The purpose of this site is to point you in the right direction and flag up a few considerations when looking for new bedroom furniture. There are plenty of options to consider and you really can create the effect you are looking for if you just take the time to consider your budget, the amount of room in your property, the kind of decor you have or would like to create and finally the practicalities of the way you live and the make up and tastes of you and your family.

Canopy beds have become a popular option for those looking to recreate that grandeur without taking up too much room or buying something that just looks completely odd in a modern house. In fact what you are often getting is quite a light weight frame which you can embellish with some clever canopy bedding.

On this site I would like to introduce you to the different options available, from simple iron frames to kids canopy beds. There really is a huge selection of options available from the darn right gauche and ugly through to the elegant and sophisticated and I will attempt to bring you some of the better options.

And sometimes it isn’t necessary to go the whole hog and invest in a full frame, you could choose to look for some tasteful bed canopies on their own and find a way of attaching them to the ceiling. Rooms with low ceilings will probably not suit a full size canopy frame, but improvising with some beautiful light weight material can achieve a similar effect.

In fact if you’re just searching for canopies for beds or canopy curtains then why not look instead for some pretty fabrics from which you can make your own version. It really isn’t that difficult and has the advantage of really opening up the possibilities in terms of materials available. You’re much more likely to find a piece of fabric that matches perfectly with your existing interior designs then finding something that is pre-made.

Again if you’re looking for a girls bed canopy, why not consider taking your daughter with you to a haberdashers and letting her choose the fabrics with you. Let’s face it, as an adult you might want to make a big statement with a four poster bed canopy but your partner may find it all a bit “girly”. Your daughter on the other hand has no such concerns and can be indulged to her hearts content. And be honest you will enjoy it too!

Where do you live? Do you reside in a location with a mostly cold climate or is it blisteringly hot most of the year? Ultimately these beds have an enclosed feeling to them and whether you want to feel snug and warm in your bed, or light and breezy, these considerations will dictate what styles and models you go for.

So regardless of whether you would prefer a do it yourself canopy bed option or plan to splash out and buy a ready-made frame with all the whistles and bells then this is the place to start your search and all the options available here are easy to buy online. I’m a big fan of Amazon, who isn’t, and they offer a great selection of products. Whatever kind of bed canopy you’re looking for I hope you find it here. Read on and start to create your ideal bedroom environment.

Indeed, if anything, the choice for childrens beds seems to be more bewildering than the choice for adults. For a start there seems to be a greater choice of materials to choose from including various wood finishes, steel and iron frames and a range of themed beds. And once you’ve settled on a bed there’s an endless selection of kids canopy bedding to choose from.

A word of warning about the latter types,  some of these themed beds are pretty gaudy and are targeted at the passing whim of your child, whether it be her present infatuation with Dora the Explorer or Winnie the Pooh bedding. Some are over priced for what they are and you risk your child tiring of them pretty quickly. If you buy a pretty but more neutral bed then you have the opportunity to dress it up with different canopy covers and bedding over the years allowing your children’s tastes to evolve with the bed. This way you will have made a long term investment rather than  purchasing a passing fad.

In fact this is a situation where buying one of the kids bed canopies available will achieve exactly the result you’re looking for and delight your kiddies at a fraction of the cost. Here is a good example, this delicious canopy is under $40 and is, in my opinion very tasteful and perfect for a girls room. The butterflies are a really lovely touch, but should your daughter tire of them after a while then simply change to a different cover and you won’t feel like you wasted a lot of money.

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Personally if I was going for a ready made kids bed then I would probably plump for this Chanda Youth kid’s twin bed . It’s fairly unisex, suitable for boys or girls but can be dressed up to suit their tastes. It has simple clean lines and I also like the fact that you can buy other matching bedroom furniture to complete the look of the room. This maybe too modern for some peoples taste but that’s what I like about it. A well made solid wooden unit in a classic white finish that should fit in and match with any decor.Click image for more info

Talking of unisex you maybe surprised to learn that there are even some canopies for boys. I’m not sure how I feel about that, I may like modern furniture but I’m fairly traditional when it comes to choices for boys or girls. Nevertheless if you’re look for something for your son then I guess this camouflage bed canopy should do the trick for the young action man in your life. Fairly cheap again at under $40 you won’t have any regrets if he grows out of it fairly quickly and I like the fact it has a self supporting frame that can removed or moved around very easily.

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