How To Choose Landscape Photography Wall Art For A Calming Bedroom

Creating a restful bedroom starts with what you invite onto your walls. The right landscape photography can soften the energy of a space, reduce visual noise, and set a gentle rhythm for winding down at night and waking well. If you have ever felt your shoulders drop while looking at a quiet shoreline at first light, you already know how powerful nature imagery can be. Here is how to choose wall art that brings that feeling home.

Start with mood, then refine by colour and subject

When you ask what artwork is best for a bedroom, think feeling first. You want pieces that slow your breathing and ease your gaze across the frame.

• Favour soft dawn or dusk scenes. Low sun sits close to the horizon and wraps the landscape in diffused light. This creates a calm gradient that is easy on the eyes at night.
• Look for gentle seascapes, misty mountain ranges, calm lakes, and quiet forest paths. These subjects suggest flow and release, not urgency.
• Avoid turbulent storms, crashing waves, or intense contrasts for the bedroom. These can feel thrilling in a living room, but too activating beside a bed.

Colour temperature matters. Cooler neutrals with a hint of warmth are ideal in a sleep space. Think powder blues, slate, silver greens, and soft peach. If you love vivid colour, choose a restrained palette that whispers rather than shouts. Archival papers with a subtle matte surface help too, reducing glare and keeping blues and whites soothing rather than stark. When people ask what kind of picture should I hang in my bedroom, this is the heart of it, something calm in palette and gentle in light.

The 2/3 rule makes sizing simple

How to pick wall art for bedroom size can feel confusing. The 2/3 rule for wall art is an easy guide. Measure the width of the bed, including the frame if visible, and choose a piece that is roughly two thirds of that width. For a queen bed that is about 153 cm wide, aim for a print around 100 to 110 cm wide. For a king, 120 to 135 cm works beautifully. This balance fills the visual field without overpowering it.

If you prefer a pair, treat the total span of both frames and the gap between them as your two thirds. Two vertical pieces can elongate the wall, while a single horizontal panorama can broaden the room and echo the calm of a horizon line.

Placement, height, and spacing that looks intentional

• Hanging height: Centre the artwork at about 145 cm from the floor, which is close to average eye level. Above a headboard, leave a comfortable gap of 10 to 20 cm so the piece feels anchored to the bed rather than floating away.
• Spacing for pairs: Keep a 5 to 10 cm gap between frames. Narrow spacing reads as one visual unit and feels cohesive, perfect for a bedroom.
• Headboard considerations: If you have a tall, upholstered headboard, go a touch larger or choose a wide landscape format to maintain presence.
• Small rooms: Aim for one statement piece rather than a busy gallery wall. This reduces clutter and keeps the mood quiet.

Framing choices that support serenity

Hand-crafted Australian frames elevate the work while protecting it for the long term. In a calming bedroom, choose timeless finishes that do not compete with your bedding or wall colour.

• Natural oak softens blue and green seascapes.
• White frames keep the room fresh and airy.
• Black frames create a graceful outline when your palette is minimal and muted.

Opt for archival, museum grade paper with a matte or semi matte finish. This keeps reflections low and colour tones true, especially low blue hues that feel restful under evening lamps. For a paired set, match frame profiles and mat widths for a clean, intentional look.

Feng Shui friendly art for better rest

If you are wondering what art to hang in bedroom Feng Shui, start with images that suggest harmony and ease. Water scenes that are calm and steady, meadows, rolling hills, or soft mist are all supportive. Avoid imagery that implies danger, like sheer cliffs, storms, or churning seas.

Balance is important. In Feng Shui, pairs speak to partnership. Two complementary prints above the bed can symbolise unity. Choose compositions with a gentle horizon or soft pathways leading inward, not out of the room. Keep sharp, aggressive angles to a minimum.

Answering the big question, what should you hang?

People often ask what should I hang on my bedroom walls or which photo should be kept in the bedroom. Choose an image you would love to wake to on a slow Sunday, not just one that looks striking on a screen. Quiet beaches at dawn, tree lines wrapped in mist, and still water reflections are strong choices. If you feel your breathing slow as you look at the piece, you are on the right track.

If the coast calls to you, explore bedroom friendly options within our coastal collections. You will find gentle horizons, pastel mornings, and the kind of light that calms the room. For a curated start, browse bedroom wall art that already leans into serene tones and restful subjects.

Limited editions, archival quality, and easy upgrades

Your bedroom is a place for longevity. Limited edition fine art prints bring exclusivity and value, and archival materials protect your investment. We print on premium, museum grade papers with low glare surfaces that keep colour natural and soft under evening light. Choose hand crafted frames made in Australia to complete the piece. Orders are typically processed and shipped within 3 to 5 business days, with tracking provided. And yes, free shipping within Australia makes updating your bedroom before summer simple.

If you are drawn to the ocean, our coastal collections feature calm light and measured movement that suit sleep spaces. A single panoramic shoreline above the headboard can transform the mood of the entire room.

• For a restful coastal palette, explore beach wall art that favours dawn light and gentle seas: https://justinsloan.com.au/collections/depths-of-blue
• If you want a broader nature palette, browse landscape wall art for misty ranges, quiet forests, and tranquil lakes: https://justinsloan.com.au/collections/vibrant-greens
  

Remember, include internal links only where they add value. If you already have a specific scene in mind, you can also explore limited edition prints by subject, size, and finish.

Quick checklist before you hang

• Measure the bed width and apply the two thirds rule.
• Choose a mood first, then refine palette and subject.
• Favour matte, archival paper for low glare and soft tone.
• Pick a frame finish that echoes your furniture or softens contrasts.
• Hang with the centre at about 145 cm from the floor, and keep 10 to 20 cm above the headboard.
• For pairs, keep 5 to 10 cm between frames and choose balanced, harmonious themes.

Bringing calm home

The best bedroom wall art feels like a deep exhale. Soft light, balanced composition, restful colours, and craftsmanship you can trust. With limited edition prints on archival paper, hand crafted Australian frames, and free AU shipping, you can create a calming retreat with ease. Choose the scene that makes you pause, size it with the two thirds rule, and hang it at a height that invites you to look and breathe. Your bedroom deserves art that helps you rest well and wake gently.