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39 Window Valance Curtain Ideas (From Custom Workrooms)

There are literally hundreds of valance styles, not to mention the tens (if not hundreds) of thousands of home decor fabrics on the market the valances can be made from. The options are endless!. From traditional board-mounted swags to modern, flat valances, there’s just so much to choose.

So to get your inspiration started, here are 39 window valance ideas from custom workrooms, explained in detail.

 

idea #1:

Black and white tab top valance with tassel trim. The valance style is shaped to form an arch, with a short bell in the center. The main fabric is a black and white French toile. To break up the monochromatic black and white palette, tassel trim with a bit of ash gold in it was introduced. This style is hung as a tab top valance, allowing you some room to adjust the width as needed.

 

idea #2:

Inside-mounted shirred London valance in white kitchen. Many shades can be converted into stationary valances, which are called faux shades, or fake shades. The London valance is one such style, and it’s very versatile when it comes to how it can be hung. Here, a kitchen needed just a bit of color without taking away from its sleek, modern white lines. A light blue and off-white floral stripe London valance as an inside mount was just the right solution.

 

idea #3:

Pull-up swags with country check banding. When one swag on a valance is hung higher, it’s called a pull-up swag. These valances are usually hung on medallions (knobs). The main fabric print here was a unique combination of floral and Chinoiserie pottery. The rest of the valance was outlined in red and white gingham check banging.

 

idea #4:

Gathered fabric valance under a wood valance in kitchen. Gathered valances are the most commonly found valances, but they must have enough fullness to look right. A lined gathered valance made with medium-weight home decor fabrics needs about 3 to 3 and a half times the fullness.

 

idea #5:

Arched sections over individual windows. If you have a row of windows with a small gap of an inch or two between each of the windows, think about how to use this to your advantage. Here, one single valance was used over two windows, but it was made with two arched sections that fit perfectly over the two windows. Notice how the rooster patterns were centered equally on each of the arched sections.

 

idea #6:

Hobbled faux shade with green ribbon. Some kitchens have narrow windows that are sandwiched in between kitchen valances, with very little room for curtain hardware. Consider a simple faux shape that just covers the window by an inch or two, like the green and white one seen here. Also, board-mounted valances won’t require any finials or any other hardware that may take up additional space.

 

idea #7:

Balloon valances on corner windows over a bath tub. Another benefit of board-mounted valances is that they can be made to create a seamless transition between corner windows. A box pleat in the corner is also another trick that can be used, regardless of how the valance is hung.

 

idea #8:

Faux Roman shade valance in bold red fabric. Some faux shade valances can be hung on curtain rods. This faux shade is modern and bold with its oversized geometric print fabric in red and white.

 

idea #9:

Victory swag on patio door. Don’t leave those patio doors bare. Some valances can have single swags that are just the right size to cover a standard glass panel of patio or French doors. Even if you have a steel door, there are many magnetic curtain rods of good quality that will stay on the door.

 

idea #10:

Multi-layered board-mounted valance. This valance was made with a black base fabric with polka dots. Next, another layer was created using Euro pleated bells and casual floral swags. The tri-color tassel trim pulled together the red, green, and yellow colors of the fabrics.

 

idea #11:

Relaxed Roman valances on bay windows with oriental applique details. The relaxed Roman is popular for its “smiley face” shape at the bottom. This valance takes up very little space, making it a great valance style for bay windows and bow windows. To make the small check fabric more interesting, oriental-themed appliques with elephants were applied to each valance.

 

idea #12:

Empire swags on tabs. Some traditional swags can be mounted from tabs. This particular one has double-folded bells, giving it a lot of volume when viewed from the sides. The bottom of the valance was finished with wood ball trim in dark red.

 

idea #13:

Extra long balloon valances in powder room. Many powder rooms are facing the street, requiring a valance that’s a bit longer than usual. Here, a 28-inch long balloon valance with long tassel trim covers almost half of the window. A light gold embroidered dupioni silk was used, so the valance had to be both lined and interlined.

