One of the most important and obligatory attributes of any bedroom is, of course, the bed! Where, if not in this room, you can relax after a hard day's work and restore your strength?! At the same time, the appearance of the box also deserves special attention, and the more original it is, the more interesting the atmosphere of this room becomes. But what to hang above the bed in the bedroom to add some zest? This is exactly what the topic of this article will be devoted to. Perhaps someone will like some of the ideas and want to make them a reality.
Private space
Any bedroom is, without a doubt, the personal space of every person in the family, where even household members have no right to insist on their own preferences. This also applies to the aspect of the external design of the premises - only the owner decides how it will be, in accordance with personalfantasies and tastes. Only he can choose what furniture will be here, and which bed to give preference to.
To give a special atmosphere to the bedroom, it is not at all necessary to buy expensive decor items - you can make them yourself, if you wish. Only here there is one single condition - not to contradict the general style of the interior of the room! As for everything else, you can not worry - the heart itself will tell you whatever your soul wants.
Center of a small "universe"
And since the bed in the bedroom is the central place in your little "universe", then its design must be approached more than responsibly. And as already mentioned - in no case deviate from the style of the room, if any.
Moreover, it is important not only to decide what to hang above the bed in the bedroom, but also its location. And the most common option is when the headboard is adjacent to the wall. This saves space in the bedroom. In addition, according to many psychologists, this option for arranging the bed has a beneficial effect on a person’s sleep. Knowing that no one is hiding behind your back, you can safely relax in the daytime or at night.
Now it's time to move on to some interesting ideas on how you can decorate a corner of your personal space in the place where, in fact, the bed is located. Perhaps not all of them will find some response in the soul of the reader, but some will certainly be of interest. So let's get started…
Paintings
Choosing a picture for your bedroom is also the prerogative of its owner, no matter what everyone around says. Households can give at first glance valuable recommendations and advise their options. However, if some “masterpiece” (according to others) evokes a feeling of rejection, fear or even disgust in the owner of the room, then one can hardly fully relax in his presence.
Therefore, it is better to look for another picture on the wall, based on your own feelings that this or that picture causes.
Which topics are banned and which are allowed?
At the same time, an important point should be taken into account - the theme of the images. It is believed that some stories simply do not belong in the bedroom. In particular, we are talking about the following:
- Portraits of any people who are no longer among us, including relatives and good friends. Let these images be in any other room, but by no means in the bedroom. Memories of a sad event are always troubling.
- Scenes of battle incidents - natural disasters, catastrophes and more. It is believed that such images harbor a charge of destructive energy and can lead to quarrels.
- Wild animals or domestic animals in an aggressive form. Such canvases can also cause aggression, like the pictures mentioned above. If you still want to observe the inhabitants of flora and fauna, then let them be depicted in a positive way: playful, calm.
- Paintings depicting greatly enlarged partsbody (ears, eyes, hands, feet, etc.). There is certainly nothing beautiful about this.
Now you can decide which paintings are hung in the bedroom above the bed.
Here there is a fairly wide range of other plot twists, which certainly have their rightful place above the headboard:
- Symbols of the family in the form of two swans, the silhouette of the newlyweds and other options. Better themes for the room of the spouses and not to be found.
- A bouquet of roses or even a whole bush will be the personification of tender passion and love.
- Children playing, babies running, babies sleeping in the cradle or looking out of it - all these and many other similar drawings cannot but cause a smile. Especially those spouses who are preparing to become parents.
- Landscapes of soothing tones contribute to the mood for relaxation.
In any case, choosing this or that canvas, you need to listen to your own feelings. And if the picture causes joy, then it will take its rightful place above the bed.
Magic of light
In addition to the pictures on the wall, the lighting of the sleeping area also deserves special attention. After all, it is in this room that we spend a third of our lives. Therefore, it is necessary to create the appropriate mood. And how can this be done, if not with the help of light sources ?! And there are some good options here.
The first idea - lamps on the pedestals
Sometimes it is not necessary to hang something over your bed, you can just place a couple of table lamps nearheadboards on bedside tables. You will only need two more outlets or an extension cord that can be neatly hidden behind a headboard or carpet. Such light sources always create the illusion of high cost and sophistication.
In addition, with their help, following certain traditions is set, which ultimately gives an atmosphere of calm and comfort. The tapered lampshades of a light shade on a long chrome or glass base stand out in particular.
This is where all the chic and luxury are felt! And in the end, the effect will be no worse than the panel above the bed in the bedroom.
The second idea is to hang a sconce on the wall
These lamps are good because they do not take up much space in the bedside space. They are also able to advantageously illuminate the area behind the headboard, which is usually decorated with various objects, wallpaper or highlighted with a contrasting color scheme.
Comfortable sconces can be considered lighting fixtures on an adjustable base. If necessary, they can be moved close to the wall. And if you want to read before going to bed, adjust the sconce so that the light illuminates the book at the right angle.
