Give Your Bed a Dramatic Backdrop
Upholstery, draperies, murals and more take the headboard idea to new heights
You may think the only options for the space above your bed are headboards or some type of wall art. However, if you really want to raise the drama of your bed, it may be time to consider a bed background. Whether it’s created via wallpaper, fabric or a something else, a bed background goes beyond the typical measurements of a headboard, grounding your bed by means of an enticing focal point. Wondering if the look is right for you? Take a peek at these photos to see if your bed is destined for an entirely new look.
Construct a bed background by wallpapering an allocated space and framing it with molding. The look is easy on the wallet and transformative.
Covering the wall behind the bed in upholstered fabric creates a soft and warm background, enhancing the room's coziness factor.
Consider a patterned fabric for extra interest. Be sure the pattern’s scale complements other patterns in the room, such as your bed linens.
Murals offer unique ideas for bed backgrounds. Colorful outdoor scenery gives this room the look of a fantasy garden escape. To get the look, hire a local artist or purchase specialty wallpaper or wall decals.
Another easy way to replicate the bed background: curtains. Hang them floor-to-ceiling and wall-to-wall to maximize glamour and infiltrate your space with texture.
Or, concentrate them solely around the bed for a cozy, intimate feel.
Add a canopy to for a romantic look.
A mirrored bed background will ground the bed and make the entire room look much larger.
If color and texture is what you’re after, consider transforming your bed background into an accent wall via wallpaper. Choose a bold pattern that pulls colors from your bedroom’s scheme to incorporate the paper into the overall look.
You can't go wrong with mod, chic metallics. This bedroom instantly becomes an elegant getaway with the addition of this gold-papered background. The soft lamp light will dance off the slight sheen of the paper.
If you want to add texture and also increase the visual height of your room, choose a backdrop with a vertical design. Not only does this birch tree wallpaper make the bed look like it’s positioned in the middle of a charming forest, but it makes the ceiling appear much higher.
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