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Above the bed decor ideas: 17 ways to max out wall space

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When it comes to above the bed decor ideas, there's a multitude of chic options to suit every taste, from adding a shelf to showcasing plants and art, to hanging an eclectic mix of mirrors or artwork.

The wall above a bed is so often overlooked, but it can be a canvas to elevate your bedroom scheme and create a strong focal point, drawing attention to a beautiful headboard, too.

These over the bed wall decor ideas are just some of our favorites – adding them to your wishlist of bedroom ideas can enrich your space.

Above bed decor ideas

Bedroom wall decor ideas are often centered around a feature wall, such as one with a chimney breast on it. However, using the wall over the bed to create a display can be hugely effective, especially in a space that has little architectural interest or, indeed, space.

'Above the bed decor ideas are traditional ways to bring a focal point to the bedroom, whether it be a statement wall color or wallpaper pattern, or a piece of art,' says Connor Prestwood, interior designer at home decor brand Dowsing & Reynolds .

1. Create architectural interest above the bed

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If your bedroom ceiling is very high, your bedroom may feel a little cold and lofty. One way to fix this is to use decor above the bed to visually lower the ceiling. Here, it's achieved masterfully with wall panelling ideas.

'Note the height of the headboard in relation to the wall panelling in this room,' says Homes & Gardens' Editor in Chief Lucy Searle. 'There is a purposeful and neat overlap that connects the bed, in the lower half of the room, with the wall above.'

2. Decorate above the bed with plants

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Decorating with plants is a sure way to bring about well-being, so if you have the opportunity, why not grow them so that they cascade from a shelf above the bed. The best bedroom plants tend to be those that purify the air, as well as looking good. Picking ones that need little water will help keep them low maintenance, too.

3. Create focus with fabric

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Below, there's a tapestry that creates the most eye-catching bedroom accent wall idea; here, the above the bed wall decor is much more dramatic: fabric walling.

'This type of wall decor is becoming more and more popular amongst interior designers,' says Lucy Searle. 'The colors can often be more vivid than those in wallpaper, there's a texture to fabric walling that makes you want to reach out and stroke it, and of course it creates an incredibly cozy aesthetic.'

4. Be clever with paint above the bed

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Bedroom paint ideas needn't be just about color. You can use paint tricks to create both layering and interest, and an enhanced space.

In this bedroom by interior designer Irene Gunter of Gunter & Co , the wall above the bed is split horizontally, with a deeper color nearer the headboard, and a lighter color above. The effect is to create a cozy feeling in the space, while exaggerating the height of the ceiling. The whole area above the bed is also framed with trim, heightening the interest.

5. Decorate above the bed with good-looking storage

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Overbed storage ideas don't traditionally conjure up the vision of a beautiful, calm, curated space. But done cleverly, they can be practical, decorative and disguised.

In this bedroom by ND Studios , storage is recessed and decorated to match the panelling above the bed. The chevron pattern creates a subtly elegant feature wall that relies on little more than a small pot of gold paint and a steady hand.

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Wall mural ideas are an easy way to add drama to a space with little effort – and decorating with murals is a trend that's on the rise.

'A marvellous mural has always been popular, but something extra striking and eye-catching is most definitely what we’re seeing more of in bedrooms,' says Lucy St George, of Rockett St George . 'Perfect for making a statement on the wall of your bed, bold metallics, florals or a marble effect will always add character to your sleeping space.'

7. Incorporate natural elements with botanical art

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You simply can't go wrong with a pretty botanical print. Their popularity dates all the way back to Victorian times and the look is truly timeless, perfect for country vibes and elegant gallery wall ideas.

'Artwork is a go-to for us at Sims Hilditch when planning what will hang above a bed in a bedroom,' says Louise Wicksteed, Sims Hilditch Design Director.

'Be sure to choose something that mirrors your chosen aesthetic. For instance, if your home is in the country and you have opted for lots of natural materials in your interior, you might select an antique print of the local wildlife or scenery.'

