30 Ways to Position a Bed Against a Wall To Create Space

Published: February 20, 2023

Updated: November 15, 2023

If you’re having trouble laying out the furniture for your bedroom, we have assembled a collection of inspiring bedroom styling photos that’ll help you figure out the best configuration for your room’s shape and size.

If you’re limited on space, then consider placing your bed in a corner against the walls for a natural framing effect and to increase the amount of open space within the center of the room. This will give the illusion of there being more space if you are able to easily move throughout the area. If you have more room to work with and need to cozy things up a bit, then you should think about centering your bed against a large accent wall, especially if the headboard is standalone. This positioning allows for easy movement on either side of the bed and naturally balances the room out.

If you’re stumped on what layout to go with for your space, take a moment to browse through our collection of photos below to get an idea of what we’re talking about and some inspiration on your bedroom furniture configuration.

01 of Neutral Upholstered Headboard Against a White Wall

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wellswoodhomes

Positioning a bed in a bedroom with a sloped ceiling can be challenging but interior designer Huong Vu suggests a great option. “Centering an upholstered headboard beneath a gracefully vaulted ceiling creates a serene focal point in this bedroom,” she shares. “The Feng Shui-inspired neutral palette, featuring soft whites and creams, fosters balance and calm.”

This idea is perfectly illustrated with a taupe upholstered headboard placed against a white wall in a large, brightly lit bedroom. The room, complete with a reading nook and antique wood nightstands on either side of the bed, exudes a sense of calm and balance that Huong emphasizes in her design philosophy.

02 of Wood-framed Farmhouse Bed With Wall Support

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torismithhome

Reinforced by the warm white walls, this bulky natural wood framed bed serves as a sturdy centerpiece in this small bedroom. A small end table is placed on one side of the bed below a floating shelf. A black wood storage chest sits beside an antique white stool at the foot of the bed.

03 of Centering a Whimsical Bed Along a Peach-toned Wall

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wrapped_in_lace

Light pink and peach tones fill this girl’s room. An upholstered headboard is centered against the peach-painted walls with a whimsical pink ruched and chiffon bed set that goes perfectly with the pink unicorn theme and serves as the centerpiece of the room.

04 of Airy Bedroom with Festive Décor

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trishaspearsdesign

Centering a bed within a room creates the illusion of more space on either side, as seen in this room. With the bed against the wall, a wood nightstand and bookshelf are able to be dispersed to opposite sides of the bed creating a more open and organized feel.

05 of Conserving Space With a Bed Positioned Against a Wall

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thehomebodyhouse

This twin-sized bed is positioned against a pink wall with ornamental molding and a black wall sconce light to conserve bedroom space. A wood-framed wall art piece hangs over the side of the bed above a pink striped throw that matches the shaggy pink and velvet accent pillows.

06 of How to Position a Bed Against a Wall With No Headboard

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todaywithmk

This bed is tucked into a cozy corner with warm string lighting hung overhead. Moody purple sheets are paired with a black and white striped lumbar pillow, a bench with a faux fur throw at the foot of the bed and a set of milk crates repurposed as nightstands.

07 of Boho bedroom with Tongue-And-Groove Ceiling

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vt.diy.home

This bedroom cleverly maximizes its space in the center of the room by positioning the bed along a small wall against the en-suite bathroom. A large tassel area rug with farmhouse patterning covers the area in front of the bed and enhances the look of the open space.

08 of Wall Mounted Wood Headboard Ideas

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themontanamodern

A reclaimed wood headboard is mounted in the center of an olive green wall with a board and batten accent along the lower half. Vintage hats are spaced over the headboard, adding a splash of neutral colors that coordinate with the farmhouse white, grey, and plaid bedding.

09 of Modern Bed Cetered over Patterned Rug

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this.simplehomeco

Where you place your bed dictates where the focus of the room falls. If you prefer to center your room then have the bed positioned along the center of the main wall as shown here. Adding a large area rug beneath reinforces the look and creates further balance.

10 of Cozy Bed With Hanging Pendant Lights

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the.old.barn

A set of glass pendant lights hang over either side of this white and grey bed set, providing supplemental reading light for nighttime. The upholstered headboard is pressed against the white board and batten accent wall with the round white wood nightstands and floral arrangments on either side.

11 of White Bed Against Olive Green Accent Wall

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twelvetwo.at.home

A bulky white wood headboard is supported by an accent wall with olive green paint and fleur-de-lis patterned wallpaper. The support from the wall enables the headboard to remain upright and support the rest of the bed with farmhouse-themed bedding and accent pillows.

12 of Board and Batten Accent Wall With a Neutral Bed

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theverestplace

Bright white wall paint and bedding brighten this farmhouse bedroom and make it feel open. The bed positioned against the board and batten accent wall shifts the focus to the corner of the room by the windows with a black and beige geometric tassel area rug.

13 of Bed With a Floating Shelf Overhead

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thevintageroad

A vintage wood floating shelf hung over the center of this white farmhouse bed creates more storage while also creating balance and symmetry within the space. The wicker headboard leans against the wall for additional support. A matching lighter wicker bench sits at the foot of the bed.

14 of Cozy Farmhouse Bedroom With Red Accents

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whitewoodfarmhouse

Turn your bed into a centerpiece in your room by adding accent pillows for holidays or seasonal decor as seen here. Balance the space out by placing matching nightstands on either side of the bed and adding a farmhouse wall art hanging above the headboard.

