Does your bedroom need a little charm? The wall space above your bed can be hard to decorate. But with the ideas in today's post, choosing your above bed decor should feel much easier.
Ah, the bedroom. It's a place for relaxation, and it's very personal.
The bed is naturally the main focal point of any bedroom. That makes the wall above it a wonderful spot to personalize the room with special pieces.
That space above the bed can be an awkward area to fill: a large empty stretch that needs a finishing touch to make the room feel complete. It's hard to decorate because it's often long and narrow, especially with a tall headboard.
If you're working to get that room just right, you may be changing the paint color, the headboard, the bedding, or simply making sure you have the right sized rug for your bedroom. But what should you do about the over-the-bed decor?
Today I'm sharing versatile above bed decor ideas to help you figure out how to decorate that dead space over your bed!
12 Versatile Above Bed Decor Ideas
Believe it or not, there are tons of options for above headboard decor. I'll cover just a few, so please don't treat this list as complete.
It's simply meant to spark your imagination and help you create a space you love.
1. Art
Let's start with the most common above bed decor: art! I know it isn't always easy to find long horizontal pieces that fit the space perfectly.
I chose this Sea Glass Coast piece for above our bed because it reminds me of my favorite place in the world, the beach. And the size is perfect! (It's the 48″ x 16″ size with an antique gold frame.)
Lindsay Letters offers so many long horizontal art pieces that are perfect for that blank space over the bed!
2. Gallery Wall
I love how a beautiful gallery wall looks above the bed. Even with this one idea, you have plenty of ways to make it your own.
Using artwork and photos, you can keep the gallery wall uniform with similar prints and frames so it works like a headboard, like this example from Better Homes & Gardens.
Or you could take the idea in a more artistic direction by mixing frames, sizes, or a blend of photos and art.
3. Wallpaper
Wallpaper adds visual interest and depth to a wall, like this example from Studio McGee. One simple but highly effective and beautiful way to add above headboard decor is to wallpaper the wall behind the bed.
Use it as an accent wall. Bonus points if you find a wallpaper with texture too!
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4. Hang a Mirror
A mirror above the bed creates an instant focal point and makes the room feel larger thanks to its reflective surface. Any size works, so it comes down to what you prefer.
You can even combine art and a mirror by hanging a sunburst mirror like this example from Centsational Style, or create a gallery of smaller mirrors.
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5. Hang Drapes
Looking for a bit of drama behind and above your bed? Hang drapes like this example from Apartment Therapy. You can keep it soft and romantic or go elegant and formal, whatever suits your style.
Still, drapes add a level of drama that few other decor elements can match.
6. Woven Baskets
I love how versatile this option is. You can use a single large basket like this example from Pottery Barn, or make your above bed decor less uniform with different sizes, colors, types and placements of baskets.
7. Large Painting
A painting hung over the bed can make a beautiful visual statement, like this example from Homedit. Use the piece to tie in different colors in the room or highlight an accent color you love.
You can use a landscape, an abstract or even geometric art for this purpose.
8. Brass Art
Make a statement above your headboard with a brass art piece or sculpture. Brass urchins like these from Elle Decor show how elegant brass can look as above headboard decor.
9. Opt for Minimalist
Sometimes a large painting or a gallery wall is just... too much. If you want a more minimal look above the bed, choose a simple piece that maybe includes a little greenery.
Just like Love on Sunday shows, this option can even be an easy DIY project.
10. Plates
Remember the beautiful plate walls from a decade ago? I still think they add lovely interest to a wall. Why not hang some above the bed? (Just make sure they are securely mounted!)
This example from Miss Mustard Seed is a perfect one. And can you believe that's not wallpaper but fabric? So pretty!
11. Use a Shelf
A shelf above the bed is a terrific use of short, narrow space. Plus, like this example from Faburous, it's a nice way to style a small bedroom so it adds interest without feeling overpowering.
Use it to hold frames, plants, keepsakes or other pieces for your room. It's stylish, personal and frugal.
12. Hang Hats
Whether you love cowboy hats, baseball caps or feathery Juju hats, hanging a hat (or a few) above the bed adds a fun and very personal vibe to the bedroom.
Check out this juju hat wall hanging from Setting For Four. It adds a bit of whimsy and fun to the room!
I hope you found an idea or two you really liked on this list!
Keep in mind that these are just a few of the dozens of over-the-bed decor possibilities you could use to fill that space above your head.
If nothing on this list jumped out at you, use it to inspire your own ideas. There are no rules beyond making your above-bed decor fit YOU and your personality!
