Bedroom Wallpaper: Top Ideas, Tips & Tricks

In the Spotlight: Estrella

 

Of all the rooms of the home, it is the bedroom that’s truly and wholly personal—and the decor should ideally reflect that. Unconstrained by external expectations, here, design can celebrate your innate taste without explaining or editing. This is where bedroom wallpaper earns its place, exhibiting your aesthetic proudly on the walls, whether it entails hushed textures or punchy prints. With that goal, in this blog, we share ideas for expressing your style through bedroom wallpaper so you can compose a retreat that reflects who you are and how you want to feel. 

 

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Choose a Pattern that Speaks to your Aesthetic

In the Spotlight: Irno

 

Limited to colors and flat finishes, wall paint does not come across as the best option for those with a significantly expressive take on aesthetics. Wallpaper, on the other hand, is abounding with choices, expanding the creative horizons to infinity. With such a wide variety of colors, patterns and textures on offer, it becomes easy to choose one that is rooted in your decor style. So, whether you lean towards traditional extravagance or modern minimalism, your bedroom wallpaper presents an opportunity to endorse it.

Turn to a jewel-toned damask like Orchestrated or a rich purple paisley like Turas if you desire Victorian-style indulgence. If you’re looking for something more homey, think of a pretty English floral like Estrella or a block print botanical like Penelope. And something like our toile wallpaper Irno will go above and beyond to hit a romantic note with its vignettes of courting couples framed by rambling vine trails.

If you’re looking for a more tailored approach towards design, consider clean-lined geometrics like checks and stripes. Aztec’s navy gingham and Thistle Stem’s slim grey stripes wrap the bedroom with a straight-lined beauty that’s as simple as it is timeless. But geometric prints need not confine to sharp edges—you can dial up with some embellishments, as in our floral striped Brevity, or dial down with a neutral textured check like Quinata.

Find the pattern that strikes a chord with your heart and sets the foundation of your desired aesthetic. Then it becomes easy to weave in the rest of the layers of colors and prints. And when the bedroom walls are wrapped in patterns that are chosen with such care, it’s hard for any morning to feel ordinary anymore. Waking up to a sight that’s so close to your heart is the best beginning you can gift yourself any day.

Be Intentional with the Palette

In the Spotlight: Qara

 

No matter the pattern you choose, its colors will change the way it reads to the eye. For instance, take our Jacobean floral wallpapers in three colorways for comparison: Mainty demonstrates modern restraint in its sleek palette of navy and beige, and creates a nocturnal atmosphere. Qara adds a hint of playful opulence to the moody blues with its pink accents, while Rustic Plat exchanges midnight blues for a rich velvety burgundy backdrop, turning the floral magnificence into a bold statement. The palette can flip the design narrative in its entirety and change the mood of the space in one stroke.

Therefore, the palette deserves keen consideration. Since bedrooms are meant for unwinding, we recommend colors that help the mind to relax. Think soft neutrals like cream and beige, or dainty pastels like duck egg blue, sage and peachy pink. Or, lean into inky colors like dark gray, navy and black that instantly set the mood for sleep.

And here are some colors advisable to avoid: bright red, lemon yellow, fiery orange, and the like. If these spirited hues occupy the vast expanse of the walls, the chances of you catching a wink with ease are slim because they keep the mind high and alert.

Flatter the Bedroom’s Dimensions with the Right Pattern

In the Spotlight: Artes

 

Not every bedroom is blessed with the luxury of space, but a well-considered wallpaper can make it look otherwise. So, if you have a modest-sized bedroom, trust wallpaper to offer a helping hand in masking the flaw. However, for this, you’ll have to be more strategic with your choice of pattern and palette:

Patterns with a vertical orientation tend to make the ceiling look high as they woo the eye upward, making the mind grasp the full height of the bedroom. Similarly, patterns that flow horizontally make the walls feel broader, so a compact bedroom feels more generous in perception. Stripes, climbing vines, and chevron prints should top your list if you have the agenda of making your bedroom feel more spacious and grander.

Also, be more careful with the choice of palette. Soft neutrals like white and cream tend to make any space feel larger as they recede into the backdrop. Similarly, dark colors like black and deep purple blur the room’s profile, making it hard to judge the room’s periphery, and in turn, camouflage the room’s modest scale efficiently. 

And finally, the scale plays the game-changer role. Small-scale prints don’t clamor for attention, so they craft a calm atmosphere, while large ones become eye magnets and can quickly overwhelm a small space. So, opt for small and medium-sized motifs if you want to make your petite bedroom feel larger. 

Counterbalance with Plain Elements

In the Spotlight: Calliope

 

No matter how demure the pattern, it will always be a visually engaging game compared to a stretch of plain color. So, consider bringing in plenty of solid elements to offer breathing space. Beddings, window dressings, headboards, love seats, and pillows are some of the items where you can bring in plain tones to offset the animated energy of the patterns wrapped all over your walls.

However, if you’re worried that the plain elements may look too flat, consider richly textured pieces. A few touches like the slubs of a linen sheet, the coarseness of a sisal rug, and the woven accents of a rattan headboard, for instance, can make a big impact. These seemingly small details go a long way in counterbalancing the calculated precision of the pattern with the organic quality of natural imperfections and slowly acquired patina.

Coordinate with Window Dressings

In the Spotlight: Apa

 

Of all the soft furnishings in the bedroom, it’s the window treatments that need a special mention. Because they work hand in hand with the wallpaper in dressing the walls. It’s important to make sure that these two elements, placed side by side, don’t clash but sync together seamlessly.

So, whether you choose curtains or roman shades, pay special attention to the palette. Echoing the pattern’s accent tone in the window dressing helps to keep the color scheme close-knit, making the bedroom look thoughtfully curated, rather than randomly thrown together.

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In the Spotlight: Sea Song

 

In bedrooms, style and function play a balancing act. A well-considered wallpaper is one that makes this intimate space feel more personal and elegant while shaping the mood for relaxation and slumber. 

At The White Window, you have a vast choice spectrum, so finding a bedroom wallpaper that meets your aesthetic and sets the tone for great sleep is a breeze. Let’s not hold you back anymore with more design talk; head to our aisle, and find the perfect backdrop for your dreamy nights and rejuvenated mornings now!