Do you have a little truck lover in your family? We do, too. Which is exactly why we set out to design a construction truck bedroom that brings all the joy of trucks… and still feels beautiful in your home.
Mej Mej Construction Kit Wall Decals | Ikea Gullaberg Dresser | West Elm Truck Shaped Book Basket | Crate & Kids Striped Ottoman | Crate & Kids Construction Pillow Sham | Maisonette Buzzy Big Tractor | Etsy Handmade Walnut Excavator Lamp | Max & Lily Low Bunkbed with Steps
Designing a Construction Truck Bedroom with Color That Feels Calm
The magic is in the artwork. Our decals begin as hand-painted watercolor illustrations, which means the colors are naturally soft, layered, and easy to live with.
Instead of bold primary shades, you’ll find warm yellows, dusty blues, and gentle neutrals that blend beautifully into a real home.
Pull a few tones from the artwork and carry them across walls, textiles, or furniture for a room that feels cohesive without trying too hard. A construction theme can feel playful without seeming overdone.
PRO TIP: If you’re painting before adding decals, give walls two weeks to fully cure. Plenty of time for pre-nest nesting!
Here are a few paint colors to get you started. We’ve included HEX codes so you can match them to any brand you like.
As always, test swatches in your own light. Your walls may already be the perfect backdrop.
How to Layer Patterns Without the Clutter
We think a well-designed kids room mixes patterns the same way a great outfit does.
Start with one “hero” print (like the wall decals) :-) then layer in quieter patterns like stripes, small geometrics, or soft textures. Keep the color palette consistent and vary the scale—this helps everything feel collected, not busy.
The room reveal: a room that feels playful for children and pulled together for you. Who knew trucks could be so stylish?
Schumacher Lubeck Stripe | Spoonflower Rotated Construction Trucks by Mirabelle Print | Etsy Golden Hour Mountain Khaki by Ruby Star Society for Moda | Mej Mej Construction Kit Medium Watercolor Decals
Once Upon a Truck: Some of Our Favorite Books
We think one of the best things about any children’s room design is the books that go in it. We’ve collected quite a few truck books over the years, and these are the ones we keep coming back to.
From the classic charm of Richard Scarry to the sleepy sweetness of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site, these are the stories that somehow get requested again and again. Because even the busiest little builders eventually need to wind down.
Cars and Trucks and Things That Go by Richard Scarry
You can never go wrong with a Richard Scarry book. Around here, we just pace ourselves... otherwise the questions could go on all night.
The Old Truck by Jarrett Pumphrey and Jerome Pumphrey
A sweet story of renewal with the kind of retro illustrations that make design-loving parents very happy. A quiet favorite at bedtime.
Every Monday Mabel by Jashar Awan
A Caldecott Award book for 2026. It’s our newest favorite for a reason... simple, thoughtful, and fun for reader and child to guess how it will end.
Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site by Sherri Duskey Rinker and Tom Lichtenheld
And, last, but not least. We love a truck book that is perfect for winding down, because even the busiest little builders need their rest. Sweet dreams
A Little Inspiration Behind the Collection
This collection was inspired by real, truck-loving little ones in our own world. Anything with wheels has always been a win around here.
But we wanted to create something that feels just as good to live with as it is fun to play in. A space that sparks imagination for them. And still feels like home for you.
Because the best rooms grow right alongside them.
And, from the entire Mej Mej family, good luck with your newest construction project. We hope it’s on time, on budget… and adorable.
The Author: Cathy Heck
Cathy began her career as an art director in New York City followed by 40 years as a freelance illustrator. Her artwork has been licensed for thousands of products for babies and children of all ages. In fact, over 2 million babies' memories have been recorded in a Cathy Heck baby book. You might even have one in your own keepsake box. :-) Today, Cathy, with her daughter, Julianna, and their husbands, Jim and Anton, work together to design, manufacture and ship Mej Mej wall decor and unique gifts to children and families around the world.
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