How to Decorate the Space Behind a Bed Placed on an Angle in the Bedroom

Don't let design challenges keep you from placing your bed in the corner.

Creating a bedroom that encompasses both tranquility and beauty is no easy feat. Whether you are placing your bed in the corner of your room due to lack of space or for sheer aesthetics, it now becomes necessary to create an attractive focal point behind the bed. The opportunities awaiting the space behind your bed are endless. With just a few hours of your time and the purchase of some contemporary design pieces, you can transform the area behind your bed so that in turn it anchors and defines the entire space.

Things You'll Need

• Paint
• Paint roller
• Paint brush
• 4-by-4-inch self-adhesive mirrors
• 5-by-7-inch frames
• 5-by-7-inch black-and-white photos
• Hammer
• Picture hangers
• Two wall sconces with adjustable arms
• Small table

Instructions

1. Paint the walls in a color that complements the rest of your bedroom decor. For an ultramodern look, gray is an optimum choice. Bold colors of red or cool cobalt add vibrancy without compromising the contemporary flavor of your space.

2. Affix a single row of 4-by-4-inch self-adhesive mirrors to one side of the corner, starting at the floor and working your way to the ceiling. Repeat this on the other side of the corner so that the mirrors touch at the corner seam. Place two more rows of mirrors on each side.

3. Frame several 5-by-7-inch black-and-white photos in nickel finish or black frames. Hang them from floor to ceiling on either side of the mirrors. Hang them so that there are no spaces between the frames, allowing the tops and bottoms of each to touch.

4. 

   Wall sconces illuminate the space.

   Flank the photos with modern sconces that allow light to bounce off the mirrors, illuminating the space behind your bed. This adds the illusion of expanding the space. Use sconces with adjustable arms if you do a lot of late-night reading. Install the lamps midway up the wall.

5. Place a small, narrow table behind the bed. Utilize the flat surface to hold practical items like your alarm clock and small wallet and change valet. Set a centerpiece in the middle of the table and use it to hold one of your favorite books or magazines.