 

idea #14:

Custom box balloon valances on arched window. Some valances are made with a custom wood box as their base. Most of those boxes are rectangular, but some can be arched to fit windows like this one.

 

idea #15:

Hobbled faux shade valances on sidelight windows. We’ve talked about hobbled faux shades being a great solution for narrow windows and tight spaces. It can also work for sidelight windows in the entry.

 

idea #16:

Balloon valances with leopart print contrast inserts. When valances have box pleats, the pleats can be made using a contrast fabric to give it a truly custom look. Mix patterns and textures, too. This children’s room window used a green dupioni silk fabric with a leopard print cotton for the contrast inserts.

 

idea #17:

Traditional swags as a rod pocket valance. Rod pocket valances are great when trying to keep a low budget. While gathered swags require a lot of fabric, the side tails can be kept short to offset the yardage required.

 

idea #18:

 

Scalloped valance cut following the fabric pattern. The ultimate way to get a custom look is to design a pattern that’s specific to the fabric. The pointed scallops on this flat valance followed the lines of the paisley medallion pattern. Even though this may take some more time and attention to detail, these flat valances are a great choice because they require so little yardage.

 

idea #19:

Arched valance with bold acrylic bead trim. Many trims are made using acrylic beads. As the light hits these beads through the window, they look like colorful raindrops.

 

idea #20:

Balloon valances on triple window above kitchen sink. Treat each window individually if you have a wide window made of several window sections. Then, hang a short valance as an inside mount on each section.

 

idea #21:

Geometric patterns on cornice-style shaped valance. Many rod pocket valances wrap around the brackets on the sides of the curtain rods, giving them that box-like look when viewed from the side. Make the valance modern by picking a colorful, geometric pattern for the fabric.

 

idea #22:

Board-mounted Empire swags with extra long cascades. As a heads up, this idea will require quite a lot of fabric, but it’s worth it if you’re looking for a luxurious window valance. Here, board-mounted swags were anchored by extra long side cascades. This valance is hung high, then the cascades are allowed to hang at a minimum length of of 36 inches on each side (more for tall windows).

 

idea #23:

 

London valances with dupioni silk contrast inserts. The secret to this style is a generous amount of fabric. The valance has to be allowed to fold towards the window, while it protrudes to the front to create its signature volume. Consider a different fabric for the box pleats to add interest.

 

idea #24:

Cuff top valance with an eclectic mix of fabrics and trim. This style is loosely gathered into a soft wave shape on the top and bottom. Consider mixing large florals for the main fabric with small calico florals for the cuffs. Continue the color mix with the tassel trim.

 

idea #25:

Layering a swag over drapes and balloon valances. Layering is the ultimate in luxury when it comes to window treatments. This French door was dressed starting with a dupioni silk balloon valance, then layered with single width drapes and a board-mounted swag valance.

 

idea #26:

Stagecoach valance with beach house inspired fabrics. The stagecoach valance is simply a long fabric panel that can be rolled up from the bottom (so it’s also called a roll-up valance sometimes). Keep in mind, however, that the back of the valance is made with the accent fabric entirely. It may not be the best style if the window is facing the street. The fabric may also show through, so it’s essential to pick a thick face fabric or to add a layer of interlining.

 

idea #27:

Dog-eared London valance with sunflower accents. Sometimes, a valance with a solid fabric can be upgraded in a way other than tassels or piping. All you have to do is get more creative.

 

idea #28:

French country medallions centered on flat swags. Fabric placement can make or break a valance. Toile medallions are a very popular choice in French country and farmhouse designed rooms, but they must be carefully placed on each swag or scallop.

 

idea #29:

Colorful floral patterns with a modern design. The trend in valances nowadays is in the direction of colorful, abstract floral patterns printed on sturdy, medium-weight fabrics. Gone are the days of boring lace and flimsy polyester satins.

 

idea #30:

Asymmetric valances around living room fireplace. These red bird print valances framed a fireplace, thanks to the asymmetrical placement of their long cascades.

