Paintings for the bedroom, in addition to their purely decorative function, bring an emotional charge to the interior. This is primarily a favorite decoration for women and girls, who are more capable of showing affection than men. In our collection of modern bedroom paintings, you'll find themes that are both an expression of romantic love and a versatile decor for every style of recreation room.
Types of paintings
To decide which picture to hang in the bedroom, you need to consider different options. And at the moment there are a huge number of them:
- Modular paintings have no frames. These are several separate paintings, united by one plot, hung quite close to each other. Recently, modular paintings have been quite popular in interior design.
- Appliques are paintings made from fabrics, leather, paper and other materials.
- Luminous - in the light this is an ordinary image, but in the dark it glows and amazes with its beauty. The glow can be caused by illumination - small light bulbs, or by applying a special paint to the picture that reflects light.
- Embroidery – images are not drawn, but embroidered with threads, ribbons, and beads. Such paintings are valuable because their creation is a very painstaking work that requires great skill.
- Relief – images that are convex or, conversely, recessed into the wall. Most often they are made with plaster.
- Paintings painted in oil or paint are handmade and therefore have high value, but may cause allergies in some people due to the composition of oils and paints.
- Images printed on canvas. Modern technologies have greatly diversified the world of interior design. You can print any image or photo and use it as a painting.
- Scenes burnt on wood. It is also handmade, complex work and looks very impressive.
- Mosaic is an image that is created by gluing colorful pieces to a canvas.
Paintings can be framed or without them. The most common frame material is wood.
But other materials are also used, such as:
- Plastic,
- Metal,
- Gypsum,
- Leather.
- The frame can be wicker, forged, glued.
And this is not all types of paintings and their design. There are also paintings, heaters, clocks, engravings, frescoes, posters, panels and others. Anything can be depicted in the picture: people, nature, animals, patterns, fruits, water, cars and much more.
Painting material
Until the 17th century, painting was done with oil paints and a simple pencil. Now the list of thematic consumables has expanded significantly, and you need to choose each of them, guided by the following points:
- Style – modern and neutral trends welcome bright paintings done in acrylic oil or pencil graphics, while in classic interiors you can use subjects painted in watercolor, gouache, oil and acrylic;
- Luxury - the respectability of a plot largely depends on the quality of its execution, but do not forget that oil painting is always at a premium;
- Durability - acrylic paint is the most wear-resistant, second place goes to oil, gouache and watercolor fade over time, are easily subject to mechanical damage, and also wear out from high humidity.
To make paintings on the bedroom wall last longer, they can be ordered varnished or laminated. The last option is suitable for modular designs. The subframe can also be covered with mineral or organic (plastic) glass. The mineral version breaks, but does not become scratched at the slightest contact with another object. Organic glass has the opposite effect.
Color solutions
Colors in bedroom design are of great importance, because they can put a person in a positive mood, give him energy or calm him down. Looking at photos of paintings in the bedroom interior will help you decide what colors to choose for your design.
Each color has special properties:
- Green is the color of prosperity, harmony, it helps to calm down and put thoughts in order. It perfectly stimulates brain activity and promotes concentration on what is important. In a green bedroom, lighter paintings, for example, with white flowers, will look good.
- Red – gives the atmosphere in the room a certain piquancy and romance. It’s not for nothing that they say that red is the color of passion. With a harmonious combination of it and other colors, you will get a favorable environment for living, but if there is too much red or its shade is too aggressive, the room will be uncomfortable. Red rose - this picture will add luxury to the bedroom.
- Pastel colors do not tire the eyes, create a calm, relaxing aura, and are associated with purity and airiness. Combines with any other colors. Rooms in which the design is made in various shades of pastel look very beautiful. Delicate paintings with flowers in pastel colors are ideal for bedrooms.
- Pink – has a relaxing effect, relieves headaches, and sets a person up for positivity and serenity. But only if it is a calm shade of pink; aggressive tones, on the contrary, lead a person into an excited state. A painting depicting pink sakura is well suited for the bedroom.
