10 Things to Do With the Empty Space Over Your Bed

Updated February 22, 2018

You've got the perfect headboard and bedding set up. But does your bedroom still feel a little ... vanilla? The large and empty wall area over your bed is probably the reason something's missing. It's not easy to decorate the area over your bed — it's a long and sometimes narrow area. Here are some easy ways you can take your bedroom wall decorating to the next level.

1. Paint (or wallpaper) the wall a rich, vibrant color

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2. Hang a patterned rug.

3. Add a wall mural

4. Create a gallery wall

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5. Hang a room divider

6. Hang a horizontal painting or mirror

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7. Hang a series of wall art horizontally

8. Use vertical panels to fill the wall

9. Hang sculptural pieces in a freeform pattern

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10. Add stylish storage

Try mixing and matching a few of these bedroom wall decorating ideas to complete your roomWhich are your favorite ideas?

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