 

idea #31:

Flat board-mounted valance over kitchen sink. Tapestry damask fabrics aren’t always a good choice for valances, but they can be when a valance is flat. Black and gold is a popular color combination for heavy fabrics like this.

 

idea #32:

 

Bold color combinations on a cuff top valance. You’ve seen the cuff top valance before. Here’s a modernized example of it, using a colorful, oversized floral print and a crimson red cotton for the cuffs. Notice the wave-like shape of the valance when viewed from the side.

 

idea #33:

Jacobean floral valance with green banding hung on medallions. Consider hanging a valance on large medallions, especially if you’re looking for a single valance that must span across curved walls. Medallions are made of a decorative part (facing the front) and an extender (facing the back). Make sure the extender is long enough if you’ll be using a pair of draperies under the valance.

 

idea #34:

Box-pleat valances with accent banding. You’ve seen box pleats on balloon and London valances, but they can be used for straight, board-mounted valances, too. This valance used an accent fabric at the bottom for banding.

 

idea #35:

 

Orange valance that mixes textures of fabrics. I’ve encouraged you to mix patterns and textures, but you won’t always have two fabrics on your valance. When the valance is made using one fabric only, consider a fabric that’s made with varying textures. Notice the glossy and matte mix of the solid and gingham check stripes on the orange fabric seen here.

 

idea #36:

Board-mounted Empire valance with deep swags. Empire valances are a classic style, especially when they’re board-mounted. This way, the folds on top of the valance appear to come from behind the valance, creating a waterfall effect. This valance was made with a black and white country toile. The bottom hem was finished with black bullion trim.

 

idea #37:

Black and white valance with colorful trim in red. A black and white damask print was centered on each of the arched sections. Red beaded trim was added to the bottom to continue the black, white, and red design theme of the rest of the room.

 

idea #38:

Balloon valance made with light gold dupioni silk. The reason I’ve shown you so many box pleat valances is because it’s one of the most popular styles that interior designers use. But be careful with this style – make sure the workroom you hire uses full or half pleats on the side of the valance. Your fabric should continue to wrap around the valance on each side, so it should look something like the balloon valance shown here.

 

idea #39:

Shaped valance under a side-swept drapery. Flat, shaped valances take up very little room. As long as a drapery pole projects far enough from the wall, it’s possible to layer a drapery over this style of valance to make a window look more unique.

Did you like any of the examples seen here? Many of them can be found with the rest of our custom valances. Choose from 500+ fabrics.

21 Different Styles of Valances, Explained (By a Workroom)

There are so many styles of valances available, they’re almost impossible to list here (lucky for you, there’s a whole blog just about valances). Generally speaking, valances can be categorized based on the pattern design or the type of installation.

In this post, we’ll take a look at all the different pattern styles and the valances they create. Keep in mind that most valances you see here can be adapted to be installed any way you’d like.

Most valances are made with a rod pocket and installed using a standard curtain rod, but they can also be made into board-mounted valances or valances that are installed on curtain rings or holdbacks. Some styles can even be turned into upholstered cornices.

 

Straight Gathered Valances

The straight gathered valance is the most basic kind of window valance available. The valance is simply sewn into a rectangle with a rod pocket for easy installation. The secret to this type of valance is ample gathering. Take a look at the kitchen valance below. If you were to pan it out on the floor, it would be over inches wide flat.

Lined valances made with home decor fabric typically will be able to cover half of their width or less when gathered. If this is the style you’re looking for, here’s a resource that can help you calculate just how much width you really need. Also, as you’ll learn with most of the examples below, it’s important to hang a valance like this high enough above the window. The #1 mistake we see in our workroom are valances that are hung too low.

 

Shaped Valances

If you’re looking to go beyond a rectangular valance with a straight bottom (and are working with a tight budget), the next type of valance you might have come across is the shaped valance.

 

The M-shaped valance seen in the photo above is a very popular type of shaped valance. It’s gathered only slightly. Many of our clients like it because the valance wraps towards the window on each side. This gives it that boxed-in, cornice-like look. You may notice that valances like these often have a 3-inch rod pocket. This allows it to be installed on a flat curtain rod that’s about 2 1/2 inches wide.

