Ideas for Drapes on a Canopy Bed

Velvet

• For an elegant, classic look, use velvet curtains for your canopy. The heavy weight of the fabric adds drama to your bed, and pairs well with a frame made from a rich, dark wood like mahogany. Velvet canopy curtains typically look best when gathered in the bed’s corners, so use braided or tasseled cords to tie off the fabric and give your curtains a more decorative look. For a sophisticated, luxurious feel, pair jewel-toned velvet drapes with gold cording.

Silk

• For a romantic look for your canopy, use silk curtains to add a soft, delicate look to your bed. Like velvet, silk is a luxurious, elegant fabric that is often used for canopy curtains. You can pair silk canopy curtains with silk bedding for a truly opulent look, or use them to spruce up plain cotton sheets. For a more decorative look, use curtains made from embroidered silk fabric to add a subtle pattern to your canopy’s look. If silk curtains are out of your price range, use a faux silk fabric to make budget-friendly curtains that still give your canopy bed a lavish look.

Sheers

• When using fabric to fully enclose a canopy bed, sheer curtains are usually the best option. Enclosing your bed provides an intimate, romantic feel that works well for a master bedroom. Because sheers are translucent, light and air can easily filter through them, so the room still has a bright, airy feel, even when the curtains are closed. Sheer curtains offer a more casual look than velvet or silk fabric, and are well-suited for a bedroom decorated with coastal décor. White is the most traditional option for sheers but other soft shades like ivory, beige, gray or light blue work as well and offer a distinctive look.

Canvas

• You can give your canopy bed a rustic feel to complement country or Southwestern décor. Instead of traditional canopy curtain fabrics, use a sturdy material like canvas to give your bed a rugged style. Canvas works well for a canopy bed in a masculine bedroom, since it is a rough, casual fabric. A canvas canopy in a child’s bedroom can create a tent-like effect for a nature or outdoor decorating theme.