The third idea is at the peak of popularity
Recently, pendant lights have become very popular, which can also be placed on both sides of the headboard. Only in this case, the owner of the bedroom needs to be sure of the layout that is currently available. And if there are no plans to rearrange the furniture, then how to decorate the wallabove the bed, if not with the help of hangers?!
From the outside it looks very stylish - this option will be relevant for bedrooms in modern style. Can't this view be intriguing: compact chandeliers of any shape are hung above both bedside tables at a distance of 50 cm (more or less if desired). Elongated cylinders or parallelepipeds look especially beautiful.
Their design can be very different, just do not buy lamps that are too large, otherwise they will interfere with sleep.
Fourth idea - light decor
This technique is very much loved by many architects and designers. The point here is the following. The headboard area is given maximum attention - you can make a kind of niche, where along the perimeter (but better in the upper part) place spotlights, as well as several suspensions. Or decorate the headboard with LED or fluorescent lighting.
How to hang a wall lamp over the bed in the bedroom?
And to be more precise, at what height should this lamp be placed? A similar question comes to the mind of everyone who likes this type of lighting. Meanwhile, such lamps allow you to create soft light. In addition, you can turn them on and off without getting out of bed.
So at what height should such lamps be placed? Usually they are suspended at a distance of 120 to 160 cm from the floor. Such a large run-up is due to various reasons.
To find out more exactheight value, you need to take into account a number of factors:
- The height of the headboard is the best option when the lamp is located at a distance of 20-30 cm from it. But its height can be varied depending on the circumstances by placing the sconce above or below these values.
- Human growth - this should not be written off either. The main thing here is to choose such a height of the “decor” above the bed so that you can reach the switch without getting out of bed.
- Features of ceiling lamps - if the flow of light is directed upwards, then it is better to place the sconces below. Otherwise (when it is directed downwards), the lamp can be raised a little higher. Just be aware of the easy accessibility of the switch. If such a chandelier is equipped with a cord or chain, then turning the light on and off will be very easy.
If there is a dressing table in the bedroom, this will also be a suitable place for attaching a sconce - it can be hung at the level of the upper third of the mirror. In this case, the lighting will be normal regardless of the position of the body (standing or sitting). As an option, install both lamps with round lampshades on both sides.
Visual Tricks
Another essential attribute of the bedroom, in addition to the bed itself, is a mirror above the bed. And this is not just a reflective surface, primarily a functional item with which you can visually expand the room, if it has a modest size. True, looking into such an object is not very convenient, and therefore, for this room, it rather has other tasks.
In addition, such an ornament, devoid offrills, does not bring additional colors to the interior of the room, making the whole environment as neutral as possible. But if the mirror is placed in a beautiful frame or has an irregular shape, then this is already a stylish and elegant decor that, by its mere presence, can noticeably transform the interior of a bedroom of any design.
Besides this, a functional item has another good quality - you can add a little more light to the bedroom. The decor of the bedroom can become elegant and festive. And when illuminated in the evening hours, the room plunges into an atmosphere of mystery and romance.
Other options
How to decorate the wall in the bedroom above the bed in a different way? Here you can turn to various little things:
- Shelves. So that the space above your head is not empty, you should fill it with shelves where you can place various photos, except for those that should not be in the bedroom (we already know which ones), decorative accessories. The main thing is that all this is in harmony with the style of the bedroom!
- Wallpaper. If all the walls are already covered with them, then directly above the headboard you can pick up a strip (or two, depending on the width of the bed) with a different pattern. Larger ones are better, small ones will get bored in a short time.
- Abstractionism. It is not at all necessary to hang paintings, photographs or panels over the bed, although these are the most common techniques. If you want maximum originality, you should hang some abstract work of art. Then you can be sure that it will attract everyone's attention.
- Tapestry. What to hang above the bed in the bedroom, if not this piece of decor? This is also a good option, which is unlikely to leave anyone indifferent. This is one of the bright accents with which you can create a warm and cozy atmosphere in the bedroom. Moreover, it is not necessary to stretch it over the entire wall, it is enough to throw it over a fixed cornice.
- Macrame. The nodular weaving technique was relevant in the 70s, but still finds its fans to this day. If you have the ability to needlework, then you can make a unique decor and admire the fruit of your own labor.
- Climbing vegetation. If the design of the headboard with artwork does not cause much interest, then indoor plants can cheer you up. Here you should also place a shelf above your head (you can along the entire wall above the headboard) and place a number of representatives of the flora on it. Moreover, several climbing plants should be placed, due to which there will be a feeling as if you are sleeping in the garden.
Of course, this article does not list all the options for hanging over the bed in the bedroom, as there are countless of them.
And perhaps everyone who reads this material will have another bright idea that many households may like. The main thing is to show a bit of imagination, and then a solution will certainly be found. In addition, it is important to take into account your own character traits, type of hobbies and other factors. Then the matter will remain small - to translate the plan into reality.
