The canopy above the bed symbolizes romanticism and comfort, and also gives a delightful sense of security. Such a textile decoration will take its rightful place in the interior of a spacious bedroom, give you the most tender dreams and soften the geometric shapes of the furniture.

It is not at all necessary that the canopy should gravitate towards the historical themes of baroque or classicism. Its main purpose is to highlight the bed, but not to the detriment of the rest of the finish. And to prevent this from happening, all draperies in the room, including window draperies, are made in close colors.

Stylish canopy over the bed

The main forms and designs of canopies

Light throws of fabric or heavy velvet curtains are all canopies. The variety of versions is amazing. But three main areas can still be distinguished:

• fabric on the supports, which helps to highlight the contour of the bed and emphasizes the space above it;
• suspended structures (including on consoles), where the main decorative role is assigned to the canopy;
• any textile compositions of an arbitrary plan, only "drawing" the desired spatial image.

The main forms of canopies

If we talk about specific designs that are popular, we can note:

Advice. Use translucent fabrics for a romantic ambiance or floral patterns for a natural chic - choosing fabric for a canopy is also a design art.

The nuances of the choice of matter

Of course, a four-poster bed in an adult bedroom is somewhat reminiscent of a child's one - it is romantic and sophisticated. But the purpose of fabric draperies here is not practical and functional, but purely decorative. The task of the canopy is to create a romantic atmosphere, and only certain fabrics can cope with this.

Canopy for baby crib

Traditionally, the bed is curtained with a veil or silk - translucent materials are the best suited to the intriguing atmosphere of the bedroom. Airiness, lightness, naturalness, a wide range of colors (so that you can create the desired textile combination) - all these are the characteristics of popular canopy fabrics.

Canopy bed in classic internet

However, heavy materials are also popular - for example, tapestry, jacquard and velvet. They are most in demand in the classic "palace" styles, as they symbolize wealth and luxury. If velvet belongs to the classics, then satin and silk are delightfully combined with carved gilded baroque furniture.

Canopy in modern bedroom

And for a high-tech bedroom, there may be no fabric on the frame at all - just some hints of curtains. And this is in contrast to complex oriental draperies, where airy light fabrics wrap around the bed many times, creating multi-level mysterious canopies of the chambers of the Shamakhan queen.

The oriental-style canopy is also necessarily complemented by frills and tassels - these are his most recognizable decorations.

Note. The style of the bedroom and the style of the canopy should match perfectly. The desired effect is provided not only by the texture of the fabric, but also by its color and pattern. Remember that the pattern and shades of the material for the canopy should be duplicated in other textiles -, capes,.

Use colorful and bright fabrics to create the atmosphere of an Indian harem. And in contrast to them - European restraint and elegant silk draperies in dark colors. White will immediately remind you of a sunny warm Mediterranean beach, and small flowers on the fabric will create a positive spring mood.

To create an atmosphere of restraint, use fabrics of cool colors, and for romanticism and sensuality - impressive scarlet, delicate powder or marshmallow pink, as well as deep precious shades of gold.

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