BEAUTIFUL BACKDROPS
Add drama to the bedroom with cladding, tiles, fabric or panelling behind the bed
I’m smack in the middle of a primary bedroom makeover at the moment and what I’m really struggling with is what should go behind the bed. I could certainly stick with the typical large artwork above the headboard, but that feels a bit dull.
Instead, I started looking for inspiration for alternatives to that single piece of artwork and came up with quite a few simple yet impactful options.
First, and possibly easiest, a single floor-to-ceiling curtain in a fabric that’s about the same colour as the walls.
A curtain adds texture, and can even insulate your bedroom from drafts.
Another simple option is to hang a panel of fabric behind the headboard, offering a pretty pattern without requiring wallpaper levels of commitment. A simple wooden frame can hang a large swathe of fabric in a very inexpensive manner.
If you’re ready for something quite permanent, tiles are an unexpected wall treatment that would definitely liven up your bed’s backdrop.
While tiles can be expensive, installation would be very straightforward as it just covers a rectangular area.
Moulding is another idea for a wall covering you could affix to the wall.
Wooden strips can be nailed on and painted the same colour as the wall for a sophisticated way to add interest to your space.
Moulding can also delineate spaces for artwork to be hung on an otherwise blank wall.
Finally, vertical cladding can be a stunning way to cover the wall behind your bed.
It’s bound to be a bit expensive, but it would certainly make a serious impact and transport you to a Swedish sauna — in the best possible way, of course.