The Exact Wall To Hang Art In Your Bedroom, According To HGTV's Nate Berkus

Inspiration for how to elevate your decor can come from anywhere. One design idea go-to is HGTV, where you can learn about everything from repairing your home and landscaping your yard to interior decorating. And when it comes to the latter, HGTV host and famed interior designer Nate Berkus is a great source of tips and tricks for making a statement in any room you see fit to fix up. Whether he's speaking on TV or posting to social media, it's clear Berkus has an enviable eye for style and unrivaled attention to detail — no matter what room he is working on in a home.

For example, his suggestions for where art should hang in your bedroom for best visual impact are definitely worth considering. Art, notes Berkus in an Instagram post from late July 2025, should adorn the same wall the head of your bed leans against. "Artwork above the bed instantly draws the eye and anchors the room," he writes. "Whether a tapestry or a painting, it creates a focal point that adds character and feels special." In other words, depending on the size of the wall, a large piece of art can transform the look of your bedroom. It could even, in a trend toward minimalism, render the headboard obsolete.

Adding one large piece of art above your bed is a statement move destined to draw the eye. The work acts as a central point of interest in the bedroom. No matter what style of art you choose, the arrangement offers a chance to show off your preferred design aesthetic. It's also important to choose the right size art to hang above your bed. The exact size is subjective rather than defined: Aim for a piece that pulls your existing furniture, fixtures, and finishings together without overwhelming the space.

HGTV host Nate Berkus shared multiple examples of this idea in his Instagram post, each featuring a single piece of unique art over a bed: two pictorial and two abstract artworks. The aim wasn't simply about picking unusual pieces of wall art that will add a unique touch to your home. Instead, the artworks serve as an anchor point — something you can build your entire bedroom design around.

A single piece of art isn't the only way to add a focal point over your bed. A pair of matching framed pieces can make a statement in much the same way: offering you a chance to showcase your creativity while still providing an aesthetic focus. You don't have to break into your piggy bank for this idea, either. Skip the artist's studio or design store and make it affordable by repurposing pieces you already own.