5 ways to decorate the wall behind your bed

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Do you feel like your bedroom needs a glow up, but you don’t have time for a full makeover? What if we were to tell you that giving one wall a little extra attention could make all the difference…?

That’s right. Refreshing the wall behind your bed could be all you need to transform your bedroom into a stylish sleep sanctuary. From fabulous feature walls to clever wall panelling and shelving, we’ve got all the tips to help you bring the wow factor to your boudoir.

In this article, we’ll show you how to make the most of the space above your bed, with five creative ideas that add personality, colour, and charm, to suit every style and taste. Ready to wake up your walls?

Your bed is the focal point of your bedroom – and the wall behind it is the prime place for adding impact. Whether you’re working with a tiny guest room or a spacious master suite, making use of the wall behind it is a fantastic way to give your room a major makeover. Think of the wall as your own personal blank canvas, a space where creativity can thrive, and your personality can shine.

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Now, let’s look at some of our favourite bedroom wall ideas to take your back wall from snooze to statement…

1. Make it pop with a feature wall

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First up, we have the humble feature wall. A classic for a reason, sometimes all you need is a couple of sheets of wallpaper to jazz up your space. Whether you’re into elegant pinstripes or eccentric abstract prints, wallpaper is a swift and inexpensive way of completely transforming the vibe of your bedroom. 

We love how @home_atno5 has brought some blooming florals to their boudoir with this flowery feature wall. The grey and pink tie in with the wider colour scheme perfectly, creating a dreamy, cohesive space that’s calming and beautiful. 

Get the look: Lucia Upholstered Bed Frame

2. Create a homey picture gallery

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Another swift and charming way of updating your bedroom wall is by curating a homey picture gallery. This technique is simple yet effective, and one you can build slowly over time as new memories join your collection.

The best part? The more eclectic, the better! Choose frames in different shapes, sizes, colours and materials. Whether that’s wedding pictures, postcards, candid snaps of your friends, or the latest school photos – whatever makes you smile. The key is to make it feel personal to you. Now, your nearest and dearest will welcome you home every time you step through the door.

Get the look: Lucia Upholstered Bed Frame

3. Elevate with DIY panelling

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It wouldn’t be a wall blog without a mention of wall panelling. This clever interior trend has caught the world by storm, and for good reason. It’s classy, characterful, and easy to DIY. Whether you opt for traditional shaker-style panels or a half-wall effect, panelling brings instant personality to a space. 

We adore how @houseofaspaniel has added sage green wooden wall panels behind our Deacon bed, which seamlessly blends into their cosy, farmhouse-style bedroom aesthetic. 

Get the look: Deacon Upholstered Ottoman Bed Frame

4. Build clever floating shelves

For those who are tight on space but don’t want to compromise on style, consider building some floating bookshelves above your bed. They’re a fantastic way to draw the eye upwards and maximise your available vertical space – keeping your bedroom clutter-free. 

Use your floating shelves to store your favourite books, an alarm clock, plants, framed pictures, or little knick-knacks – whatever makes it feel uniquely yours. 

Get the look: Chloe Upholstered Ottoman Bed Frame

5. Add a statement headboard

Finally, why not keep things simple with a statement headboard? Practical, yet oh-so stylish, adding a new headboard behind your bed could be all you need to breathe some new life into your space. Choose from fabrics like rustic tweed and cuddly bouclé, with beautiful curved designs or modern lines. Since headboards can be easily added or changed, this could also be your opportunity to go for something a little bolder, like a leopard print pattern! There are so many different shapes and sizes to match the ambience of your bedroom design. 

Get the look: TheraPur® Laurel Headboard

Sometimes, all you need to revitalise your bedroom is a few small updates and thoughtful touches to the wall behind your bed. With these simple switch-ups, you can turn your blank space into a beautiful story; one that reflects your sense of style, favourite memories, and mood. It’s about thinking off the wall – in the best way possible…