8. Bounce light around the room with multiple mirrors

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Decorating with mirrors is a great idea for above the bed decor but why stick to one mirror when you can make the wall above the bed look arty – and bright – with multiple bedroom mirror ideas? This is a great idea for small or dark spaces.

Wayfair 's Resident Style Advisor, Nadia McCowan Hill, says: 'A popular option is to place an eclectic mix of mirrors above the bed, creating an eye-catching display that bounces light around your room.

'Opt for designs with metallic edges to add a little extra shimmer and place them at different heights along the wall to create a truly stunning visual piece.'

9. Use craft buys to create a unique display

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Conjure up a Kit Kemp vibe with intriguing finds displayed above the bed. These bohemian bedroom ideas are enduringly popular, adding color, texture and life to a space.

Nadia McCowan Hill comments: 'Arts and crafts have undergone a huge revival in the past year with crochet and knitwear becoming 2022’s must have items.

'An easy way to incorporate this trend into your interiors is by hanging macrame designs above your bed, the natural materials add a grown-up boho vibe to the room and are a super-easy way to stay bang on trend. '

10. Put a shelf above the bed

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'Consider taking the time to install a shelf along the wall behind your bed that will not only add to your style but maximize your storage space,' suggests Nadia McCowan Hill. 'Stick to a shelf in a natural hue and then really experiment with color, adding fun decor options, plants and prop up a few pieces of wall art along the space to finish off the look.'

Connor Prestwood agrees that bedroom bookshelf ideas can be practical as well as stylish, adding: 'A big thing at the moment is shelving above the bed. The diversity and freedom to move and swap things around when you fancy a change is really appealing and can save money in the long run.

'Instead of buying a new large piece of art or completely re-wallpapering a wall, you can simply refresh the ornaments, books and art and restyle your shelf to fit in with your current mood.'

11. Use printed wallpaper to inject pattern and color

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If you're lucky enough to have a recess or arch above your bed, fill the space with an on-trend bedroom wallpaper idea. If you don't, you can always create a panelled wall and fill a square with a beautiful pattern.

Tropical, exotic birds, bold florals, and country botanicals are all in fashion, as are curvaceous graphics.

12. Hang a tapestry to up the cozy factor

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Biophilic room decor is known to be calming and restful, making it perfect for the bedroom – however, it's not always practical to hang or display plants above a bed, so choosing fabrics or artwork with a botanical motif is a great alternative to run of the mill headboards.

A pretty length of fabric, a light rug or a tapestry in a traditional design are wonderful above bed decor ideas that can replace a headboard and make a room feel incredibly cocooning.

13. Turn to tribal art for an elegant global influence

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Tribal influences are popping up in bedrooms everywhere, and tribal art above the bed is a stylish way to introduce it.

Sam Hood, Chief Creative Officer at Amara.com , says: 'Decorating with tribal prints is perfect for creating a unique space and adding visual interest to a neutral décor.

'For a curated but relaxed tribal feel, use a combination of different patterns (as Kitesgrove has done with the cushions above) and colors to push your interior design limits to the max. If this trend is too vivacious for your home style, add a mix of textures such as rattan, to liven up your home ambience.'

14. Add plates or hats to pretty up the space

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A lovely trend that's been gaining pace is to display pretty hats or hang plates at different heights above your bed – or over a bedside table, as above.

Interior designer Susie Atkinson says: 'In a more feminine room, I think it would be nice to put a collection of ceramics above the bed. For a masculine room, framed flags are very effective.'

Pair with stripes, a pop of color in the soft furnishings, and freshly picked flowers for a chic and contemporary country aesthetic.

15. Put upholstered panels above the bed for a hotel feel

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'If you are a fan of hotel-style bedrooms and luxurious spaces – aren't we all? – fixing upholstered panels to the wall behind and above the bed is a decor idea that oozes elegance,' says H&G's Editor in Chief Lucy Searle.