 

Swag Valances

When most people hear the word valance, they think of elaborate swags. Swags are essentially deep pieces of fabric that have been pleated on each side. When finished, this gives the valance an elegant piece that falls down in a half circle. If the valance is installed on a board, the further back the swag is stapled behind the board, the better it will look. This creates a waterfall effect once the swags fall naturally and also makes the pleats more pronounced and spaced out.

 

Traditional Swags

A traditional swag valance is still a popular kind of valance. Nowadays, most of our clients request it for their formal dining rooms. It’s also a popular style for a two-story foyer and dramatic entrances. There is no rule, however. Any valance can be placed in any room in your house.

 

A traditional swag valance above an arched window.

 

A single swag by itself can be enough to be a valance, but this is typically the best solution for narrow windows only. More often than not you’ll find swags paired with jabots on each side. A jabot is simply a long piece of fabric that frames the window valance on each side.

When the jabots are structured and shaped like the ones in the picture above, they’re known as cascades.cascades on each side. It’s called a cascade because it tapers out in a cascading, zig-zag fashion. Some cascades can be quite long and may even go well past the window sill.

Keep in mind, however, that cascades require a large amount of fabric and that they must be hand-formed by the workroom each time. A few inches of extra length may not seem like a lot, but it can be quite a substantial addition to the cost of fabric and labor.

 

A simple swag in a champagne gold, with large, extra long cascades.

The victory swag is a variation of a swag valance. You may have seen it being called a patriot swag valance also. Here, a floral fabric was used, along with red and gold tassel fringe and chair ties. This style is a bit more casual than the swags you’ve seen above. Here, the swags are shirred, not pleated.

This makes the folds on the swags more shallow. The jabots on each side of the valance are left to fall freely. If we had to advise against any type of valance to be sold out of a box, it would be this one. It’s just so difficult to make it into a good quality valance without using a generous amount of fabric and a good quality pattern.

The shirring in the back of each swag is very important. It’s the secret that gives this valance its signature form.

 

When swags are framed by trumpets on each side and the overall valance is framed by simple jabots, the valance is known as an Empire swag valance.

 

If the valance is made without jabots, the Empire swag becomes a Kingston valance.

 

Flat, Modern Swags

Valances are keeping up with today’s trends. Just like most other home decor trends, valances have become more simple and modern. One aspect of that is the increasing preference of flat swags over the traditionally pleated swags you’ve seen in the examples above. This is great news. It cuts down on the amount of fabric needed.

In fact, each swag is an opportunity to display a unique fabric pattern.

 

Bold, modern floral patterns are in style right now when it comes to valances.

 

This striped valance features trumpets just like an Empire or Kingston valance, but notice that the swags in between are completely flat.

 

Scarf Valances

Scarf valances have been losing their popularity a bit as of late, but are still a great way to dress a window. They’re very convenient – all it takes is a single piece of fabric to dress the top of a window with a scarf.

 

Flat Valances

Not all flat valances are swags only. Let’s take a look at some other types of flat valances that are currently available.

Here, a simple rod pocket valance was installed on a narrow window. As a reference point, the window was 25 inches wide and the valance was 27 inches wide. The valance was completely flat in order to display the fabric toile print.

 

The beauty of flat valances is that the pattern can be made specifically for the fabric instead of having to adapt the fabric to the pattern of the valance. In this example, our workroom simply cut around the medallion print of the fabric to create a truly unique scalloped valance.

 

Up-close of a scalloped valance.

 

Some flat valances can have several layers like this scalloped valance.

 

Upon closer inspection, we see that the fabric has four total layers of fabric. A main toile print fabric in green and beige, an accent layer in a solid green below, with each of the fabrics then being lined with white drapery lining.

 

The purpose of this valance was to make a window appear larger in a small living room. Even though the window itself was not very wide, it was made to look wider by using a much wider valance and double wide dupioni silk draperies below. The valance featured an arched middle section, with a few inverted box pleats inserted on each side for added interest.

