The first thing that comes to mind is plates. It's not everyone's cup of tea, but it would allow you to follow the curve if that's what you want. You could also do a set of three prints and stagger them so that the end frames are lower than the center frame.

We have king bed that isn't a four poster,but does have a curve in the headboard. I have two rectangular prints above it, and like it just fine, however I changed out the artwork three times before I was happy with it. I think your idea of some kind of iron work is good; that could add a lot of interest, and if it was curvy it would mimic your headboard. If your room is traditional (and with a 4 poster it probably is) some plates that compliment your color scheme could be arranged in a curve.

Here is a picture of the headboard I am talking about.

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I think something like sjharris has would look very nice. Or one wider piece. I do not think it has to be curved. I would keep the art just below the top of posts.

I would love to see a starburst or round mirror above the bed -- or for a simple look -- how about an arc of small plates? But my vote would be to go for a round mirror (maybe convex?)

OR -- leave that area plain -- and hang two artworks (or four small ones -- two on each side) over each end table.

Jan at Rosemary Cottage

What a beautiful bed and bedding RoseAbbey. Here's what I'd do...
Three coordinating works of art with the center piece hung a bit higher than the other two.
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That is beautiful justgotabme, I would never have thought to have 3 pieces. That is definately one option I like. I also think I would like the starburst. I have a lot of rectangular shapes in the room, 3 windows, fireplace and other art work, maybe the round would be a nice change in shape. Would you be able to photoshop that for me?

Justgotabme, where did you find the three pictures you photoshopped for me, I really like them. It is hard to find 3 similar pictures. I would think they need to be similar in order for it to look right.

yes 3 pictures or the starburst, getting away from something already rounded is what I would do. If you have some black and white photos of family would look cool too, framed in same finish.

Just finding time to get back here. Rose the pictures are from art.com, but I used only two. I flipped the one. I'm sure you can find some triptych art easy enough though.
Do you have a particular round piece you'd like me to add above your bed? I don't have anything saved and should be taking a nap while our grandson is. We are both sick with colds.

Thanks justgotabme, I found an iron topper for my bed. Sorry to hear you and your grandson are sick, hope you guys get better soon.

Sjharris, what a beautiful bedroom & gorgeous fabrics!

Roseabbey, your bedding & bed is beautiful, too!
I read where you got an iron piece but I'll share a pic of what I found (inexpensively) for my 4 poster. I never could figure out what to put up there since my side tables are so junked up! (Oh! and ignore too short bedskirt ~ looking for fabric for longer one)

It's just one of those decorative things from Hobby Lobby ~ maybe $7 on sale.

Smiles:)

Scooby, thanks. Wow, Beautiful bedroom you have!
Yes I found an iron topper which I just love. Even DH likes it, never saw him in such a hurry to hang something!I got mine at HomeSense for under 25.00.

Thanks Roseabbey. I hope this gets over soon. I can handle it though it is miserable I understand what's going on. Owen is just two. He's such a trouper about taking his meds though.

I'm so glad you found something for over your bed. I need to get out and check out the stores. I did 99.9 of our Christmas shopping online and have been snowed in or sick since Christmas Eve.

We have a curved headboard too. We're going to put a saying that's significant to my DH and I in that space using vinyl lettering. I've seen it a couple of times in homes I've been in and it looks great.