'In a low-ceilinged room, running panels like this right up to the ceiling can make it seem taller, and a taller run of panels will look more balanced in a tall room – or you can keep the panelled area long and low to exaggerate the both room types' width.'

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If you're not into art, prints, wall hangings or bold wallpaper, a refined and chic way to add above bed decor is to make a feature of your bedroom wall lighting ideas.

Whether it's an Art Deco-inspired sconce or a vintage fluted glass pendant or an industrial-style piece, wall lights can be practical as well as pretty.

Connor Prestwood, of Dowsing & Reynolds, says: 'We’re seeing statement beds with big, cushioned, curved headboards that cocoon you and make you feel safe while you sleep. This, paired with a couple of decorative side lights for your night time reading and relaxation rituals, is the perfect combination.'

And if you really want to make a statement with your above bed decor, choose a statement pendant, like the fantastic piece by Jonathan Adler above.

17. Choose a high-octane headboard

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From bold floral or botanical printed fabric à la Kit Kemp to cocooning, fluted pieces, statement headboard ideas are an ultra-chic way to style the space above the bed.

Elliot James, of Elliot James interiors , says: 'Headboards are having a moment, the bigger the better. We love headboards that run the full width of the room behind the bed and the use of a contrasting wallpaper or paint above helps the headboard to really stand out.

'Lighting around or inbuilt into headboards is also really trending at the moment, and our personal favourite is a backlit headboard that provides a striking and somewhat dramatic effect.

'Full height headboards are also extremely popular, and using panelled stitching helps to give the bed grandeur and presence.'

And Martin Waller, of Andrew Martin , says statement headboards are essentially a form of artwork, adding: 'With the rise of the boutique hotel and its trending look in residential design, the headboard has become a brilliant focal point in bedroom decor.

'Look to the Firmdale Hotels for inspiration on using brave color and pattern and have fun coordinating your headboard with a wallpaper or throw. Don’t be afraid to choose a more outlandish style as this only adds more character. See it as art above your bed.'

How do I decorate above my bed?

There are many ways to decorate above a bed. A favorite way is to hang a piece of art that you love – long, landscape-shaped pictures are ideal, or you can create this shape witha gallery wall. You can also decorate above a bed with mirrors, framed fabrics, tapestries and panels of fabrics. Or, you can choose more architectural over the bed ideas – from wainscoting to shelving. If you are looking for a simple above the bed decor idea, use a different color paint or wallpaper to that of the other three walls.

Should you decorate above a bed?

You should decorate above a bed if you have a low-profile or no headboard. A large sculptural headboard will mean that you do not to decorate over the bed, but if the wall is empty, hanging something with color, pattern and texture can really embellish the decor in a bedroom.

Ruth Doherty is an experienced digital writer and editor specializing in interiors, travel and lifestyle. With 20 years of writing for national sites under her belt, she’s worked for the likes of Livingetc.com, Standard, Ideal Home, Stylist and Marie Claire as well as Homes & Gardens.

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27 Over the Bed Decorating Ideas That Work for Any Style

Sarah Fultz Interiors

Clueless on what to do with that teeny space above your bed? Should you go bold or neutral? Flat or spiky? Pattern or plain? It depends. Decorating your bedroom starts with setting a focal point. For most bedrooms, your bed is your focal point (and what you put over is just the icing on the cake).

Focal points matter. Without them, a space can feel disjointed and scattered. Even though there aren’t any hard and fast rules on decorating over your bed, it’s always a good idea to pick décor in line with your bedroom theme— and attach it securely, of course.

But the good news is that there are an infinite number of over the bed wall art ideas you can pick from (no matter your style or color palette).

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Brexton Cole Interiors

Whether it's a portrait of you, someone you love, or a complete stranger, placing a striking face above your head is a distinct décor choice. And regardless of whether or not this style resonates with you, it's definitely a conversation starter.

