13 bedroom wall decoration ideas that interior designers swear by

Your bedroom is a sanctuary and one of the most personal places in your home. These bedroom wall decor ideas will help you personalize the space. Wall accents are often seen as the finishing touch to bedroom decor, but they can also become a focal point, whether you opt for vintage pieces, patterned wallpaper, or a classic gallery wall. We asked interior designers to answer common design questions and share eye-catching bedroom wall decor ideas that will inspire you to create your own oasis. So get your tea ready and pick out a good book to read—you’ll soon be wanting to spend a lot more time in your bedroom.

How should I decorate my bedroom walls?

According to Eleanor Trepte, co-founder of Dekay & Tate in Denver, bedroom wall decor should combine aesthetics and functionality. “For example, you might need a mirror in your bedroom, so try to choose one that exudes personality and fits the overall color scheme and vibe of the room,” she says.

“A bedroom should always feel like a retreat—a place to relax at the end of the day,” adds Bambi A’Lynn Bratton, owner and interior designer of Bambi A’Lynn Interior Design in Austin. For bedroom wall decor, that means taking a holistic approach and considering how all of the design features of a room work together. “Artwork and mirrors are excellent choices for wall decor, but I also love incorporating those unexpected moments of texture and pattern with wall coverings,” says Bratton.

How do I design the wall decoration in the bedroom?

There are a few different methods you can use to design bedroom wall decor. Laura Williams, owner and principal designer at ATX Interior Design in Austin, suggests finding a focal point in the room and designing the decor around it. “In a bedroom, that’s usually dictated by the position of the bed,” she says. “Once that’s established, you can scale the artwork and decor from there based on the bed and wall size.”

It’s important to keep balance and scale in mind, agrees interior designer Haley Straughan of Britt Design Group in Austin. In a room with low furniture, she suggests accenting with a large piece of art to add height. “To add visual interest, hang something with texture or color,” she says. “For a minimalist aesthetic, install pieces that are simple and clean.”

Where should I start when choosing wall decor for my bedroom?

“Wall decor should be an extension of the overall design plan,” says Bratton. “Always start with the end result in mind and choose wall decor and wall coverings to fit that vision.”

Depending on whether you want to add smaller accents or larger wall coverings, decorating decisions will be made at different stages of the bedroom design process. “Choosing wallpaper or wall fabric should be done in the early stages,” says Bratton. These choices will influence other design decisions further along, while wall art, accent pieces and even paint colors for the bedroom can be chosen later to complement the pieces you already have.