Kids love superheroes, and their admiration for these larger-than-life characters can also inspire their bedroom decor. Reporter Martin Amado teamed up with Make-A-Wish Southern Florida to fulfill Cavion's wish of having a Batman-themed bedroom. He set out to create a custom Batcave for this special Caped Crusader.
Make-A-Wish Southern Florida’s mission is to grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Cavion's wish was a bedroom makeover. Cavion was born with panhypopituitarism, a condition that wasn't detected until his birth, causing lifelong growth challenges. His mother, Tonette Hill, shared, "Cavion’s wish being granted made me so happy and excited because I get to see the happiness and glory in his face and eyes. Anything just to see him happy makes me happy."
With Batman as his inspiration, Martin began the makeover by painting some of the walls dark blue. But for two of the walls, Martin had something special in store: a custom mural featuring Batman and the Joker. This mural was designed to add a dramatic, comic-book style to the room. Gotham City was brought into Cavion’s bedroom with custom self-adhesive wallpaper, adding a cool graphic element and transforming his space into his own Batcave.
Next, he assembled the furniture to match the Batman theme. The centerpiece was a twin-size bed shaped like the Batmobile, complete with Batman-themed bedding that complemented the mural and wallpaper. These pieces are designed to be easily replaced as Cavion grows older.
A great tip to free up space in the bedroom is to place a chest of drawers inside the closet. This not only saves space but also helps keep the room organized.
Having a dedicated study area is important in every kid’s bedroom. Martin included a desk with a hutch for books, school supplies, and more to keep Cavion organized. Final touches included Batman artwork, an area rug, and cool lighting with a hologram figure of Batman that changes colors.
Cavion’s bedroom was a blank canvas waiting for a story to be told. “It’s the best day ever!” Cavion exclaimed as soon as he entered his brand-new bedroom.
This redesign allowed Martin to bring the exciting world of Batman and Gotham City to Cavion’s bedroom to make his dreams come true of stepping into the pages of a comic book.
To learn more about the work that Make-A-Wish Southern Florida does and find out how you can get involved, visit wish.org.
