Canopy bed gives a more attractive look to your bed room or your living
room. Available in various styles and finishes, canopy beds are considered
very stylish.
Commonly called a four-post bed, a canopy bed features a tall post at each
corner of the bed that supports a covering made of any material or netting,
which forms a private enclosure that can be drawn back.
Styles of Canopy bed
A canopy bed offers charm and elegance with its classic style and lasting
appeal. Canopy beds, available in countless designs are a popular choice for
people everywhere. These beds are available with various styles and
finishes. The wooden canopy beds are made of various types of wood like
teak, cherry, mahogany, pine, rosewood, oak, maple and many more. The wooden
canopy beds are given different finishes like varnishing, waxing, water
based finishing, painting, oiling, vineer etc. The metal canopy beds are
generally powder coated. The four posts at the four corners of the bed are
intricately carved.
The canopy itself may be any material from cotton to cotton blend to silk
to satin or netting. Generally the canopy material should blend with the
curtains of the living room, the bed cover of the bed and the entire decor
of the living room. The fabric may be plain, solid or printed or embroidered
or may be in various other patterns.
The actual beauty of the canopy bed lies on the canopy and the four
exquisitely carved posts. The canopy beds used in living room are considered
as decorative accents and hence look very stylish and fashionable.