You go to the bedroom and there is… nothing. Perhaps it is the four walls that seem to indict you in the choices you are making in life, or maybe, it is the fact that your room is the most unoriginal place that it is like a hotel lobby. I did, and I have; friend, I have been there; in my bedroom, looking up, and thinking to myself something must be wrong, because this space seems really like a room I sleep in, rather than one I love.
The good news is? Refreshing your bedroom does not involve totally renovating your room and spending all your wages. Wall decor is smart enough to transform your place instantly and make it a sanctuary you want it to be. Years of trying out new things coupled with a few misguided decisions have made me realize there are 15 wall decor ideas that work great.
Statement Art Gallery Walls
Going back to the all-time favorite, we have gallery walls. So here is the thing though: most of the people treat the walls in the galleries with the help of the process involving resolving a puzzle and over-thinking the side of the perfect symmetry and the matching frames.
The hard lesson that I learned was that I wasted three hours attempting to make a perfect gallery wall with a museum-like display as a result. Your very best gallery walls seem effortless, personal, as though you have not employed a professional curator to do it.
Begin with items that you truly adore family photographs, old goods, little paintings, or even post cards of your trip. Combine the sizes of the frames with various styles, however, a coherent color scheme will help unify everything. The trick is to ensure visual weight balance, rather than have things exactly symmetric.
Quick Gallery Wall Success Tips:
Paper-cut the shapes of your frames Smaller pieces are easiest to cut out Use biggest piece as a kickoff and keep 2-3 inches between each frame Add at least one non-rectangular piece to add interest
Floating Shelves with Personality
Floating shelves are no longer just to put books in. They are ideal to make layers and functional decorations on the walls of your bedroom. I borrow mine to show flowering plants, candles, favorite books and special treasures collected throughout life.
It all boils down to an intentional, effortless styling technique. Group things in odd numbers, mix up the height and leave a little space between – your shelves shouldn;t resemble a garage sale.
Pro tip: Combine surfaces and textures. To achieve a visual mix, join wood, metal, ceramic items and patterns in fabrics to create a visual confusion so as not to distract the space.
Oversized Mirror Magic
Wish to make your bedroom look much more spacious and brighter? An extra large mirror is your friend. I am referring to statement mirrors not the small ones that fit in a bathroom that you barely see your face in.
Either use a large mirror opposite a window, to reflect natural light around the room, or to make a shorter wall look long. Size of the mirror also counts enough as rounded mirrors work with rectangular rooms balancing the edges in a room, whereas rectangular mirrors coordinate the contemporary looks.
| Mirror Shape | Best For |
|---|---|
| Round | Softening angular spaces |
| Rectangular | Modern, structured rooms |
Textured Wall Hangings
There are times when you have to do something out of the mainstream art. Hangings on the wall which are texturized give it warmth and depth that cannot be attained through plain art works. I am talking about macram pieces, woven tapestries or even sculptural derivatives that cast shadows and depth.
These works are particularly effective in a simple bedroom where you do not necessarily want to fill the room but be able to add something to be looked at. They are also ideal to renters who are not able to create permanent alterations to their walls like paint.
Materials such as natural fabric, like cotton or wool and jute bring a organic feel that add that cozy bedroom vibe, we all want.
Statement Wallpaper Accent Wall
Hold on to the notion that you are afraid to commit before you blindly freak out. You need not to use wallpaper all over your bedroom, one accent wall can completely change its image. I was also rather skeptical but once I had tried the peel-and-stick wallpaper behind my headboard.
At least, select the wall behind your bed to create a maximum effect at least effort. Big patterns surprisingly go well when you have the rest of your decor somewhat minimal. Personality can be injected into the room in the form of floral prints, or geometric or even textured patterns but just enough not to overcrowd the space.
Wallpaper Success Strategy:
Add only one accent wall • Go temporary when renting and remove it easily • Use neutral colors as a base of other walls • Remember about the lighting in a room in case you have patterns to apply
Creative Lighting as Decor
It is no longer a requirement only in college dorms. Your bedroom walls can have modern lighting fixtures that can be both useful and ornamental. Don t think only about over head lighting, but about the atmosphere that can be built up by mounted wall lights.
I have also fallen in love with the wall sconces because they provide smart light without using the nightstand space. Fairy lights in a transparent curtain produce magical atmosphere and neon signs give a playful and modern touch which surprisingly suits in adult bedrooms.
Edison bulbs fixtures add an industrial look whilst paper lanterns add softness and warmth. It all lies in finding the right lighting that will work in harmony with your style as opposed to working against it.
Vintage Window Frames
This may not seem like it, but old window frames are amazing wall decorations. I happened to get mine in a flea market and it turned out to be the most talked about item in my bedroom.
You may leave them as-is to achieve rustic charm, or you may put up mirrors or artwork behind the “”glass”” opening. They perform best in farmhouse or shabby-chic bedrooms but can create an extra character in any style with a good styling choice.
Find frames that are interesting looking, paint peeling, unusual hardware or serene proportions. It is the flaws that make them lovable.
