5 Approaches to Artwork in the Bedroom

In the bedrooms of our house tours, we see a lot of artwork hung directly over a headboard, but we've also spotted alternative approaches, a few of which we've rounded up here...

• 1 Asymmetrical: Kathleen and Alex's Guest-Ready Condo
• 2 Near the dresser: Kathleen and Alex's Guest-Ready Condo
• 3 Leaning by the bed: Francesco's Well-Curated Flat
• 4 Stacked on top of books: Alan's Andersonville Loft
• 5 Over the dresser: Dominic's Vintage Gold Coast Gem

Photos: Sarah Coffey (1-2), Janel Laban(4), Evan Thomas (3, 5)

Comments (5)

I like that you covered this is a post! Just last week after waiting two months, I had a custom bed delivered to me. Never once while sleeping on a mattress on the floor did I think about the issues of my art hung directly above the headboard. I quickly realized that I had no choice but to hang the art higher than I normally would just so I would not damage it when sitting up in bed. Sort of annoyed by it, I am still doing it.

posted by serrakat on October 29th 2009 at 9:50am
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Eek! That hand is a little creepy!

posted by Lizzy360 on October 29th 2009 at 10:14am
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I'm also a big fan of art above bedside tables. It's intimate and works well for smaller pieces. Plus you don't have to worry about it falling on your head or as serrakat says damaging the artwork itself.

posted by katehonestly on October 29th 2009 at 12:17pm
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Call me crazy - I prefer my artwork on the other side of the room where I can see it when I wake up in the morning.

posted by bepsf on October 29th 2009 at 12:28pm
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Forget the artwork. I want those bedsheets!!!

posted by Keira on October 29th 2009 at 1:34pm
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