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Indian Bedrooms Embrace Stunning Accents Behind the Bed

Looking at popular bedroom images on Houzz, one trend is clear: we like a accent back wall. Take a look

Pooja Khanna Tyagi
Pooja Khanna Tyagi13 January 2021
Houzz India Contributor. An Architect , Interior Designer, Valuer, a Marathon Runner, and love Writing Poetry and Creative Stories on Building Design. Have been practicing since the year 2000 with specialization in the field of Corporate Interiors with projects extensively published in journals of national repute. Recently honoured with the reputed A3 Foundation award for Journalism for the year 2016. Currently practicing and residing in Delhi. Website: www.khannaenterprise.com, Email: poojakhanna224@gmail.com, M:9891993392
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Designers these days design the headboard and the wall behind the bed in tandem so that they form a prominent feature of the bedroom decor. Additionally, special attention is paid to the lighting scheme to create a serene and restful atmosphere. If you are seeking design inspirations for creating an accent wall behind the bed, here are some ideas to get you going.
Abhishek Shah
1. Backlit panels
In this bedroom by Abhishek Shah, the back-lit onyx exudes warmth and shows off its natural veins. The translucent stone and the bedroom lighting brings in an element of glamour and sophistication.

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Abhishek Shah
The back-lit panel forms a striking design feature of this bedroom and stands out against the wooden wall and ceiling panelling. The soft lighting creates a soothing and luxurious ambience in this bedroom, also by Abhishek Shah.
Ekta Khanna Design Studio
2. Patterned wallpaper
Ekta Khanna Design Studio has introduced a bold wallpaper to create a style statement and an eye-catching detail.

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Jannat Vasi Interior Design
Interesting geometric patterns infuse a playful vibe into this bedroom by Jannat Vasi Interior Design.
The Artisanal Story
3. Reflective surfaces
The Artisanal Story has designed an accent wall with an array of rectangular mirrors fitted into grey panels, and contrasted it with a yellow upholstered headboard. The multiple reflections on the mirrors adds a lot of depth to the room.
Vijeta Nayak Photography
The reflective surface of the black-tinted mirror looks dynamic and gives the illusion of more space. The tinted mirror, combined with narrow golden strips, contrasts well with the green headboard and curtains.
spacemekk designers p ltd
4. Niche for accessories
Here in this bedroom by spacemekk designers p ltd, the wall is clad with tiles, wooden panelling and vertical battens. These design elements combine well with the headboard and the built-in niche that is highlighted with figurines and warm lighting.

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UJ(D)esigns
One section of the wooden wall panelling is designed as a built-in niche in a contrasting colour. UJ(D)esigns has installed warm lighting for each shelf of the built-in niche to highlight the accessories and showpieces.
Jannat Vasi Interior Design
5. 3D wall panelling
The standout feature of this bedroom by Jannat Vasi Interior Design is the wall mural, which comprises an array of different-sized boxes. The two-armed sconces on each side of the bed and the red upholstery on the bedroom bench add colour and break the monotony of this neutral-toned space.
Studio Osmosis
Studio Osmosis added bracket and recessed lighting on both sides of the bed to highlight the 3D wall panelling which forms the tall headboard.

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42 MM ARCHITECTURE
The laser-cut wall panelling behind the bed looks artistic and adds an element of glamour to this bedroom by 42MM ARCHITECTURE.
K Design Studio
6. Upholstered wall
The upholstered panels on the wall, the grand upholstered headboard and the band of patterned panels on the wardrobes are in shades of burnt orange. It looks luxurious and raises the style quotient of this bedroom by K Design Studio.
Jannat Vasi Interior Design
Jannat Vasi Interior Design has set a carved wood mandala on the back wall, which forms the accent feature of the upholstered backpanel.
spacemekk designers p ltd
7. Wooden wall panelling and battens
The wooden wall panelling looks warm and inviting, and complements the decor of this bedroom by spacemekk designers p ltd.
Studio AVP
Studio AVP has used wooden battens to cover the wall behind the bed. It continues up to the ceiling to form an accent feature and offers textural contrast to the wooden flooring. Also, wood works well with the layered lighting to impart a relaxing ambience.

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