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60 Above-Bed Decorating Ideas - What to Put On a Wall Above a Bed
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by Marlen Komar
updated Jan 24, 2022
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So you have a headboard (or at the very least, a mountain of pillows stacked against the wall), but what about the space above that? For some reason, the space above the bed is a tricky one to decorate. As the focal point of your bedroom, the negative space above your bed feels so personal; it’s the one place where you can let your personality shine through the most. Luckily, there are seemingly limitless ways to jazz up the empty space.
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From above-the-bed art to gridded gallery walls to statement-making tapestries, the options are a-plenty. Here are 60 to pull inspiration from.
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1. Hang a map
Skip the frame entirely and hang up a vintage map of your favorite region. The bare-bones look works in a minimalist bedroom with lots of open space.
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2. Try three different-sized frames
If uniformity isn’t your thing, you’ll love this decor option. Each of these frames are different sizes, but they’re placed in a way that ties the bed together just neatly enough. So if you can’t seem to choose from your favorite photo collection, try hanging all three up to achieve this effortless look.
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3. Use wallpaper and nothing else
Yes, it’s actually possible to blend minimalist and maximalist designs togetherr at once. This Barcelona bedroom uses a sophisticated yet bold wallpaper pattern to decorate the negative space behind the bed. Let the wallpaper speak for itself by leaving the wall free of hanging decor.
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4. Frame a retro piece of art
The retro, wheel painting in this San Francisco rental truly becomes the focal point of the room. This technique is highly effective if you want to make a statement effortlessly.
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5. Go for stability with shelves
Propping your bed up against a set of shelves (like in this product shot via The Wonder Forest, who sells the super cute pineapple bedding) might be a little bit of a new move for you, but if you have the space, it’s an interesting way to bring in more storage as well as something to look at above your headboard. Fill with books, picture frames and decorative objects to keep it interesting (and dust regularly!).
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6. Wallpaper a wall
Take a leaf out of designers’ Kate McIntyre and Brad Huntzinger book (via Lonny) and decorate your empty wall space with wallpaper. A paper with a more sparse oversized mural pattern is daring without being dizzying. For example, while this floral and fern print is definitely bold, it also uses a lot of negative space, making it feel a little less overwhelming.
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7. Install a shelf
Skip the tufted headboard and instead decorate with a shelf laden with accent pieces you love. Nuevo Estilo proves that from books to old oil paintings to statement lamps, adding a floating shelf can do wonders for the room.
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8. Art + sconces = beautiful utility
Designer Emily Henderson shows how great a large scale artwork flanked by two sconces (perfect for reading!) can look. Normally, we see sconces in place of table lamps, but here, she used both for a layered look.
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9. Accent with abstract art
Abstract art always makes a big statement, but there’s something about an installation piece that really jumps out at you. While paintings and photographs are a fan-favorite design move when it comes to bed decor, you can color outside of the lines with an abstract grid accent like Mark Tuckey did in this room via Inside Out.
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10. Open up the room with a mirror
The room will feel bigger with a few mirrors strategically placed around it, and a minimalist circle shape looks wonderful hung over a bed frame. Designer Lauren Geremia (via Architectural Digest) shows what a difference the small move could make with this Scandinavian inspired space.
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11. Drape a tapestry
Take a page out of your college dorm days and hang a tapestry over your bed like Better Homes & Gardens did.
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12. Layer a mirror on wallpaper
Think of the empty space above your bed as a canvas to splash your personality on. If you want a very artsy backsplash, try layering your wall with a bold wallpaper pattern and a vintage, oversized mirror.
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13. Toss a tapestry over a curtain rod
If you don’t like the droopy look a tapestry has when you pin it to a wall, you can get cleaner lines by copying Urban Outfitters and draping the cloth over a curtain rod.
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14. Add texture with a wall hanging
Give the room a ’70s feel with a vintage-inspired yarn hanging, like designer Sarah Sherman Samuel used in this room makeover. You can DIY one yourself if you’re handy with craft projects, or you can leave the weaving to an expert and buy one.
