The wall above the bed is the anchor of the whole room, so it is worth getting right. The good news is that the rules are simple, and a single well-chosen print does most of the work.
Choose a calm subject
A bedroom is for winding down, so lean into restful imagery: moons and stars, soft botanicals, gentle landscapes and quiet folk art. Pieces like the Celestial Moon Crescent, To the Moon and Back and Lily Valley Celestial set a serene tone. Browse more in our celestial and boho and botanical and floral collections.
Get the size and height right
Aim for art that spans about two thirds of the bed width. Over a standard double or queen, that usually means one large print or a pair of medium prints hung side by side. Keep the bottom edge roughly 15 to 25 cm above the headboard so the art relates to the bed rather than floating up near the ceiling.
One piece, a pair or a trio
One large piece is the easiest, most restful choice. A symmetrical pair suits a bed with two nightstands and reinforces that calm, balanced feel. A trio of smaller prints works too, just keep the spacing even, around 5 to 8 cm between frames, and align the centres.
Colours that help you rest
Stick to soft, low-contrast palettes: sage, dusty blue, warm cream, terracotta and muted gold. These recede gently and support sleep, whereas bright, high-contrast art can feel too energetic right where you want to relax.