Bedroom Wall Decals

What Works on a Bedroom Wall

A bedroom wall wants one calm decision, not a dozen small ones. The decals that work here are the large, quiet pieces: a single tree behind the headboard, a family tree on the wall you see from the bed, a scatter of dots or stars on a ceiling-height wall, or a short quote above the bed at eye level. This collection is the adult end of our decal range, with the nursery animals and playroom dinosaurs kept elsewhere. Every piece is thin cut vinyl that reads as painted-on once it is up, and every piece removes without damaging the paint.

Trees Behind the Headboard

The headboard wall is the natural place for a tree, and the trees here are drawn for it: the bare winter tree, the blowing-leaves tree, the birch sets with birds, owls or deer, the cherry blossoms in elegant and ceiling styles, the weeping willows, the corner tree that wraps a wall edge, and the family trees made to hang framed photos across the branches. Most come in two or three sizes; the trunk on the larger ones can be trimmed to sit above a headboard or a chair rail. For a bedroom that has outgrown its nursery, the bed-canopy tree drapes over the head of the bed itself.

Quieter Options

Not every bedroom wants a tree. The decorative panel is a wrought-iron scrollwork shape that stands in for a headboard on its own, the one Boston.com picked for exactly that use. Dot sets and star sets in a single colour give a wall texture without a picture. Moon and stars suit a room meant to be dark and calm. And the lettering pieces in this collection are the short, quiet ones, not the playroom slogans.

Applying a Decal in a Bedroom

Move the bed out or work above it, and tape the sections to the wall first: a decal is a transfer, so placement is final once it is down, and the dry-fit is the step that matters. Walls should be smooth or lightly textured, and painted at least thirty days ago so the paint has cured. Decals arrive in sections with an application tool and instructions, made to order in our Ramsey, New Jersey studio, and usually ship in one to three business days. Any design can be made in a custom colour to match bedding or trim.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will it damage the paint when I move out?

No. Decals are made to peel off painted walls cleanly, which is why they suit rentals. A sound, cured finish releases best; test a corner on old or flaking paint.

Can I put a decal on the ceiling?

Yes, the star and dot sets are often used on ceilings. Larger trees are designed for walls.

How big should a headboard tree be?

Measure the wall width and the headboard height. A tree that spans two-thirds of the wall and starts a hand's width above the headboard reads as intentional. Most trees here come in more than one size.

Is a decal the same as a wall sticker?

No. A decal is a cut-vinyl transfer with final placement and crisp painted-on edges; a sticker is printed and can be repositioned. Both remove cleanly.

Shop related collections: All Wall Decals, Tree Wall Decals, Family Tree Decals, Living Room Decals, Polka Dot Decals, Quote Decals and Bedroom Wallpaper.