The bedroom is a room where both soul and body rest; the environment is conducive to relaxation and detachment from absolutely all problems existing outside it. But creating such an atmosphere of relaxation and comfort is not so easy. Properly selected wall accessories, such as paintings for the bedroom, are one of the ways to create the right mood in the interior. These can be simple watercolors, oil paintings, modular, tapestry paintings, photographs and even pencil or charcoal sketches.
Modular pictures
Classic paintings can be found less often than modular ones. Paintings for the bedroom, divided into segments, are the most fashionable trend. Their device is very comfortable for the human eye.
One plot, divided into several semantic parts, tells a whole story, but at the same time the composition looks integral. This solution contains exactly what is needed for eye rest and mental comfort: dynamics, movement, development.
Character traits
Modular paintings have a number of features:
- No need for heavy frames. The individual parts should give the impression of unity. The frames are only light and narrow. Or there are no frames at all (gallery design of the painting).
- The whole image is divided into any number of fragments. But the universal number is: 3-5. It is better to choose an odd number, then the picture will have a clearly defined center. But there are no strict rules here.
- Fragments can be of any shape, although squares and rectangles are the most popular.
- You can divide the common canvas in different directions, horizontally, vertically, diagonally and arbitrarily. This is an additional decorative technique that will allow you to set the mood of the composition and even optically adjust the room. Narrow vertical paintings stretch out, horizontal ones expand.
- The greater the distance between the fragments, the deeper and more dynamic the overall impression.
- The size of a modular painting is not limited; it can occupy the headboard or the entire wall.
- The minimum side length of one fragment is 30 cm. Smaller fragments will be difficult to perceive.
Modules can break up the plot in different ways:
- Fragments continue one image.
- Fragments repeat the same image in different shades.
- They are mirrored.
Modules in the interior
A photo of modular paintings for a bedroom can become an impetus on the basis of which a unique solution will be built. But in any case, you will need to decide a number of things yourself:
- Will the composition continue the theme of the existing design, or, on the contrary, define it?
- Where will the posters be placed, will they be too cramped, or, conversely, free.
- Will the paintings be clearly visible? It is better to avoid options when you always have to look at the picture only from the side.
- The color scheme is neutral or bright. Calm colors support, bright colors dominate.
- Genre agreement. You shouldn't place a view of New York in a room with rustic or rustic motifs, pop posters and abstract paintings are not suitable for a classic-style bedroom with an abundance of wooden surfaces, and food images are good in the kitchen, but rarely in the bedroom.
To avoid mistakes, it is recommended to first cut out modules from unnecessary cardboard, arrange them and evaluate the effect.
How to visually expand a room
Due to their ability to add depth, modular paintings are often used to optically expand a room. A great trick for small bedrooms.
The stories then support this goal. These are overview canvases with depth and perspective: views of nature, mountains or forests stretching into the distance, city streets.
Paintings that imitate windows look funny and attractive, for example, a view from a window of an Italian village.
Modern tendencies
Of course, your own taste plays the main role in your choice. However, it would be a good idea to get acquainted with interior design trends in this area:
- Recently, modular paintings have been very popular. One image is divided into two, three or more parts, each of which is stretched onto a stretcher without a frame. Canvases consisting of no more than four fragments are suitable for the bedroom.
- Macro photography (close-up photos of plants, objects, insects on a blurred background) is also a suitable solution.
- Applications and drawings made by a child to decorate his own room.
- Canvases with views of landscapes, urban landscapes, buildings.
- Pastel paintings whose soft tones are soothing.
- Watercolor is especially suitable for English and classic interior styles.
- Canvases in oil or acrylic, large sizes, are appropriate in spacious rooms decorated in a modern style.
- Several paintings of different sizes, randomly located on the wall, create a feeling of mystery.
Pictures above the bed
The place above the bed is the most convenient place to place a painting in a bedroom with a double bed in the center. The gaze of everyone who enters the room naturally falls on the opposite wall.
A painting is a flat object, so you definitely need a point from which you can get a good view of the drawing. The head of the bed opposite the front door is an ideal place.
