Turn your Bedroom into a Coastal Beach Oasis with these above the bed wall decor ideas.
While Coastal Wall Art, be it a single piece or a grouping, is the most obvious choice (you can’t argue with a beautiful beach painting or ocean photograph that captures the feeling of the beach and shore experience), they are not the only choice when designing a beautiful coastal bedroom with a focal point above the bed. Here is a great selection of coastal bedrooms, each showing a different above the bed wall decor idea, so you can give your bedroom that personalized coastal touch. See which ideas speak to your and go with your space!
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1. Hang a Large Scale Scenic Ocean Picture
Keep your bedroom decor timeless with a large piece of scenic ocean art that offers an escape to the tranquil shore. Make sure that the art fills up the space above the bed nicely.
Favorite Posters & Prints
Decor Ideas with Large Ocean Art
Create Large Scale Seascape Canvas
Easy DIY Abstract Ocean Paintings
Coastal Wall Art Sets
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4. Display a Triptych
Shop Shadow Boxes at Michael's
DIY Framed Sea Shell Wall Art
Shop Rattan Storage Trunks
Coastal Theme Mirrors
Shop Oyster Shell Mirrors at Build
Shop Crown Molding Wall Shelves at Wayfair
Decor Ideas with Large Ocean Art
Create Large Scale Seascape Canvas
Easy DIY Abstract Ocean Paintings
2. Find the Perfect Horizontal Coastal Art
Keep it horizontal with a large piece of coastal art that depicts any kind of motif you would like to see when you come into the bedroom. This will add some dynamic to your bedroom space.
3. Hang a Set of Coastal Art
Choose something eye catching like the starfish illustrations in a bedroom by Lillian August Design. They tie the room together beautifully.
Coastal Wall Art Sets
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A triptych is a great alternative for a large horizontal piece. It will add a little bit more dimension to the space above the bed than a single work of art.
5. Display Shadow Boxes with Shells and other Sea Treasures
A display of shadow boxes can bring a great beach vibe to your bedroom. It's dimensional and interesting.
Shells and sand dollar are reproductions made from resin, mounted on burlap in rustic wood frame shadow boxes.
DIY Framed Sea Shell Wall Art
Shop Rattan Storage Trunks
6. Compose a Threesome
Add a sculptural center piece to a pair of art prints. If you have the vertical space, hang the centerpiece higher than the sculptural wall decor.
7. Mount a Cool Coastal Beach Sign
To hang a sizable beach sign is an eye-catching decor idea for above the bed.
8. Create a Display with Sea Life Sculptures
Fill the wall above the bed with sculptural coastal wall decor in different sizes. A display like this has quite a dramatic effect. If you like this idea of hanging sculptural pieces above the bed, you could tone it down if you wish by choosing pieces that blend in more. Seen in the 2015 Hampton Designer Showhouse.
9. Group Coastal Theme Mirrors
Oyster Shell Mirrors brighten up a bedroom nook and make for a stunning focal point. Idea via GCI Design.
Coastal Theme Mirrors
Shop Oyster Shell Mirrors at Build
10. Hang a Single Mirror above the Bed
You can have fun with this idea and select a coastal statement mirror to fit your style and aesthetic. Also note how the accent wall behind the bed is painted.
11. Mount a Shelf above the Bed
A floating shelf above the bed makes for a dynamic focal point. I will give you the opportunity to swap pieces as you like, and create seasonal displays for example.
A shelf above the bed allows for coastal and beach themed displays that can easily be changed out.
Shop Crown Molding Wall Shelves at Wayfair
Any kind of Floating Shelf can take the place of a headboard, or be installed above the headboard.
12. Create a Display on the Headboard Ledge
You can use the ledge of a headboard the same way you would use a shelf, as demonstrated in a bedroom at Beachwood Place.
13. Display a Shell Wall Hanging
String your collected seashells together into a stunning wall hanging as featured HERE.
14. Decorate the Space above the Bed with a Wooden Cutout
For a beach cottage look, choose a great wooden cutout to hang above the bed. The Wooden Pallet Whale is perfect for this Shabby Chic Beach Bedroom.
15. Use Oars for a Nautical Touch
Sleeping with Oars
Oars crossed above the bed, seen in the master bedroom at Meadow Lake Road. There are several ways you can hang oars above the bed. Or a single painted oar, for example. See links below.
Sleeping with Oars
16. Use a Single Ship Wheel
Whether antique or new, a single ship wheel as seen in this Luxury Bedroom by Eastern Accents brings an adventurous vibe to the space.
13 Ship Wheel Wall Decor Ideas
17. Compose a Coastal, Beach or Nautical Theme Gallery Wall
Nautical Theme Wall
Make use of the entire wall space behind and above the bed for an eclectic sea inspired display.
Nautical Theme Wall
18. Display a Nautical or Coastal Collection
Whatever you are collecting, consider displaying it above the bed. This is quite a unique look to have a vintage Buoy Collection hanging above the bed.
