It’s no surprise that Harry Potter is the most wanted children’s book of 2022. Kids and adults alike enjoy escaping from reality into the Wizarding World adventures, resonating with the characters, and sparking their imagination. Since the book series encouraged a love of reading for many people during their childhood, why not bring that excitement of Harry Potter decor ideas into your home?!
With the right inspiration, you can pull design and stylish elements from the series to create a magical look for your humble abode.
Take the Wizarding World sorting hat quiz to see which Hogwarts House best matches your personality, or read through each of the four houses below to incorporate them all!
Ravenclaw House
Welcoming the most academically successful Hogwarts students, Ravenclaw consists of individuals with a love for philosophy and literature. If this sounds like you, this is the perfect opportunity to get creative with your room decor.
Since the books describe the Ravenclaw common room to be filled with bookcases and vintage furniture, use that as a style guide! Antique decor and mid-century furniture are increasingly popular home decor trends that can help represent the wisdom of a true Ravenclaw. Here are a few more ideas below:
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Slytherin House
If you match this house, remember that all Slytherins aren’t evil (despite their reputation in the books). They’re known to be ambitious and skillful, so feel free to display awards, trophies, your framed college degree, and other things around your space that make you proud.
This Hogwarts House incorporates watercolors in its banner, so you can do the same for your room walls and decor. Embrace the “classy-gothic” look of the Slytherin common room with wooden furnishings and satin drapery, and even add faux snake skin or decorative snake figurines to incorporate the mascot.
Gryffindor
The Gryffindor House, where Harry, Hermoine, and Ron spent many of their adventures, is known for housing students of nobility and bravery. You can use cheerful and stimulating and cheerful colors in your space, like the reds and yellows of the house banner, in rugs, velvet furniture, and tabletop decor.
Have fun with it, incorporating as much memorabilia from the Harry Potter series as you want. You can create the infamous “flying” keys, magic wands, and other DIY decor projects to make it unique.
Hufflepuff House
If friendly and reliable are two words that describe you, welcome to the Hufflepuff House. Hufflepuffs are known to be amicable, social, and inviting, which you can easily incorporate into your living space makeover. Make it welcoming with family photos on display, books and games accessible on shelves, and cozy accents like plush rugs and pillows.
The Hufflepuff house colors are warm and bright, so creating optimum lighting is ideal. Also, since this Hogwarts House embraces earthy elements, you can easily incorporate greenery and nature through potted plants, stone decor, wood furniture, and faux fur rugs. Check out more ideas below:
Who said Harry Potter decor is reserved for bookworms? Use these ideas and decor elements from the book as a fun theme for your baby’s nursery! After all, it’s never too late (or early) to become a fan.
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