Designing a space that flows well and captures your personality can be difficult, especially when there’s a single aspect of the decor that doesn’t seem to work. One of the most common areas people experience this problem? The bedroom.

You may have found a gorgeous comforter and the perfect rug to accent your gleaming hardwood floors — but that wall above your headboard remains woefully bare.

Don’t worry! We’ve got you covered with ideas to help you turn that wall into wonder. From wall sconces to shelving these tips will help you make a bare wall pop.

Tips to Fill the Space Above Your Headboard

You’ve got tons of options when it comes to decorating the space above your headboard. Here’s a breakdown of some of the best ways to add a personal, decorative touch.

Shelving

A set of floating shelves can give your space the perfect look and add functionality. The shelves can house books, frames, or fun decorations/knickknacks that can serve as a part of your decor. You can also paint or wallpaper your shelf to add an eclectic accent to the space.

Accent Wall

Speaking of accents, a brilliant pop of color or a textured wall behind your headboard can embellish a bare space without filling it with additional pieces of decor. Wallpaper allows you to experiment with colors and textures without making a permanent change.

Whether you choose to go with an exposed brick wall or a funky design, an accent wall can set the tone of your space.

Wall Art and Photo Frames

Adding a piece of wall art (or several!) or framed photos can help you express your creative side. Not to mention, you can have fun choosing your frames. Wood, silver, gold, and bronze are common decorative finishes. However, if you’re looking for a less expensive option, you can purchase the frames second hand at your local thrift shop.

If you want a more personal touch, you can frame a painting done by a loved one or create a gallery of photos of you and your loved ones.

Wall Sconces

If you’re looking for a decorative piece that can also serve as the lighting in your bedroom, placing wall sconces above your bed will do the trick. Wall sconces range from a more modern look to traditional Victorian pieces, so you can choose a piece or set that fits your space.

If you don’t have the electrical expertise to connect your sconce to a light switch, a battery-powered wall sconce can offer both the light and decor that you’re looking for.

Mirrors

Adding a mirror to the space above your headboard can work as a great decorative piece and help to make a small room feel bigger. While mirrors themselves aren’t considered very decorative, you can personalize your mirror by playing with the shape and frame of the mirror that you choose.

A Bentwood mirror is an especially stylish choice, with its round shape complementing the otherwise rectangular spread of the bed.

Key Takeaways

When you need to fill a space, get creative. Adding pieces to that empty space above your bedroom can help to complete the picture-perfect look you’ve always wanted.