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Decorating the walls of your bedroom can be a daunting task, especially if you don’t consider yourself to be a particularly creative person (I include myself in this category sometimes!).
But fear not, as we are here to guide you through some easy and creative ideas that will help transform your bedroom walls into a both beautiful and inspiring space.
Let’s take a look!
Quick Links
- 1: Fresh coat of paint
- 2: Wallpaper
- 3: Wall art
- 4: Hang a mirror
- 5: Mural
- 6: Hang a tarp/sheet
- 7: Turn it into a bookcase
- Frequently asked questions
Bedroom wall decoration idea 1: Fresh coat of paint
We’ll start with probably the easiest – a fresh coat of paint!
Over time, bedroom walls often become faded or marked, and a new coat of paint can refresh and restore the room back to where it should be.
Additionally, painting your walls is an affordable and straightforward way to update your bedroom decor without having to invest in expensive furniture or accessories. It doesn’t take that long to do either!
We talk about the best colors to paint your bedroom walls in our article on which colors work best in bedroom with slanted walls, but you can’t go wrong with a nice light neutral color like cocoa!
Or if you prefer a slightly warmer neutral color, a gorgeous caramel color could be the perfect choice.
Bedroom wall decoration Idea 2: Wallpaper
Decorating your bedroom walls with wallpaper is a great idea if you want to add some personality to your room and really make it your own.
There are so many different styles of wallpaper out there in various designs, colors, and textures, which makes it so, so easy to find a style that perfectly matches your tastes and complements your current bedroom decor.
Whether you prefer bold, geometric prints or delicate floral patterns, there will be a wallpaper available that can take your bedroom design to the next level.
Bedroom wall decoration Idea 3: Wall art
Decorating your bedroom walls with wall art is an excellent way to add personality and style to your space.
One of the main benefits of using wall art in your bedroom is that you can transform a plain and boring wall into a beautiful and inspiring one, while largely keeping the wall the same. If the wall is quite a dark color, you may want to re-paint it a lighter color so that the wall art stands out more, although this isn’t a necessity.
Great wall art ideas include family photos, vintage posters, or beautiful landscape paintings.
Family photos would be my first choice, and they tend to work best in a gallery wall format, where you have many framed pictures hung on the wall all within close distance to one another.
We recommend these beautiful white frames!
Bedroom wall decoration Idea 4: Hang a mirror
Adding a mirror to your bedroom wall may seem incredibly simple, but it’s often the simplest ideas that are the best.
A good mirror can really uplift a bedroom, not to mention make it appear a bit larger than it actually is.
If you’re looking for the best places in your bedroom to put your mirror, we’ve got you covered.
As well, there are many styles of mirror available, ranging from the more simple and minimalist mirrors to very ornate and decorative ones. With all of these options available, you can choose a mirror that really complements your bedroom’s existing look and feel, adding a unique touch to your décor in the process.
Bedroom wall decoration Idea 5: Mural
Decorating your bedroom wall with a mural can bring a unique and personal touch to your bedroom, and certainly will make it a bedroom that people will remember!
Murals can transform a plain wall into a beautiful work of art, reflecting your individual style and personality. You can really inject your interests and passions into the art, whether you do it yourself or hire someone more talented to do it for you.
They will also set the tone and mood for your bedroom, as they will often be the first thing you see when you walk into the room. So, we recommend choosing a design that evokes feelings of peace and tranquillity – for me this would be a calm body of water like a lake!
Bedroom wall decoration Idea 6: Hang a tarp/sheet
An affordable and customizable option is to hang a tarp or sheet over your bedroom wall.
This type of wall decor can come in a variety of colors, patterns, and textures depending on the tarp or sheet you use, which allows you to create a unique and personalized look that matches your bedroom style.
Plus, it means you can use an old sheet you have lying around the house and decorate it how you wish!
As well, tarps and sheets can be easily to swapped out or replaced if you want to update your bedroom’s décor; if you’re ever bored, spend an afternoon redesigning!
Installing them is also a simple DIY project that requires minimal tools and expertise.
Bedroom wall decoration Idea 7: Turn it into a bookcase!
Last but not least, there is always the option to convert your bedroom wall into a gorgeous bookcase!
This would be my preferred option as I’m a huge reader, and I’m always buying cheap IKEA bookshelves to hold all my books.
Converting a whole wall into a bookcase however has many benefits – not only will it look great, but you can also design it in whatever way you need rather than settling on a pre-built bookcase, you can change it fairly easily as you buy more and more books, and it’s an all-around great way to save space in your bedroom!
Frequently asked questions
How to decorate bedroom walls for cheap?
The cheapest option for decorating your bedroom walls is to make use of an existing tarp or sheet you have lying around the house, and draw/paint some designs on it before hanging it over your bedroom wall.
Painting your wall can be another cheap way to decorate your bedroom, but make sure you pay that little bit more for a good quality paint.
How can I make my bedroom look professionally decorated?
A professionally decorated bedroom is usually just one that takes a basic design concept and takes it seriously.
A good way to do this is with a two-tone wall. This is where you paint your bedroom walls with two contrasting colours, usually separated by a skirting board or some kind of natural divider on the wall (you can add one if your wall doesn’t have one already – feel free to use decorative trim to do this!).
Another simple design concept you can use to make your bedroom walls appear professionally done is to use a single deep color and wrap it around your whole room – including the skirting and joinery.
How do you decorate a plain wall in a bedroom?
If your plain wall is in a good condition, painting some designs on the wall can be a great way to decorate and bring life to your bedroom wall. You can also give it a fresh coat of a beautiful warm paint color such as caramel or cocoa.
