DIY: No-Sew Canopy Bed
senior style editor Stacey Smithers produces a wonderful no-sew canopy bed with curtain rods as well as fabric.
I’ve been seeking to smarten up my guest space as well as liked that this job provides huge effect with bit time commitment. Canopy beds frequently skew one of two ways: lovers’ paradise or bit girl’s space — neither of which was what I was going for! however with the ideal material as well as furniture pairings, I produced a look that’s airy as well as best for summer.
I like the hand-painted appearance of this botanical material — you might quickly switch it out when the seasons change, however I believe it’s perennially beautiful. The basic bolt of material is 54″ w., so you don’t even requirement to trim the material if you’re utilizing it with a double or queen bed!
You’ll requirement material (6 yds. for a queen bed), 2 curtain rods as well as brackets, curtain tie-back finials, measuring tape, power drill, screws, wall plugs as well as a pencil.
Most adjustable curtain rods will broaden to in shape any type of bed from a twin to a king. when you understand the width as well as length of your bed, determine out the exact same distance on your ceiling. mark where the four curtain brackets will go (two at the head of the bed, as well as two at the foot). You’ll want the material canopy to be close to the precise width of your bed, so the brackets must be set approx. 1″ broader than the bed on either side.
Line up the curtain brackets with the marks made in step 1. The canopy will have some weight to it, as well as you don’t want it tumbling down on guests, so be sure to utilize screws as well as wall plugs to make sure the brackets are safely secured to the ceiling. Drill the holes where marked as well as insert the plugs. utilize a power drill to screw the brackets into the ceiling.
After all four brackets are affixed to the ceiling, add the rods as well as finials. I utilized faux-marble finials that are indicated to be utilized with curtain tiebacks — they’re smaller than routine curtain rod finials, so they can sit rather close to the ceiling.
Leave the edges raw or hem them for a more polished look. heavy steam or iron out wrinkles. I draped the canopy all the method down the walls at the head as well as foot of the bed. If your bed isn’t in a nook, I’d only hang the material down a couple of feet from the ceiling at the footboard. You don’t have to bring the material down behind your headboard either. It’s all personal preference!
