I don't know about you all, but the term "canopy bed" brings to mind the ruffle-topped bed my older sister had in the 70's. But canopy beds are not old and stuffy anymore… they are chic and fun, and can really make a room.
Take a look at some of these great canopies I found around the web! Because we're all budget conscious now-a-days, I wanted to take a minute to discuss how we can achieve some of these looks for a minimal investment.
Take a look at this darling canopy I found in the latest Serena & Lily catalog! This look can be easily achieved by using bedsheets! (This will actually save beaucoup on the fabric investment).
Simply buy sets of coordinating sheets…I'm guessing you could get away with 4 sets – 2 of each color. This canopy is made by suspending a ring from the ceiling (think lampshade ring and fishing wire). The cute details around the ring could easily be made from the coordinating fitted sheets as could the tie backs which appear to also be suspended from the ceiling with fishing wire.
This fun canopy is from the 2004 HGTV dream home. This canopy hangs from a corona (crown) attached to the wall above the bed and can easily be achieved in a similar method to the previous canopy. Coronas can be created with a variety of materials…and covered with coordinating fabric. Bedsheets would again offer an affordable alternative to yards of fabric.
This simple canopy was created using stair balusters. It could be a great "shabby" project with the use of reclaimed architectural pieces.
Using these simple ideas it's possible to add a little romance to your room without breaking the bank.
Photo from Serena and Lily
Photo from HGTV
Photo from Serena and Lily
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I love these ideas. We're in the process of planning a toddler girl's room, and I'd love to copy the canopy. You've gotton my creative juices flowing.
LOVE LOVE LOVE these canopy ideas. I have two daughters, ages 6 and 4, who share a room. We have been muddling through magazines and the internet looking for a great decorating idea that isn't too childish but at the same time, not too old for them either . . . . I do believe we just found what we are going to do . . . THANKS SO MUCH!!