 

Flat valances are great when mounted on a board instead of a curtain rod, like this shaped valance. Valances like this are heavy and have the depth necessary to work in large rooms with tall ceilings and heavy furniture. Yet, their flat design is clean and doesn’t overwhelm the overall design in the room.

 

Faux Shade Valances

Did you know that fabric shades can be made into valances? Instead of having the functionality of being raised or lowered like a shade, these valances are simply stationary top treatments that are made to look like shades. Let’s take a look at some common fabric shade styles that can be turned into a valance.

 

Balloon Valances

Balloon valances are known for their oversized poufs that protrude out. These valances require a lot of fabric to achieve this kind of volume.

 

Balloon valances can be simple rod pocket valances that are slightly gathered on a curtain rod, like this one.

 

Balloon valances can be used in contemporary rooms, contrary to popular belief. This is done by creating them with inverted box pleats. This creates a clean window treatment that’s flat but still has the deep folds and poufs that the style requires.

 

Instead of using the same fabric for the entire valance, a different accent fabric can be used for the inverted pleats. Take a look at this balloon valance made for a girl’s bedroom – the main fabric was a green taffeta silk, yet the accent fabric used was a leopard print cotton.

The secret to this window treatment is to make sure the inverted box pleats are deep enough. It may not look like it, but the inverted box pleats require the same amount of fabric as the rest of the balloon valance does.

 

London Valances

London valances have large poufs just like the balloon valance does. But what distinguishes the London valance are the two tails on each side of the valance.

 

Up-close of a London valance, showing the number of folds necessary to create the proper volume for the valance.

 

Stagecoach Valances

You might have seen stagecoach valances also being called a roll-up valance. This style is simply a flat section that features contrasting fabrics on each side of the valance. That way, the back fabric is revealed once the fabric is rolled up. There is no limit to the length of a stagecoach valance, which makes it quite a popular style of window treatment.

We highly recommend interlining for this style of valance, especially if your window gets a lot of natural sunlight.

 

A roll-up valance in blue and yellow fabrics.

 

Faux Roman Shades

Flat and Hobbled Faux Shades

Roman shades are a category that can stand on its own. There are just so many styles of Roman shades and they all can be made into a stationary valance. Let’s take a look at some examples.

 

This faux Roman shade mimics the look of a flat Roman shade. It conveniently has a 3-inch rod pocket, allowing you to install it on a standard curtain rod.

 

Faux shades with grosgrain ribbon are a modern, popular window treatment style. Shop more faux Roman shades here.

 

Don’t forget, faux shade valances can be layered with pleated draperies, as shown here. Here, the faux shade was inside-mounted, then flanked by single width Euro pleat drapes that puddle on the floor on each side. A thick 1-5/8-inch diameter wooden rod hands right underneath the crown molding, giving this 8-foot room much-needed height.

 

In this example, three valances were made to recreate the style of a hobbled Roman shade. This style has a scalloped hem, even fitting perfectly above a patio door in a 9-foot tall kitchen area.

 

Relaxed Roman Faux Shades

The relaxed Roman uses fewer rings in the back, allowing the fabric of the valance to naturally fall and stack up in the center.

Canopy bed in the interior: ideas from the photo

Many interior solutions appeared as a necessity, but aesthetic elements were already fixed. A modern canopy can transform even the most modest bedroom, turning it into a royal bed

Photo: Shutterstock

We figure out together with an expert what fabrics and how are used to frame adult and children's beds.

Expert in this material:

Lena Korshunova, architect, interior designer, author of the blog t. me/lenakorshunova_design.

www.adv.rbc.ru

Why a canopy bed?

Canopy (baldacchino, baldacinus - "expensive silk fabric from Baghdad") - a fabric canopy over the bed (Photo: Highsmith Carol M / Picryl)

Canopy - fabric canopy over the bed. It is mounted on poles or the ceiling, closes the bed from all sides. The first such canopies appeared in ancient times as protection from rain, wind and insects. The canopy retained the same functions in subsequent centuries. Now it is more a decorative element than a functional one, but it does its job: the canopy is convenient to use in the summer, if there are no nets on the windows, and mosquitoes and other insects fly into the house. Cribs are often framed with fabric, and a canopy allows you to visually zone the space and helps to “hide” the bed, if necessary.

