Looking for some creative ideas on how to decorate above your bed? In this post, I’ve gathered the best above bed wall decor ideas so you can finally fill up that empty space!

If you are struggling to decide on what to put above your bed, don’t worry! There are several epic and unique decor pieces you can hang!

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How To Decorate Above Your Bed

If you aren’t sure how to decorate above your bed, don’t worry! This list gathers the best wall decor ideas to hang above the bed.

Under some tips, I’ve also included a helpful product I felt had the most value for the cost. There are so many creative options to fill up an empty wall! I recommend selecting one that matches best with the decor of your bedroom and/or home.

If you live in a rental and can’t drill holes in the wall, I highly recommend checking out this post on how to hang stuff on your walls without damage!

1. Mount A Shelf To Display Your Favorite Items

Not sure what to put above the bed? One clever wall decor idea is to mount wall shelves to display your favorite items. Not only do they provide a special place for items, but they also add extra storage space to a small bedroom.

If you aren’t sure what to put on a shelf, here are some helpful ideas: plants, books, stuffed animals, collectibles, picture frames, etc.. For safety reasons, avoid placing heavy items that can tip over easily. If you live in an area that gets earthquakes, I don’t recommend placing loose items on a shelf over the bed.

Otherwise, mounting a set of floating shelves over the bed is an excellent way to fill that empty space. If you are looking for a sturdy and beautiful set of floating shelves for your home, I recommend checking out these farmhouse style wooden wall shelves from Amazon! These shelves are well built enough to be safely hung over the bed and look absolutely gorgeous for the price!

2. Looking For Art On A Budget? Use Art Out Of A Poster Book!

Art prints, paintings, and framed photographs are popular decor pieces to put above a bed. Wall art is an excellent way to add a pop of color and personality to plain-looking bedroom. Unfortunately, quality art can get quite expensive.

To save money, one of my favorite frugal home tips is to hang and frame art illustrations from poster books. This is an excellent way to support artists, but also spend less on quality prints.

With a single poster book, you can collect an amazing collection of your favorite photographs and illustrations at a low cost. Most poster books (like The Art of the National Parks Poster Book) contain multiple beautiful high quality prints that look amazing framed together. If you are looking for a budget idea on how to decorate above your bed, I highly recommend selecting a poster book of your favorite prints to frame at home.

3. Enlarge A Small Bedroom With A Mirror

Got a tiny bedroom? One clever home decorating trick is to use mirrors to visually expand a small space. During the day, a mirror will also help reflect natural sunlight, making your bedroom seem brighter.

Mirrors are gorgeous looking on their own. They make an excellent statement piece when hung on a wall. When selecting one to put above your bed, opt for a mirror that has a unique shape or design. I recommend using a large circular mirror to help add dimension and dramatically expand your room (of course, you can go for any shape or design you prefer).

Looking for a nice mirror to fill the wall above your bed? This Round Mirror by Harmati has an excellent chic, modern look to dress up any bedroom. If you have a small bedroom, this is the perfect above the bed wall decor idea to help “enlarge” the space and add a touch of elegance.

4. Want Something Light Weight + Inexpensive? Hang A Tapestry!

If you hate the idea of hanging something hefty over your head at night, don’t worry! You aren’t alone! Go for something light weight like a tapestry.

A tapestry is an inexpensive and gorgeous way to add art to your walls. When I was at university, tapestries were a popular way to decorate college dorms. You can find tapestries in different sizes with various art prints. A tapestry is my favorite frugal wall decor to add a large piece of inexpensive art to a room.

I highly recommend checking out this gigantic beautiful landscape tapestry for under $15! This is an excellent wall decor to cover the entire space over your bed! A large tapestry can also help add a little bit of sound proofing to your house or apartment. If you are looking for a budget decorating idea, a tapestry is a great low cost option to place above the bed.

5. Add A Neon Sign (Doubles As A Night Light!)

Looking for a unique above the bed wall decor idea? Add a neon sign! At night, a neon sign can double as a night light for a child’s bedroom. For a couple’s bedroom, a neon light will add extra mood and atmosphere.

Neon signs come in multiple designs. You can get ones in different shapes, text, colors, and styles. If you are looking for a quality neon sign to hang over the bed, check out this beautiful LED Moon and Star Neon Light from Amazon! This neon light is only around $20 and its super brightness makes it conveniently double as a night lamp.

