Bedrooms are arguably one of the most important parts of our home, making space for a restful slumber so we can wake up fresh, ready to take on the day. Decorating your bedroom needs to be both practical and aesthetic, making space for your wardrobe and other knick-knacks, while still feeling relaxed and roomy. Wall decor is underrated when doing up your bedroom (since the primary focus almost always remains the bed and its placement), but is crucial in making your space feel like a little sanctuary. Here are 25 bedroom wall decor ideas to give you inspiration for your interiors.
25 Bedroom Wall Decor Ideas That Will Completely Transform Your Bedroom
Install Sculptures
Wall sculptures capture your design sensibility well, and you can pick from elaborate ones to simple, minimalistic ones. You get them in various sizes, and they add an abstract nature to your bare walls to make them interesting.
Add an OTT Headboard
A headboard is functional for when you need to get some reading done, and also merges into the wall if you use seamless colours. Get a dainty, carved headboard to go with your bed if you're not too big on installing art on your walls. It serves two purposes at the same time.
Play with Textures
Certain textures feel more at-home than others. Think polished brick walls, or gritty wooden walls. You can use various textures to increase the tactile playfulness of your bedroom. This works well even when you're between displaying artworks, since the wall is interesting enough on its own.
Install a Gallery Wall
If you like picking up art but also like switching it up, consider adding a gallery wall in your bedroom to display your favourite clicks. You could do themes every season, displaying some monochrome pictures of your family, or seasonal ones like Diwali or Christmas themed pictures.
Get an Antique Mirror
If your bedroom doubles up as your closet (which is the case for most of us), dedicate a corner for you to get dressed, maybe by your wardrobe. Install an antique mirror and a little vintage dresser to go with it. Set up a lamp, and you're good to go.
Get a Wall Mural Painted
Team up with a local artist to get a beautiful wall mural in your bedroom. You can go as minimal or as loud as you like, representing something meaningful for you - like a holiday you wish to take or a quote that inspires you. This is great for kid's bedrooms as well.
Hang up Tapestry
Tapestry doesn't have to be loud, bohemian or kitschy. You can opt for subtle fabrics and colours to add some pop to your walls. Make sure it's durable and easy to maintain.
Install a Built-in BookShelf
If you often find yourself scrambling for space to store your books, have a built-in bookcase installed that can double up as decor. Add tiny succulents or plants along with a comfy chair and you have yourself a nifty little reading corner.
Add a Trio Gallery
Most modern art pieces today come in a duo or trio, using the half-finished look as an element. Get a trio if a full-fledged gallery wall isn't your cup of tea.
Add a Statement Piece
If you're confused about where to begin, get a statement piece around which the energy of the bedroom flows. This could be a chandelier, a huge piece of art or a rug around which the whole room's setup can be planned.
Wallpaper it Up
Bold, funky prints are often not suggested when doing up your bedroom. If you're insistent on getting something boujee, we suggest installing a wallpaper since they come in different designs and are easy to install.
Install Vintage Posters
Art doesn't need to burn a hole in your pocket. Take a day from your weekend to explore the old shops in your city selling old posters, magazines and newspapers. You could make your own vintage collage or get a cool vintage poster to display your love for old-school aesthetics.
Get a Small Photo Frame
If you like a clean, non-jarring minimal aesthetic which is ideal for a bedroom space, get small photo frames to display stuff you truly love. Maybe a family picture or pictures of your pets. They're personal and add an artsy streak to your walls.
Use Soothing Colours
A bedroom is the last space you'd want to use loud colours. Pick soothing ones in tones of blue, white or grey to help you relax at the end of the day.
Conceal Your Television
We don't recommend having a television in the bedroom because it's such a mood killer. However, if you absolutely need one for your Netflix binges, use clever ways to cover it up, by using built-in sliding doors in your wall.
Display Your DIY Creations
Macrame is all the rage now, and if you're into any sort of weaving or knitting, use your bedroom space and add some soft decor to your walls to bring in the warmth. You can switch it up as and when you create something new.
Use Wicker Pieces
Wicker is easily accessible and can easily be used for wall art instead of traditional posters, canvases and prints. You could also display pieces you may have bought while travelling.
Use Metal Art
Metal pieces look expensive, chic and go with almost any colour scheme. Mimicking sculptures, metal wall art is both durable and gives an edgy look. You could also customise it based on the theme of your bedroom.
Get a Semi Slatwall
Slat walls are great if you like wooden finishes in your bedroom. They bring in some warmth without taking away from the existing colours of your room. Get a slat wall for half or one fourth of your wall to give it an accent. You could also add in a plant in this corner.
Install Wall Lamps
Sharing the bedroom can cause conflicts in two areas—your air conditioner temperature and leaving the light on. If you like reading through the night or scrolling on the phone, install dainty wall lamps on either side with dimmers so you don't disturb anyone else in the room. We like that they can be easily switched up as well.
Hang up a Map
There's nothing like a good dose of happy memories first thing when you wake up. If you're a travel junkie and have a city that's close to your heart or on your bucket list, hang up a map above the headboard for the memories and inspiration!
Keep it Monochrome
With so many colours playing out, it's often distracting to be in your bedroom especially if you have a work desk installed in there. Play with one colour scheme that you enjoy to bring the look together with little effort.
Hang up String Lights
Possibly one of the easiest, affordable and fuss-free ways of adding warmth to your room, hang up string lights on the walls to create a faux curtain effect.
Get a Pretty Dreamcatcher
If you have large windows or a space where natural light can enter, get a dreamcatcher to amp up the cosiness. They're known to ward off bad dreams, and while we're not sure of this, we're sure that they look great on your walls.
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Hang up Plants
For those with a serious green thumb, we recommend installing a cool wall planter with pretty creepers. While money plants are both affordable and easy to maintain, you could also try some blooming ones if you get direct sunlight indoors.
