Canopy beds are a wonderful throwback to the days of old, with their romantic sensibilities and flowing lines. However many homeowners don’t realize that they can achieve a great effect without needing any special bed or complicated installation! Let’s take a look at the types of canopy beds around, and how you can pick something that works no matter what type of bedroom you have.
What Is A Canopy Bed?
Canopy beds come in two main forms. First, the classic four poster bed. This type of bed obviously has a raised post at each corner, and the canopy is draped over the posts. Some four poster canopy beds have dedicated rails to hold curtains, while others just come with the posts and require a separate curtain purchase.
The other type of canopy bed is a normal, everyday bed, with a separate canopy purchased to hang over the bed. These canopy bed curtains are suspended from the roof above the bed, using a simple arrangement of hooks. The benefit of this system is that you can buy a canopy curtain for as little as $30, and add it to any bed you like.
Why A Canopy Bed?
Canopy bed curtains offer a few benefits. First of all, they look good and can adda little romance to any room. They are also practical though, with canopy mosquito nets offering protection against creepy crawlies in the warmer months, where you might want to sleep with windows open to catch a breeze.
Kids love canopy curtains too, with themed Disney or Barbie curtains available that turn a bed into a virtual playhouse!
Where To Get Them
Canopy curtains are widely available in homewares store, but as always some of the best discounts can be found online. When choosing your curtains, remember to think about the color and style of your room – canopy curtains come in a huge range of styles so you should be able to find a perfect match with a little bit of searching. If you are the adventurous type, you can also try your hand at making your own canopy curtains. Some lightweight tulle is all that is needed for the curtains, and a simple wooden hoop to suspend the curtain can be found at many craft suppliers. Then all that is needed is a lightweight hook attached through a beam in the ceiling.
Canopy bed curtains are practical and attractive, but best of all is the low price. With a great quality curtain costing well under $100, why not give one a go? You might be surprised at how much it adds to your bedroom.