# Gamer Bedroom Art Nathan Robert's 'Retro Room Mural' Lets You Have Some Fun By Michael Hines | Published 2010-10-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-room-mural References: [instructables](http://www.instructables.com/id/Retro-Room-Mural-RRM/) & [instructables](http://www.instructables.com/id/Retro-Room-Mural-RRM/) This 'Retro Room Mural' is perhaps the greatest gift I have ever seen a father give his son. This [Super Mario mural](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-kart-set) was painted by super-dad Nathan Roberts, providing his son with memories of those fun times [playing video games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamestation-retro). This 'Retro Room Mural' was painted by Roberts and cost only around $80 and 15-20 man hours. Christmas *is* right around the corner, so cash-strapped dads and moms with [artistic flair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-by-squares) take notice. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Video Game Room Decor:** Decorating with video game themes and motifs is a growing trend that provides opportunities for artists and designers. - **DIY Kid's Room:** More parents are embracing DIY projects to personalize their kid's rooms, providing opportunities for creatives to offer services and products for this market. - **Nostalgic Art:** Art that taps into nostalgia is increasingly popular, providing opportunities for artists and designers to create works that evoke specific memories and emotions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can offer services and products for decorating video game-themed rooms, providing unique and personalized experiences for customers. - **Home Improvement:** Home improvement retailers and DIY service providers can cater to parents looking for creative and cost-effective ways to personalize their kid's rooms. - **E-commerce:** E-commerce platforms can offer a variety of nostalgic-themed art and decor products to appeal to consumers looking for personalized and unique home decor. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Gaming Room Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-gaming-box.md) - [Video Game-Themed Pixel Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixel-art-collection.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Homewares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-home-adventure-life.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pac-man-side-table.md) - [Colorful Retro Pixel Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-mirror.md) - [Pixelated Gamer Smart Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/govee-pacman-gaming-pixel-light.md) - [Youth Gamer Bunk Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaming-bunk-bed.md) - [Personalized Artful Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nak-studio.md) - [Gaming Star Toppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invincibility-star.md)