The color of the canopy must match the shades of the interior (Photo: Unsplash)

Important: The height of a four-poster bed is on average 220-250 cm. At the same time, there should be a small space between it and the ceiling so that the furniture does not rest against it. Accordingly, the ideal ceiling height for a canopy bed is from 300 cm. If your room is lower, consider options with wall or ceiling mounts.

Types of canopy attachments

Side columns are usually part of the bed, but they can also be purchased separately or made by yourself (Photo: stock)

With all the advantages of a canopy, there are also disadvantages. The fabric accumulates dust and requires frequent washing, and if it is dense and heavy, sleepers may not get enough fresh air. Choose the best canopy option, taking into account the size of the room, bed and fixture.

Crown

Round hoop design attached to the ceiling. The fabric is passed over a hanging mount, which can be made of wood, metal, or plastic. It is better to foresee this method of fastening in advance if you plan to make stretch ceilings.

Uprights

Side uprights are usually part of the bed, but can also be purchased separately or made by yourself. Depending on the furniture and style of the bedroom, the mount is made of wood or metal. Powerful columns, thin slats or carved balusters - it's up to you.

Frame or cornice

Canopy often has a decorative function, framing the headboard (Photo: Shutterstock)

Instead of uprights, you can use horizontal beams attached to the ceiling around the perimeter of the bed. For this, ready-made curtain rods are often used, on which tulle or other light fabric is hung with hooks or rings. The option is convenient and practical, but excludes possible redevelopment: the design is not so easy to move after the bed.

Rod

Fixing is mounted in the wall at the head of the bed. The fabric attached to the bar does not completely cover the bed; it is more of a wall decor than a functional part of the bedroom. Try attaching two or three slats and threading the fabric through them to create an interesting drape.

Canopy fabrics

Natural fabrics of less heavy weight such as silk or linen are the best compromise for a canopy over the bed (Photo: Unsplash)

Lena Korshunova, architect, interior designer, author of the blog t.me/lenakorshunova_design:

— To organize the “royal chambers”, you can give your imagination space and use many layers of fabric, focusing on the color scheme of the interior as a whole. Since there is no question of practicality in this case, all fabrics that give a beautiful fold will do. You can combine a heavier and more voluminous curtain fabric with light tulle.

Canopy fabrics can be of different textures.

Thick

Suitable for a studio apartment to hide the bed from guests and other family members. The less light penetrates into the sleeping area, the better, but thick curtains also block the access of air. If heavy fabrics are chosen for the canopy, it is important to make sure the room is large enough: heavy tapestry and jacquard will visually eat up the space.

Light sheer

Chiffon or organza is a good choice for children's and adults' beds. They look beautiful in any room, regardless of the style and size of the room. The veil only slightly delays the light, but creates a feeling of lightness and airiness of the space.

Semi-sheer

Lightweight natural fabrics such as silk or linen are the best compromise. They diffuse light, creating a sense of privacy, and at the same time are great for any style of interior.

Where can four-poster beds fit in?

Four-poster beds fit in almost any modern interior (Photo: Shutterstock)

Lena Korshunova:

— You can often hear that the canopy eats up space. In fact, its main problem is dust, which will inevitably settle on the fabric. A four-poster bed, rather, eats up time for dismantling for cleaning, replacing fabrics and working out fasteners. Therefore, boldly make your dreams come true and fasten the canopy in any space.

Classic

If the canopy is located near the window, it also acts as a curtain (Photo: Shutterstock)

The most obvious option for a canopy bed is classic. A "French bed" with an elegant frame and draped fabric would be appropriate if made from natural materials. Discard metallic elements and too bright colors.

Apartment of the week: do-it-yourself classic interior

Loft and high-tech

Brutal fundamental bed designs can fit into a factory and modern interior (Photo: Shutterstock)

Brutal fundamental bed constructions can fit into a factory and modern interior. Chrome-plated elements, dark, rough, plain fabrics without glitter and prints are appropriate.

