How to Hang Sheer Curtains on a Bed Canopy

How to Hang Sheer Curtains on a Bed Canopy

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Make your bedroom warm and cosy with the help of some added elements - sheer curtains.

Well, you may already have sheer curtains at your windows or doors. But we mean something different here. In this article, we are talking about adding flowy sheer bed curtains to your bedroom.

From Disney princesses to romantic movies in Hollywood, you must have seen canopies around the main character's bed. Doesn't it look beautiful and enticing? Can you even imagine making your own bed canopy? No, right! We know that making your own from scratch is too much work and may be daunting.

We're here to help you with the process of setting up your own canopy with these 4 easy-peasy steps. Make sure to pay attention till the end!

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Step 1 – Estimate the Measurements of the Bed Frame

To begin, measure the length of the posts and rods that make it up the canopy bed frame's upper section. Selecting the appropriate length of these bed poles is necessary whether you're making your sheers or buying ready-made curtains. If you purchase sheer bed curtains that are shorter than the posts of your canopy bed, they may not appear as appealing as they would if they were the correct length.

It is helpful to know the length of the curtain rods that connect the canopy bed's four posts. Knowing the exact length is necessary when choosing sheers  of the correct width. The dimensions of a standard queen canopy bed are 76 inches wide, 84 inches high, and 87.5 inches deep, but you should always check your canopy bed before purchasing sheers.

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Step 2 – Choose the Ideal Sheer Bed Curtains

The second step is to select sheer bed curtains that are appropriate for your canopy bed. It's important to consider a few things while choosing sheers for your bed:

  • Material – When it comes to choosing the appropriate material for sheer curtains, many factors are considered. Sheer bed curtains can be manufactured from various materials, some of which are thick and dense. If your canopy bed's posts are carved or have sharp edges, you may need to use thicker sheer curtains to protect them from damage.

  • Colour – Select sheers in a colour that suits your taste and complements the colour palette of your bedroom. Your bedroom colours can affect your sleep quality, so keep this in mind when picking the color of your sheers.

  • Width – Ensure that the sheer bed curtains you choose match the dimensions you measured in Step 1. If you want the curtains to overlap, you'll have to buy wider sheers with plenty of fabric to cover the poles. If you'd like to add extra fabric to the curtains to make them look wavy, bigger sheers are a good option.

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Step 3 – Decide How You Want to Put the Sheers on the Canopy

Once you've found sheers of the correct size, you will need to decide how you'd like to drape these on your canopy bed. There are various ways to hang sheers on a canopy bed, so we've included a few examples below.

  • You could hang the sheer curtains above the bed so that they overlap in the middle of the connecting rod. You can do this on all four sides of the bed, or just three, with one side open as a doorway to the bed. This creates a private, personal space while still allowing light and air to pass through the curtains. Furthermore, having one side open can create an impression of depth, making the bed appear even cosier.

  • You could allow the curtain rods to hang loosely by draping sheer curtains over them. This will give the bed a more contemporary appearance and make it easier to adjust the curtains.

  • Or you could drape the lowest section of the curtains all around the bed frame and drape the sheers over the curtain rods. This creates a more modern appearance.

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Step 4 – Hang the Curtains Symmetrically

All you'll need in this final stage is a little patience and observation. Look at the canopy of your bed from all angles to ensure that the sheer bed curtains are hung evenly.  This stage may take a bit of time, but once you're done, your bed will look fantastic with properly draped sheer curtains.

Now you will never need to worry about how to hang sheer bed curtains on your canopy bed. At Voila Voile, we have a large selection of high-quality, affordable sheer curtains if you are looking to get some for your bed canopy to fill your bedroom with cosiness.

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