Creative Bedroom Decorating Ideas, From Literary Artwork to Shingled Walls (2024)

A single dark green accent wall in this master bedroom acts as a stunning backdrop for an eclectic mix of mirrors, artwork, and a 1930s transom window (top) found on an antiquing excursion.

Whimsical bird wallpaper wraps the angled walls of this loft bedroom with a fitting treetop view outside.

Dress up a kid's room or guest room with a fun summer camp vibe. Rackets, oars, and life savers add a fun vibe to this space.

Vintage book pages arranged in a simple grid take the place of less literary artwork above a hand-carved wooden bed frame. Tip: Hang with double-sided tape for a clean look.

A shallow shelf created by installing standard painted trim offers a clever and easy (no nails! no measuring!) way to prop up art in this tiny bedroom.

Typically reserved for exterior use, shingled walls bring instant charm to this sleeping porch. Bonus: The rusty red shade by James Hardie won't fade over time and will most definitely stand up to pillow fights.

A single accent wall covered a bold floral wallpaper is all this bedroom needs—and proof that a little goes a long way. In addition to creating a bold focal point, it also highlights the unique architectural features of the space.

A prized pair of guitars mounted to an old church sign truly sings against distressed reclaimed wood walls. Salvaged tin ceilings add to the vintage vibe.

Crisp white walls are a great backdrop for a vignette of letters (from Anthropologie) and numbers from birthday parties of the past. Bonus: It can easily be added to with each passing year!

Painted paneled walls are home to an arrangement of vintage racquets, which "hang" out next to oars, nautical flags, and life preservers.

Salvaged pine wood in a soft shade of blue adds loads of character to this master bedroom accent wall.

Create your very own water views! This impeccably curated seascape wall (with mirrors and other favorite pieces mixed in) takes advantage of the vertical wall space in this small bedroom.

Just because you have a little kid doesn't mean you have to hang childish wallpaper. The neutral-on-neutral wallpaper pattern hung on the nursery walls mixes well with furniture, rug, and lighting that will grow with the child. Stuffed animals and other prized possessions can be swapped out on the wall pedestals as desired.

In an ultra neutral sleeping space (in this case, that includes walls, floors, ceiling, bedding, and furniture), a single piece of similarly hued folk art above the iron bed brings a just-right amount of texture and interest. (The elaborate canvas was created by women who were learning to sew.)

In this California barn, reading sconces are mounted above floating shelves that were built into the walls as a clever space-saving solution. Made from 1800s barnwood, the "nightstands" serve as a perch for nighttime reading materials and other decorative objects.

Raid the kitchen or dining room and add a collection of pewter plates and platters above an antique bed. Floral artwork adds softness to the space.

When a house gives you a long blank wall, build bunk beds (in this case, four of them) to sleep a crowd. Decorative trim is painted a contrasting color, and built-in cubbies re-frame special toys as pieces of art.

The walls in this rustic bunk room boast a mix of locally quarried stone, aged wood planks, and an antique American flag.

Soaring, simple white walls (with a single stained horizontal wood stripe) in this barn-turned-retreat offer a blank canvas for nature to show off. Massive second-story windows frame the scenic Catskill Mountains—a permanent art installation that changes with the seasons.

Dueling paint colors of warm gold and minty green frame the smartly designed recessed bunk, which frees up precious floor space. The unexpected palette is a refreshing change from the expected white painted shiplap.