Bedrooms are not showrooms. They are private spaces. Resting spaces. Resetting spaces. 

Decorating a bedroom well is about softness, it's visual and tactile. 

Begin With Calm Colours

Muted greens, warm neutrals, dusty blues, soft clay tones. High contrast can feel energising, but bedrooms benefit from gentler transitions. Let walls feel quiet. 

Choose Art That Settles the Room

Above the bed is prime space (but what hangs there matters). Avoid overly graphic or aggressive pieces. Instead, consider: 

- A soft landscape. - A botanical study. - A vintage portrait in warm tones. - A delicate line drawing. 

These pieces create presence without noise. 

Use Mounts to Add Breathing Space

A cream or off-white mount softens artwork dramatically. It creates separation between image and wall, which feels restful. In bedrooms, that breathing space is important. 

Think in Pairs for Symmetry

Two smaller prints above bedside tables create balance. Symmetry brings calm to a room. Matching oak frames either side of the bed can feel timeless and structured. 

Layer Texture Around the Art

Linen bedding. Soft throws. Wooden bedside lamps. The artwork should echo this texture (natural frames, warm tones, organic subject matter). When bedrooms feel edited and warm, sleep comes easier. 

Art in bedrooms shouldn’t shout. It should settle.