- Blue is the color of peace and sky, freshness and purity. Relieves anxiety and stress. Blue harmonizes well with white; together they create a marine style. But in paintings with blue color, you should be careful, some of them are irritating, repulsive, you should choose more delicate shades.
- Brown is the color of earth, stability, wisdom, helps to gather strength. A brown bedroom needs a light painting - beige or white.
- Black – mystery, authority, severity, restraint and luxury. Combines with any colors. But in the bedroom interior it is not advisable to use too much black, as this can bring unnecessary tension. For a black design, you can use images with gold and silver colors.
Each color has its own shades, and they can always have different properties. For example, one shade relaxes and gives a feeling of security, while another very similar one already puts a person in an overly active state. Therefore, it is worth looking first of all at the sensations that color evokes.
Styles
For each style of bedroom interior, a certain painting is suitable:
- Classic style: mosaics, relief paintings, calm landscapes, nature, plants, images of angels.
- High tech - this style usually uses paintings depicting large cities or abstractions.
- Boho. Bedrooms in boho style combine many colors - bright paintings with patterns and feathers would be appropriate.
- Loft. In this style, the painting is a kind of accent in the interior. She attracts special attention. For example, the room has brick walls and a bright painting hangs. It can depict people, animals or inscriptions.
- Marine style - the paintings most often feature waves, lighthouses, shells, anchors and similar images.
- Modern. In a bedroom made in the Art Nouveau style, modular, modern paintings are perfect, as well as paintings on the sides of the bed, depicting patterns or landscapes.
- Minimalism - in this style the main thing is that there is nothing superfluous, so usually in the bedrooms there are either no paintings, or one with a not too bright, non-distracting image.
- Japanese bedroom style is characterized by both sophistication and simplicity. In such bedrooms, paintings depicting trees, sakura or lotus are hung. Sometimes the Yin Yang sign is used - the union of two opposites.
Main criteria when choosing a painting
Regardless of the style and design, when choosing a painting for the bedroom interior, you need to consider some basic rules:
More doesn't mean better. Overusing wall space can look tacky. Sometimes one or two paintings are enough to make an accent and highlight the overall style in the design of the room.
Harmony with the environment. In addition to the color combination, you should also pay attention to the patterns and ornaments of the interior.
The more small details there are on the wallpaper, the more the picture will merge with them and irritate the eye. In addition, having decided to place several paintings, it is necessary to comply with their general style and execution technique.
General style. Decide on the design direction. Oil paintings for the bedroom, frescoes, and tapestries are more suitable for a classic interior. Futuristic design goes well with abstract art.
DIY painting
A large abundance of paintings for bedrooms can be confusing and confusing. When thinking about what kind of painting to hang in the bedroom, many come to the conclusion that the best option is a painting they created with their own hands or that was drawn by a child.
A child's drawing that you especially liked can be framed and hung in the bedroom. So, the image dear to your heart will always be in a prominent place.
You can draw a picture yourself, and then frame it in a beautiful frame. But not everyone has the talent and ability to draw. For this purpose, there are kits for creativity: paintings by numbers, diamond embroideries and the like. In these sets, all the actions are described in great detail and creating a picture is not at all difficult.
It is possible to create an abstract painting even without special skills and instructions. You will need to prepare the canvas and paints, and then paint, turning off your thoughts, just moving your hand. This is relaxing and as a result you can get an unusual image with patterns or a beautiful combination of colors.
An option to create a picture is to use a stencil or any available means, for example, a leaf from a tree or a mug. Apply paint to an object and then leave traces of the object on the canvas. The results are quite original images.
To create a painting with your own hands for the bedroom, you need not be afraid to experiment and fantasize. Materials for a masterpiece can include buttons, glue, threads, glitter, paper, fabrics, feathers and much more. The main thing is to act.
