Hogwarts

Budget-Friendly Harry Potter Themed Room

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Budget Room

Very few of us have a castle-size budget for our desired Hogwarts-themed room. However, creating an amazing and authentic Harry Potter themed room can be cheaper than you think. The trick is to shop for used furniture and accessories.

Vintage, antique, and simply used items are perfect for this project because the decor of the movies was based on the late 1800s and early 1900s, and the traditional style of the time is not currently popular. The resale market for stuffy furnishings is soft, and you should use it to your advantage.

19 Essential Harry Potter Decorative Accessories for an Elevated Look

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low brass vase with moss on a shelf

Creating your own Harry Potter-themed room is a lot of fun, but sometimes you get stumped looking for the perfect decorative items to infuse the magic into your space in an authentic and elevated way.

The goal is to nail the Hogwarts aesthetic without being too on the nose. There are only so many images of Harry and the Castle you can have in one room, after all!

Here is the list of my favorite Harry Potter accessories, and I used most of them to decorate my own Hogwarts-themed room. The ideas came from the movies, book descriptions, and visiting the Wizarding World in Orlando.

Add Gryffindor Magic to Your Room with These Nine Decor Accessories

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red upholstered chair, side table, brass vase with moss, silver goblet, lamp, gold frame

Gryffindor is the favorite among Hogwarts houses, but recreating an authentic Gryffindor space is easier said than done. You can sprinkle images of Harry and the Gryffindor Crest a few times, but it won’t get the depth and the all-around look of Gryffindor.

Based on my own experience creating a Harry Potter themed space, here is my advice on which Gryffindor accessories will bring the theme to life in an authentic way.

Nine Slytherin-Inspired Decor Accessories to Give Your Room a Magical Makeover

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silver goblet, silver sugar bowl, skull candelabra, sliver pitcher on a tray

We’ll cover everything from wall art and furniture to lighting and desctop decor – all designed to evoke the darkly glamorous Slytherin aesthetic. Between the lush interiors of the Slytherin Common Room and the dark sophistication of Grimmauld Place, the movies gave us plenty of ideas about creating dark wizard air with everyday objects. These Slytherin accessories will give your room an authentic look, with a dash of magic.

Harry Potter Inspired DYI Art

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Framed natural history prints for a Harry Potter themed room: sea worms, reptiles, mushrooms

Visitors to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Orlando remember the iconic Defense Against the Dark Arts classroom in the Hogwarts Castle waiting queue for Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey attraction. That’s where Ron, Harry, and Hermione appear on the balcony and talk to the visitors about getting a tour of the castle.

This classroom features multiple depictions of animals that are associated with venoms and magical uses as part of its spooky school vibe. Now, you can create your own version of these props with a DIY Harry Potter-inspired art project.

Harry Potter Themed Room

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Harry Potter themed room with a large oak desk and hutch, Gryffindor red upholstered chair, Hogwarts themed accessories on the shelves, framed natural prints on the walls, and a Christmas tree in the corner

I wanted to replicate the same feeling of old-time magic you get from the movie sets and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Orlando. While there is a lot of branded Harry Potter merchandise for sale at retailers, most of my decor choices were original vintage and antique finds that came with authenticity and a low price tag.

Slytherin Common Room Ideas

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Black leather chair, black trunk, old books, silver goblet and pitcher, skull candelier in a Slytherin themed room

Let’s admit it, Slytherin common room is truly inspiring, imposing, and gorgeous. It is also very large and features an immensely high ceiling and impressive architectural details. The replica may not work for every space, but if you do have a good size room to work with, I would recommend getting a few big pieces while keeping the clutter away to create an impression of a large space. 

Harry Potter Hogwarts Inspired Bedroom

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Red upholstered antique chair and a vintage desk in a Harry Potter themed room with books, a magic wand, magnifying glass, red goblet, quill and ink, and a brass container with greenery.

Transforming your bedroom into the ultimate Harry Potter themed space may seem overwhelming. However, using these ideas, you will have fun while creating a magical and exciting space.

The Gryffindor Dormitory bedrooms in the Harry Potter movies are typically cozy, warm, and inviting. They feature four-poster beds draped with crimson velvet curtains. Wardrobes and mirrors walls and the windows look out onto the lush grounds of Hogwarts castle. Trunks serve both as storage under the beds and as impromptu tables for games and snacks.