42 Bedroom Wall Decor Ideas

When designing your bedroom, the first thoughts are comfort and relaxation, but that doesn’t mean you should forget style. You can transform your drab walls with decor and style regardless of whether you have small sleeping quarters or a spacious master bedroom. A wall in a bedroom is a blank canvas just waiting for you to put your stamp on it.

If you are feeling like a wall in your bedroom needs a refresh, below is a roundup of the best bedroom wall decor ideas to inspire something creative and unique in the room you rest your head.

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Gallery Wall

A gallery wall is loosely defined as a collection of items: framed artwork, photographs, and personal treasures hung in a grouping. So, if you are considering doing a gallery wall in your bedroom, don’t think just about frames and photos. Get creative and hang up items that you find appealing, or even ones that mean something to you.

These items can also be functional, too. This homeowner didn’t have room to store their bike, so they incorporated it into their wall decor.

A funky gallery wall against a bold pattern wallpaper makes for vibrant wall decor. Incorporating 3-D items into your gallery helps to give it depth and dimension.

gallery wall on green pattern wallpaper white chest dresser flamingo head hanging on wall — Photo Credit: Change & Co

If you are more interested in neat and orderly decor, you may be after a gallery wall that is symmetrical and simplistic. Gallery walls don’t always have to be hung in such a mish mash type of way.

rattan wicker bed headboard neat art frames above bed gallery wall blue nightstand with tall lamp — Photo Credit: Tatum Brown

symmetrical gallery wall art hanging orderly above a white dresser — Photo Credit: Vanessa Rome Interiors

When planning out a Gallery Wall, find a color or hue that you would like to use in several pieces of the wall. This designer chose gold to feature throughout her gallery wall, creating a bold yet classy and elegant look.

black painted wall gallery wall gold deer head frames picture art pink velvet couch — Photo Credit: Judith Balis Interiors

black painted walls in girls bedroom floral ceiling pink velvet couch gallery wall with framed art and gold deer head — Photo Credit: Judith Balis Interiors

A random array of photographs and framed art is a classic gallery wall look and something that you can’t go wrong with on the bedroom wall.

framed art picture gallery wall hanging by bed white bedding — Photo Credit: Change & Co.

gold framed botanical prints hanging in a gallery wall above a white spindal bed — Photo Credit: Ashley Gilbreath

Vintage Signs

If you have a flair for the unique and antique, a vintage sign will look great on your bedroom wall. Vintage signs are a nice touch for children’s bedrooms as well as adults.

Scour your local flea markets and antique shops for just the right vintage sign that speaks to the overall vibe and feel of your bedroom.

to the lake vintage sign boys bedroom brown walnut bedroom furniture table lamp — Photo Credit: Corea Sotropa

vintage sign in bedroom hanging above bed antiques white bedding black iron bed wall sconces — Photo Credit: gramsfarmhouse via Instagram

Vintage signs are the perfect touch for a gallery wall in an industrial-style bedroom.

industrial vintage style boys bedroom with brick accent wall and chain hanging bed — Photo Credit: Bella Vici Design

Hang Up Instruments

If you play an instrument or even if you don’t — hanging instruments on your bedroom wall is a stunning and eye-catching way to add a little decor to boring and blank bedroom walls.

white bedroom with sheer curtains and white bedding with violin and guitar hanging on wall — Photo Credit: onesweetestatephotography via Instagram

You can hang up old instruments that mean something to you — a family heirloom perhaps, or you can hang up an instrument that you actually play. We love the idea of decor that is also storage.

hanging guitar and violins in bedroom on white walls mirror television — Photo Credit: belleberryhome via Instagram

hanging guitars in room white wall with two sitting chairs and decorative pillows — Photo Credit: barefootinteriors via Instagram

Abstract Art

Abstract art is a classic and possibly the most common piece of wall decor for a bedroom. It doesn’t have to be boring either. Sometimes when people go for simplicity, they are afraid that it means boring, but the right piece of abstract art can make a gorgeous impact in a bedroom.

