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This post is about the best bedroom wall decor ideas.
There are so many possibilities for decorating a bedroom. We usually think about the decoration we can put on the bed, such as the bedding set and throw blankets and pillows, we may also think about the bedside tables, the area rug, and a nice lighting fixture.
And of course, the walls! The wall space is perfect for displaying decor elements and is a really nice space to decorate especially if the bedroom is small. For small bedrooms, the use of the walls for decoration is a great option because it only takes vertical space, leaving room for the essential bedroom elements, such as the bed, for example.
So if you are looking for inspiration to decorate your bedroom walls, this post is for you! In this post, you will see 22 wonderful ideas for bedroom wall decoration to help you style your room.
Hopefully, by the end of this post, you will be full of ideas and ready to transform the look of your bedroom completely!
1. Create a gallery wall
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Create a beautiful gallery wall with paintings in all sizes and formats on one or more bedroom walls.
This way you bring art to your room and with it sophistication and beauty.
It helps bring color to the room and goes well with almost all wall colors and wallpapers.
2. Use colors to designate a special area
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A creative and practical way of designating areas in your bedroom is by using different colors.
If you want to designate the bed area, for example, you can use a different color from the other walls to create this special spot.
You can either paint the whole wall with a different color or paint a special form like the one in the picture.
3. Mirrors with different designs
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Hanging a mirror on the wall is a nice way of decorating it and also it is quite useful to have a mirror in the bedroom to help you get ready.
A very creative idea is to use some mirrors with a different design and create a nice pattern on the wall.
If you have no idea how to create a beautiful pattern or don’t want to think about it, you can also find them all together to buy like the one in the picture, which is also very beautiful.
4. Hats
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Hanging hats on the walls and displaying them in a nice way is another option.
It is like a gallery wall but with hats instead of paintings.
You can use hats with different designs and tones and create a pattern like the one in the picture.
It gives a nice and relaxed vibe to the room.
5. Decorative small vases and pots
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If you have space above the bed, you can create a flat base and add some decorative items.
You can add the decor elements that please you the most, but if you need some inspiration, you can add small items like decorative vases and pots, like in the picture.
You can also place small paintings and other objects among the vases and pots.
Choosing neutral colors gives a more elegant look to the bedroom decoration.
6. Modern-looking shelves
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Shelves are great to hang on the walls and to create extra space for displaying decor elements.
If you like a more modern look to your bedroom design, choose a shelf with a different design, such as the one in the picture.
Shelves made of different materials can look modern and interesting, different from usual.
Recreate this idea:
Inspired by this idea, I found this floating shelf made of wood and metal.
7. Artwork
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Hanging artwork on the walls is a nice way of bringing art and character to the room.
For the walls choose elements you can hang, like paintings for example.
Choose a wall to be the main focal point of the room and hang a painting or more than one with colors that match the rest of the decoration or colors that pop and please you.
8. Wallpaper
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Choosing a wallpaper with a beautiful pattern is a great way of decorating the walls of your bedrooms.
With the details and colors on the wallpaper, you don’t have to add anything else to the walls to decorate them.
Choose colors that match the rest of the decoration of the room or that are more neutral and easy to match with other colors.
You can apply the wallpaper to the whole wall or just partially, creating a nice panel on the other half of the wall, like in the picture.
9. Shelf for dividing colors
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Adding shelves to the bedroom is perfect for adding some decor elements to your room.
A very creative way of doing it is to use a long shelf to separate the room in two colors or textures, like in the picture.
Above the shelf, you can have one specific color and texture, and below the shelf, you can have another color and texture.
And of course, on the shelves, you will display decor items.
Recreate this idea:
Inspired by this idea, I found this set of floating shelves.
10. Romantic sentences
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If you are the romantic type this idea is a great one for you.
Choose one wall that you want to be the focal point of the room and hang boards with romantic sentences like the one in the picture.
To create more visual interest, add other decor elements to the same wall, such as plants.
Recreate this idea:
Inspired by this idea, I found this board with the same sentence.
11. Wall baskets
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A fantastic way of decorating one of the bedroom walls is to hang wall baskets on it.
Use wall baskets of different sizes, materials, and colors and display them in a beautiful way.
Choose a wall where you want the main focus to be, and hang the wall baskets on it.
You can also add other decor elements like the one in the picture to create something unique.
Recreate this idea:
Inspired by this idea, I found this set of wall baskets in different shapes and sizes.
12. A handmade decor element
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Handmade decor elements are great for decoration because they usually use some kind of special technique that gives lots of details to the decor piece.
Using handmade decor elements to adorn one wall of the bedroom can be a fantastic option.
Choose a large decor piece to hang and you won’t need to worry about adding any other decoration to it.