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15. Make a gridded gallery wall
For those that have a neat and tidy aesthetic, showcase your favorite photographs in a strict grid like this room from Better Homes & Gardens did. It won’t feel chaotic, but it will allow you to show off your favorite memories.
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16. Or try a statement gallery wall
Or if you like a more busy aesthetic, transform your whole wall into a colorful, playful gallery like former Lonny Editor-in-Chief Michelle Adams did in her New York home.
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17. Add a jungle of plants
If you’re not one to collect art prints, hang up giant tapestries, or clutter your shelves with knick-knacks, then maybe plants are the way to go for you. Copy Katie & Tyler Branch of Branch Abode by installing a floating shelf above your bed, and then filling it with a tangle of potted plants. So cozy and eye catching!
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18. Invest in a statement lamp
A great, sculptural way to fill up that negative space is to get a statement wall lamp that brings a lot of drama to the room. You can get an interesting industrial one that’s larger in size and brings lines into the room, like designer Amber Lewis did in this space she shared on Instagram.
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19. Opt for textural baskets
Colorful, artisan baskets have been en vogue for a bit now and they’re a great option for above the bed. The round shape pairs nicely juxtaposed with a streamline headboard like the one here shot by Tessa Neusstadt for Homepolish via Style Files, while the lightweight nature makes them less worrisome (in case you’re not too handy with hanging and something comes crashing down in your sleep).
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20. Construct a mini plant wall
Bring more nature into your bedroom with a collection of cute plants hanging above your bed.
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21. Hang artwork next to your window
Here’s the predicament: you have lots of natural light from windows in your room, but barely any space to feature your one-of-a-kind paintings. Think outside the box and pivot to the side above your bed for decorating. Hang two different-sized frames up next to the window to add interest and play on the window’s unique size, as well.
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22. Hang up framed wallpaper
You can afford to splurge on a favorite bold pattern when you buy only a sample of pricey wallpaper and then frame it.
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23. Incorporate drapes
Don’t worry if you don’t have a window behind your bed…you can still add the drama and softness of drapes by hanging them on the wall!
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24. Make your own mural
You could paint one yourself, or purchase some mural art paper, but a mural on the wall above and behind your bed makes a strong visual statement.
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Install faux antlersThere are a lot of retailers that sell decorative options for faux antlers. These are especially perfect for more rustic spaces, boho bedrooms, or cabin-like sleeping quarters.
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26. Work in woven baskets or plates
Add texture and 3D vibes to your bed by hanging woven baskets or plates on the wall.
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27. Add interest with a wreath
It’s another simple way to add texture and sweetness to your bedroom.
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28. Hang up a small rug
Rugs aren’t just for the floor.
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29. Jazz it up with macramé
Macramé has made a huge resurgence in interiors, and above the bed is a perfect spot to play with this trend.
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Play with pennantsNot just for kids or sports fans, pennants can be a fun way to show off your love of your home state or of witty sayings.
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31. Reclaim architectural elements
If your home doesn’t have a lot of architectural interest baked in, you can infuse your bedroom with some by hanging a reclaimed architectural element above your bed as a focal point.
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32. Throw in a metal tray
The metallic finish will add a bit of global glam above your bed.
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33. Display a mini art installation
Any collection of small options attached to the wall will become a little art installation.
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34. Commission absurdly-oversized pet portraits
They’re the light of your life, so highlight them with a focal point above your bed.
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35. Chalk it up
With all the chalkboard paint options available, you can splash some above the bed and then have a canvas you can change and update as often as you’d like.
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36. DIY vinyl cross pattern
If you can’t paint your wall or add wallpaper, consider creating a pattern yourself with washi tape or vinyl stickers.
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37. Upcycle a window frame
With or with glass, hanging an old window above your bed is another great way to add architectural interest.
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38. Grab some tennis rackets
It’s fun and sporty, and the more vintage, the better.
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39. Focus on one piece of art
Does it get much simpler than hanging one piece of art above your bed? For the ultimate look of sophistication, consider the art as a composition with your bed frame and nightstands—choose a proportional piece of art and coordinate the color palette.
