The bedroom is the one room where art should help you slow down. A busy pattern or a shouty colour is the last thing you want to see as you switch off the lamp. That is why landscape art prints for a calm bedroom are such a good choice. A view gives your eye somewhere to rest. It suggests space and fresh air, even in the smallest room. Here is how to choose a landscape that soothes rather than stimulates.
What makes a landscape feel calm?
Not every landscape is restful. A stormy sea or a busy city view can feel energising. For a bedroom, look for these qualities:
- Soft colours. Muted greens, sand, blush, grey and dusky blue.
- Gentle lines. Rolling hills and long horizons rather than jagged edges.
- Lots of sky or space. Empty areas give the eye a place to pause.
- Low contrast. Hazy, layered images feel quieter than high-contrast ones.
Keep those in mind and you will find the right print quickly. The landscapes collection is a good place to begin.
Muted mountains
Mountains work beautifully above a bed because their shape echoes the headboard and creates a natural focal point. The mountain wall art range includes several soft, abstract options.
Tranquil earthy mountain ranges
The Tranquil Earthly Abstract Mountain Ranges Wall Art Print turns winding, coloured mountains into organic abstract forms in muted earthy tones. Varying wood grain textures add a depth that recalls marble. It is soothing, layered and easy to live with.
Earthly abstract mountain range
Its sister print, the Earthly Abstract Mountain Range Wall Art Print, shows winding mountains melting into the horizon, again with muted tones and wood grain textures. Hang the two side by side above a double bed for a restful, matching pair.
Pink and grey peaks
The Pink and Grey Mountain Peaks Wall Art Print captures mountains and hills in a bold, expressive style with light amber and maroon hues, inspired by the British countryside. It brings a little more warmth and suits a bedroom with blush, plaster pink or warm grey walls.
Minimal mountain sun
The Boho Minimalist Mountain Sun Wall Art shows gently undulating layers of earthy green, blush pink and terracotta beneath a burnt orange sun and a soft beige sky. It feels like a permanent golden hour. It is a lovely choice for a bedroom with linen bedding in sand or clay tones.
Hazy coastal calm
Coastal photographs bring a different kind of quiet. Think soft light, sand and grasses moving in the breeze.
Beach dune pathway
The Hazy Beach Dune Pathway Photograph Wall Art Print shows a path through the dunes in a hazy, beige palette with natural soft colours. It is one of the most restful images you can hang over a bed. It looks wonderful in a white or light wood frame against pale walls.
Hazy reeds
The Hazy Reeds in Natural Hues Photograph Wall Art Print has the same beige, gentle feel, with reeds softly blurred by the haze. Pair it with the dune pathway on either side of the bed, above two bedside tables.
Landscapes with a story
Sometimes a calm bedroom still needs a little personality. These landscapes carry meaning or a gentle sense of adventure.
We will always have Yorkshire
The Always Have Yorkshire Dales Landscape Art sets the phrase 'WE WILL ALWAYS HAVE YORKSHIRE' across rolling hills in abstract, earthy tones. It is a heartfelt choice if the Dales hold memories for you, and the muted palette keeps it restful.
Crane above Japanese mountains
The Crane Above Japanese Mountain Landscape shows a crane soaring over a mountain landscape, with a shimmering gold metallic sky and a high-contrast palette. It is a little more dramatic, so it suits a bedroom with darker walls where the gold can glow.
Wild swim
If your idea of calm is a cold dip in a mountain river, the Wild Swim Mountain River Art Print shows two women in a winding river beneath lush mountains. It is brighter than the others, so treat it as an uplifting accent rather than the main piece in a very quiet room.
How to hang a landscape above the bed
All prints are printed on museum-quality paper and come in A4 (21x29.7 cm), 45x60 cm and 60x90 cm.
- Single bed: one 45x60 cm print, landscape or portrait, centred above the headboard.
- Double or king: one 60x90 cm print, or two 45x60 cm prints side by side.
- Above bedside tables: a pair of A4 prints, one on each side, hung at the same height.
Leave 15 to 25 cm between the top of the headboard and the bottom of the frame. If you have no headboard, hang the art slightly lower than you would in a living room, so it relates to the bed.
Choosing a palette that matches your room
A calm bedroom usually has a simple colour story. Use your print to support it rather than fight it.
- Sage and green bedrooms: the earthy mountain ranges and the minimal mountain sun pick up green gently.
- Neutral and beige bedrooms: the hazy dune pathway and hazy reeds blend in like part of the room.
- Pink or plaster bedrooms: the pink and grey peaks bring warmth without tipping into sugary.
- Dark, moody bedrooms: the crane with its gold sky glows against deep blue or charcoal.
If you are torn between two prints, hold a cushion or a piece of your bedding next to each image on screen. The one that feels most at home is usually the right one.
Frames for a restful look
Choose unframed, or a white, black or light wood frame. For a calm bedroom, white and light wood are the gentlest. They let soft colours breathe. Black frames work if your bedroom has darker walls or black accents, such as a metal bed frame or black lamps.
Small changes that help
- Match one colour in the print to your bedding or curtains.
- Keep the rest of the walls fairly clear so the landscape has space.
- Use warm bedside lighting. Soft light makes muted prints look even more restful.
Frequently asked questions
Should bedroom art be abstract or realistic?
Either works. Abstract landscapes feel soft and dreamy. Photographs feel grounding. Choose whichever helps you relax.
What colours are most calming in a bedroom?
Muted greens, sandy beiges, dusky pinks and soft greys are all restful. Avoid lots of bright red or high contrast near the bed.
Is it fine to hang a print above the bed?
Yes. Just make sure it is securely fixed with the right wall fixings for your wall type and the weight of the frame.
