What to put above the double bed
Lots of original ideas for decorating the bed and the headboard wall, surely the most important in the whole room.
It is quite obvious that if it is left bare it limits the aesthetics and style of the whole decor, because it is the one that is more visible than the others due to the furniture that makes up the room.
There are many ways to decorate and obtain excellent stylish results, which is why we have made a list starting with the most important and used decorations and ending with the most particular and innovative ones, yes because the wall at the head of the bed represents an opportunity to assert one’s personality and make the bedroom a truly exclusive place.
Decorating the bed head wall, ideas from Arredare Moderno
The painting, the main choice
What to hang above the bed? A painting! The most commonly used object of all, rectangular or square, small or slightly longer than the headboard of the double bed, in a style that reflects that of the decor, modern, classic, minimal vintage, shabby, country.
There are no hard-and-fast rules and many times you can obtain whimsical and original results, playing with colours, frames and finishes, the choice is truly infinite, from abstract to figurative painting, nudes or natural landscapes, city shots or romantic atmospheres.
Religious objects to decorate the bed wall
It may sound old-fashioned, but until a few years ago, the favourite objects to decorate the wall of the bed were religious objects, a fashion that started in the 1800s, from religious paintings depicting the Madonna, Saints or Churches, the famous Crucifix in lego or decorated or plain metal, noble rosaries, elegant holy water fonts and real art treasures
The upholstered boiserie, an elongated and decorative headboard
A solution mainly used in luxury and 5-star hotels, a very high decorated headboard covering the entire wall, boiserie is usually made of wrought iron and in modern versions upholstered and quilted with modern materials such as leather, fine fabrics or velvet.
The boiserie differs from the headboard of the bed in that it is not attached to the frame but rests on the wall, it is therefore handled completely independently and purchased separately.
The Bas-relief in plaster or resin, true decorative sculptures
The bas-relief above the bed are elegant three-dimensional paintings usually made of white plaster or resin, depicting artistic Greek or Roman scenes perfect for classic or vintage style bedrooms, while for a modern décor you can opt for the bas-relief in single-colour or coloured resin, depicting cities or metropolises, contemporary art objects, geometric figures.
Tapestries, ethnic and modern wall carpets, the Asian Batik
Fabric artefacts to hang above the double bed, prints on precious fabrics, coats of arms, Persian carpets, ethical figures, particular decorations that easily match any furnishing style, affordable for everyone, industrially or handcrafted, very popular in China and Belgium, little in Italy.
Another item to consider is the Batik, fabrics coloured with a very ancient South-East Asian painting technique using wax, clay, resin, vegetable pastes and starch.
The timeless wallpaper
Used in both classic and modern styles, revived in the 1980s, it is now back in the limelight thanks to new materials and the evolution of technology that makes it possible to create any setting and graphics, textures with a modern taste for really well-made combinations, true works of art at a low cost, easy to apply and remove when necessary.
Wall shelves and notice boards
Other decorative elements are wall shelves, inexpensive and very practical solutions, thanks to the wide choice of models you will find on the market, you can create geometric compositions depending on the style of the room, choosing between timeless wood or modern metal.
Furthermore, shelves are also functional elements, perfect as a shelf for books, knick-knacks, plants, pictures and much more.
A valid alternative to shelves are notice boards, perfect for decorating the wall, available in wood, metal, glass or plastic, available in different colours and finishes, you can create customised compositions by placing them symmetrically or asymmetrically.
How to decorate the headboard? Choose your style, minimal, dècor, modern, shabby, industrial.
Before intervening with haphazard changes and combinations, we advise you to choose the starting style, trying to recreate a coherent environment that considers the bed, the wardrobe, the furniture complements and the bedhead walls.
The minimal and modern style for the bedroom
The minimal and modern look is certainly the choice that has conquered Italians in recent years, small details and few colours, perhaps opting for a particular wallpaper with texures that echo the colour and finish of the bed frame.
Or opt for lighting effects behind the bed or on the ceiling, creating plasterboard loft walls and coloured LED lamps.
Using just a few colours and classy, even luxurious, futuristic finishes with clean lines.
The industrial style for the bedroom
If, on the contrary, you are a lover of the industrial style, then you should opt for the combination of wood and metal, starting from the bed frame and accessories, decorating the bed headboard wall with design objects inspired by the early American 70s, just follow a few simple inspirations to recreate a modern and sophisticated ambience.
What to put at the foot of the double bed?
We have seen what to hang in the bedroom, now let’s see what to put at the foot of the double bed, the first thing we recommend is to consider buying a chest, an element that can give the final touch to the style of the bedroom.
A solution that is both elegant and practical at the same time, the classic night storage unit, which offers additional space for storing linen, pyjamas, sheets or various objects that can perhaps be added to the double bed with storage to significantly increase the space available.
The shapes and sizes of the chest are variable, as are the colours and finishes, ranging from leather to velvet.
Alternatively we could opt for the trunk, which can also be used as a seat thanks to its padding on the lid.
Another choice is low stools, perfect for the classic style, or a small coffee table, with a choice of modern glass or classic marble ones.
Here is a perfect idea for those who want more space to put their books. A beautiful bookcase that also serves as a partition wall, placed at the foot of the bed, is certainly a special solution.