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40. Or test out two…
Two pieces of art hung side by side above your bed’s headboard will immediately add a shot of symmetry to your bedroom’s design.
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41. Go simple with a dreamcatcher
Dreamcatchers aren’t just for your childhood bedroom. The minimalist look is whimsical and soothing at the same time. This Puerto Rico home uses the decor piece to accentuate the bare walls and white color palette.
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42. Go for art that says something
When you choose art with text as the primary element, you infuse a huge dose of graphic vibes to your bedroom.
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43. Paint on shapes
Not impressed so far with the hanging suggestions above? Grab your paint brush and splash some color on the wall behind your bed in a dynamic shape, then hang some art.
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44. Find a vintage brass sculpture
Opting for a 3D element above your bed will make the decor visually jump off the wall in your bedroom. Just be careful not to hang it too low where you bump your head on it!
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45. Select a wood accent wall
When you need added warmth and a bit of nature in your bedroom, hang a wood accent wall. You can do it with reclaimed wood, faux wood, or even wood flooring. In the above room, the wood paneling is from Lowe’s.
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46. Try an oversized mirror
An oversized mirror hanging above your bed (hopefully properly anchored to the wall) or leaning against the wall behind your bed can make for an instant boost of light in your sleep space.
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Shed some light on the subjectDon’t be afraid to mix a combo of elements above your bed to up your design game. I like that in this bedroom the sconces become a part of the art composition, rather than just placed on either side of the bed.
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48. Highlight a wooden map
Part-art, part-sculpture, a wooden map like the one above is both worldly and warm. The one shown above is from Wooden Amsterdam.
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49. Experiment with a wallpaper-paneled accent
Need instant architectural gravitas? Hang some wallpaper up behind your bed and frame with wood to create faux wall panels.
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50. Lights, wallpaper, action
This look is a three-fer, but it really wows. A tight collage of abstract paintings pop on top of a bold wallpaper, which are both accentuated thanks to hanging pendants on either side of the bed.
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51. Use bed storage to your benefit
If space is at a premium in your bedroom, there’s no shame in using the wall above your bed as storage. A wide headboard or paneled shelving serves both function and fashion. Layering a statement piece of artwork next to your books and alarm clock makes for a maximalist aesthetic of sublime organized chaos.
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52. Build a wall of shelves
Don’t live in earthquake country? Consider shelves above your bed. It adds an architectural element and extra storage. (Or if you do live in an earthquake-prone area, just make sure they’re really sturdy and not directly over your bed.)
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53. Get a trompe l’oeil feature wall
Did your rental not come with a charmingly crumbly brick wall in the bedroom? Fool your eye with a faux wallpaper instead.
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54. Stick to vinyl lettering
Sometimes words on the wall are corny, but also sometimes they’re incredibly sweet.
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55. Try hanging frames
What makes this gallery collage so unique is the oversized, long hanging strings that are visible.
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56. Set up a casual, random gallery wall
If you have a bunch of small pieces of art and want to create a casual, bohemian energy in the bedroom, create a randomly arranged art collage.
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57. Embrace a uniform gallery wall
If you like the idea of a wall collage but want something more controlled and uniform, line all of your art up and make sure the frames match.
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Install neon wordingHave something to say? Say it in light and hang it above your bed.
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59. Ogle over a solid-color canvas
Grab a fresh canvas (or reuse an old vintage piece of art) and coat it in one bright, bold solid color.
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60. Create a bookworm’s dream sanctuary
Can’t get enough of your novels? Try this idea out. It’s like shelves above your bed, but much more substantial.
25 Creative Ideas for Above the Bed Wall Decor
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Sarah Lyon
Sarah Lyon
Sarah Lyon is a freelance writer and home decor enthusiast, who enjoys sharing good finds on home items. Since 2018, she has contributed to a variety of lifestyle publications, including Apartment Therapy and Architectural Digest.
