The desire to decorate your home in such a way that it is cozy, comfortable and unique is inherent in every modern person. We try to make housing unique and multifunctional. If we talk about the bedroom space, few people know how to turn it into a cozy, romantic, but at the same time royal “nest”. Designers offer a variety of ideas for creating comfort in the bedroom; one of the most creative and interesting is a canopy over the bed with your own hands. With this method, the whole room becomes lighter, airier, and the bed seems to be floating in the sky. Today we'll show you how to create a canopy over your bed that will make you feel floating and protected at the same time.
A little history
The canopy, as you know, is a very useful and ancient element. The beautiful textile curtain was invented in the East, where it played primarily a protective role. For different peoples, the canopy served as protection from flying insects, drafts and prying eyes. The curtain over the bed played the role of a visual barrier, which created feelings of peace, loneliness and privacy from strangers.
Nowadays, blinds or mosquito nets can protect you from heat and mosquitoes, so a canopy over a bed is quite rare in bedroom interiors. This interior element is more often found in a children's room. We are not saying that a canopy is not needed in the interior today, since it is an attractive element, and few of us will refuse to spend at least one night under it and feel like a king or queen.
Advantages and disadvantages of using a canopy
The advantages of using a textile curtain over the bed include the following characteristics:
- Creating an atmosphere of comfort, safety, privacy, tranquility.
- Hiding the bed from prying eyes.
- Protection from sun rays in the morning.
- Muting external sounds.
- Protection from drafts and cold air currents.
- Protection from irritating insects.
- Excellent interior design. A canopy over the bed is a romantic and spectacular decoration for the room.
Important!
Disadvantages of using a canopy:
- Visually reducing the size of the bedroom. So if you have a small room, then skip this design idea.
- Dust retention, so the canopy is not suitable for allergy sufferers.
- Leaves little air.
Basic designs and forms of canopies
The design of canopies can be varied. However, the main style directions can be identified. Here are some of the options that you can introduce into your bedroom space:
- Curtain on supports. Buying a bed with an attached canopy is a simple and great idea. This design helps highlight the bed and emphasize the space above it. The main decorative role in this project is given to the canopy.
- Various textile compositions of a completely arbitrary design.
The structures themselves can be of the following types:
- Canopy on frame - the structure of the bed and the space from the ceiling frame the frame. On the side of the structure there should be racks made of wood and metal. This design is ideal for Baroque and Moorish style. If you don't want to spend money on ornate forged elements and carvings, then you can use luxurious, expensive fabrics.
- Crown design. The axis of the structure is located in the center of the bed. The frame can be in the form of a square or circle. The fabric is threaded or stretched through the structure.
- Frame canopy. The canopy is fixed in the form of an arc on the frame. The arc can be attached to the wall and moved to the headboard. This option is considered budget-friendly, as it does not require complex supports. The base is a crossbar on the wall; you can use it to hang clothes. This design looks soft and relaxed.
Important!
Read on for some helpful tips on how to make your canopy over your bed more perfect:
- If you use vertical posts in your design, decorate them with original fabric draperies - frills, flounces, and so on.
- If the foundation of the bed itself is a full-fledged design work, then do not hide it, but emphasize it with translucent fabric along the entire contour.
How to set up a crib according to Feng Shui
Well, what feng shui - you ask, when there is no place and options for placing an extra bed?
But in vain: Chinese science studies the influence of the objects with which we surround ourselves on our physical and mental health, energy and condition. But children are much more sensitive than us. You want your baby to grow up healthy and purposeful, attentive and energetic? Then read our tips.
The ideal position of the crib is diagonally across the room so that the person lying down can see those entering. However, you should not place the crib itself diagonally.
To provide your child with a sense of security, place the crib with the head of the bed facing the main wall. But keep away from the wall shared with the bathroom.
Under no circumstances place the crib with its feet facing the door! This position is associated with the dead (the expression “carry feet first”). The impact on energy will be especially detrimental when placing a sleeping place in a draft between a window and a door.
It’s also not a good idea to place a child’s bed under a window: the window is a powerful source of energy that the baby will not be able to cope with. If the room has two windows and there is no other option, then close the window with thick curtains while the child sleeps.
