If your bedroom feels kind of vanilla, even after you’ve invested a lot of time and money in furniture, lamps and soft furnishings, maybe it’s time to add a more visually striking element to it — a piece of original art!
However, there is an art to choosing pieces for the bedroom. A still life oil painting may not be quite at home above your bed as a beautiful natural landscape, but it is, of course, important to consider your personal preferences. In love with animal and bird art? Perfect, hang a Olya Lane's Great Egret in your bedroom. We’re sure she wouldn’t mind.
The lure of landscape art
A sense of escapism can easily engulf a bedroom, and for this reason cityscapes are an excellent subject to decorate your empty walls. From well-known European landmarks to exotic interpretations of more distant continents, travel art brings a dash of the vast, unknown world into your home, making you daydream about places you love or destinations you are yet to visit.
Or, if you’re more of the outdoorsy type, opt for a landscape that will have you daydreaming of swimming, hiking and camping. Landscapes can be the most popular choice to feature in anyone’s home, but you can make your artwork uniquely you by choosing a scene that has special meaning to you. That could be the colour scheme matching your bedroom and tying it all together, or a beach you once visited with a long-lost love.
You can bring the streets of London to your rural home, or imagine you’re hiking in the Swiss Alps while stuck in your studio apartment. Home is where the heart is, right? So why not bring that part of your heart yearning to travel right into your bedroom. Whether you want to be one with nature or roaming the streets of a busy city, we’ve got you covered.
Inspirational abstracts
Abstract art comes in many shapes, sizes, colours and themes, so when it comes to choosing an original abstract piece for your bedroom, the key is to think subjectively.
What is it that you want to achieve for your space? Are you creating a calming vibe, a sensual space, or an invigorating retreat? Do you want your bedroom to inspire creativity or relaxation? Knowing this will allow you to explore the myriad of possibilities when it comes to abstract art.
Take Novi Lim's art as an example: her abstract pieces are fluid and organic, encouraging a sense of freedom, play and experimentation.
On the other hand, abstract artist Liam Roberts' reliefs focus on the evolving nature of light and shadow, and how this changes up the look and feel of your space throughout the day. If you're into art that both complements your colour palette and adds dimension to your room, Liam is the artist to know.
Botanical art to soothe the soul
There’s something soothing about botanical art. From single plants reimagined in ink to complete botanical gardens in acrylic paint, the fascinating world of flowers and foliage brings a touch of sensitivity and calmness to any space, which makes it ideal for the very room in your house where you need to wind down. You can even find a botanical drawing displayed against a blank backdrop, meaning that soothing characteristic is even more emphasised.
Plus, botanical art is the result of the careful study of plants, so one of these to-scale artworks could inspire your room to be a hub for reading and studying. You’ll be even more inspired in the morning to hop out of bed and get to work. And if you have a green thumb, what better way to bring your love of plants into your bedroom than through art?
Besides paintings and drawings, you can also opt for interesting botanical collages and photographs that bring a touch of the unexpected to the bedroom.
No matter what you choose, as long as the art is original and goes with your personal vibe, it’s sure to make your bedroom feel more like a personal space dedicated to you. Because you deserve it!
Cover image via Larissa Uvarova
