Choosing Wall Art for Your Bedroom: Colors, Sizes & Placement

Your bedroom is your sanctuary. The wall art you choose should promote rest, reflect your personality, and create a space you genuinely love waking up in.

Bedroom Art: The Rules

Keep it calming. Avoid overly busy or high-contrast art. Soft abstracts, botanicals, and muted tones work beautifully.

Size matters. Above-bed art should span roughly 2/3 the width of the headboard. Too small looks lost; too large feels overwhelming.

Placement height: The bottom edge of the art should sit 6-8 inches above the headboard. If no headboard, center the art at eye level (57-60 inches).

Best Styles for Bedrooms

• Minimalist line art — Simple, elegant, and universally calming.
• Botanical prints — Nature imagery promotes relaxation and tranquility.
• Abstract neutrals — Warm earth tones in organic shapes create cozy sophistication.
• Typography — Inspirational words like "be still" or "breathe" set a peaceful tone.

Our Recommendation

Our Serene Bedroom Set (4 pieces) is specifically designed for the space above your bed — with a perfect mix of sizes and themes. Visit sunflowerstudioart.com to explore.