If there is no way to place the crib in the parent’s bedroom except with the foot facing the window or door, create an artificial screen - from fabric, furniture (for example, a high shelving unit) or large indoor plants.
Of no small importance is how to place the crib in relation to the cardinal points:
- head to the north is considered an almost ideal option - in this case, the child sleeps along the magnetic lines of the planet, which promotes healthy sound sleep and rapid recovery in case of illness.
- For creative children, positioning the head to the west is suitable - this enhances sensitivity and emotionality. But this position is contraindicated for hyperactive children.
- Sleeping with your head to the east, in the direction of the celestial bodies, favors the growth and development of mental forces.
- The most undesirable position during sleep is with the head facing south - the baby will often get sick and sleep poorly.
If you cannot change the position, you can mitigate the adverse effect by attaching a small mirror to the back of the headboard, which will “reflect” all the negativity.
If it turns out that there is no other way to place the crib other than with the feet facing the door or the head of the bed facing south, you should seriously think about rearranging it. Often, it wouldn’t hurt parents to change the interior either.
Fabric options
The following fabrics are ideal for canopy:
- Natural silk,
- Elegant cotton,
- Weightless satin,
- Light cambric,
- Fatin.
A four-poster bed in a bedroom is a kind of sanctuary that adds romanticism and sophistication to the interior. The role of draperies in this case is purely decorative, since the role of canopy fabric is to create a romantic atmosphere, and only a certain fabric can cope with this task.
Important!
Traditionally, the bed in the bedroom is covered with light fabric - silk, veil, organza. For a children's room, it is better to give preference to light natural fabrics - cotton, linen, silk.
Frame materials
The frame base is made of metal, wood, in the case of small structures and light fabrics, for example plastic, hollow pipes. Sometimes the basis is cords and ropes stretched from the ceiling. In ethnic interiors, rough driftwood, sticks, and branches act as frames.
A large double design with a canopy is the most common option for a bedroom.
How to choose fabric for a canopy according to your interior style?
The design of the canopy should ideally be combined with the interior of the bedroom. The fabric for the curtain is selected depending on the style of the room. Here are some tips:
- Popular heavy fabrics such as velvet, tapestry and jacquard are in demand in classic palace styles. They symbolize luxury and prosperity.
- Satin and silk go well with gilded baroque furniture.
- A canopy in an oriental style must be complemented with fringe and tassels.
- For a high-tech style, a canopy cannot be used at all. It is enough to hang light curtains on the eaves.
Important!
What else you need to consider when choosing fabric for the canopy over the bed:
- The desired effect can be achieved not only thanks to the texture of the fabric, but also to the pattern and color. Ideally, the shade of the material and the design of the canopy should be duplicated in other textiles, for example, in decorative pillows, bedspreads or curtains.
- To create an atmosphere of restraint, choose a cool-colored fabric, and for romanticism and sensuality - impressive scarlet, delicate purple, marshmallow pink shades. Precious golden shades will also look great in this atmosphere.
What does this word mean
The word, which translates to “silk fabric from Baghdad,” comes from Italy. In China, it was associated with greatness, patronage and good fortune. Even in the Old Russian language there was such a concept, only it sounded differently - “canopy”.
Today, many people believe that a canopy is an airy, light decoration over a bed, and often perceive it as a luxury item. But modern designers are confident that with the help of drapery fabric you can easily create a romantic atmosphere in the most ordinary apartment.
Canopy in a children's room
Girls, girls and women mostly just go crazy about canopies, because from an early age they love to decorate their homes, they are fascinated by doll houses and tents. The canopy for girls is of great importance.
Important!
A universal version of a curtain for a girl’s bed is a design of light fabric, airy and translucent. A canopy for a children's room can be equipped with a blanket and curtains.
When making curtains for a children's bed, listen to the recommendations of experts:
- The design of the canopy should match the color of the walls. In this case, the interior will be beautiful and original. You can choose the canopy color to design furniture and accessories comprehensively.
- If you want to make the interior of a children's room bright, then focus on curtains in rich colors.
- If the canopy completely covers the bed, then select the design very carefully, because the color effect in this case will play an important role.
