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Bedroom Frames: Planning Wall Art Above a Bed or Beside a Dresser

by Shopify API

Choose bedroom frames around the space you actually have, not the size of the wall in a product photograph. The bed, headboard, wardrobe and lighting all affect where art can sit comfortably. A small arrangement beside a dresser may work better than a large set squeezed above the bed.

Start by deciding which wall you want to use. Then measure the clear area and decide whether you want one print, a pair or a larger arrangement. PaperJam's general framed-print and frame-set ranges give you options to compare without needing every item to be labelled specifically for a bedroom.

Above the bed: plan the whole arrangement

Treat a pair of prints as one layout when you measure. You need room for the width of both frames and the gap between them, as well as some clear wall on either side. Check whether the headboard, reading lights or nearby shelves interrupt that space.

The Abstract Blue Vases Set is described as two 50 × 70 cm framed prints in medium wood frames. It is a useful example for testing a two-piece layout, provided those dimensions suit your room. Confirm the finished outer dimensions if the fit is close.

Before hanging anything above a bed, make sure the fixings suit the wall and frame weight. If you are unsure, use a qualified installer or choose a different wall. A product photograph is not an installation guide.

Beside a dresser: one piece may be enough

A single print leaves you more freedom around a mirror, lamp or jewellery stand. Browse Single Frames and check the description of the specific product you like. This is a mixed collection, so do not assume every item has the same dimensions or personalization options.

When choosing the artwork, look at the colours already in your bedding and furniture. You might repeat one colour in the print, or choose a contrast you enjoy. There is no need to match every detail, and you do not have to buy a full set if one piece suits the available space.

A larger wall needs more planning, not necessarily more frames

For a broader arrangement, compare products in Frame Sets with ready-made sets that list more pieces. The Quiet Horizons Set, for example, is described as six framed prints in medium wood frames, with 50 × 70 cm shown in the photograph and a 30 × 40 cm size also listed.

That product's description states a made-to-order period of 15-20 working days. Check the current listing before ordering, and ask separately about delivery timing. Production time is not the same as the date the set will arrive.

If six pieces would crowd the wall, choose fewer. The layout should leave usable room for the furniture and lights rather than forcing you to rearrange the bedroom around the art.

Test the position before you commit

Use paper templates to try the proposed sizes and spacing. Look at them from the doorway and from your usual position in bed. You may find that an arrangement looks balanced while standing up but sits awkwardly beside a bedside lamp when viewed from the bed.

Keep the product photo open for reference, but use your measurements to make the decision. Also check whether dimensions describe the print or the finished frame, and confirm whether hanging hardware is included; the descriptions checked for this guide do not establish that.

Bedroom wall-art questions

Do all the frames need to match?

No. Similar frame finishes can help tie an arrangement together, but you can also coordinate through the artwork's colours. Try the combination beside a photo of your room before buying.

Can framed prints go on any bedroom wall?

Placement depends on the wall, fixings and frame weight. Ask about care requirements if the area gets direct sunlight or moisture, and do not assume every frame suits every location.

Measure one wall and compare one or two layouts first. Once you know what fits, the linked products and collections can help you choose the artwork without buying more pieces than the room needs.

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