Are Canopy Beds the Most Romantic Style?
I sort of think so. Maybe it’s because you feel enclosed in all the fabric that might hang around it. It becomes a private hideaway, enabling you to let go and get your groove on. A 12-foot ceiling, French windows, Paris, and some chilled champagne wouldn’t hurt either. And, since we’re having fun, I’ll throw in Guy Pierce.
Okay, so here of some of my top picks for canopy beds.
I really love this bed designed by Annie Selke for Vanguard. I wanted to use it in a client’s home, but the ceiling was too low and for some reason they weren’t willing to rip out the roof. This bed is so stylish, it would rip off the roof all by itself (I am such a cool writer, no?) Anyway, I love the gold. It’s super hot right now.
I love a red bed. This style is from The Farmhouse Collection. Their Su Su Bed comes in lots of different finishes and colors – another big trend. Wrap me in red and we’ll turn up the heat ourselves.
Speaking of red… Here’s another poster bed style from Henredon. I know this isn’t exactly a canopy, but it does come with a topper. This reminds me of something from a ship – a pirate ship. And I’m the princess who’s been kidnapped. Oops! There goes my bodice – torn by that mighty sword.
Okay, use have to use your imagination for this amazing bed. It’s simple and lovely. It’s from Anthroplogie. I see it draped in sheer fabric with Fleur de Lis stenciled in gold and trimmed with little tasseled fringe at the edges. Hmmm…. Let’s see. I’m the Queen and Guy Pierce is a musketeer.
Good old Pottery Barn. People may sneer, but their designers come up with some pretty nice styles. This is their Farmhouse Canopy Bed. I’m the farm girl and the Duke comes to visit me. I’m sorry, but the rest is private.
By the way, my brother-in-law, TOM, says you can’t put furniture in front of windows. Do you think he’s right?
5 Responses to “Are Canopy Beds the Most Romantic Style?”
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Posted by Jennifer on May 9th, 2011 at 12:42 pm
Yeah, forget him. LOL
Just to clarify, I’m not talking about totally blocking a window – though if it works 0 let’s do it! I’m talking about a dresser in front of a window. Or a bed in front – but with something to frame it on either side. You know – in front of the window, but well designed. Just like you said.
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Posted by Marcelo - Como Seducir Mujeres on May 10th, 2011 at 1:10 pm
Lovely models. I choose the one designed by Annie Selke for Vanguard. Thanks for the info!!!
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Posted by Chris on May 10th, 2011 at 9:46 pm
Well if you consider it this way, you can put a nice mosquito net over it and wouldnt it be more romantic if you didn’t have mosquitos around?
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Posted by Fair Trade Decor on May 12th, 2011 at 8:54 am
Haha! When I was a kid, I dreamed of having a canopy bed because of the idea that it is romantic. It still is, but it still depends on how a bed is arranged in the room and laden with quilts, blankets and decorative pillows for design and style.
Furniture in front of the window would be pleasant for those who live with it but not so much for those who are just visiting. It depends then on how you view furniture, as a design element for the pleasure of your visitors or a functional element for those who live in the house. I get that those who live there might also enjoy an unfettered view of the outside but wouldn’t it also be nice to lie in bed and enjoy a view of outside?
I say forget Tom.