BEDROOM FEATURE WALL

There are loads of changes that’ll give your bedroom a new lease on life. But trust me when I say that the feature wall is the biggest and best one. So that’s what today’s showcase is all about, decorating junkies. Prepare yourself for a whole slew of bedroom feature wall ideas. Because these are all pretty spectacular.

Now, there was a time when feature walls in bedrooms were thought to be very on-the-nose. And granted.

1. Paint Effects

Now there’s nothing wrong with a flat paint colour on your walls. It certainly elevates the space more than a white wall does. But let’s be more adventurous this year (I know you have it in you!). I’m so smitten with paint effects like suede or concrete at the moment. They bring such sense of depth and movement to the wall in question, in a way a flat colour can’t.

Used Dulux concrete effect paint on the walls  project and it came up an absolute treat. It gave the room a moody, industrial vibe without making it feel too heavy or rustic. The paint is smooth to the touch so it doesn’t weigh the room down, but it certainly does the job in making the space look more interesting.

2. Subtle Wallpaper

Now don’t clutch your pearls at the idea of wallpaper. I know, I know… it can be scary and provoke flashbacks of papers from the seventies. But I have to tell you, modern wallpapers are anything but terrifying. And they’re one of the first things I ask my design clients to let me do.

Wallpapers like the patterned one above are so subtle that they don’t overwhelm the wall. But they do add an additional layer of warmth to the bedroom. And who doesn’t want their bedroom to feel cozy and inviting?

3. Upholstered Panels

I always bang on about layers in a room. But they’re so so vital in making the space feel resolved. You know when you walk into a room and it just feels ‘complete’? There’s an ooh-ahh sensation that comes over you. The whole space just feels so inviting. Well, that doesn’t just happen by accident. It’s because the layering has been executed perfectly.

Above is a great example of layering from the design team at Metricon. I love the combination of upholstered wall panels and tinted mirror. It gives the space a high-end hotel feel, don’t you think? You could actually just opt to do panels on your wall at home if you didn’t want to include the mirror. You could even DIY it by purchasing timber panels, some foam underlay and fabric.

4. Tongue and Groove Paneling

Of all the bedroom feature wall ideas this is one of my faves. And it’s so at home in a Hamptons property. The image above is an absolute Hamptons dream come true, and I’m sure you’ll agree that the room just wouldn’t be the same if the walls were covered in flat white paint.

5. Timber Joinery

Now this is probably going to be the priciest option of all the bedroom feature wall ideas showcased here. You’ll need to engage the help of a joiner who’ll be able to measure and quote the wall in question and then produce the correct panels of joinery to your size and colour specifications. Don’t let that put you off though! Some jobs are so ripe for DIY, while others are better left to the professionals.

Like the fabric panels already discussed, these timber panels are a look that will definitely give your room a hotel feel. I personally quite like a master bedroom to feel high end, with a sense of sophistication. So I’m fully on-board with giving panels like this a go.

6. Wall Molding

I love the traditional feel wall moldings bring to a room. And when it comes to bedroom feature wall ideas you can do yourself, this one’s a winner. That’s if you’re into a bit of DIY. If you don’t mind getting in and giving it a go yourself, click here to get some tips on installing yourself.

7. Feature Wall? Feature Ceiling!

OK, so I know this showcase is all about feature wall ideas for bedrooms, but who says I can’t cheat a little? And you must let me because the idea above is just too divine not to include.

Sure, the wall itself is still painted a light grey, which we love. And it’s decked out with some gorgeous art, which we’re here for. But then get a load of the feature ceiling!

I love this idea in a larger bedroom where the ceiling is higher than the standard. Throw in a feature pendant light and you have yourself a killer boudoir you can be proud of!

8. Use a Window as a Feature

Now this is a feature wall idea not all of you will be up for. But I wanted to include it because I know many people stress about the idea of having a bed underneath a horizontal window, but you need not worry.

I love that the window in the bedroom above leads your eye to the garden outside. It blurs the lines between indoors and out and allows nature to become part of the internal scene. Because of the height of the fence here, you could leave the window uncovered if you wanted to. Or you might opt for a roller blind or plantation shutter.

Either way, it’s nice to include a window in your feature wall. And who knows; this might inspire you to go and install a window above your bed.

9. Timber Wallpaper

This one is my fave of all the bedroom feature wall ideas. It’s dark, it’s moody and it brings texture to the space. I’m smitten and I need some of it in my life immediately.

WoodWall is the name of this dreamy product. It’s a gorgeous pre-finished timber panelling system, produced from architectural grade veneer. You can apply it directly to plaster or plasterboard with no requirement for any heavy substrate such as MDF. And it comes at less than half the cost of traditional veneered panelling.

10. Make your Headboard the Feature Moment

Again, here draw your attention to how good an oversized headboard can be in a bedroom. And if you think about it, the headboard acts as the one focal point in the room. It becomes the feature moment. And given that it takes up a large portion of wall, I reckon you can let this one slide

I love the way the brown leather brings richness, mood and warmth to this room. It’s very masculine and modern. It’s exactly the kinda look I’d love to replicate in my own master bedroom. It’s the star of the show and then the subtle grey wall behind it becomes the supporting player in the space. I love it, i want it.