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Published on 06/06/22
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If you're wondering just exactly what to display over your bed to give your room a little extra pizzazz, we're here to help. Whether you can't get enough of open shelving, are looking to go the practical route, or have special photos to display, you'll surely gather plenty of styling inspiration from the 25 bedrooms featured below. Then go ahead and shop your home, the local secondhand store, or your favorite decor website to find that perfect piece that's calling your name and will look oh-so-fabulous in your bedroom. Given how much time you spend in this space, there's no reason not to make it feel special.
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Embrace the Eclectic
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Be eclectic! Take a look around your favorite vintage or secondhand stores and look for an art piece that speaks to you. This tiger piece makes a major statement.
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Stay Simple
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Keep it simple and dreamy by displaying some heart shaped decals on the wall. How romantic!
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Make It Rustic
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If you're drawn to rustic spaces, hanging some faux antlers above the bed will bring that cabin-like feel into your bedroom ASAP.
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Choose Cheery Colors
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A large painting will always brighten up the bedroom. If you have white walls and want to make a statement, opt for a piece that's oversized and colorful. This one commands our attention instantly!
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Show Off Woven Finds
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Grouping together woven mirrors and baskets is an affordable way to create a small gallery wall above the bed. Why not shop your own home to see what pieces like this you may already have on hand that are worth displaying?
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Pin It Up
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Sometimes, choosing to artfully tack or tape an art print to the wall can help make a space look more laid back and carefree. While we love a good framed piece, there's nothing wrong with this approach, particularly if you're designing a temporary bedroom or enjoy rearranging often.
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Say Yay to Macrame
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Macrame hangings are a popular choice for above the bed and can even be made as part of a DIY. Bring on the boho-style vibes!
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Mix and Match
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Who says you have to choose between a mirror, a cutout, and an art print? You can group all three of these items together above the bed for a more maximalist setup that's full of life and personality (just like you!).
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Pick a Pretty Print
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A framed photo of a favorite destination will evoke happy memories every time you see it. There's nothing wrong with starting and ending your day admiring a favorite place.
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Go Geometric
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A honeycomb shaped storage system makes for a fun way to display favorite trinkets, succulents, and the like. Who said a practical system had to be boring?
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Put Your Plants First
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Go green! Placing plant friends above the bed will make you feel as though you're dozing off in a calming rainforest.
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Go Off the Beaten Path
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There's no reason you have to hang art directly above your bed; hanging a piece off to the side is a great way to make a funky statement. If you opt to hang your artwork from a decorative knob, that's even more fun.
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Style a Shelfie
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Displaying a shelf above the bed is a popular choice for kid and adult rooms alike. Decorate the shelf to your heart's content—it can hold stuffed animals, plants, candles, artwork, or a mix of all of the above.
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Say It Out Loud
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People have mixed views on word art, but we're all for anything in moderation. Choose a phrase that is meaningful to you or opt for something more lighthearted, and let it (literally) do the talking.
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Plug in a Projector
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If you opt to hang a shelf above your bed, using it to house a projector, as seen here, is also a smart solution. Bring on the cozy movie binges under the covers!
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Choose Black and White
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Black and white prints are ideal if you want to include some art in a space but aren't drawn to anything too bold. Pick up a corresponding set that will fill the space above your bed, and you're good to go.
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Arrange a Grouping
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If you can't find one large photo that you like, consider hanging three small ones above the length of your headboard. You can opt to frame photographs, sketches, or even wallpaper samples.
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Complement Your Headboard
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Hang a mirror over your bed to reflect light in your space (and make your room feel larger). Bonus points if you pick a style that matches your headboard perfectly. Here, rattan looks lovely in this boho-style room.
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Hang a Mirror
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A beautiful ornate mirror can shine above the bed. Just ensure that it is securely fastened with the proper hanging equipment; heavier pieces like these will require close attention.
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Bring in Some Nature
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Botanical prints are soothing and timeless. Placed atop a green wall, they're even more precious!
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Go Big
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An oversized, artistic photo adds drama to this sleep space. Even if the rest of your decor is relatively simple, there's no reason you can't think outside the box and opt for bolder art.