Simple and elegant — ensure that your art fills your space properly. A lot of homeowners make the mistake of choosing art that is too small for the space, or it doesn’t fill out the wall space appropriately, and this is when it can come across as boring or cold.

smaller black frame abstract art in bedroom with tufted bench and gold chandelier — Photo Credit: Amy Storm & Company

tan wood bed with abstract art hanging above grey curtains white walls bedroom — Photo Credit: Ashley Montgomery Design

When hanging up abstract art, if you want to add an element that will elevate the style of your home, consider adding an overhead light that will cast light down onto your art.

large primary bedroom with black chandelier fireplace black frame arch window with doors — Photo Credit: Brandon Architects

Abstract art also looks fantastic hung over the bed.

blue and white bedroom with large velvet bed abstract art hanging over bed white roman shades in window nightstand and white table lamps — Photo Credit: Brooke Wagner Design

Flags

Flags are not something often thought of as wall decor. We see them hanging outside at schools, government offices, or even on people’s cars, but we don’t often see them in the bedroom. However, a well-placed flag will not only show your patriotism, but it can also make a stunning display of wall decor.

Hang a flag over the bed for a bright and vibrant piece of wall decor and the bigger the better, we say.

american flag hanging over bed light blue bedding white wall bedroom large chandelier — Photo Credit: Brooke Wagner Design

If you want a more neat and clean look, you can frame your flag before hanging it on your bedroom wall.

framed america flag hanging above dark navy blue dresser chair and guitar — Photo Credit: Rajni Alex Design

You don’t just have to go for the patriotic flag either. There are lots of options for flags out there. This nautical boy’s room makes use of boat flags by framing them and arranging them into a symmetrical gallery wall.

nautical decorated boys bedroom with framed flags striped blue and white accent wall — Photo Credit: Lynn Morgan Design

This also looks great in a cottage style guest room — it’s not just for little boys!

framed nautical flags hanging over bed white and blue bedding cottage style bedroom — Photo Credit: Liz Carroll Interiors

Wallpaper

Sometimes there is no better wall decor than fun and bright wallpaper. To avoid your bedroom being too busy, save your bold wallpapers for just an accent wall, which acts as decor in just one part of the room.

fun bright colored wall paper red spindle twin beds with green nightstand — Photo Credit: Coats Homes

Behind a bed, a bold floral wallpaper makes a stunning statement of decor.

floral wallpaper blue and white queen bed with blue headboard nightstands and table lamps — Photo Credit: Blakely Interior Design

If you have a nook or alcove in your bedroom, use a patterned wallpaper to fill the space and act as a backdrop for your bed.

blue wallpaper in nook bed with velvet headboard brick accent wall white hanging pendant — Photo Credit: Studio DB

Wallpaper in a bold pattern is a great idea for wall decor in bedrooms where you are short on wall space. Bedrooms with slanted roofs don’t leave a lot of room to hang items, so use your wall to be the decor and let the wallpaper steal the show.

green plaid wallpaper bedroom gold wall sconce bedside lamp — Photo Credit: Jill White Designs

Mirrors

A mirror is a great wall decor item in a bedroom. Not only is it a functional piece of decor, but with endless varieties and styles, you can use a mirror to say a lot with your decor.

Blue and beige bedroom with a burlap bed flanked by silver nightstands. A blue sofa faces the burlap bed complimenting accent chairs and bedroom wallpaper. — Photo Credit: Brown Hall Designs

Double mirrors hanging over beds in a sweet boys room is a focal point and makes this room appear much larger thanks to the reflection of light.

A black dresser with gold feet, placed beneath a window and topped with a wooden tripod lamp, is shared by two brown wooden twin beds dressed in white and gray bedding topped with gray Greek key pillows. The beds sit on a white and gray rug beneath captain's mirrors hung from a tan wall. — Photo Credit: Sarah Hillery Interior Design

If you have a busy wallpaper, sometimes a simple yet elegant mirror is just the right touch.

A pink fringe mirror hangs from a pink wallpapered wall beside a window dressed in a white roman shade and facing a gray upholstered bed complemented with pink and gray plaid bedding. — Photo Credit: Marea Clark Interiors

Long double mirrors hanging behind the nightstands elevates this bedroom to a classy and serene retreat.

Gold leaf mirrors over white French nightstands in a chic white and gray bedroom finished with crystal lamps. A white settee with gray bolster pillows is finished at the foot of the bed with a sophisticated touch. — Photo Credit: Kat Lawton

Wall Sconces

Maybe the missing piece on your bedroom wall is a set of wall sconces. Ditch the traditional lamps on your nightstands and go for something modern and sleek. By hanging wall sconces on either side of your bed, you can free up space on your nightstand and add decor to your bedroom wall.

