How to Decorate Beds Against Walls

Install an upholstered headboard in a color that gracefully contrasts with your bedding. An upholstered headboard will give your bed area a sense of plush cushioning, making it seem even more cozy. The contrasting color will give the bedroom a more dynamic look.

Hang a large piece of framed wall art that you absolutely love on the wall that the long side of the bed rests against. This could be a large black-and-white picture of your family or friends, a vintage movie poster of a film you love or any other image. The goal of this piece is to give your room a comforting image for you to wake up to.

Place a nightstand in a color that is slightly darker than your headboard or your bedding. This way the nightstand will go with your color scheme, without looking overly matchy. The nightstand will also increase the coziness of the room by giving you a place to set a book or a cup of tea.

Place a table lamp on top of the nightstand. Outfit it with a soft incandescent bulb to give a soft glow about the room. The table lamp should be in a style that complements your decor but that contrasts with your bedding and headboard.

Place a soft fuzzy throw rug in a color that matches your table lamp along the side of the bed. This will give you something soft to sink your feet into when you get out of bed. Having it match the lamp will help pull all the colors of the room together.