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Casa Watkins Living

Window or not, hanging curtains behind your bed adds just enough interest without being too over the top. Plus, curtains provide a soft backdrop to your bed, giving your entire space a soothing feel. To achieve a look that’s easy on the eyes (as shown in this bedroom), pick a neutral hue that blends with the rest of your color palette.

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Alvin Wayne

Add inspiration to your space with eye-catching art. We especially love how this blooming art panel evokes a sense of movement and cheer in this bedroom (thanks to its vibrant splatters with seemingly every color on the color wheel).

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Reena Sotropa

There’s no doubt—wallpaper can make any space stylish. The best part: once you’ve wallpapered the area behind your bed, you’ve eliminated the need for anything else. And with peel-and-stick options, you can DIY this piece of décor every time you grow tired of it. We appreciate the wallpaper above—its whimsical lines lend this bedroom a modern tone that’s still playful.

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Doris Roberts Interiors

If wallpaper isn’t enough, add a piece of art that spans the height and width of your over the bed space. Before you commit to anything, be sure to scout a piece of art that complements your wallpaper (or vice versa) so they make a chic design pair.

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Anne Sage

For a show-stopping look, style your space with a custom mural. Whether you bring in a space theme, a backdrop of trees, or pink flamingos is completely up to you. This trick is guaranteed to draw the eye upwards, which is ideal for small spaces that could benefit from the illusion of a little extra height. And if your artistic ability starts and stops at stick figures, use decals and peel-and-stick mural options instead.

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Gail Davis Designs

The general rule of thumb for placing artwork over your bed: pick a piece that’s about two-thirds the width of your bed. This creates the perfect scale. But, for a dynamic focal point, you can also pick a piece of art that spans the full width of your bed. We love this modern piece of artwork etched in a black matte.

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Arbor & Co.

If boho-style design interiors inspire you, try a shaggy handwoven tapestry to layer in some texture into your space. For this space, this wall hanging is woven in neutral shades of camel and black—a two-toned look that will pair well with most wall colors. Plus, it's an easy way to warm up and elevate your bedroom.

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Blakely Interior Design

Double-raised paneled walls are timeless; a style that will never tire. For a subtle look, paint your wall in a neutral shade or match it to your white trim. For something more daring, paint it in a dark or bright hue.

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Ashley Webb Interiors

Why not have a custom wooden headboard that doubles as a work of art? If you’re handy, this may be a great DIY project to tackle. Bonus points: it will certainly add interest to any stark white wall.

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Becca Interiors

If you don’t have brick architecture built in, you can always apply realistic faux brick veneers or 3D brick wallpaper that looks (and feels) just like the real thing. This brick wall naturally acts as a piece of art. Topping it off with a pretty mirror adds a nice glow too.

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Britt Design Studio

For a decidedly more subtle statement, install a horizontal trim over your bed. It’s a simple way to add something overhead that will go with just about anything you throw its way. Think: paint changes, patterned sheets, or bright paint colors.

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Black and Blooms

For a zen over the bed wall art idea, weave in a little piece of nature. Lack a green thumb? This is your time to shine. Just use a photo or print of nature and pop it in a pretty frame. For a “gallery-like” look, choose a frame with an oversized matte. Or, collect and dry your own blooms and frame them instead. You can also buy pre-made naturally dried botanicals and display them in a stunning case.

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JLA Designs

Your headboard can moonlight as wall décor too. To get the look just right (and add some drama to your space), look for headboard on a regal scale. These tall iterations come in every look, from pleated, tufted, and plain to curved styles and shapes. For the ultimate height, aim for headboards that peak at 75 inches tall (or more). Taller headboards can look gorgeous in large rooms (especially those with high ceilings). For smaller rooms, it may be best to stick to shorter styles to create more visual space. Average headboards fall at about 59 inches.