Rope Hanging Wall Pendants above a light gray headboard fitted with pink and blue pillows on white bedding flanked by white ceramic vases and greenhouse plants. — Photo Credit: Alyssa Rosenheck

Mounted to a wall covered in ivory wallpaper beneath a white plank ceiling, red leather swing arm sconces light a marble top bedside table and a bedside chair place on either side of a white boucle headboard. The bed is accented with gorgeous platinum gray pillows and sits on a gray jute rug behind a white boucle bench. — Photo Credit: Brooke Wagner Design

gold wall sconce on grey wall large pink and red headboard — Photo Credit: Liz Caan Interiors

Oversized Headboard

Sometimes wall decor doesn’t have to be hung on the wall at all! An oversized headboard can act as wall decor as it runs high up your wall.

Full length mirrors are mounted against a light taupe wallpapered wall behind silver faux bois bedside tables and flanking side-by-side all white tufted headboards. The headboards support a bed dressed in beige and black bedding lit by a silver sputnik chandelier. A black and white accent chairs sits on a white sheepskin rug beside the bed. — Photo Credit: Megan Winters

Vibrant patterns are a great use on an oversized headboard, as they will act as decor and take up wall space.

Stunning bedroom features a light gray wall lined with a black and white geometric shower curtain stapled onto a headboard on bed dressed in black and white hotel bedding flanked by woven nightstands topped with white antler lamps and beveled mirrors. — Photo Credit: White Wash & Company

white and pink bedroom boasts white greek key nightstands topped with pink glass lamps and placed beneath windows dressed in white curtains hung from brass rods beneath a tray ceiling accented with white decorative trim. The nightstands flank a pink tufted wingback headboard complementing a bed covered in white bedding paired with a pink faux fur throw and pink pillows — Photo Credit: Stephanie Gamble Interiors

World Map

Take geography to new heights in the bedroom using a world map as wall decor. Just like the flags we mentioned earlier, you can hang a world map directly on your wall or frame it as art. You can get world map wallpaper, too.

This different shades of blue world map wallpaper is a more mature and elegant look for an adult bedroom.

Blue and white boy's bedroom features a white Parsons bed with a navy blue border duvet and navy blue border shams on blue world map wallpaper, blue double gourd lamps on white nightstands, illuminated by a nickel and white Hicks Pendant. — Photo Credit: Cecilia Walker

Red and blue boys' bedroom features a sloped ceiling over an accent wall lined with a World Map Paper Mural lined with red twin beds, Land of Nod Primary Bed, dressed in blue buffalo check bedding and red buffalo check pillows flanking a round green metal drum table doubling as a nightstand atop a Land of Nod Indoor + Outdoor Rug. — Photo Credit: House Of Jade Interiors

It doesn’t have to be a world map either; you can get specific with maps of your favorite city, a map of where your first home was, or even star maps look beautiful hung on the bedroom wall.

Other Quick and Unique Ways to Take Your Bedroom Wall to The Next Level

Paint the wall a deep, bold color – this will bring personality and style to the room and offset other lighter-colored walls.
Add a wall mural – paint a wall mural with a touch of your own style. Add your own art to your walls!
Hang a room divider – You can get room dividers that are pretty and unique, and they make great wall decor.
Hang a patterned rug – some rugs are just so pretty they could be art!
Add stylish storage – items that double as wall decor like open shelving or hexagon cube shelves.

Quick Tips for Decorating Your Bedroom

Choose a subtle color palette – you want your bedroom to be a place of peace and relaxation, so choose subtle light colors. If you do want a darker color, go for just an accent wall.
Don’t overlook the ceiling – you can put a lot of decor and style into the ceiling. Try a patterned wallpaper or decorative element like wainscotting.
Keep the decor simple – don’t overwhelm your bedroom space with a lot of clutter and decor. This will take away from the serene atmosphere.
Choose the right size furniture – big and bulky furniture in a small bedroom can crowd the space and make it feel cramped, and too small of furniture in a large room can look disproportionate.
Indulge in nice linens – the bedroom is the place where you rest and go for peace, so spend a bit of money on comfortable and pretty linens.