The choice of wall decoration for the bedroom is as important as the color of the wall, the furniture and the bedding to create a good atmosphere in this room.
Your bedroom is your private oasis. A place where you can kick back, relax and enjoy the best things of the night. That's why when redecorating a bedroom, the choice of décor and colors are equally important in creating your personal oasis.
Whether you want your bedroom to feel calm , comforting, or serene, or want to infuse it with a more playful atmosphere, the right colors , decorative accents , and wall decor can make all the difference.
Bedroom wall decor plays a huge role in creating or maintaining the overall mood of the room, so it's important to think about what you're going to hang on the wall before you break out the hammer and nails.
The process of choosing wall decor for the bedroom is very different from the process you normally go through when choosing decor in any other room in the house, for obvious reasons.
First of all, the way we use this room is very different from the way we tend to use a living room, a small room, a kitchen or an office. Bedrooms, as the name suggests, are all about the activities that take place in and around the bed .
Sleep is the first activity that takes place in this room, but it is not the only one. Without going into details, suffice it to say that the things you do in a bedroom are rarely the same as those you do in the kitchen.
The decorative choice of the bedroom helps to reinforce the general atmosphere that you want to give to this space. Whether it's the relaxing retreat where you can escape after a long, hard day, to the passionate love nest normally reserved for honeymooners.
That being said, in most cases wall decor should be chosen with the idea of being aesthetically pleasing while helping to calm the mind into a state of rest. For this reason, large, bold and engaging decorations are not always appropriate for this room.
But it depends. It always depends.
That's why there are no hard and fast rules to apply to almost anything decorating. Because it always depends.
Create the right atmosphere with wall decorations for the bedroom
The color , size , style and appearance of the decor you choose are directly related to the atmosphere you want to create in this space.
The decoration of a bedroom most often revolves around three main themes :
1. Tranquility in the bedroom
A quiet blue bedroom is accented with a simple yet effective semicolon, symbolizing taking a long break before moving on.
To make your room an oasis of serenity, you have to think carefully about colors , paintings , linens and other decorative elements .
Traditional painting choices for a tranquil room include landscapes, garden scenes, botanical images, and ocean views. But simple graphic illustrations are also appropriate. These types of images convey a sense of peace and calm that is often desired in a space dedicated to sleep breaks and relaxation .
2. Add passion to your room
In this luxurious bedroom , passion is infused through colors and textiles.
Creating a sense of passion in the bedroom can be made easier by installing the right piece of furniture. Objects in rich, deep reds, or portraits, can help set the perfect mood for the lovers' bedroom.
It's important to stay classy , especially if your room is visible to guests who make a quick trip to the bathroom. But it's easier to take aesthetic risks in order to create a special mood in the privacy of your own bedroom.
3. The playful spirit of a children's room
The adorable forest created above the daybed helps create a very playful yet sophisticated look. What a pleasure !
Although most often associated with children's bedrooms , the playful vibe of a child's room usually revolves around cute and fun colors and characters that remind us of the innocence of youth.
A joyful expression of color and whimsy , these spaces are a little more lively than your traditional bedroom, but can be very pleasantly furnished .
The escape provided by a good decoration in your bedroom
This coastal-inspired sleep piece features a perfect themed photographic print that really sets the tone for this piece.
Similar in concept, but with slight variations, the concept of escape is about making space a very different "world" where you can escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life . Bedroom wall art in an escape-centric theme often includes landscape photography , landscape painting , or abstract art that has a distinct perspective of getting away from it all.
Whatever vibe you're looking to convey, make sure you choose the right wall hanging to convey that vibe , and avoid things that contradict that vibe...even if you think they're cool .
For example, whatever the mood of your decor , you'll probably want to avoid choosing medieval artwork that depicts fighting, as it might not set the right mood. The same applies in a less extreme way to artwork Extremely bold and dramatic abstracts created with the aim of making the viewer think about what they are looking at.
These guidelines become even more hazy when a bedroom has multiple functions . For example, this room that doubles as a home office will need a slightly different vibe to transition from day to night.
Many decoration styles are possible for this room, if you are looking for a particular style for your house or your entire apartment, we advise you to read: the different styles of interior decoration to find out what will suit you the best. best between minimalist, modern, contemporary or industrial style.
Ultimately, decide on the mood you want to create in your bedroom and use that as a guide to help you choose the wall accents that will help tell that story.
bedroom colors
A recent article on color psychology showed how the color you choose for your bedroom can directly impact the overall feel and mood of the room. This also applies to bedroom wall decor .
Profiles of color psychology and how they apply to bedroom decor.
- Blue : Tranquility, serenity and confidence.
