Monstera Glow wooden wall decor hung beside a bed in a calm bedroom

Bedroom Wall Decor Ideas: How to Style the Wall Behind Your Bed

The wall behind your bed is the largest empty wall in most bedrooms, and it is the first thing you see when you walk in. A good choice makes the room feel finished and calm. A poor one makes it feel cluttered or unfinished.

The short answer: choose a calm design, make it about two-thirds the width of your bed, and hang it 6 to 10 inches above the headboard.

Monstera Glow wooden wall decor beside a bed
Monstera Glow, a vertical panel that works beside the bed.

1. Match the size to the bed

Measure your headboard. Your decor should cover roughly two-thirds of its width. For a standard double bed, that is a wide piece or a set of three frames hung in a row.

2. Choose calm, not busy

Bedrooms are for rest, so softer botanical or leaf designs usually work better than bold or crowded ones. Try Midnight Leaves or Monstera Glow.

Midnight Leaves 16x32 wooden wall decor
Midnight Leaves, 16" x 32".

3. Use a set of three above the bed

A set of three frames fills a wide wall evenly. See the Bundles collection or Organic Feather.

Organic Feather set of 3 wooden wall decor panels in a bedroom
Organic Feather, a set of 3 frames.

4. Hang at the right height

Leave 6 to 10 inches between the top of the headboard and the bottom of the decor. Hanging too high disconnects it from the bed.

5. Add symmetry

If you have two bedside tables, a vertical panel on each side can balance the room as well as one large piece in the centre.

Common mistakes

  • Choosing a piece that is too small for the wall.
  • Hanging it too high above the bed.
  • Mixing too many different styles on one wall.

Frequently asked questions

What can I hang above a bed?
A wide piece or a set of three frames, about two-thirds the width of the bed.

Is wooden wall decor suitable for bedrooms?
Yes. Choose calm botanical designs for a restful feel.

Do you offer cash on delivery?
COD available.

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