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Chelius House of Design

This skinny rectangular piece of art showcases a black and white sketch of a landscape. Landscape art can run the gamut from two-toned sketches to photorealistic images to abstract iterations.

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Twelve 15 Design Studio

For a creative way to purge your space of boredom, install custom woodwork over your bed. This design reminds us of paint drips or digital sound waves cut in half. How about you? Let your imagination run free.

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Gray Space Interiors

Poster or canopy beds add enough interest and depth to your bed area, eliminating the need to put a piece of décor above. For this bedroom, you'll notice how the bed’s back end forms a crisp line straight across.

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Nile Johnson Interior Design

Rattan is a naturally growing vine. But there are also seagrass, cotton, and jute woven baskets you can hang right above your bed. This is an easy (and cheap) way to decorate your dream bedroom. Plus, it's eco-friendly.

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Sarah Fultz Interiors

Sleek, abstract canvas art is a surefire way to add substance to your space. On the fence about dealing with a pricey art tag? Paint your own free-form piece instead.

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Yael Weiss Interiors

If you’re ready to plunge into a unique design territory—try adding sculptures over your bed. It's an artful decorating idea and a great place to think outside of the box.

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Forbes Masters

This natural grape wood branch makes a striking piece of art over this pleated Chanel-style velvet bed. If you like this look, but want a slightly different variation, search for driftwood panels or tree branch art pieces. With dozens of options out there, something's bound to catch your eye.

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Hannah Tyler Designs

Seize the opportunity to use every vertical inch of your over the bed space with a gallery wall. With this over the bed wall art idea, you'll not only add another layer to your bedroom design but get a chance to dress up your space with memories. Plus, you don’t need to stick to framed art. Try displaying your collectibles here too for a cool, eclectic feel.

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If Walls Could Talk

Curtains make this list twice—only this time, it’s all about color. Here, these curtains feel and look like a large-scale piece of art (or accent wall). We don’t mind its function too. The thicker the curtain, the more light blocked for a restful slumber.

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Andreas von Einsiedel / Getty Images

This brass ornate mirror doubles as a piece of art. You can also take out the mirror and display the frame itself (as shown in this space). Plus, mirrors come in a myriad of sizes, shapes, and colors, so it’s an easy way to add a pop of beauty to your bedroom.

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JK Interior Living

Deck out your walls with a standout framed agate crystal set. Pick crystals that complement your bedroom's color palette.

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Katie Hodges Design

It’s never a bad design decision to add art with a personal touch. Whether it’s an iPhone photo or a professionally photographed snapshot, pick a photo that means something to you. We love this beach framed black and white photo displaying soothing waves.

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Afro Bohemian Living

If all else fails, you can always choose to have a bare wall in a hue that complements the rest of your bedroom design. Your wall itself becomes a full-size piece of art (without the extra stuff).

14 Rooms That Prove Art Can Make or Break a Space

how to decorate a bedroom for the New Year

The New Year is just around the corner. And so that the wait is not tedious, you can already create a festive mood in the house. Most often, only the living room gets New Year's decor, and the hands do not reach the bedroom. It's time to change traditions and transform the room so that the magical atmosphere pleases from the very morning.

Accent Colors

Temporarily change your bedroom color scheme from everyday tones to traditional Christmas green, red, gold and white. They symbolize the attributes of the holiday: green spruce, hot fire and snow-white snowdrifts. If you want something special, choose a combination of blue and white, gray and silver to match the eastern patron of the upcoming 2021 - a white metal bull. And try to stick to the chosen palette in everything: whether it be candles, jewelry, textiles or garlands. Accessories should support the overall interior picture.

Christmas textiles

We also change bed linen according to the new concept. Fortunately, the choice of thematic textiles is not a problem now, and ordering a set in the right shades will not be difficult. The main thing is to take care of creating a special atmosphere in advance.