The painting is selected to match the interior. This could be a classic oil painting, poster, or reproduction. According to the compositional solution:
- One large picture.
- Modular.
- A collage or impromptu exhibition of small images.
You need to fit the picture in, based on the width of the bed. The painting continues or balances the headboard. You should look at the room as a solid structure.
The picture should not be too small or overwhelmingly large. It should not break the lines defined by the edges of the bed, or should do it harmoniously, balancing the overall composition defined by the pieces of furniture, the edges of the room and the decor.
The most popular option in modern bedrooms are large or modular paintings. They continue and support the design theme of the room. The subjects are the simplest and most peaceful: flowers, nature, water, abstraction. The colors are soft and calm.
How does size affect
In addition to the fact that the painting element should please the owners, it must correspond to the size of the room. Professionals and designers recommend choosing the size based on the size of the wall, the area of the room and the dimensions of the furniture:
- The interior of the spacious room will be organically complemented by large canvases. But they will only look appropriate above a bed with a small headboard;
- For small rooms you need to select medium-sized canvases;
- Large design elements will make the room visually smaller, which should not be allowed;
- If such a non-standard solution as a panorama is chosen for decoration, then you should make sure that it strictly corresponds to the width of the bed, visually helping to expand the room. The panorama will fit well into the interior of a long narrow bedroom;
- In low rooms it is better to use vertical reproductions, which can visually raise the ceiling;
- It would also be inappropriate to look at a small painting on a large wall, where it could simply get “lost.” To get out of the situation, a suitable method is to arrange several small elements into one completed composition;
- Stylish modular paintings can decorate both the space above the bed and fill the free wall of the room.
When choosing a canvas, you should also take into account the size of the bed. According to experts, the dimensions of the canvas should correspond to at least half the width of the bed.
There is no need to hang large modular paintings above small beds, and vice versa, a small reproduction will not decorate the bedroom if placed above large furniture. Photo examples of choosing canvases according to the size of the room are posted below.
Selection rules
The choice of painting is a creative decision and a matter of taste. But there are universal rules:
- Color and theme should promote good sleep, rest and relaxation. It is better to avoid dramatic or heavy subjects in such a room.
- The painting should not be wider than the furniture, just narrower. The ideal ratio, comfortable for the eye: 75% of the width of the bed. However, these calculations must take into account all the lines in the room. Perhaps the width of the bed is continued by the bedside tables, merging with it.
Briefly about the main thing
It is recommended to decorate the wall above the bed in an original way, as this will create an emphasis on the main piece of furniture and the overall interior. You can highlight the wall above the bed with a finish that differs from other walls, for example, laminate, decorative plaster, photo wallpaper, wall panels, etc.
Another option to create an accent on the wall above the headboard is to hang something there, for example, paintings or framed photographs, a clock, a mirror, a panel or other hand-made item.
You should not hang objects on the bed that may pose a danger to sleepers - shelves or cabinets, hanging structures, flowers in pots and vases, etc.
The meaning of the image
If personal preferences are not certain, you can trust Chinese philosophers. In Chinese painting, greater importance is given to the semantic content of the plot; it is believed that it can influence the energy of the house and the owner himself.
Favorable paintings for the bedroom will promote health, well-being and prosperity, poorly chosen ones will work on the opposite. Symbolism of common plots:
- Horses – performance and energy.
- Abstraction – movement, development.
- Wolves and lions - strength, family.
- Nature – peace, tranquility, health.
- Fruits – wealth, prosperity.
- The sea is a road, adventure.
Paintings with angels for the bedroom are chosen by those who want to protect themselves and their family from negativity, and paintings with peonies by those who want to attract wealth. Peonies as a symbol are very popular in Japan and China.
The splendor of a flower makes us endow it with bright features: courage, courage, honor, nobility, strength, the origin of life, activity. It improves morale and at the same time is gentle and luxurious, a great subject for a bedroom painting for a married couple.
However, it is worth understanding that all this is conditional symbolism. It is impossible to decide in absentia which paintings are suitable for the bedroom of a teenager, adult, or elderly person.
