Make More of Your Bed With an Eye-catching Canopy
A canopy has the power to instantly up the luxe factor and make your bed the star of the show
Bed canopies have historically served a functional purpose – privacy, insect deterrent and heat retention among them – but have evolved as a romantic feature that lends charm and intimacy to bedrooms. Varying in style from traditional to ethereal, even the most masculine of décor can benefit from a canopy. Think they aren’t for you? These stylish beds might just make you reconsider…
Focus on the fabric
This canopy was created using a shop-bought corona – that’s the metal fixture attached the wall at the top. Sumptuous Manuel Canovas and Vaughan fabrics were then hung from it to add a touch of luxury to this guest sleep space in an Edinburgh flat.
This canopy was created using a shop-bought corona – that’s the metal fixture attached the wall at the top. Sumptuous Manuel Canovas and Vaughan fabrics were then hung from it to add a touch of luxury to this guest sleep space in an Edinburgh flat.
Go unfussy with neutrals
A canopy looks surprisingly in keeping in this distinctly masculine scheme. The key lies in the simple black frame and understated beige fabric, which can be tucked back neatly, making the overall look clean and unfussy.
Explore inspiring new ways to use neutrals
A canopy looks surprisingly in keeping in this distinctly masculine scheme. The key lies in the simple black frame and understated beige fabric, which can be tucked back neatly, making the overall look clean and unfussy.
Explore inspiring new ways to use neutrals
Make the most of a four-poster
If you already have a four-poster bed, fitting a canopy is almost the next logical step. Canopies can be custom-made to fit a bed frame or simply draped for an atmospheric addition to a bedroom.
If you already have a four-poster bed, fitting a canopy is almost the next logical step. Canopies can be custom-made to fit a bed frame or simply draped for an atmospheric addition to a bedroom.
Create a fairy-tale sleep space
This DIY canopy can be created using some painted MDF and a flexible curtain runner. Stick to light fabric and don’t overdo it for an effect that’s sweet but understated. The flowers are a pretty but simple touch in this girl’s room that should still work as she grows up.
This DIY canopy can be created using some painted MDF and a flexible curtain runner. Stick to light fabric and don’t overdo it for an effect that’s sweet but understated. The flowers are a pretty but simple touch in this girl’s room that should still work as she grows up.
Embrace your surroundings
If you live in a country cottage or rustic home, make your bed a focal point to reflect this. Mix up florals with gingham, choosing creamy farmhouse hues to keep the look calming, fuss-free and unclichéd.
If you live in a country cottage or rustic home, make your bed a focal point to reflect this. Mix up florals with gingham, choosing creamy farmhouse hues to keep the look calming, fuss-free and unclichéd.
Put a ring on it
Hoops are a neat way to hang a canopy, allowing romantic swathes of fabric to drape down onto the bed. Here, the hoop is actually part of a bed frame that is made for a canopy, but a similar (though slightly less structured) look is possible by fitting a hoop directly above the bed.
Hoops are a neat way to hang a canopy, allowing romantic swathes of fabric to drape down onto the bed. Here, the hoop is actually part of a bed frame that is made for a canopy, but a similar (though slightly less structured) look is possible by fitting a hoop directly above the bed.
Channel some chalet chic
Rustic and masculine, there’s nothing girlie about this canopy – in fact, if there’s such a thing as a ‘power bed’, this is probably it. A canopy in a dark colour and rich fabric that complement the room’s décor transform this simple brass bedframe into an imposing feature.
Rustic and masculine, there’s nothing girlie about this canopy – in fact, if there’s such a thing as a ‘power bed’, this is probably it. A canopy in a dark colour and rich fabric that complement the room’s décor transform this simple brass bedframe into an imposing feature.
Enhance it
Canopies already have a dream-like quality, but that’s not to say they can’t use a little extra something. These butterflies are the prettiest addition imaginable to this child’s bed canopy – flowers, garlands and fairy lights can also be used to make a canopy even more delightful. Do, of course, seek expert advice when hanging fairy lights with fabric to avoid creating a fire hazard.
Canopies already have a dream-like quality, but that’s not to say they can’t use a little extra something. These butterflies are the prettiest addition imaginable to this child’s bed canopy – flowers, garlands and fairy lights can also be used to make a canopy even more delightful. Do, of course, seek expert advice when hanging fairy lights with fabric to avoid creating a fire hazard.
Improvise with curtain rails
There are many ways to DIY a bed canopy, and curtain rails are almost made for the job. Here, rails have been mounted on each side of the bed and fitted with full-length curtains. Easy, breezy perfection.
TELL US…
Do you hanker after a bed canopy? If so, let us know which style you like the most in the Comments below.
There are many ways to DIY a bed canopy, and curtain rails are almost made for the job. Here, rails have been mounted on each side of the bed and fitted with full-length curtains. Easy, breezy perfection.
TELL US…
Do you hanker after a bed canopy? If so, let us know which style you like the most in the Comments below.
Don’t confine a bed canopy to a full-time bed. The extra fabric here, in faded country pinks, creams and floral prints, makes for a secluded spot for a cup of afternoon tea and a little recline with your favourite book.
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