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Hang a Basket
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We love this super cute take on a traditional planter—a little basket makes displaying plants over the bed nice and easy and adds so much charm to any space.
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Think Abstract
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Abstract art continues to remain en vogue and can be found in every color. You could also try your hand at a painting of your own using leftover wall paint.
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Play to Existing Architecture
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If your wall features an intricate design such as board and batten, allow that feature to shine by decorating around it, as we see above.
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Make It a Double
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Once again, abstract pieces shine in this neutral bedroom. The more artwork, the merrier—in this case, two complementary pieces hung side by side look ultra luxe.
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Are you afraid to hang shelves/cupboards above your bed?
We recently chose a nursery, and noticed that almost all manufacturers recommend such options that something hangs over the child's bed, and sometimes these are quite voluminous cabinets.
For a long time I had bookshelves that my father installed on the wall. And then somehow in the winter they collapsed, crushing the music center. Maybe, of course, I collected a lot of books on them, but here's a fact for you. I can't think that even half of them would fall on a sleeping child ..
Shelves were Soviet, strong and hung not ravshan on the snot, but my father, who does everything in good conscience.
But I look at repairs, people are not driven by this, they hang them.
I don't feel comfortable either when something is above the bed. We, here it was in a single room, fenced off a room for a child, and mirrors were hung on the wall to visually increase the space. One night, a mirror fell on the sleeping daughter. Everything worked out, the mirror did not break, but it hurt and frightened me very much. so I will never hang anything in the sleeping area on the wall again.
I don't hang. As a child, in a dream, a heavy carpet fell on me, I woke up from the fact that I was suffocating, it was difficult to get out of sleep. And before that, shelves hung there ... As I imagined ... Well, what for. I am also always surprised at the manufacturers, and even more so at those who buy this.
So I'm not alone, but while we were choosing, the sellers looked at me like I was crazy that I didn't want to hang anything over the bed, my husband also chuckles, but approves.
OOO..You are not alone.
Once a shelf with books collapsed (attached by the father, to the conscience) on the desk. The roar was .... no one and nothing hurt, but since then nothing heavier than a picture hangs on the walls in my house))) There are no upper cabinets in the kitchen, etc. But 20 years have already passed ......
You are not alone at all, I am also against hanging something over a sleeping child, so I never even consider such options. In our old apartment, a rack fell one night (it was from floor to ceiling and was attached to the wall ...) no one was hurt, but there was noise !!
I don't understand how you can take risks for the sake of the harmony of the interior...
We don't hang people either.
As a child, shelves hung over the headboard, but the walls were very thin... Once, one fastening came off, but not from the wall, but at the very shelf... It was unpleasant when it became clear that it could have hit the head.
Now there is nothing above our heads and the child. Although, in the future, maybe, we will hang light shelves for soft toys
are not alone, once in my deep childhood the mirror in the corridor collapsed, I won’t hang anything over any sleeping place because I’m afraid, and it seems to me unpleasant to sleep if something is hanging over your head. ..
I thought that I was the only one with such thoughts, I was also going to start a top. So there are more of us
I will NEVER hang! There were 2 cases in my life.
1) Shelves that hung over the bed collapsed on my girlfriend, it was before my eyes, a terrible sight, if it crashed on a child like that - I don’t know what would happen.
2) Shelves hung above the children's changing table in a rented apartment, once foolishly we put an old hard drive on the top shelf and safely forgot about it. It fell off the shelf about a year later, and just when I was changing my son's clothes, next to his head, God ..., I got gray hair, it's good that it didn't hurt. For the youngest son, the diaper was moved away from these shelves.
Definitely not! And not only over the child's bed. In addition to the risk of falling, it is also terribly uncomfortable when something hangs over your head)))
I am against hanging anything!
I also saw in my parents' apartments (my husband's and mine) how the bookshelves fell, as if they were very securely built into concrete walls by dads. Fortunately, in all cases they fell on the floor / sofas without hitting people. But it all looked terrible, especially at the thought that it could fall on people like that. ;-((
And large carpets also fell (fortunately, not entirely and not on people, but again, it was impressive).