13. Mix different elements
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Mixing different decor elements to create a nice composition on the wall is a fantastic idea.
Think about using elements that are made of different materials, and have different shapes, sizes, and colors.
Place them in a way that forms a beautiful composition. If you want them to pop even more, choose a color for the wall that creates a contrast with the wall decor elements.
Recreate this idea:
Inspired by this idea, I found this set of wall baskets in different shapes and sizes and this set of small boho mirrors.
14. String lights
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Lighting is essential for a room decoration and for setting the mood. For bedrooms, the lights should be indirect and warm.
String lights are perfect for giving a fairy and romantic look to a bedroom. Hang them on the walls, following the lines of the room to create a cozy environment.
You can place them around other items as well such as around the mirror and headboard.
Recreate this idea:
Inspired by this idea, I found these cute string lights.
15. Decor elements with simple designs
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If you are a minimalist or like simple and clean designs and want to decorate your walls, this idea might be perfect for you!
Choose simple decor elements such as the ones in the picture. Circles, and framed art prints: simple and with clean lines.
Something that can help with making the wall decor pop more is to paint the wall with a different color that creates some contrast with the decor elements.
16. Paper stars
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Hanging stars made of paper in the bedroom is a nice way of decorating it, not only for Christmas but for the whole year.
There are some paper stars that have lights inside, which is great for the room lighting as well. They can create a cozy and nice atmosphere for your bedroom.
Choose stars with different designs and sizes and create a beautiful composition with them to decorate your walls.
Recreate this idea:
Inspired by this idea, I found this set of cute star lanterns.
17. The mapa-mundi
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If you like to travel this idea is for you! You can paint one wall with a different color and place a big mapa-mundi on it.
It can be a simple wall art like a decal, or it can be more complex and be made of wood and full of details like the one in the picture.
It is fun and creates visual interest in the bedroom.
18. A long mirror with a different design
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Hanging a long mirror on the wall of the bedroom is very practical and helps a lot with the decoration of the room.
Mirrors help a room to look bigger and brighter and give it an airy look, depending on their size and the color of the room.
If you want the decoration of your room to be more unique and creative, a nice way of doing it is by choosing a mirror with a different design, like the one in the picture.
Recreate this idea:
Inspired by this idea, I found this long mirror with a curvy design.
19. A blanket with a nice pattern
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This is a creative way of decorating your bedroom walls, especially if you don’t have a headboard and would like to highlight the bed area a little more.
This is also a good option in case you can’t or don’t want to paint the walls to create a designated area, like in idea number 2.
Hang a blanket with a nice pattern above your bed, like a headboard and this will do the trick.
If you want to create a cozy atmosphere, place string lights around the blanket, like in the picture.
20. One large painting
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Paintings are amazing as decor elements and they go well in every room of the house.
Choose a large painting with a peaceful image, like in the picture, or with an image that pleases you and hang it on a wall to have it as the focal point of the room.
A nice place to hang it could be above the headboard. Center it to create balance and harmony.
21. Colorful art print
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Colorful art prints are amazing for decoration, especially for rooms with neutral bright colors as their main color.
They are usually fun and give life to a bedroom decoration.
A great idea is to choose a theme and hang more than one framed art print on the wall with colors that match and create contrast.
22. Plants
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Plants are great for room decoration and to create a relaxed atmosphere. They are perfect for the decoration of every room in the house and for the bedroom, it wouldn’t be different.
To create a cozy environment for your bedroom, use the walls to hang plants or to put shelves to place plants on them.
Choose vine plants like a Pothos (Epipremnum aureum), or an English Ivy (Hedera helix) to create a more dramatic look, and use beautiful plant hangers for a charming look for your bedroom.
Recreate this idea:
Inspired by this idea, I found this set of plant hangers made with the macrame technique.
Choosing the best wall decor for your bedroom
Decorating the bedroom is a fun task. There are so many spots that can be decorated and that will have a huge impact on the whole bedroom decoration. One of these posts is the walls.
Decorating the walls helps a lot with the bedroom decoration and gives it a lot of personality and character.
There are so many ways and different elements that can be used for the decoration of the bedroom walls. We can use shelves, different colors, wallpapers, plants, paintings, and so many other things.
And maybe because there are so many options out there, this task of decorating the bedroom walls can become a bit confusing and overwhelming.
To help with it, think about your style, what you like, and the type of vibe you want for your room, and start with it.
Use some tips from this post to help with your bedroom wall decor and remember to add your personal style to the decoration.
Hopefully, this post helped you a bit and gave you some inspiration and ideas to start working on your bedroom walls and to completely transform your bedroom decoration!
This post is about the best bedroom wall decor ideas.
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