The most important thing is to listen to your feelings. If the image of a lion or a lonely sailboat evokes negative feelings, such work should be abandoned.
Where is the best place to hang it?
When deciding where exactly to place the linen, many bedroom owners choose the head of the bed. Indeed, this is the most popular option and, as a rule, the most visible wall in the room.
However, it is believed that it is better to place the canvas opposite the bed - at the foot of the bed. This way it will not concentrate too much attention and focus energy on itself, which can interfere with restful sleep, and it will always be clearly visible.
Bad options for the bedroom
Not the most suitable paintings for a bedroom interior:
- battle and war scenes,
- herbariums and insect collections,
- weapon,
- warships,
- autumn,
- A lot of people.
The complex subject is water. She has strong energy and actively influences everyone who looks at her. Calm water is associated with stagnation, and stormy water with impermanence and instability. But here everything is individual. If the image of a mermaid against the backdrop of a calm lake attracts, relaxes and energizes, you should choose it.
The bedroom in Feng Shui is a place of passion and tranquility
According to the teachings of Feng Shui, the bedroom has a dual meaning: on the one hand, it acts as a kingdom of peace, and on the other, all objects and symbols in it should be associated with love games.
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Before you start choosing a painting for your bedchamber, you need to determine the general color scheme of the room.
If a young couple who has recently tied the knot in love lives in this room, they should use passionate, exciting shades. The ideal solution is, of course, all shades of red, but if it does not look harmonious in the overall design, it can be successfully replaced with peach or rich pink.
Don't forget about bed linen. The most suitable sets for the bedroom are white, pastel and other shades that are as close to natural as possible. At the same time, you need to avoid underwear with blue color variations, which can cause trouble.
Often people love to decorate their bedroom with lush indoor plants. The latter have their own energy; scientists say that they, like people, experience different feelings and emotions and sense the mood of their owner.
For this reason, do not place more than two flowerpots in your bedroom. And also carefully monitor the condition of the flowers, water them on time and use special fertilizers so that they always look great.
According to Feng Shui, the best flowers for the bedroom are peonies.
How to fit a picture
There are several options for presenting a picture:
- It unobtrusively repeats and connects the colors and style solutions of the interior. For example, in a beige bedroom with apple green accents there is a painting depicting phalaenopsis orchids of the “Green apple” variety.
- Dominates. The picture is either brighter or more contrasting. For example, in the bedroom there are fuchsia flowers in pink tones. The other interior supports the theme of the picture, and not vice versa.
- Maintains theme. For example, a view of lavender fields in a Provence style bedroom.
- The picture sets the mood. For example, in a calm bedroom, decorated in swamp green and light beige tones, there is a schematic representation of a flower in a botanical style. In the same bedroom you can hang an image of a mysterious fantasy forest, permeated with the sun - and the mood will be completely different.
Selection by color scheme
A reliable and proven way to choose a painting to decorate the walls in the bedroom is to choose it in the same color palette as the overall interior of the room. This method can be used for absolutely any style. Photos of paintings placed in the interior, selected according to this principle, will allow you to appreciate the brevity and beauty of the bedroom design.
The second method of selection is based on choosing canvases in brighter color shades than those used in the decoration of the room. These brighter colors help to enliven a calm interior. But still the choice remains in one color scheme.
Lovers of the unusual and bright can use the third method of choice, which is completely opposite to the first. The canvas should be written in colors that are not present in the room. Such a work of art stands out clearly against the background of the overall design of the bedroom, attracting attention. This technique is used in almost all styles. This technique looks fresh and lively in a calm interior decorated in neutral colors. Such techniques for decorating walls with paintings are well displayed in the following photos.
If several paintings are selected, then you need to remember that they must be combined in color.
Feng Shui paintings
The philosophy of Feng Shui cannot be approached superficially. This system requires thoughtfulness and caution. Basic rules for choosing a painting for a bedroom according to Feng Shui:
- It is best if the paintings depict the dreams of the occupant of the room.
- You should avoid images with a lonely object: a rock, a tree, a house in the middle of a desert plain.