Sconces had to be hung over the children's beds, and pictures too, but only in the lightest frames without glass. But by no means shelves!!
Usually in children's rooms, what hangs above the bed is not attached to the wall. This design is shaped like a "bridge" and is screwed to the cabinets that are on the sides of the bed. So it can't fall off.
Here is an example of such a bridge: http://www.mebel-credit.ru/detskaya-mebel-adriatika/m-1975-most-nad-krovatyu-2-dveri-1-polka.htm
I will never hang it over my bed. I have a rich imagination, as I imagine that a shelf or a wardrobe can fall on a sleeping child (or adult), I feel bad. A long time ago, a carpet hung over my bed, 1 more time a picture, a canvas without a frame. once this picture fell, although it seemed to be hanging securely, well, because was just a canvas, then they got off with just a fright, since then I don’t even hang pictures above the bed.
I'm afraid too. I will never hang.
well, wow! I also doubted, they told me that I was suspicious. I definitely don’t need to hang
through the intersection screeds, between the cabinets, or on the 1st side if there is no cabinet, a support shield is placed.
I'm glad I'm not alone. I don’t like it either (it’s psychological, it seems to me, it “presses”) + according to Feng Shui, it seems to be bad. But the most priority is safety. They even abandoned the hanging shelf above the table, and it was not even planned above the bed - terribly ...
Precisely psychological pressure, rightly said. But modern designers love this business for some reason. And a lot of children's rooms are built according to this principle. They call it a "bridge" - it connects the cabinets / racks and then the whole composition looks better.
It seemed to me that it was even very normal in appearance, but from the point of view of psychology and functionality - I refused this when designing a nursery.
In her youth she slept at a party under a bookshelf full of books. At night, the local cat amused itself by jumping on apartment furniture and accidentally throwing off everything that was there. As a result, I woke up at night in confusion from the fact that all the books from the shelf fell on me ... Well, my head was under the shelf and everything spilled out in the chest / stomach area. But there was little pleasant
we have a shelf above the bed. fastened to the wall and to the adjacent cabinets. kind of sturdy construction
Thank you for the information, reassured! And then I read a lot of horrors, got upset, because I definitely decided to buy one Italian nursery with shelves hanging over the beds.
We are also very confused about this topic. Therefore, now the problem is to make a nursery in a small area and so that it fits as much as possible.
I have already read above about modern methods of "hanging" shelves, but I can also tell a horror story.
In the 90s, Soviet bookshelves hung over my mother’s bed, once it was NIGHT that they both collapsed, they didn’t hit by a miracle, no one even thought when they hung up that they might fall ... They stood on top of each other just before (before as they hung on the wall), there was no load on the sag, it might have dried up, maybe it just ended unexpectedly. But there was a lot of roar and fear, as I remember right now.
If now they make TYPE reliably, maybe it's worth a try, but even then ...
Won in the top about Stylish kitchens, they discuss how cabinets are hung on carnations. And like this, some armless ones will hang over the child, but God forbid, it’s better to hang pictures of children or photographs.
Hanging cupboards. I'm also terrified. But the husband says that there are 20-cm bolts screwed into the concrete wall, and everything is attached to the ceiling from above. But I still twitch
my kids have a bunk bed. It’s also scary when the elder starts to spin on top. and the shelves ... They also fell on me as a child. And also at night. I wonder if they did it on purpose?
Nothing hangs, because we do not need trouble.
When I was a child, a wall sconce fell on my head, also at night. Terribly, he had such a heavy and sharp edges, got off with scratches.
Then they bought me a floor lamp. And in my adult life, I don’t have wall-mounted lamps in my house.
But there were shelves, they didn't fall down
I'm afraid and don't hang them up.