- Green : Nature, balance and harmony
- Yellow : Energy and attention
- Orange : Creativity, warmth and socialization
- Brown : Reliability and strength
- Red : Passion, romance and adventure
- Rose : Softness, femininity and calm
- Lilac : Spirituality and creativity
- Black : Strength and Protection
If one remembers (a few paragraphs ago) the different types of ambiance in a bedroom, this color psychology can be applied to each of them.
For the most part, we use the softer, more serene colors , like blue and green, throughout the room decor for sleeping. That doesn't mean you can't add a little pop of red or pink to an otherwise serene room to add interest, but don't overdo it.
It's also best to coordinate the paintings in your bedroom with the existing colors in your room to maintain that sense of ease and calm. Lots of different colors and patterns, while providing visual interest , will counter the tranquil mood you're trying to create.
Red will probably always be known as the color of passion. To create a bit of romance in your room, add decorative items that have a strong red influence.
Kids' rooms love the use of bright, playful colors like blue, yellow, pink and green, especially the bright or primary versions. They make the space lively and entertaining, but aren't so overwhelming that you have trouble getting the little one to bed each night. Nobody wants that, no matter how beautiful the bedroom.
Painting this room in black and white is often used to create unique visual spaces that can be used to create an ambience of escape from the otherwise bright and vivid world. Black and white photographs, interesting but understated, are very effective in creating this feeling of escape.
Dimensions of canvases for the bedroom
According to experts, large canvases are best suited for the bedroom and should be placed at eye level, either directly above the bed or on the opposite wall . Smaller canvas collections, especially those that vary in colors, sizes or subjects, should be kept to a minimum as they can be too visually stimulating to work in the bedroom space.
If you want to install a series of paintings , try to limit the number and ensure that the individual pieces are coordinated in theme and color. It's not so much the number of rooms as the change in visual themes that creates the feeling of clutter you don't want in the room.
I've seen amazing installations of a dozen animal sketches in a little girl's room that worked perfectly, and I've seen one absolutely stunning canvas piece take up all the space in one room. Both can work, when done correctly.
But your sleeping room isn't the place for your family photos or an eclectic display wall of postcards you've collected on your travels. Instead, place them in the living room or office.
Decorative styles of the room for sleeping
Again, style depends a lot on the mood you're trying to create with the decor.
Landscapes, ocean views, abstractions, blurry and de-saturated photos tend to work best in a quiet bedroom due to their calming nature. To maintain a sense of serenity, you want something that visually appeals to you , but doesn't cause you to overthink the room.
For example, I have two of Claude Monet's most famous replica works in my room and, for me, the mixture of floral influences, unique landscape views, impressionist style and colors he used in his works work perfectly for my quiet bedroom.
In the guest bedroom , I opted for something more abstract, as it may appeal to a larger number of potential guests. But since I'm always looking to achieve a look that's somewhere between escapism and tranquility, the patterns are kept understated and the colors are coordinated with the rest of the room.
For a passionate room, large wall art canvases work wonders as the artist's passion translates into furious brushstrokes and rich colors. Black and white photographs are also very useful for showcasing passion without dominating it. No one likes an overbearing bedroom!
And anything goes in this playful space, as long as it's fun and unique!
Types of decorative furniture for the bedroom
There is a wide range of products that can be suitable for a bedroom, from canvas paintings, photographic prints, metal wall decor and more.
One of my favorites is the beautifully woven wall tapestry. I not only love the visual appeal of a tapestry, but also the tactile feel of the woven artwork and the acoustic benefit of the noise-dampening fabric.
Although you can instantly picture a medieval tapestry in a castle of yesteryear when you think of a wall tapestry, these intricately woven works of art come in a variety of styles, sizes, and colors .
For a child's room, try breaking the norm with wall decals, murals, or other visually interesting but not overly imposing elements.
Metal wall decor can also find a cozy place in the bedroom, especially if it picks up on a pattern or texture that already exists in bedroom furniture, linens or other decorative elements. For example, a metal scrollwork panel that nicely mimics the texture of your bedding would be a great choice.
However, one type of wall decor that we don't recommend for a bedroom is a decorative wall clock . While they may be beautiful to look at, no one likes having an oversized reminder of how little time there is between when you finally get to sleep and when you have to wake up in the morning.
Choose the bedroom wall decoration that suits you best
Ultimately, decorating is subjective . Ultimately, the most important thing is that you choose a bedroom wall art piece that you will enjoy and appreciate.
Among other things, art is a direct extension of your personal style . No rules, tips or tricks can or should override your own sense of identity. What's most important is that the bedroom art you choose is something you'll enjoy looking at every night when you go to bed and every morning when you leave.
Finally, a final note: no, while we all enjoy a good Netflix session, a flat screen TV mounted on the wall does not count as "functional art".
Sorry about that !