Plants That Climb and Hang
Have you ever considered green-ing your walls? Living walls do not completely need hydroponic set-ups, sometimes you just need a couple of high hanging plants or even wall mounted planters to give the entire area a total makeover.
Ideal plants to put in the bedroom include pothos, philodendrons, and strings of hearts which can be used on the walls since they decrease light requirements and they are a feast on the eyes to look at as they hang down the walls. Planters installed on walls preserve floor spaces, and they add life and colors in your room.
All you need to do is think about logistics rainwater: you do not want to make a mess of watering maintenance or a flooding disaster.
Fabric Wall Art
This is where you have a great chance to be truly creative, and do not have to spend a fortune. Wall art that is on fabrics is cheap, tailorable and without difficulty rotate to a new look when it is time. I have incorporated things like old scarves to gorgeous bits of fabric.
Draw stretchable fabric over the frames of canvas, make fabrics on the walls or even draw wonderful pieces of textile as tapestries. The texture and softness of textile provide that feeling of warmth that cannot be provided by paper or canvas art.
FYI, this also stands as an excellent means of introducing colors and pattern that would otherwise be a lot to handle in greater quantities elsewhere in your room.
Geometric Wall Decals
You can do anything with wall decals, especially when you are renting or you are not sure about the thing you make permanent. Without paint or nails, modern geometric designs can be used to bring sophistication and beauty of appearance.
My first thought was a bit cynical I would say I was thinking that decals on the wall were a sure sign of a temporary apartment. However, when the decals are of high quality and in a fancy design, they can be very impressive and deliberate.
Select style that is in keeping with your existing decor as opposed to with it. Subtle geometric patterns are still more appropriate than cartoon- like designs for people’s bedrooms.
Shadow Box Collections
Shadow box displays will help you turn your treasures into wall art. The latter works best with collections, be it vintage postcards, some little items you picked up in your travels, or even something that is significant to your story.
The trick here is to have united displays that are not cluttered. Select one of the uniform color schemes or theme, and avoid fitting so much material in each box.
I appreciate the depth and meaning of bedroom walls that the shadow walls bring with them and the protection of delicate items by keeping them safe against the dust and breaks.
Architectural Salvage Elements
Wish to give personality that you would not find in Target? The use of architectural salvage pieces as wall decor turns them into a story telling. Used shutters, old corbels or reclaimed wood pieces will provide an amazing amount of texture and history to your area.
These items particularly perform well in rooms whose color schemes are neutral and you need to create some interest without using color. They are ice breakers and provide genuine vibe that store bought decor just cannot provide.
Floating Photo Ledges
Photo frames are nice, but photo ledges like the floating ones are flexible compared to single photo frames. It is easy to rotate pictures, add different plants or objects and change this display on a seasonal basis.
I am fond of how each ledge forms a layer and makes you overlap the frames to make them dynamic. They suit those people who prefer to switch things every now and then, and do not want to drill new holes into their walls.
Metallic Accents and Sculptures
The metallic wall elements should not be ignored because they enhance the sophistication and reflection of light. Copper, brass or silver items may be used as a focal point and either bring warmth or jazzy cool hues to your color scheme.
Small pieces of metal sculpture on the walls, geometric art in metal shapes, or even old metal signs can do the job without filling up your environment. When it comes to selecting the pieces, the secret is to select something that will go well with your current hardware and fixtures.
Layered Wall Treatments
The reason is why decide on one type of wall treatment when you can combine them and make them layered? It adopts the beauty of blending different aspects to bring in depth and photography interest which other treatments are not able to do.
Experiment with layering wallpaper and floating shelves, mirrors and string lights or art and plants. The trick is to maintain some measure of consistency on color or style so as not to make the look chaotic.
DIY Canvas Photography
This is one thing that most people do not think about; your own photographs can be beautiful wall pieces. That beautiful sunset of your last trip, or that black and white portrait you took could be the greatest decor in your bedroom.
Have your pictures printed on canvas to make it look professional or have a collage of related pictures. The sense and conversational content is inconparable to generic art that personal photography can give.
Making It All Work Together
It is not important to adhere to rules when decorating wall bedroom, it is more important to make the room feel like you belong. Begin with a single or a couple of ideas that you are passionate about, then continue.
It is important to remember that you should treat your bedroom as a retreat and not showroom. Make your decorations of something that will put a dazzling smile on your face instead of what you think appropriate to do. Make it a room where you would like to be, whether it be making a bold statement with patterned wallpaper, or simply giving a room a texture with hanging textures, the trick is in the optics.
IMO, a good bedroom decor on walls is a passing thing. You are not rushing to make it perfect right now, some of my favorite ones were just happy accidents or shotgun finds which just magically fit somewhere.
The walls are something personal to your personality, so make use of it. The guidelines are more like guidelines and the bottom line is coming up with a place where you smile whenever you enter the place 🙂
Take your bedroom transformation in a single idea and go with it. Your walls are demanding your individual style, and these 15 ideas are only the starting point of what you can do with your walls.