The last month before the birth of the baby is a happy time. The future mother has time to prepare for the birth of a child and equip him with a comfortable, beautiful and safe bed. A touching and stylish accessory for a crib - a canopy, has recently become very popular.
The story of the appearance of a canopy over the bed is associated with the desire of people to protect their sleep from any external stimuli
The first canopies appeared in the ancient east, they came to Europe by the 12th century, becoming an indispensable element of the medieval bedroom, protecting from drafts and immodest looks.
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The trend of modern design of a cozy space for the baby is a four-poster bed, its main role in the children's room is interior decoration. Beautiful fabric decor will put a bright emphasis on the bed and make it the central element of the room. Visually, the canopy reduces the size of the room, so it is undesirable to use it in the interior of a small bedroom.
The canopy on the baby’s bed is a manifestation of the instinct of a mother who seeks to protect her child from the sorrows of the world
We should not forget that the wrap on the crib has practical benefits:
In addition to the functional purpose, the canopy can act as a stylish decoration of the interior of the room
It is not always possible to allocate a separate room for a baby, and he shares it with an older brother or sister, in which case a canopy in a crib can be very useful. With this accessory you can protect each child’s personal space and smooth out the inconvenience of different sleep and wake modes.
Canopies can cover the entire space of the bed or only the head
Canopy makes crib space more comfortable and secure
In the evening, laying the baby to sleep, pull the canopy. Over time, the child will become accustomed to associate this with sleep, and this technique will help you put your child to bed during the day.
The main disadvantage of the canopy is that dust can collect in the folds of the fabric, which can be a problem for allergy sufferers. If this bothers you, choose a fastener design that makes it easy to take off your fabric for frequent washing.
The canopy in the shape of the bed allows you to hang one or several sides with a fabric
A canopy of light airy fabric allows the child to see everything that happens in the room
For the construction of the canopy, you can use different fabrics - from the thinnest to dense. The main wish is that the fabric should be natural, pass air well and withstand regular washing without noticeable damage to the appearance. It’s a good idea to use different fabrics depending on the season: in summer, a curtain of light gauze or tulle will protect against mosquitoes and flies that have entered the house and interfere with sleep, in winter, a denser fabric will hide the baby from drafts and a stream of cold air from the window,because the children's room and in winter requires regular ventilation.
Chiffon fabric protects the baby from the sun during daytime sleep
Consider the most popular fabrics:
Natural silk will be the best solution for a canopy in the nursery
Chintz is the simplest and most affordable fabric for a children's canopy
Dense fabric will create a small twilight around the bed
When choosing fabric for the design of the crib, do not forget the basic principle: the longer and more curtains, the lighter fabric you need to choose for it.
A canopy with a ceiling is needed to protect from the lamp turned on
Short canopies carry only a decorative function. If you want to make a long canopy - limit its length to the middle of the mattress. This length is enough to protect the crib from unnecessary light. Too long canopies are uncomfortable, quickly lose their aesthetics and get dirty more.
Transparent fabric protects from sunlight, but at the same time does not create darkness
The modern house is not a medieval castle, it does not walk drafts and does not require additional protection from the cold. The fabric should provide good air circulation for a good and healthy sleep for your baby.
The interior of rooms for small children is traditionally decided in light pastel colors. It can be traditional blue and pink shades for lovers of classics, classic white color or the whole palette of the most delicate shades of beige, pistachio, cream-golden or purple tones. Do not overload the canopies with drawings - plain fabrics look better.
White Newborn Cradle with Light Canopy
Undoubtedly, the design and color of the canopy should harmoniously look in the interior of the room and be combined with curtains, walls, style and color of furniture and bed linen. If you want to use bright colors - be very careful not to overload the interior of the nursery with them - such colors as colorful drawings can excite the fragile psyche of a small child and create unnecessary eye strain.
Four-poster patterns can overlap with patterns on furniture or other textiles in the room
Do not like plain fabrics? Show your imagination. Decorate the canopy with beautiful embroidery or a fun applique. In the rooms of school-age children, beads, buttons, sequins or beads can be used to decorate the canopy. Beautiful brushes, fringe or frills are also able to decorate the canopy over the bed.
Oriental-style canopy tent made of multi-colored fabrics
School-age boys are already starting to feel like men and prefer simpler and brutal interiors, into which the curtain over the bed does not fit well. An exception here may be the situation when several children share the same room. In such cases, a canopy by the bed is necessary for reasons of practicality, fencing off the child’s personal space and allowing a comfortable rest when the brother or sister is still doing homework or reading a book.
Canopy can be mounted on a wall, ceiling or on a special ledge
In the room of a teenage boy, simple concise canopies of cold muted colors may be appropriate, which can organically complement even rooms made in the loft and hi-tech styles.
Do-it-yourself canopy will look great in the interior of the boy’s room
Girls at any age like to feel like princesses, which means they will be happy to sleep under a romantic canopy, both in preschool and in conscious adolescence. Light folds of fabric over the bed will help create a fabulous atmosphere. A small beautiful decorative canopy is enough for this, because its main task is to complement and diversify the interior, to introduce an element of a fairy tale into it.
Canopy on a wire frame in a little girl’s room
If your daughter sleeps on the couch - this is not a reason to abandon this element of decor, rather, on the contrary, the berth will become more comfortable and will become individual.
An example of a simple but very beautiful design of a children's sofa
The choice of design options for a child’s berth with a canopy is huge: in addition to color and fabric, they differ in design, method of fastening and drapery. A selection of photos of the most successful and beautiful interiors of rooms for babies will help you to choose “your” canopy for a crib.
Tender translucent veil over the bed of a little princess
Canopy on a rigid frame, the upper part of which can be used as a shelf
The child himself can close one of the parts of this rectangular canopy
Appreciate decorative and practical solutions: their convenience, beauty and functionality. Feel the mood and atmosphere of the room depending on the style and arrangement of the canopy and be inspired by the example of a photo on your own decision to design a four-poster baby bed for your child.
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