Above Bed
Our Above Bed Wall Art collection is designed for wide, open spaces above the bed, featuring long horizontal and carefully balanced vertical pieces that anchor the room without overwhelming it. These artworks bring calm, proportion, and visual interest to the bedroom, making the bed the natural focal point while keeping the space feeling considered and restful. Ideal for modern, minimalist, and design-led interiors.
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Above bed wall art - frequently asked questions
Sizing, hanging height and the questions we are asked most.
What size wall art should go above a bed?
As a guide, choose a piece around two-thirds the width of your bed. Above a king bed that means 20"x60" (50x150cm), 24"x72" (60x180cm) or 30"x60" (75x150cm); above a double or queen, 16"x48" (40x120cm), 20"x60" (50x150cm) or 20"x40" (50x100cm); above a single, 12"x36" (30x90cm) or 16"x32" (40x80cm). A long horizontal canvas suits this wall better than a square print because it echoes the line of the headboard instead of floating above it.
How high above the bed should you hang art?
Hang the bottom edge roughly 6-10in (15-25cm) above the top of the headboard. If there is no headboard, centre the piece about 58in (147cm) from the floor, which is standard gallery eye level. Leaving that gap keeps the art visually connected to the bed rather than stranded halfway up the wall.
Should wall art above a bed be horizontal or vertical?
Horizontal works best in most bedrooms. The wall above a bed is wider than it is tall, so a long horizontal canvas fills it naturally and makes the room feel wider. Vertical pieces are worth considering only if you have a high ceiling and a narrow bed, or if you hang two tall panels either side of the headboard rather than one above it.
Is one large piece or a set better above a bed?
One long horizontal piece is the simpler and usually stronger choice - it reads as a single focal point and takes one nail. A set of two or three matching panels works well on a very wide wall above a king bed, where a single canvas would need to be enormous to hold the space. If you use a set, keep 2-4in (5-10cm) between panels so the group reads as one artwork.
What kind of art works best above a bed?
Calm, low-contrast subjects work best above a bed - soft landscapes, abstract washes, botanical studies and muted neutrals. The bedroom is the one room where art is mostly seen last thing at night and first thing in the morning, so restrained colour tends to wear better than a bold statement piece. Anything visually busy or high-contrast will feel more restless in this position than it does above a sofa.
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Excellent service, picture looks amazing and arrived very quickly and was very well packaged. Easy to install on the wall and looks superb..
Lovely picture, great quality and supernatural delivered. Would definitely recommend
Beautiful picture for a narrow wall. The colors are prettier in person.
We received our print in a timely manner. Upon unpacking, we noticed a bulge in the canvas and some lines in the canvas and imprint from the wood that goes across in the back. I reached out and the company sent another one that came perfect. It is now displayed in our foyer and looks great!
Beautiful, just as I wanted, excellent framing and a swift delivery
The perfect statement piece. The graceful heron, soft neutral palette, and walnut floating frame brought warmth and serenity to our dining room. It feels elegant, timeless, and collected rather than trendy. The quality is exceptional and the artwork looks even more beautiful in person than online. I love it so much, that I’m going to order another!
I’m over the moon with my beautiful Sunset wall art. It finishes off my hallway and has received so many compliments from visitors.
Second piece bought now and both are great. Exactly as described and very well packaged for transit.
I love the quality and styling of the print, I was unsure about buying something so big without seeing it but I am very happy with the product. The colours are true to the image and the effect with the floating frame is perfect. I would buy again from Atelier, I trust the product and delivery was quick considering it was a specific design, size and frame.
I bought the 30 x 90 canvas with a floating canvas frame in the colour wood and I couldn't be happier with it. Great quality, well packaged. Highly recommend.
This artwork brought just the right look to my entry that I was trying to achieve. It’s beautiful and calming and in a beautiful quality frame.
Better than presented online. We love it. Super high quality framing and hardware.
Beautiful artwork! So impressed with the quality, it looks absolutely stunning.
Beautiful!
Lovely print. Really good quality & easy to hang