Unlock the Secrets: Design a Spellbinding Harry Potter Bedroom

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Fans of the magical wizarding world of Harry Potter love to experience everything they can from the popular franchise. This desire to immerse themselves in the Potter universe is why The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ at Universal Orlando is so popular. But if you’re a muggle who dreams of witches and wizards, you may want to create Hogwarts, Diagon Alley, or a Quidditch pitch at home.

If you’re keen to curate a Harry Potter bedroom, then it’s time to hold onto your broomstick and take a ride through these fun and whimsical ideas. From bedding to color schemes to quirky decor, you’ll find all of the inspiration and tips you need to see your spellbinding bedroom become a reality.

A Harry Potter Bedroom Should Feel Magical

Before tossing everything Harry Potter into your bedroom, stop to think of how you want the overall room to feel. Good design means you start with a clear plan, and you create a space that looks a certain way and also makes you feel something specific. 

In the case of a Harry Potter bedroom, the overall mood should be something magical or whimsical. When you step into your room, you want to feel transported to another world. Imagine recreating what Harry felt when he went to Hogwarts for the first time after living in a cupboard under the stairs.

Create A Budget For Your Bedroom

Once you know the overall mood you want to achieve, it’s time to determine your budget. If you start designing and decorating your room with no regard for cost, things add up quickly. You don’t want to end up with an amazing bedroom with a big pile of debt attached to it, so plan wisely.

If you’re working with a small budget, choose a Potter-friendly color scheme and thrift some funky potion bottles and vintage furniture to resemble Hogwarts. Stack books as a bedside table and fill a jar with Bertie Bott’s Every Flavor Beans. The more money you have to throw toward your Harry Potter bedroom, the more you can do, but always keep your choices intentional.

Narrow Down Your Wizarding World Theme

After nailing down your budget, it’s time to start narrowing down the design plans for your space. J.K. Rowling created an extensive world when she began writing the Harry Potter books. There aren’t just one or two places, there are hundreds, albeit some are more iconic than others.

If you try to include every single hallmark from the books and films, your bedroom will end up a cluttered, confusing space. You’ll get more of an eclectic Potter tribute museum instead of a cohesive design that makes you feel like you’re in the wizarding world.

Therefore, decide on a particular theme for your Harry Potter bedroom. It makes the most sense to choose a location where characters typically sleep. For example, do you want to create Harry’s sleeping quarters from Gryffindor? Or do you prefer one of the other houses, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and yes, even Slytherin?

Maybe you want to turn your room into Sirius Black’s bedroom at 12 Grimmauld Place or replicate Hagrid’s hut because you prefer a more cottage aesthetic. Once you know exactly where in Harry’s world you want to go, sketch out a few ideas and then start making decisions about how to make your plan come to life.

Colors For A Harry Potter Bedroom

A color scheme is a must to tie everything in your bedroom together. Here are popular color schemes for various Harry Potter-themed rooms.

• Gryffindor — Red and gold
• Slytherin — Green and silver
• Ravenclaw — Blue and bronze (blue and silver in the films)
• Hufflepuff — Yellow and black
• Sirius Black/Order of the Phoenix — Deep reds, navy, light gray/purple, black
• Hagrid’s Hut — Browns and tans, with touches of red and orange

Choosing Furniture For A Harry Potter Bedroom

The furniture you pick for your Harry Potter bedroom should reflect the style of the location you choose. For example, if you select Hagrid’s Hut, the style is very rustic, using plenty of natural materials. The Hogwarts houses, on the other hand, feature more ornate furniture pieces (the same for Sirius’s bedroom).

Vintage or antique shops are a great place to find furniture that fits your desired aesthetic. As you choose pieces, remember that your room is still your bedroom and needs to function as such. Therefore, don’t get so wrapped up in creating the style that you sacrifice the function. 

Measure your available space to ensure whatever pieces you find will fit. Don’t just buy something because it looks perfect. Make sure the pieces you select provide you with what you need in terms of bedroom storage and how you plan to use your room. 

For example, if you work in your bedroom, you’ll need a desk. If you have a ton of clothes, and your closet isn’t enough, then a dresser or armoire needs to be on your list. In the wizarding world, a common way to store belongings is in an antique trunk at the foot of the bed.

Harry Potter Bedding

You can go in a few different directions with the bedding. You can choose styles that resemble the bedding used in the films and match your color scheme. For example, if you’re replicating a Slytherin bedroom, green and silver bedding with the Slytherin crest is a good choice. Or if you don’t want to go so literal, simply find bedding in your preferred color and style, like this plush red and gold bed set.

However, if you prefer to be more literal with your choices, check out these Harry Potter-themed bed linens.

• For a bedroom that centers more on Harry, this cute Harry Potter quilt set works. 
• If you’re leaning more toward an all-encompassing theme, this bedding set features all four houses. 
• When you design a bedroom for a young child, this playful Harry Potter comforter is adorable.
• If you desire a more subdued style, consider this Hogwarts bed set.

Select Magical Lighting

Lighting is a vital component of any design, and in your bedroom, it’s especially important to incorporate lighting that sets the right mood. In addition to the room’s main lighting, pepper in some accents and task lighting that channel the wizarding world and add a sense of magic to your space.

Harry would flick his wand and say, “Lumos.” You can check out these lighting ideas to find a few that fit your Harry Potter bedroom.

• LED flameless candles instantly set the magical mood.
• This Hogwarts crest mood lighting with a magic wand remote is a fun touch.
• Magical candles hanging from the ceiling that appear to float in mid-air add a sense of whimsy and enchantment.
• A levitating golden snitch lamp pays homage to the wizarding world’s favorite sport.
• This Hogwarts sculpture table lamp is a good match for a sophisticated Harry Potter bedroom..
• Use this folding book lamp if you want a quirky conversation starter.

Room Decor For A Harry Potter Bedroom

Once your walls are painted, and the lighting is in place, it’s time to layer in decor and complete the finishing touches. Start with the larger pieces. 

Hang whimsical curtains to match the style and color scheme of your room, and place a plush rug on the floor. If you’re using Hagrid’s hut as inspiration, simple curtains and a braided rug are good picks. After the larger pieces are in place, begin adding in accent pieces. Accessories in Hagrid’s hut would be teapots, baskets, books, jars, animal statues or stuffies, and a few plants (like this interactive plush mandrake).

Here are more decor ideas for your Harry Potter bedroom:

• Include a plush of the house animal: Gryffindor — lion, Slytherin — serpent, Hufflepuff — badger, and Ravenclaw — eagle or get a plush Hedwig.
• Place a wizard-style broomstick in the corner.
• Put a Harry Potter wand and glasses on the bedside table (or create a wand wall display).
• Hang wizard robes, scarves, and ties to match your house of choice on the back of your bedroom or closet door.
• Line shelves with books. Include your Harry Potter books (hardcover looks the best). For other books, use covers to match your color scheme and turn regular books into spell books.
• Display various interesting bottles that represent potions and set up a mystical vignette using the bottles, books, etc.
• Hang Hogwarts banners to match your house of choice.
• Have a little fun with a comic muggle pillow.
• Set up a sorting hat candy dispenser and use jellybeans that match your room’s colors.

Create A Harry Potter Bedroom That’s Sure To Cast Spell

At the end of the day, when you’re climbing into bed, your bedroom needs to be a place where you feel happy and comfortable. Don’t hesitate to be bold, try new things, and add personal touches that reflect your unique style.