I will never hang anything above my bed.
the only problem is that children will again enjoy all this beauty. and they will give a load and an overload)))))), who knows what will come to their mind, what kind of load they will put there, whether they will want to swing on it, hang on it, etc. ... any shelf will collapse from such stress, even the strongest))))
I don’t hang anything over the bed at all, neither over my own, nor over the nursery, although nothing has ever fallen on me, but I’m still afraid
I’ll never hang lockers there, I don’t understand, who buys this? maximum photos in frames, etc.
I do not hang, and I will not hang. And in general, this is not according to Feng Shui
We have such children's furniture, BUT the shelves besides the walls are also screwed to the cabinets on both sides. Heavy things are not stored on these shelves. And it is very comfortable to sleep there, in the absence of a child, I myself am happy to settle down with him.
I don't hang anything over the beds. And in my youth, a flower in a pot fell on me, which stood on a shelf above the sofa in the kitchen. Since then, I've been afraid of flowers on the walls.
It seems that something once hit everyone here . .. And now no one hangs anything anywhere anymore. Why does everyone live in mansions, where there are so many storage places that children's fears calmly walk in their heads? A chandelier fell on me - moreover, when I passed under it. What now I do not groom under the chandeliers?? I hang shelves over the children's bed and sleep peacefully, because I myself controlled how they were attached. But everything is stored in their places, and not littered with rubbish
It's better not to take risks with children.... IMHO - it's better to hang these shelves over your bed, so at least you can hit me on the head and add more precautions
I didn't get hit. It fell nearby.
Enough storage space.
I wouldn't call it a mansion))
Well, yes, if you choose - order in the house or a shelf on the head of a child, better, order, of course
as my good friend says: "everything that can break - will break, everything that can fall - will fall"
I didn't write this))
I wrote about the topic, not for you, I just answered in this thread
It's very nice, light and cozy with you.
I don’t hang them
When we hung these shelves above the bed, and on the sides of the bed we have cabinets on both sides, so my husband, also fearing that God forbid they might fall off, made through holes from the cabinet to the hanging shelf and bolted them on. It turned out like a "P". The shelf, in addition to being fixed to the wall itself, is also reinforced on both sides with cabinets.
Hanging for 2 years. See above how they strengthened it so that they would not fall.
No, I never will.
Not even because I'm afraid that it's unsafe (with current technologies, it's likely that it's really safe), but because of the psychological discomfort that you have "something" hanging over your head.
At a friend's place, some children were even afraid of hanging shelves at night.
As in the car on the lower shelf.
I'm afraid and therefore I will never hang. Rather, it does not even concern the shelves, but there are more lockers. I don’t even like such options morally
we were also looking for a bedroom with hanging shelves at the head. then, as she imagined that something would be hanging over her head, she refused, despite saving space with such furniture. IMHO, security is more expensive. it is better to take a children's corner with shelves above the table than something will put pressure on the sleeping person above the bed, and also threaten to crumble
thank you!
your remark is incomprehensible
And I want such a child for my girls http://www.mebelclub.ru/children/ferretti-ferretti/ferretti-ferretti-16/
And now I doubt it.
Although it is unlikely that the Italians would have created an unsafe structure for children. Girls, what do you think?
We ordered feretti many times, it was precisely these options, there were no problems (pah, pah, pah), but the point here is not the Italians, but the walls on which everything will be attached, in the hands of the assemblers, that you plan to load into these designs. Here, it is just personal perception, the psychological aspect of such constructions that is being discussed. Everything happens in this life, someone had a negative experience, someone is just afraid, someone has an area that allows you to place all this on different walls. In Europe, they often put just such children, but I'm also afraid
I don't hang shelves above the bed, neither in my child's nor in our bedroom, because we live in a seismic zone
In a word, also confused)
and the sellers react this way - only those who have no children yet)) then they will also be perplexed)
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What is the name of the curtain (curtain, tulle) over the bed?
A curtain over a bed is called a canopy, which is a piece of lightweight fabric attached to the bedposts or hung from a cornice. The use of canopies is rooted in history, which is why it is associated with royal chambers. However, this detail has safely reached our days. In the bedroom, where there is a bed with a weightless canopy, a gentle, calm and romantic atmosphere reigns.