Feng Shui placement
Feng Shui experts recommend that in order to bring positive energy into life, you need to follow these tips when purchasing paintings for your bedroom:
- Hang pictures of good angels in the bedroom. They represent peace, help you forget about the worries of everyday life, and eliminate negativity. In such a bedroom a person rests his soul.
- Lotus, sakura, flowering trees and flowers in the paintings in the bedroom near the bed allow the soul to calm down and find harmony.
- Images of places he dreams of visiting or favorite places close to his heart have a very positive effect on a person. For example, a country house with a beautiful garden.
- The image of a phoenix symbolizes rebirth, allowing, after difficulties, to take on important matters with renewed vigor.
- Paintings with precious stones that match the person’s zodiac sign also have positive energy in the bedroom.
- In the bedroom of a couple in love, it is recommended to hang paintings depicting two deer leaning towards each other or two swans. These are not just romantic images, they also bring harmony and tenderness to relationships.
According to experts, paintings with the following images have negative properties for the bedroom:
- Growling predators, such as lions or wolves.
- Hurricanes, storms, desert.
- Paintings with red, black primary colors.
- Ships, bulky vehicles, weapons.
- Dried insects or plants.
Horse images can be hung in the bedroom, but it should be taken into account that they emit strong energy and speed. That is, if a person needs a boost of energy and feels comfortable with such a picture, then it is quite suitable for the bedroom interior.
How to properly hang paintings, photographs and other decorative elements in the bedroom
The most popular place for linens and canvases is on the wall above the head of the bed. But these two attributes should be harmonized. The picture should be 1/3 less than the length of this piece of furniture. If it is less or more, it will create an imbalance and will not create the effect that the apartment owners are counting on. If you plan to have several decorative elements of different sizes, then they should be placed harmoniously in relation to each other.
When selecting, it is important to pay attention not only to the color scheme, relationship with the overall design and plot, but also to the compatibility of the paintings with the people in whose bedrooms they will hang.
General recommendations
Each person has his own tastes and preferences in interior design and should adhere to them, but there are general recommendations and rules that can help create a more harmonious environment:
- To each his own: some people like bright paintings, others like soothing images for the bedroom, but definitely you should like the painting. Under no circumstances should you hang images in a room that frighten a person, cause him discomfort, or interfere with sleep.
- The decor should please and please - this is the most important criterion by which you should choose what to decorate the room with. It often happens that a portrait in the bedroom causes discomfort; it seems that they are looking at you and this prevents you from relaxing.
- It is not advisable to mix many different styles and cover the entire room, it looks quite ridiculous. Also, you shouldn’t hang a small picture on bright, tacky wallpaper; most likely it will simply get lost against the background of such a wall. In this case, you can use a large picture, but provided that it does not spoil the interior.
- With the correct placement of decor, it is possible to change the idea of a room, for example, to make it visually wider; narrow, long paintings in the bedroom above the bed will help.
“A few large objects in a small room create the illusion of more space.”
Small bedroom ideas to expand the space
To decorate walls in a small room, you can use several techniques that will help visually enlarge the space. The most obvious option is to use mirrors; gloss on the walls will give a similar effect. Photo wallpapers with the effect of open space will also cope with the task: a seashore in perspective, a forest, an imitation of a window, images of the galaxy and space.
In the photo, the combination of matte and glossy surfaces helps to visually enlarge the small space of the bedroom.
Using photo wallpaper in wall decoration is a simple and affordable way to add originality to the decor of a room and make it unique.
Best options
Hang a picture of a sunset opposite the bed; it will help you fall asleep faster.
- Macro photographs are perfect for the bedroom: flowers, berries, drops, textures, etc., photographed very closely. Such images tend to be relaxing.
- Images of water are controversial among some designers: some believe that they have a calming effect, others argue that water energizes. Especially pictures with turbulent streams of water, waterfalls.
- Pictures with delicate, spring flowers are perfect for the bedroom.
There are a huge variety of painting options, and thanks to this, everyone can find something suitable and unique for themselves.