Soft decor

Throw pillows with a festive pattern in the form of deer, snowflakes, Santa Claus, or made in traditional Christmas ornaments will help emphasize the special festive atmosphere. Such pillows can be ordered in the store, or you can make it yourself, turning the task into a fun family circle "Skillful Hands".

Fairy tale above your head

If you have a high headboard, you can use it as a field for New Year's creativity. Decorate the back with coniferous wreaths and cones, garlands, snowflakes, Christmas tinsel and sweets. Soft toys can be hung over the back of the children's bed.

Christmas lamps and luminaires

Lamps in thematic design will fit perfectly into the festive atmosphere. Reindeer, a cozy house, Christmas trees or a snowman - every evening they will create a magical performance, illuminating your bedroom with soft light. Children are especially happy with such lamps.

Candles and LEDs

When decorating your bedroom and thinking about lighting, do not forget about candles. Decorated with ribbons, twigs or beads, they decorate the bedroom during the day and fill it with a romantic atmosphere at night. You can use both paraffin candles and LED candles.

Garlands and lanterns

Garlands are perhaps the most magical and eye-catching Christmas accessory. Their blinking can hypnotize or, conversely, energize. Don't just decorate the Christmas tree. Place flashlights on windows, walls, curtains, mirrors. Garlands in the form of a net, threads, fringe, clothespins, snowballs, balls of thread and other shapes will allow you to decorate the room creatively.

Window theater

You can paint glass with a chalk marker or gouache. If drawing is not your forte, use stencils or ready-made applications. Paper figures look cozy on the window: snowflakes, angels or silhouettes of houses. Garlands and Christmas balls are also a win-win option. The window sill can be decorated with compositions of candles, spruce branches, citrus fruits, apples and cones.

Curtains and curtains

Finished the windows, now we can work on the curtains. The easiest way is to decorate them with electric garlands, Christmas tinsel, rain, paper snowflakes, bows, stars and balls. Balls are better to take unbreakable, plastic. And don't forget the tiebacks on the curtains: there is the right place for bells, cones, Santa Claus figurines and other beautiful options.

Ribbon toys

Ribbons always look festive. With their help, you can hang Christmas toys, New Year's figurines and candies. You can take one-color ribbons, or you can make a difference using laces, plaits, braid of different widths and colors. But do not forget about the overall range of the bedroom you have chosen.

Mini Version

Place a stand-in Christmas beauty in the bedroom - a small Christmas tree or a composition of fir branches, decorated with toys and tinsel. You can place it on a bedside table or on a windowsill.

Christmas tree variation

If you want something more original than spruce branches in a vase, you can create a non-standard composition: put the silhouette of a Christmas tree on the wall using garlands, tinsel and toys. Or collect from improvised materials - balls, books, slats. Even a three-legged tripod will do: hang beads and lanterns on it.

Imitation fireplace

Not everyone can boast of having a real fireplace. Therefore, for the holiday, you can assemble a decorative false fireplace from cardboard boxes. And decorate to your liking: needles, candles, toys and LEDs. You can put gifts near the fireplace.

Gift socks

This Christmas accessory has appeared in our homes not so long ago, but many have already fallen in love with it. Adults like how stylish and festive it looks in the interior, and children love it for its “magic”, because they find their gifts in them. Christmas socks are easy to make with your children.

Natural materials

If you love eco-style, you will love the idea of decorating your room with natural materials: dry branches, rattan balls, pine needles, dried orange slices, cinnamon sticks and cones. The gifts of nature can be painted with gold or silver paint, decorated with ribbons.

Christmas decor will help you create a fabulous atmosphere in your bedroom. And the preparation itself and the time spent with the family will give unforgettable moments of happiness and anticipation of a magical holiday. We hope our tips will help you beautifully and stylishly decorate your bedroom for the New Year.

