Too Much or Just Right? What’s the Deal with Deep-Theme Design?

If a room had a floor-to-ceiling underwater theme or looked like the Barnie movie set, you might assume it belonged to a child. Themed rooms are popular among young children and even teenagers. However, with the recent deep-theme design trend, even grown-up spaces, including entire homes, are sporting whimsical, fully immersed decor.

What Is Deep-Theme Design?

Deep-theme design, at least on the surface, means you choose a theme for your home and commit to it 100 percent. It isn’t an overly complicated subject. The idea of themed spaces isn’t a new concept, but it’s usually been reserved to kid’s spaces or AirBnb’s near a certain mouse-loving theme park.

However, as it creeps into regular residential properties, it’s presented as an intentional design choice, showcasing carefully curated items and ideas. Basically, you choose a theme you’re passionate about, then select unique parameters for what gets to come into your home. As you source items and make design decisions, everything must meet these self-assigned guidelines.

For example, if you’re obsessed with a particular movie, you may strive to recreate famous scenes within various rooms of your house. Posters and memorabilia may play another part in your decor. Overall, it undoubtedly makes your home stand out from the crowd and has its specific style, which isn’t for everyone.

Is Deep-Theme Design Practical?

Whether or not deep-theme design is practical depends on how you bring it to life in your home. If you follow the basic tenets of design, which is to blend form and function, even a bedroom with a horror movie theme can be practical.

The primary reason this quirky design style is growing traction is thanks to social media. Pictures of themed spaces look cool and resonate with people when they see something they connect to. The more views, the more exposure, and people start to think this must be the trend to follow.

However, it’s important to consider your personal situation and preferences. If you really love the thought of waking up in a room that mimics a safari tent, go for it. However, if it’s truly not your overarching style, then deep-theme design might not be for you.

Tips for Trying Deep-Theme Design in Your Home

If you find yourself gravitating to the idea of a fully immersible design experience in your home, use these tips.

•       First, if you live with other people, make sure everyone is on board with the idea. If not, you could potentially try out the theme in a solo space, like a bedroom, if you don’t share it with someone.
•       Choose a theme that you absolutely adore and truly defines you.
•       Set your parameters for what comes in and what doesn’t pass the test. Stick to these principles throughout your design process.
•       Be intentional with your application of deep-theme design. If you just throw a bunch of things into a room, it’s likely to look muddled and messy instead of true to the theme.
•       If you’re hesitant about applying the theme to your entire home, start with one small room and live with it for a while.

Is a Themed Design Right for You?

Only you know if you can live in a themed home or not. For many people, it might be too much, where others love the idea.

Depending on the theme, you could spend every day feeling like you’re on vacation. However, for some people, a themed space may grow tiresome. If you’re enticed by the idea, it could be worth trying out in a small room or space in your home.

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