuse to measure the kids on every visit.
20. Collect Astronaut Plush Toys
Astronaut plush toys soften the room and become bedtime companions. A small crew lined up on the bed or shelf adds personality for little money.
Astronaut plushies cost $10 to $25 each. Start with one hero astronaut, then add an alien friend for variety. Machine washable ones survive juice spills.
Soft toys make a themed room feel loved instead of staged. Kids also act out space missions with them, which stretches the theme into imaginative play.
21. Display a DIY Cardboard Helmet
A handmade cardboard astronaut helmet is free decor with a story. Build it together on a rainy afternoon, then display it like a trophy.
You need a large cardboard box, silver paint and a plastic bowl for the visor, under $10 total. Cut the box to fit your child’s head, paint it silver and glue on bottle cap buttons.
DIY pieces give the room something no store can sell. Display it proudly, since kids light up when guests ask about things they built.
22. Hang a Personalized Space Door Sign
A personalized door sign with your child’s name, rockets and planets marks the room as their own private space station. It is the first thing guests see and the last touch you add.
Custom space door signs cost $15 to $30 on handmade marketplaces. Order two to three weeks ahead, since personalization adds production time. Hang it at your child’s eye level with an over the door hook.
A name on the door gives kids real ownership of their space and makes the theme feel complete, like a mission patch on a finished project.
Budget Tips
- Start with paint and bedding, the two biggest surfaces. A $40 gallon of navy paint and a $30 duvet set theme the room for under $100.
- Buy the projector before the mural. A $25 star projector delivers nightly magic while you save for bigger pieces.
- Check thrift stores for solid wood furniture to repaint. A $20 navy dresser with star knobs looks custom.
- Print wall art at home or at a local copy shop instead of buying framed prints. Digital files cost a few dollars.
- Use removable decals in rentals. They cost about the same as paint but come off clean on moving day.
- Shop after holidays for clearance space toys and bedding. January often brings deep discounts on kids decor.
- Set a per item cap before you browse. A $50 limit per accessory keeps impulse buys from eating the furniture budget.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Painting all four walls dark navy. One accent wall gives the space feel while three lighter walls keep the room bright enough for daytime play.
- Buying everything from one matching set. Mix themed pieces with plain basics so the room looks collected, not like a showroom.
- Skipping blackout curtains. Space rooms run dark, and without blackout lining, summer mornings will wreck your bedtime routine.
- Choosing decor your child cannot touch. If every item is display only, kids enjoy the room less. Pick sturdy pieces meant for play.
- Forgetting growth. A toddler sized rocket bed lasts two years, while a twin bed with space bedding lasts ten. Spend big on pieces that scale.
Frequently Asked Questions
What age is best for a space themed bedroom?
Space themes work from about age 3 to 12, one of the longest runs of any kids theme. Toddlers love the shapes and colors while older kids get into real planet science.
How much does a space themed bedroom cost?
A solid space bedroom makeover costs $150 to $400 focused on walls, bedding, lighting and a few accessories. Budget versions with paint, decals, a projector and thrifted furniture can land under $150. A rocket bed pushes past $700 but is optional.
Start with the highest impact low cost items, then add one bigger piece per birthday to spread the spending.
How do I decorate a space bedroom in a rental?
Stick to removable everything: peel and stick decals, a peelable mural, curtains on a tension rod and themed bedding. Glow stars come off clean with gentle heat from a hair dryer.
What colors go with a space themed bedroom?
Deep navy is the classic base, with charcoal or black for older kids. Pair it with silver, white and warm yellow for stars, plus one bright accent like red or orange.
Will my child outgrow a space bedroom quickly?
Less quickly than most themes. Space stretches from cartoon rockets at age 4 to real astronomy at age 12.
Conclusion
A space themed bedroom does not need a big budget or a full room gut. Pick one strong focal point, add lighting that glows after dark and let your child choose a few favorite pieces.
Start this weekend with the easy wins: glow stars on the ceiling, a star projector on the dresser and fresh space bedding. You will see the theme come alive in one afternoon.
Years from now your child will remember falling asleep under those stars. That is the real payoff of a space themed bedroom, a room that feeds curiosity every single night. Now pick your first idea from the list above and start the countdown.