Headboard Wall: 10 Decor Ideas

Decor Tips

The bed is the heroine of the bedroom, where we spend most of our time. Therefore, the design of the sleeping area should be as conducive to rest and relaxation as possible. It is not enough to take care of the beauty and convenience of the sleeping bed itself, you also need to thoroughly think over the decor on the wall above the head of the bed - after all, all eyes will be riveted here. A painting, an art object, a mirror or a shelf with souvenirs - there can be a lot of options. We've rounded up the best headboard wall decorating ideas for you, any of which will enhance the visual appeal of your bedroom.

Director Valeria Gai Germanika's apartment. Designed by Diana Balashova. The bas-relief is the work of the animator Ali Trofimova.

Large-format painting

A painting or group of paintings is the most popular solution for decorating a wall above a headboard. Art not only allows you to create an artistic atmosphere in the bedroom, but also visually highlight the wall, creating a bright accent.

Apartment in Moscow. Project by Olga Litvinova.

Children's room designed by designer Delfin Krakoff. On the wall is the work of artist Vik Muniz.

By the way, the picture does not have to be bright and striking. This can be a monochrome canvas without a frame or black and white photographs in simple frames.

Apartment in Moscow. Project by Anton and Natalia Petrov.

Apartment in Minsk. Project of VAE design studio.

Photo: Alexandra Kononchenko

Art Gallery

If you want to make your bedroom not just an accent, but an entire accent wall, the best way is to hang your collection of paintings, photos and posters over the bed. To learn how to create a home art gallery and what mistakes to avoid, read our special materials at the links below.

Apartment in Sao Pulu. Artur Casas project.

Canopy or canopy over the bed - not necessarily an attribute of the nursery. It looks good in the parent's bedroom, and in addition, it creates coziness and helps to feel like in a royal bed.

Apartment near St. Petersburg. Project by Yana Grosheva.

Apartment in Moscow. Project by Dmitry Velikovsky and Guli Galeeva.

Instead of a picture, you can hang an antique screen above the bed. This is a great way to give a room an exotic charm and uniqueness. The screen, by the way, may not decorate the wall, but also serve as a headboard.

Apartment in Moscow. Hope Chuck Project.

Apartment in New Orleans. The wall above the headboard is decorated with an old Chinese screen.

Metal Sculpture

Another common wall decoration above the headboard is a metal sculpture. It can be an abstract composition, a bas-relief on a plant theme, or even a "mobile" - it all depends on your imagination.

Project by designer Irina Grave.

Apartment in Moscow. Project by Angelina Askeri.

Map

Maps are another alternative to paintings and photographs. It can be a reprint of an old nautical chart, a vintage find, or a modern interpretation of a world map. This decor looks especially good in the nursery, and it is suitable for both boys who dream of becoming pirates and girls. Which of us did not dream in childhood about distant wanderings and exotic countries?

Neon signage

Neon signage and signage was a staple of the trendy nightclubs and bars of the 1990s. What if you use them in the bedroom? The result can be very impressive! Don't believe? Ask Kourtney Kardashian - after all, her former bedroom was once decorated with a neon sign!

House near St. Petersburg. Project by Timofey Veresnovsky.

Apartment in Minsk. Project by Alexey and Anastasia Zakharevsky.

Mirror or group of mirrors

The mirror in the bedroom is not only decorative and not only used to look into it before going to bed. It allows you to visually enlarge the space and make it lighter. And the mirror above the headboard is beautiful, especially if it has an unusual frame or shape.

Apartment near St. Petersburg. Lampa Design Studio project.

Photo: @maxiimov

Decorative plates

Plates are not only a serving item, but also a beautiful decorative object. The composition of the plates can look equally impressive in any room of the house: living room, dining room, kitchen and bedroom - especially if you combine porcelain with art or antiques.

Apartment in Lisbon. On the wall are papier-mâché works by John Derian and old English Chinese porcelain plates.

Open Shelf

Perhaps the most functional solution is an open shelf or a small rack. This is especially true for small bedrooms, where every square centimeter counts.