I would not it sounds too small over a king-size bed.

You clearly don't live in CA... ;)

lol I don’t, is there something I should know?

I grew up back east, but have lived in CA for over half my life, now -- just enough time and experience with earthquakes to be really twitchy about anything mounted above my bed. :D

ohhh gotcha 😊 yeah I’d be the same way if I lived there!

I added a photo to kinda show a comparison to size too for everyone.

CA has earthquakes. Anything not anchored could fall.

How are you going to dust it?

As kids, we had bookcase headboards. They were convenient for clock radios, books, and girl stuff. One night, the clock radio fell on my little sister’s head. We didn’t live in earthquake country. I vote no to shelves over a bed.

Nope. Be more creative.

Yes do it!! But make sure the shelf is longer, the full length of the wall. Also put up high so you don't hit it.