Walk into a bedroom that has been thoughtfully decorated and you feel it immediately. There's a quality to the air — a sense of calm, of intention, of everything being exactly as it should be. Nine times out of ten, the right bedroom artwork is a significant part of what creates that feeling.
We spend more time in our bedrooms than almost any other room in the house, and yet walls are so often the last thing we think about. A bare space above the headboard. Bedroom prints chosen because they were on sale rather than because they spoke to us. Art that fills a gap rather than feeds the soul.
It doesn't have to be that way.
Why Bedroom Artwork Matters More Than You Think
The colours and images you surround yourself with in your bedroom have a genuine effect on how you feel — both when you wake up and when you wind down. Bedroom artwork in calming, restorative tones creates an environment that supports genuine rest. Uplifting bedroom prints bring a quiet sense of joy and optimism to your mornings. The right above the bed decor anchors the whole room and makes everything around it feel more considered and complete.
This isn't just interior design theory. It's the simple, powerful truth that beauty nourishes us — and nowhere is that more important than in the space where we are most ourselves.
Getting Your Above the Bed Decor Right
The wall above your headboard is the heart of your bedroom. It's the first thing you see when you open your eyes and the last thing you see before you close them. Above the bed decor deserves careful thought — not just any print that fits the space, but something that genuinely moves you.
A single large piece of bedroom artwork works beautifully here, creating a strong focal point that grounds the whole room. Or consider a pair of matching bedroom prints hung symmetrically — this creates a sense of balance and elegance that feels intentional rather than accidental. Whatever you choose, make sure it feels right for you — not just for the room.
Finding the Right Bedroom Prints
The beauty of bedroom prints is the flexibility they offer. You can refresh your above the bed decor with the seasons, swap out bedroom prints as your taste evolves, or build a collection gradually over time. High quality archival bedroom prints bring the full richness and detail of the original artwork into your home — every brushstroke, every subtle tonal shift preserved beautifully.
At Crafty Cow Design my bedroom prints span a wide range of styles and subjects — from uplifting scripture pieces that bring faith and hope into your most personal space, to soft watercolour botanicals, coastal scenes and abstract prints in the most beautiful, calming palettes. Whatever speaks to your soul, you'll find it here.
Building a Gallery Wall of Bedroom Artwork
Sometimes one piece of bedroom artwork simply isn't enough — and a gallery wall is the perfect solution. Choose a mix of bedroom prints in coordinating tones and complementary subjects, anchored by one slightly larger central piece. Keep frames consistent for a cohesive feel, leave generous breathing space between each print, and let the collection tell a story that is entirely, beautifully yours.
Colours That Create Calm
For bedroom artwork specifically, think about the feeling you want to wake up to. Soft watercolour florals in blush and ivory feel tender and feminine. Coastal bedroom prints in pale blues and sandy creams bring openness and calm. Scripture bedroom prints in muted botanical tones feel grounding and faith-filled. And if warm, joyful colour speaks to you — trust it. The best bedroom artwork is always the kind that genuinely reflects who you are.
Your bedroom deserves artwork that restores you. Browse my full collection of bedroom prints and above the bed decor HERE. 🤍