The following colors will come in handy for a children's room: green, mint, blue, turquoise, lilac. Yellow, beige and peach colors are allowed. It is not recommended to use pink, red, or orange shades for canopies in children's rooms, as these shades activate the nervous system and interfere with restful sleep.
In a modern children's room, the fabric can be of any texture, including the lightest and most transparent. If the choice fell on dense fabrics, then it is recommended to choose double-sided fabric options so that the canopy looks equally beautiful from all sides.
Important!
The canopy should be shaken every day. If possible, prepare a second set of fabric for replacement and change the canopy as often as possible, like bed linen.
Which color is better to choose
The trend this season is environmental friendliness and closeness to nature. The color of textiles in the design should be natural, natural shades. For the bedroom, it is recommended to show your imagination and choose extraordinary combinations. The first requirement: the owners must like the shades; if the apartment owners prefer dark colors, they can be played harmoniously.
If the canopy is made of two layers, the top one can be either darker than the bottom or lighter, there are no restrictions. A popular combination of fabrics of the same texture, in colors of the same warmth, but in different shades.
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Translucent fabrics are thick enough to dim light and create an intimate setting within the canopy. It is recommended to give preference to light colors: snow-white, milky, beige. For those who want something unusual, deep, complex colors: olive, wine, emerald. Mustard and dark blue (ocean color) are in fashion. Black or dark brown, chocolate (in loft or high-tech style) are often used. At the peak are gray, graphite, wet asphalt - they all go well with other colors and are neutral. Against this background it is convenient to create bright accents in the bedroom design.
The frame is often made to match the color of the bed: made of wood, metal or durable plastic. The color should match the surrounding environment. It is often black, brown or white. For classic interiors or high-tech style, chrome-plated canvas holders are acceptable, shiny, echoing other elements in the interior (for example, handles on furniture).
DIY canopy over a double bed
It’s easy to make a canopy for an adult bed with your own hands, you just need to decide on the frame and fabric.
The step-by-step process for creating a canopy is as follows:
- Buy fabric from a store. The length should be greater than the perimeter of the entire bed, and the width should be from the floor to the top of the frame.
- Make sure that the edges of the fabric are sewn in such a way that they will not stretch during use.
- For future fasteners, make ring holes (or make loops) in the top of the fabric at regular intervals.
- Prepare rings with a diameter of 2-5 cm.
- Select a design for fastening. This can be a support with posts (wooden or metal) or a hanging structure. The frame can be ordered or made from improvised materials.
Important!
A hanging design requires a metal rod; it can be bent to form a semicircle or the letter “P”. A standard hula hoop or large diameter hoop is suitable for the procedure.
- Secure the frame. Install the suspended structure on the ceiling or wall. Remember that only light fabrics can be hung on ceiling structures. If you bought a bed with supports, place them in the corners using metal tubes or small wooden beams.
- Place the rings on the top beams and attach the fabric.
- To make the interior more interesting, decorate the canopy with decorative cords and other accessories.
Important!
The canopy fastening must be reliable, durable and safe. It must withstand not only the weight of the material, but also additional loads.
Useful tips
- Sewing a canopy is a simple process. Cut the material according to the selected sketch, sew the edges and sew a fastening loop or ring on top. If you have chosen a “shortened” canopy model, then the fabric should cover the mattress and fall below it by 10-20 cm.
- Choose a frame mounting option based on your bedroom style and shed model. For example, a classic canopy is suitable for a bed with supports. Such a canopy will look best on beds located in the center of the bedroom or near the wall. The bed should have a high back in this case. Semicircular canopies will look great on a bed located in the corner. For this model, you can use a hanging mount, such as an arc-shaped one, which is attached to the wall.
- Solid loops on the fabric can be replaced with ribbons to match the base material. This option, in addition to an additional decorative effect, will allow you to quickly remove the canopy for cleaning and washing.
- If you decide to equip a frame around the perimeter of the bed, then use a cornice profile. It is lightweight, flexible and durable. The shade of the cornice should match the color of the fabric. It is best to mount the cornice on the ceiling.
A do-it-yourself canopy is a unique design solution that allows you to update your interior at minimal cost and add romantic notes to the atmosphere of the bedroom. Allow yourself and your loved ones to relax, giving yourself a feeling of absolute peace and security under a beautiful luxurious canopy.