- For a lover or a married couple - paired objects.
- Images of water in the bedroom are not acceptable. Water brings prosperity, but not during rest. A drawing with water in the bedroom will act in the opposite way - money will begin to flow out of your hands.
- The best scenes: spring, summer, blooming flowers. Everything related to the revival of life, its flowering and celebration.
- Portraits of deceased relatives are not suitable for the bedroom.
Matching style
Don’t forget that the chosen canvas should complement and continue the style of the interior.
| For a bedroom in black and white or gray | Pencil images, black and white photographs or thread images are perfect. |
| Classically decorated bedroom | Reproductions of famous artists will be a great addition. The subject can be anything - landscapes of various themes, photo portraits, still life, etc. |
| Avant-garde direction | Features contrasting shapes or colors. In this case, you can combine the incompatible. The main thing is the choice of texture and color. The topic fades into the background. |
| Art Deco style | It is necessary to complement the same elegant creations that can combine modernity and classics. |
| Laconic minimalism | Images with simple storylines are suitable. You should avoid small details and a variety of color shades. |
| Loft style | The choice of style and theme of the paintings is quite diverse. The walls in the interior can be decorated with paintings, prints or simply graphics. Attention here is paid more to simple design, without unnecessary pretentiousness. |
Each style sets the direction of the plot and design of the paintings for the bedroom. The main thing is that the image is not depressing.
In addition to the basic rules for choosing decor, people often turn to the advice of the eastern teachings of Feng Shui. Please pay attention to the following rules:
- For the bedroom, you need to choose canvases depicting paired objects - plants, animals, objects, people, etc. as an option, it is possible to use two paintings that echo each other. The depiction of individual individual objects should be completely abandoned;
- It is recommended to use canvases that embody the dream of the bedroom owners. For example, someone dreaming of a trip to some city can hang a photograph depicting this topic;
- According to the teachings of Feng Shui, water in a room will contribute to the “leakage” of money. Therefore, it is worth abandoning drawings with waterfalls, which many people love so much;
- It is inappropriate to place portraits of people who have passed away in the bedroom. The energy of such paintings negatively affects the owners of the premises;
- The image also should not carry the energy of something sick or dying, so it is better to exclude landscapes of an autumn forest from the bedroom interior. It is better to turn to spring sketches, which symbolize new life and fill the room with vital energy.
Whether to turn to the teachings of the Feng Shui sages or not, everyone decides individually. But adherents of this system argue that strict adherence to all the rules of Feng Shui will help achieve harmony with the world.
Is it possible to hang an icon in the bedroom
According to the church, it is possible to place icons in the bedroom. Immediately after waking up and before going to bed, you can say a prayer. However, you need to choose the right image and place the plot correctly.
Wedding icons are placed in the bedroom of adults; they protect the family. Other suitable subjects: images of Jesus Christ, the Mother of God, Guardian Angel.
There must be direct access to the icon, and the space near it must be free. Therefore, a place above the bed will not work. The correct choice is the east side. But if there are windows on it, you can choose another wall.
The place should be bright, but without direct sunlight, so that the icon does not fade. It is optimal if the room has an icon case - a special wooden cabinet for storing icons.
Paintings for the bedroom are the best way to decorate the walls and give them completeness. Without them, the walls will seem empty. You can solve the problem with brightly patterned wallpaper or decorative panels, but built-in solutions are quite tedious. And the picture can be changed at any time.
How to hang it correctly
The right place for a painting can transform your bedroom. If a room performs several functions at once, for example, it is also a work place or a place of relaxation, then it is possible to choose a different picture for each zone. Closer to the bedroom or above the bed, it is better to hang canvases with a light plot thread.
In the “office” area, paintings with strict lines would be appropriate, which will promote a working mood. For works printed on a printer, it is worth considering in advance where to place them, taking into account the fact that when the room is ventilated, the painting can simply blow away.
For pictorial masterpieces, one should take into account the fact that over time it may be necessary to wipe dust from the frame, and from here it should be hung so that it is easy and most importantly safe to carry out work on cleaning the surface from dust.
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