5 tricks for creating a loft-style interior

Scandinavian style and minimalism

Light canopy tulle beautifully complements Scandinavian or Mediterranean interiors (Photo: Shutterstock)

Discreet designs eschew heavy fabrics and drapes. Choose lightweight veils that are attached to thin wall or hanging structures. Light shades, natural wood and the absence of unnecessary decor are best suited.

7 myths about Scandinavian style you should stop believing

Oriental style and boho (Photo: Shutterstock)

The canopy bed is made for eclectic interiors with a variety of original details. In ethnic styles, both light flowing fabrics and heavy tapestries with bright patterns look good. Additional decorative elements are appropriate - tiebacks and gold patterns on the canopy, carvings and stones on the columns.

The canopy divides the space and creates a privacy zone in the bedroom (Photo: PixHound / Shutterstock)

Boho-chic in the interiors of city apartments: 8 interesting facts

Canopy beds in the bedroom (Photo: What The Fox Studio IB Photography Limited / Creative Commons)

Canopy brings life to the bedroom, adding lightness and romance to the interior, referring to the style of a vacation by the sea.

Lena Korshunova:

- The first association is a modern interior with a wooden bed frame in the form of a cube next to the window, on which, as it were, linen fabric is casually thrown over. The breeze blows, and the sea outside the window. This is a very modern story: geometry in the interior, modern materials and light fabric. It is best to use the canopy design in the interiors of hotels, as a person comes to rest. With it, you do not need to bother with washing huge canvases (which, most likely, will not fit entirely into the washing machine). The presence of a canopy is rather an emotion, not a vital necessity. Since a canopy is still a decor, a huge number of layers and complex fastening designs will look out of place.

Canopy beds for children's rooms

Canopy by the crib is functional and looks good (Photo: Shutterstock)

Lena Korshunova:

— This design option for an adult bedroom is now very rarely chosen. Even if you look at interior publics, it turns out that this is an unpopular solution in the interior. But there are canopies on children's beds. They are easier to sew, wash and will be easier to dismantle when the child grows up and the bed needs to be replaced. For children's rooms, this appropriate solution, when used correctly, creates a feeling of some fabulousness, magic and comfort.

Canopy from the ceiling creates a cozy nook in the bedroom (Photo: Shutterstock)

Four-poster bed - romantic and comfortable for your bedroom

The bed plays an important role in the interior design of the bedroom. It can be of the most bizarre shape, for example, round or oval, be made of wood, metal or leather, painted in bright and rich colors, or resemble a delicate cloud. It is important when choosing a bed and its decoration. There is not always enough bed linen and bedspreads, sometimes additional decor is needed. We want to draw your attention to the canopy bed - its different designs and styles can fit into any interior. It will not only decorate the bedroom, but also become a place for relaxation, because it is pleasant to relax on such a bed, hiding in the arms of translucent fabrics of the canopy.

How to choose a canopy bed

When choosing canopies for a bed, it is important to combine them correctly with the styles and trends of your interior.

So, a spacious room with a high ceiling, which has a place not only for sleeping, but also for daytime activities, will be decorated with classic canopy beds. Considering the style of the interior, which gravitates toward a “historical” theme, the severity of the geometric core can be softened with graceful waves of a thin, almost weightless fabric. The bed under the white silky drapery, like a fabulous sail, evokes romantic dreams.

To convey this image, curtains are hung from the top of the frame, which can be closed if desired. Against the rich background of the walls, in contrast to the headboard made of dark wood, small assemblies of light matter are especially expressive.

For classic interiors, the design of the canopy for an adult bed with carved wooden supports will certainly suit. Classics love solid wood, so this bed will fit very well into an elegant interior.



If someone inherited a solid wooden bed with carved backs and a weighty canopy on massive pillars, one should treat its design with a bit of subtle humor. The original bedspread, made in colorful patchwork technique, visually compensates for the heaviness of the structure. A fabric lambrequin with a figured edge, framing the canopy, will remind you of the distant times of feudal campaigns. Solid racks also have a functional purpose - you can get off such a high bed only by holding on to strong supports.

