Wall design in the bedroom: ten creative ideas

What can the wall design in the bedroom look like? We have collected a few creative ideas, present them and also show what you should avoid.

Creative bedroom design

The bedroom is a place of retreat within your own four walls. This is where you curl up for the night to find peace and sleep. Or even just for a nap. In order to sleep as peacefully and comfortably as possible, it is important that you feel really comfortable in the room. This is not only possible with the right furniture , but the wall design also plays a crucial role. We show ten ideas of what the walls in the bedroom can look like so that you feel in good hands.

Clever tips for wall design in the bedroom

To give the bedroom that certain something, the personal touch should not be missing. The easiest way to do this is with various photos and pictures from vacations or other beautiful moments from the past.

10 things to consider

These 10 points should be taken into account when designing the bedroom.

1. Paint on the wall

Either you have to contend with the strange color preferences of your previous tenants when you move in or the walls are simply white. Many people like the lack of color in the bedroom. But it often seems a bit clumsy and unimaginative.

Color is not the worst idea when designing walls in the bedroom . However, bright and intrusive colors should not be used here. A shrill red, a gloomy black or a blinding yellow are better suited to other rooms because they do not ensure that the body comes to rest.

Rather, muted colors such as cream or pastel tones are recommended in the bedroom . A light gray coat of paint can also look good and, like the pastel tones, harmonizes especially with light furniture.

Of course, tastes are always different. Feng Shui theory doesn’t just concern where a bed should be located. Colors also play a crucial role in this Chinese theory of harmony. And this teaching says that things shouldn’t be too dark. It could cause depression and bad mood. But lemon yellow walls or those in neon colors don’t fit well in the bedroom either.

But of course everyone has to find their own style. And if you get a good night’s sleep despite flashy colors , you can take a more extroverted approach to the wall design in your bedroom. The examples show what is possible and how easy it can be to give the bedroom a completely new character with a completely new color on the wall .

2. Wall design with wallpaper

Another eye-catcher when designing walls in the bedroom is wallpaper. It doesn’t have to be the plain white woodchip wallpaper. The selection is huge and ranges from almost colorless wallpapers with beautiful structures to elaborate photo wallpapers.

However, caution is advised, especially with photo wallpapers. A sunset photo over the sea from your vacation shines in the most beautiful and powerful orange tones . And yet, after a short time, it can quickly become too much. As with the choice of color, restraint is the order of the day. What would the same photo be like only in black and white ? Or a mystical photo from the foggy forest, where the sun only sends a few rays through the trees? Less is more so that you don’t become overwhelmed by the image after a short time.

If you like it more subtle, choose wallpapers with structures . Whether with color or without is up to your own taste. When it comes to color, the same applies here: Cream and pastel colors in particular fit very well into the bedroom.

3. Border

If wallpaper is too much for you, you might be better off with a border that snakes through the room at a height above the bedroom walls. They can be a little more noticeable, as the pattern is limited to a small part and does not take up the entire wall. Motifs with flowers and similar patterns in particular create a calm and thoughtful bedroom atmosphere.

4. Make your own wall sticker

Wall tattoos have become increasingly popular over the years. There are many different forms. The images often have little personal meaning and quickly appear out of place. If you have a little talent for drawing, take a piece of paper and a pencil and design your own motif . Whether dancing butterflies or the contours of your favorite mountain. There are no limits to your own imagination.

But how do you get your own wall tattoo on the wall? If you don’t think you’re artistic enough, there are two options that everyone can do.

The drawn image is scanned and beamed onto the wall via a projector on the computer . The size can be varied as desired, depending on how close you place the projector. The contours are then simply traced directly on the wall in the bedroom with a pencil and completed later. No projector at hand? Someone in your circle of friends will probably borrow it for a few hours. Otherwise, rental service providers can be found in almost every German city.

The alternative to putting your own wall tattoo on the wall goes like this: The scanned image is enlarged on the computer and printed out on many DIN A4 sheets. From there, the contours are transferred onto baking paper , which can then be placed on the wall and traced from behind.

5. Lettering and sayings as a new wall design in the bedroom

What you shouldn’t do shouldn’t go unmentioned either. Because one can certainly doubt whether writings and sayings on the wall are really a creative idea. Many sayings like “ Carpe Diem ”, “Life is beautiful when you love” or a “kingdom of dreams” directly above the bed have a long, now very gray beard and are simply deadly boring. The personal connection is often almost nil.

If you really don’t want to have anything empty of meaning here and want to sacrifice the wall like that, you’ll have to come up with something. Too much creativity can also be harmful. A simple “local recreation area” with a wink isn’t entirely bad, although the idea has already been exhausted by now. It’s better to avoid ambiguities like “playground” altogether if you plan to show your parents and grandparents the bedroom. Unless the questioning looks about what that means are worth it…

6. Creative wall design in the bedroom with photos

It’s cooler with your own photos . They are a real eye-catcher in picture frames (preferably many different ones) and create a very personal atmosphere . If you already have picture frames scattered around the house and are looking for a change in the bedroom, the following two ideas might not be a bad idea:

Similar to a wall tattoo , you paint a large tree on your wall. Drawn cords hang from the numerous branches, to which a photo is attached at the bottom. It can then look something like this.

A second variant is an oversized dandelion that is being blown and has individual photos attached to the flying seeds below. It’s already ready and just needs to be put on the wall in the bedroom. However , if you want to do it yourself, you need skill and patience with the delicate shapes .

7. Wall paneling made from old wood

If you want to feel comfortable in a rustic bedroom, you can also build your own wall paneling out of old wood . This can be a real eye-catcher, especially behind the bed.

First you get old boards, strip off excess old paint and repaint it according to your own wishes. A slightly worn-looking coat of paint creates a rustic appearance. The boards are then placed on the wall, preferably slightly offset so as not to appear too monotonous. Two beams onto which the boards are screwed are recommended as a base . This not only saves drilling holes, but also enables exciting background lighting by attaching LED light strips behind the panel.

8. Half-height wooden panels as a new wall design in the bedroom

White wooden panels that do not extend up the entire wall, but only end slightly above the height of the bed, can conjure up a maritime look in the bedroom. If they also end with a kind of pedestal, there are many new decoration options that put the wall in a completely new light .

9. Stucco in the bedroom

Stucco gives a bedroom wall something chic and almost stately. You don’t necessarily have to live in an elegant and sophisticated old building. Stucco can also be added later. Prefabricated elements made of plaster or Styrofoam are available in many hardware stores. Completely building and modeling yourself is of course also possible. However, this should be practiced thoroughly beforehand so that you don’t make any mistakes when designing the walls in the bedroom .

10. Yin and Yang balancing wall design in the bedroom

In the end, all tips can actually be traced back to the principle of Yin and Yang . This comes from Chinese Feng Shui and means that everything should be in balance. The bedroom should be harmonious and natural in order to promote well-being. With a wall design that is restrained and does not overwhelm, be it with bright colors, (stupid) sayings or the like, you are already taking a step towards a restful sleep.

Many people are surprised that just a new wall design in the bedroom can improve the length and depth of sleep. Anyone who has problems falling asleep and staying asleep should overcome any prejudices they may have and turn to the teachings of Feng Shui. The best thing is that many things are very easy to implement and do not cost much . A new ceiling doesn’t cost much and the bucket of paint is also affordable. If you also have some DIY skills, you can also install panels and wall coverings yourself. It’s a great feeling to wake up in a completely new room and start the day refreshed. A new wall design in the bedroom can be the beginning of a new attitude to life .