15 of Wall Sconce Light Ideas for Bedroom Reading Light

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_thewelldressedhome

This cozy bed with neutral tan, beige, and white bedding is positioned perfectly between two gold sconce lights for supplemental reading light. A large black-framed abstract painting hangs overhead, matching the stormy grey-blue wall and armchair.

16 of Tall Wooden Headboard Leaning Against a Wall

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theredheadedfarmgirl

Position an oversized headboard against a wall for added support if there is no corresponding frame to fasten it to. This tall wooden headboard is gracefully leaned against the white walls behind it for support. The tall frame towers over a neutral bedding set with woven throws.

17 of Cozy White Bed Against an A-frame Wall

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thetedescofarm

A rustic bedroom with a shiplap A-frame ceiling is furnished with a cozy white bed with faux fur throws and frilly white euro shams. An upholstered bench sits at the foot of the bed with additional linens. The bed’s upholstered headboard is pressed against the wall for added support.

18 of Ideas on How to Center a Bed Along a Wall

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whiteandwoodgrain

Centering a bed along the main wall within a bedroom like this one creates a cozy centerpiece that is inviting and cozy for guests. This bedroom utilizes neutral taupe colors with white bedding and wall paint. The frilly bedding coordinates with the vintage window drapes.

19 of Vintage Bedframe and Décor Centered Along a Shiplap Wall

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tarastexaslakehouse

Centering your bed across an accent wall allows you to evenly space out the rest of your bedroom decor for a balanced look. In this example, the vintage white metal frame is centered along a white shiplap wall, with two cathedral panel mirrors centered over the antique white nightstands.

20 of Leaning a Stand-along Headboard Against a Wall

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themoderncolonial

If your headboard does not come with a corresponding frame for support, then utilize the walls in your bedroom as this image shows. The white cottage bedding stands over a french country area rug while the upholstered headboard leans against the wall between two mirrored end tables.

21 of Gray Bed Against a Wall in a Narrow Bedroom

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wallflower_cottage

A narrow farmhouse bedroom is elongated with the bed positioned along the wall near the door, and a loveseat placed at the foot of the bed for additional seating. The bright neutral bedding makes the space feel airy and open and also pairs well with the warm wood flooring.

22 of Bedrooms With Accent Walls and Centered Bed Sets

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vintagewhitefarmhouse

A modern farmhouse bedroom with a charcoal geometric board and batten accent wall is furnished with a white frilly bed and a bulky vintage white wood frame placed in the center of the wall. A set of matching end tables stand on either side of the bed with corresponding table lamps.

23 of Neutral Bedroom With Repurposed Wood Window Décor

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whiteblossomhome

This farmhouse bedroom centers the arching white wood headboard along a white wall with a pair of vintage shutter doors centered over a set of matching wood nightstands with antique detailing. A charcoal grey lumbar pillow draws the eye to the center of the bed as a focal point.

24 of White Bedding Ideas with Grey Stripes on Four-Poster Bed

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willowbloomhome

This bedroom boasts a four-poster wood bed pushed against a white shiplap wall. A white bedspread with grey stripes covers the bed. A bolster with off-white pumpkins embroidered on it leans against a group of beige and white pillows at the head of the bed.

25 of Boho-farmhouse Bedroom Setup With the Bed Against the Wall

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themerrymorriscottage

A cozy, earth-toned, boho-inspired farmhouse bedroom is styled with the leather headboard positioned in the center of a creamy white shiplap wall. The olive green wall paint accentuates the grey-green stripes along the duvet cover, while the creamy white bedding enhances the matching upholstered bench and shiplap color.

26 of Neutral Farmhouse Bedroom with White and Gray Bedding

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vanfleetfamfarmhouse

Use a bedroom wall to help support your bed like the one shown here. The black vintage metal frame does not provide a very high backrest for sitting upright, positioning it against the wall allows you to stack pillows and lean back on the wall for added support.

27 of Centering a Large Bed Against a Wall in a Bedroom

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theholidayhousedecor

A large upholstered headboard is centered along a wall to create space on either side for matching nightstands and black wire table lamps. A shaggy beige and grey area rug is placed beneath the grey and white plaid bed with a matching white wood bench and grey cushion.

28 of Bed Against a Shiplap Wall With Reading Lights

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thewillowwindow

A pair of black sconce lights are positioned over the sides of this boho-farmhouse bed set with southwestern textured lumbar pillows and a white muslin cotton duvet. Three wood-framed floral portraits are centered over the bed creating perfect balance and symmetry.

29 of Boy’s Room With a Centered Bed Against an Accent Wall

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ourperfectingmanor

This bedroom showcases an accent wall that is perfect for a boy’s room. The blue vertical shiplap paneling backs a white wood headboard centered along the wall with grey and blue bedding. A board and batten wall with chevron patterning covers the upper half of the white accent wall.

30 of Modern Farmhouse Bed Centered Along an Accent Wall

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theredfernhome

A modern farmhouse bedroom is filled with a black steel canopy frame is centered along a white board and batten accent wall with navy blue paint on the upper wall. A set of gold-framed vintage portraits is hung over the matching whitewashed nightstands.