In a modern interior, a wooden four-poster bed is also possible. Smooth, regular lines of construction without carvings and decorations, often made in dark color, go well with white flying curtains.


The inner part of the canopy can be not only wooden. The top of the structure is often made of draperies, such as fabric gathered into a small fold and pulled together in the center in the form of a tent.


To create a certain mood, the color of its interior is important: an optimistic ocher scale smooths out the "dictation" of the imposing stained wood elements. But still, a high carved headboard and chiseled pillars of a “prehistoric” bed dominate the decor. So that the bed does not “crush” other elements of the interior, all draperies are made in a close color palette: the curtains on the windows and the bedspread are made in the same range as the fabrics of the canopy.

The interior of the bedroom with a canopy will suit oriental styles. So, bamboo beds with a canopy design made of the same material will look original in an African interior.

Suitable for the safari style in the interior of a massive canopy bed made of precious wood. Add to this setting wooden floors and animal skins by the bed - and a great safari design is created.

Canopy forms for the bed

The rich historical heritage sets the themes for improvisation. Today's versions of canopies are endlessly diverse. Three main directions are clearly traced in their outlines:

The most commonly found canopy bed in stores is in the shapes shown below.

But it is important to understand that these are not the only possible options, since canopies and canopies over the bed can be arbitrarily bizarre, even curved, which can be emphasized by various means.

It doesn't matter if the top of the canopy almost rests on the ceiling - the openwork "stole" will correct the situation, softening the contrast transition between the light ceiling and the bed frame with a light cloud of penumbra. Interestingly, the translucent style of the canopy canopy can be supported by a "fun" embroidered bedspread.

Another fairly complex canopy design, in which semicircular "pediments" rise above its flat "ceiling", creating the illusion of a tent from the outside. Such a “dome” is a great find for a high two-level bedroom: thanks to it, the bed not only does not get lost in space, but also occupies a worthy place in it.

Outwardly unsightly canopy posts can be easily disguised with original "garlands" of fabric gathered into puffs. In this case, the "sculptural" draperies echo the complex shape of the voluminous curtains on the windows. The decorations of the frame are made of colorful "summer" fabric, and the headboard and the back of the canopy are covered with a modest plain fabric.

The graceful frame can be hidden behind the lush folds of the fabric, sometimes it is enough to emphasize it with a light drapery. Actually there is no canopy in this case - only a metal frame, thin fabric in the corners and no canopy.

It is important that the lines of the headboard match the clear contours of the main frame. The meaning of such a decoration is exclusively in aesthetics, in a witty comparison of the hard texture of blackened metal with the whiteness of delicate matter.


Suspended and cantilever beds with canopies deserve attention. Attached to the wall above the head of the bed is a small round frame that supports the luxurious drapery. Along the contour, the fabric is trimmed with thick fringe and tight tassels of a darker or contrasting color. If you similarly arrange a window opening, the image of the bedroom will turn out to be more expressive. This stylization of the canopy is not of practical value, but the delightful forms reflect the desire for originality and harmony.

Cantilever construction can be arranged not only above the headboard. A sleeping place, oriented along one of the walls of the room, will be decorated with a symbolic canopy over one of the sides of the bed. A narrow double-sided canopy seems to hug a small bed. The color solution of both the canopy itself and the interior as a whole, made in soft gentle combinations, is curious.

Ultra-modern canopy beds for the youth bedroom

If you are not attracted to the usual forms of beds with different canopies, you can opt for designer options in a whimsical design. Such canopies for beds can even be made of plastic, have curved shapes and no curtains, only the design itself.

And this model is reminiscent of the types of unusual garden furniture with a roof we have already considered.

Canopy bed - the best choice for your child's happy dreams

For toddlers or older children, you can also choose a crib or a canopy bed. The choice is huge - from a cradle for a newborn, to a four-poster bed in a room for a teenage girl.


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