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A statement feature wall is a great addition to any room, but we think it works particularly well in the bedroom. Adding a feature wall to your bedroom is the perfect way to introduce texture and detail without cluttering your space with furniture or accessories – ideal if you have smaller bedroom. And statement walls are so easy to tie into existing colour schemes to match your bedding and soft furnishings, creating a cohesive look that feels warm and cosy.
What is a feature wall?
Feature walls can take many forms. As a rule of thumb, they’re usually the most prominent wall in a room – the one you see when you first walk in. Popular choices for feature walls are those with a fireplace or the chimney breast, as they already make a natural statement.
When it comes to design, a feature wall could be painted in a contrasting block colour, in a two-tone split design, with textured paint or a creative painting technique, or even with a mural. It could also be covered in an eye-catching wallpaper or have pictures hanging in a gallery style. There are so many options, it really depends on the look you’re going for and the layout of your room.
Bedroom feature wall ideas
In this article, we’ll look at some real-life examples of bedroom feature walls and give top tips for achieving the style in your own home. Remember, you can adapt each example to suit your space and existing colour scheme – feature walls are a simple way to freshen up your bedroom space without having to go for a full makeover. Let’s take a look!
Look 1: Statement Wallpaper by @marineberson_interiordesign
Statement wallpaper is a great option for your bedroom feature wall. There are tons of design options available, so you can search for something that works with the colours and aesthetic of your space.
For the bedroom, we love the calmness of the wallpaper chosen here. The colours are complimentary rather than contrasting, so the overall feel is peaceful – perfect for your sleeping space. Look out for metallic or textured elements to give that eye-catching effect. This Harlequin ‘Floreana’ wallpaper has a very similar vibe.
When it comes to placement, the wall behind your bed is a good option for a wallpapered feature wall. Take a look at more patterned wallpaper options here.
Look 2: Bold Paint Colour with a Statement Headboard by @portebleuemarseille
A bold, block colour wall will really stand out in your bedroom space – especially if it has plenty of contrast with the walls around it. We love this deep navy blue against the simple white of the other walls, giving depth and drama to the room.
Just make sure you prep your feature wall properly before painting, sanding down any lumps and bumps to give you that perfectly smooth finish. A flat, matte emulsion like this rich blue by COAT paints is best for totally opaque colour.
Finish off your feature wall with a statement headboard. The dark contrast of the wall will bring out the curves of this vintage style headboard beautifully.
Look 3: Nature Inspired Feature Wall by @lespenatesdelarmaner
Bringing natural elements into the bedroom promotes a sense of calm and contentment. The soft, earthy colours used here make the space so inviting, and the print on the feature wall is just dreamy!
Get this look by searching for mural wallpaper or large wall hangings with nature motifs in colours like sand, stone and ocean blue. Centring the print between shelves is a great way to anchor it to the space, and you can reflect the style in accessories.
Look 4: Behind the Bed Panelling by @guywiththepinktiles
Panelling is having a real moment right now, and although it can take a while to put together, the results speak for themselves. In this bedroom space, the panelling brings so much character and charm that the other elements can be fresh and simple.
Make sure you plan your panelling design out beforehand, ensuring you’ve got the measurements for your space down to a tee. Painting the panelling the same colour as the wall will give that cohesive feel throughout.
Look 5: Bring in the Botanicals like @macomefaccioafartutto
For a fresh, outdoors-in look in your bedroom, a botanical-themed feature wall is a great option. There are lots of styles to choose from in our range of green and botanical wallpapers, and you can tie in other elements like soft furnishings, bedding and accessories.
We love the splashes of green on other walls in this space, too – try picking out key colours from your botanical feature wall and using them elsewhere to pull the look through the whole room.
Look 6: Understated Textured Wall by @decohome.by.steph
If you favour minimal design in your bedroom space, this beautiful textured style is the one for you. You can get this look with wallpaper or a paint technique, depending on your preference. For a painted look, cover your feature wall in a darker paint first then before it’s dry, use a thin brush loaded with a lighter paint and gently swirl across the wall, pulling the darker paint along as you go to create a marbled effect.
Look 7: Create a Gallery Wall like @c.a.r.o_l.y.n
Nothing creates an eye-catching feature in a space quite like a gallery wall. If you have plenty of framed prints around your bedroom already, why not gather them together in one space to give that dramatic, stylised finish?
For a quirky look you can mix and match the frames, or for something sleeker go for one style across both frames and prints. Make sure you measure the space and work out the placement of each print before you start hanging. If you’re creating a gallery wall over your bed, use extra-strong hooks or nails and check every print is firmly secured.
Look 8: Try Your Hand at a Wall Mural Like @robyn_andtherest
A simple wall mural is a great idea for a nursery or child’s bedroom, as it adds a fun and playful element to the space. This beautiful semi-circle design has been painted in a soft sand colour palette that works with the furniture and accessories to create a cohesive room that little ones will love.
Use a cardboard template as a stencil to draw your shapes on the wall before painting – you can tidy up any mistakes with a little white spirit on a damp cloth.
Look 9: Display Mirrors and Artwork like @simple_deco_cook
For a quirky and eclectic look, a mix of mirrors and wall hangings can create a feature wall that brings in inspiration from around the world. Look out for different shapes and sizes, textures and styles to give that mismatched feel, but keep the colour palette simple to avoid clashing shades. This is another great option for above the bed, tying in with your bedding and soft furnishings.
Look 10: Use wallpaper in unique ways like @the_interior_lens
If you’re feeling really creative, why not get crafty with wallpaper? A feature wall can combine multiple elements and we love the mix of paint and wallpaper here. The printed wallpaper draws the eye to the ceiling, making the space feel light and airy, while the deep paint shade keeps it cosy and calming.
You can recreate this look by adding a dado rail to your wall to section it off at the top, adding wallpaper to the section and tying it in with a complementary paint shade below. Painting the door, frame and skirting boards in the same shade really helps the cohesion of this look. Beautiful!
