Art for the bedroom

Create a bedroom you love with these creative styles and colourful ideas, matched to the latest interior trends that will always remain timeless. We all look to our bedrooms for a place to relax and recharge, but this looks different to everyone. So, whether it’s a sense of organisation

Whether it’s a sense of organisation, calm or vibrancy that you prefer for your bedroom space, hanging contemporary art on your walls can help realise your dream décor and bring your boudoir to life. Our interior guide to curating the art in your bedroom is designed to inspire your next art purchase with sweet dreams in mind.

A minimalist masterpiece

Large canvases of one or two colours can be a welcome addition to any busy room. If you’re looking to add some tranquility to your space, hanging a large, two-dimensional piece will infuse a sense of togetherness. To create a room designed for sleep, peace and quiet, an artwork that employs minimalistic watercolours as its primary medium will give a relaxed, calming feel. Allison Svoboda’s work placed anywhere in the room will be an instant success for those with minimalist tastes.

A simplistic line drawing, particularly those depicting floral or figurative designs, also offer a classical, quiet beauty.

Pop art pads

Taking inspiration from the bright, bounciness of pop art is a great way to inject some fun and energy into your space. As great mood lifters, pop art pieces tend to impress the maximalist collector, offering that element of statement-making that will suit a daring interior. And as a hugely versatile art style, you’ll find elements of pop art everywhere you look. So, if you prefer the street art edge of graffiti works, or just seek bold colours that make a bang, a pop art piece will enliven bedroom spaces in need of some vibrancy.

Nature inspired

The busyness of everyday life means that the bedroom functions as an escape, and what better way to relax than by adding nature-inspired prints or photographs to your walls?

We all know the psychological health effects of surrounding ourselves with nature. Green landscapes or scenery prints can easily be complemented by your interior. This panoramic forest captured by David Anthony Hall would create a tranquil heaven. Or, you could turn to the crowd favourite seascape for all the calming effects of sand, sea and sun.

Top tip: abstract pieces work just as well as realist!

Glorious geometry

We’re a big fan of the two-tone wall. For a masterclass in merging artwork with your upholstery, check out how @westelm incorporates beautiful geometric prints with the tones on the walls. Adding a little symmetry and making your walls and artwork match is a quick and easy way to rejuvenate your bedroom.

Recreate the look yourself with a graphic work of your own. Seraphina Neville creates these beautiful, affordable prints in a contemporary collage style. Using mainly pastel colours, she mixes cool geometry with on-trend palettes.

Chic classics

A timeless sculpture is a wonderful addition to any bedroom. With that in mind, we’re really enjoying the work of John Gale, who depicts movement and thought, inspired by Rodin, capturing a sense of tradition. Looking for comfort and warmth? Take a look at the bold, classical oil paintings of Michael Slusakowicz. Or, if whimsical nostalgia is more your thing (think vintage touches with a quirky flair), try the dramatic, eccentric imagery of Hans Withoos.

It can be easy to neglect the necessary thought that goes into curating your bedroom collection. Especially, if like most of you, you want all you guests and visitors to enjoy your artworks as much as you do. But, herein lies the beauty of hanging art in your bedroom: it’s deeply personal, private and should serve to make the space truly yours.

Feeling inspired? Go on the hunt for a new artwork for your bedroom at your next Affordable Art Fair. And make sure to send us any pics of your boudoir purchases!

Main Image: Martin Coiffier, ‘Mélodi d une fin d été’, 2022, acrylic on pigment print, 110 x 80cm, Brussels Art Factory