Content of Article
- 1 purpose, advantages and disadvantages of the curtain above the berth
- 1.1 The main advantages of the curtain above the bed:
- 1.2 Curtains of curtains above the bed:
- 2 Types of Baldakhins
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Purpose, advantages and disadvantages of the curtain over the bed
The curtain for the bed serves as protection for the sleeper from drafts, insects, light, prying eyes (for example, if the bed is located in the living room or studio apartment), and also gives a feeling of comfort and security. A bed with a curtain allows you to organize a personal space where you can take a nap, relax or read a book in seclusion.
It is also appropriate to hang this item above the sleeping place in the children's room - it will give the child comfort and pleasant dreams. Light tulle, suspended from the bed, visually softens the strict geometric shapes of cabinet furniture.
The canopy is also an additional element of the decor of the interior of the room, especially if it is decorated in a classic or historical style. The curtain for the bed is sold separately in specialized stores, it is also possible to buy a finished bed already with it.
The main advantages of the curtain over the bed:
- Interior design addition. The canopy is a truly beautiful textile product, and the peculiar way of attaching it (light throws, cascades, jabot, drapery, tiebacks of different lengths) will give the room a unique style.
- The optimal solution for a studio apartment. The use of a fabric curtain is appropriate in an apartment where there is no clear division of space.
- Rational filling of space. In uncomfortable spacious bedrooms with high ceilings, it is advisable to install a bed with a draped canopy, as it can visually reduce the room, filling it with comfort.
- Sun protection. If the windows face the East and in the morning bright sunlight hits the eyes, the curtain will reliably protect the sleeper from them.
To keep this piece looking presentable, the room needs to be cleaned up regularly, otherwise the canopy bed loses its appeal in the background of disorder.
Disadvantages of curtains over the bed:
- Regular cleaning required. Since dust accumulates in the folds of the fabric, it is necessary to wash the curtain every 1-2 months, especially if there are allergy sufferers and small children in the house.
- Not suitable for small bedrooms with low ceilings. In a small room, a bed with a curtain creates a feeling of clutter.
- Combination with other interior items is important. The canopy should be in harmony with the carpet, bed, bedspread and pillows. It is often difficult to achieve such a result on your own, so the help of designers may be required.
The canvas canopy can be dusted with a vacuum cleaner using a gentle suction setting.
Types of canopies
There are the following ways to fix the curtain over the bed:
- Frame (classic). The fabric web is attached to high metal or wooden racks. This design is strong and reliable, therefore it can withstand curtains made of heavy fabrics in several layers (jacquard, velvet). The frame can also be fixed above the ceiling, in the absence of bed posts.
- "Crown" ("dome"). The axis of the structure in the form of a dome runs in the center of the sleeping bed. Making a choice in favor of this type of fastening, it is worth using light fabrics (tulle, veil, silk).
- Frame. The fabric is suspended from a metal arc, which is attached to the wall above the headboard. Installation of such a frame is simple, versatile and affordable.
- With crossbar. This design consists of two pipes: one is attached to the wall, and the second directly to the fabric and suspended from the ceiling on special loops.
- With massive uprights. On sale there are beds equipped with four strong wooden racks intended for fastening of a canopy.
If the bed is located in the corner of the room, it is better to use a canopy frame in the form of an arc.
Material selection
The curtain covering the bed is made of any material, however its type affects the appearance of the interior. For the bedroom and for the children's room, the canopy is best used from light fabrics (tulle, natural silk, chiffon, organza, veil). These fabrics provide good access to air, and also decorate the interior, bringing lightness and serenity to it. Heavy fabrics (jacquard, tapestry, velvet), placed above the bed, are able to emphasize the status and refined taste of the owner. In winter, a curtain made of dense material will ensure the safety of heat near the bed. It is important to fasten such curtains to strong supports; a frame with vertical massive racks is ideal.
Heavy fabrics fit well into the interior of a room decorated in a classic style, while light ones in an oriental style.
Regardless of the type of material, the canopy must be in harmony with other elements of the interior, in particular with curtains.