6. Hang A Dream Catcher

Looking for creative ideas on how to decorate above your bed? Hang a dream catcher! In Native American culture, dream catchers are spiritual tools that are hung over the bed to chase away nightmares. What is more fitting to place above the bed than a dream catcher?

You can find dream catchers in multiple designs, sizes, and styles. Dream catchers are a great bedroom decor idea (for both adults and kids!) to help fill up that empty above bed wall space and prevent nightmares. I highly recommend checking out this stunning blue moon and star dream catcher from Dremisland.

7. Dress Up Your Wall With A Decal

Not sure what to put above the bed? Wall decals are another creative way to decorate that empty wall space over the bed. Wall decals are stickers that adhere onto the walls of your home.

Using decals, you can easy add stickers of your favorite quotes and images on your walls. Decals are a great inexpensive way to decorate and personalize children’s bedrooms. They also look great in any adult’s room. You can find beautiful wall decals for an affordable price on sites like Amazon.

Looking for some wall decals to use in your bedroom? Check out these Cactus Peel and Stick Giant Wall Decals from RoomMates. These decals are under $20, are easy to apply and remove, and come with 9 stickers. These cactus wall decals are an excellent low cost above bed wall decor idea for rentals.

Most wall decals are easy to remove without damaging the wall or leaving a sticky residual. Prior to purchase, I recommend double checking to make sure that your wall decal is removable.

8. Make A Gallery Wall With Your Favorite Photographs Or Art Prints

Looking for a sophisticated idea on how to decorate above your bed? Hang up a simple gallery wall with your favorite photographs or art prints! A gallery wall is a creative display of your favorite framed photos and art prints.

If you aren’t sure how to arrange a gallery wall, try using a gallery wall kit like this one. A gallery wall kit contains pictures frames so you can easily insert in your favorite photographs, prints, and posters. Since the frames sizes are predetermined, you don’t have to worry about mixing and matching different types of frames.

If you are looking for the perfect set of frames, I highly recommend checking out this 9 piece Gallery Wall Kit from Gallery Perfect. These set comes with 9 square shaped picture frames. A gallery wall is an excellent way to fill up empty wall space in a plain room or hallway. If you aren’t sure what decor to put above bed, try going with a gallery wall of your favorite photographs, art prints, and posters!

9. Add A Macramé Wall Hanging

If you love a boho chic look, go for a macramé wall hanging over the bed! A macramé is wall art made of various cords and knots. A macramé wall hanging is great way to make your room feel more cozy and help add some texture to your walls.

Macramés come in various materials, colors, sizes, and designs. Unfortunately, larger pieces can get quite expensive, costing over $100. To save money, I recommend searching for macramé wall hangings on Amazon instead of Etsy. You can find many large beautiful pieces at a discount cost.

If you are looking for a budget statement piece to put above the bed, I highly recommend this large Macramé Wall Hanging from Mkono. For only around $30, this macramé is easy to assemble and has excellent quality for the price! It’s a steal!

10. For A Touch Of Nature, Hang Some Fake Ivy Leaves

Love the look of house plants, but can’t seem to keep them alive? Don’t worry! A faux plant is a clever way to liven up a room for busy people without green thumbs. Compared to regular houseplants, fake plants will always look healthy and fresh, require little maintenance (all you need to do is dust them every once in a while), and are pet-friendly.

If you are looking for ideas on how to decorate above your bed, add a touch of nature and texture by hanging up fake ivy leaves! Faux ivy leaves are inexpensive (you can get a 184 feet 12 pack of artificial hanging garland for around $10). This is a great budget decor option to put above the bed for both kids and adults.

Looking for other realistic faux plants to use at home? I wrote a post on some of the best budget fake plants from Amazon.

Summarized: Creative Ideas On How To Decorate Above Your Bed

Haven’t decided on which decor to put above the bed? In this post, I’ve gathered the best decor ideas on how to decorate above your bed.

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Conclusion

This post contains several above bed wall decor ideas. With a little creativity, it’s easy to fill in the space over the bed! I hope this list gave you some inspiration on how to decorate above your own bed!

When selecting a decor piece to put above the bed, double check the weight and mounting process. If you are hanging a heavy item, make sure the item is securely and properly installed. The last thing you want is something hefty falling on your head while you sleep!

If you are worried about your decor falling off, I recommend opting for something lightweight like a tapestry or wall decal. However, picture frames, shelves, and mirrors should not drop off the wall if they are securely mounted.

I hope this post gave you some ideas on what to put above your own bed! Say goodbye to that awkward empty wall space above the bed!