Parcel Post
Are you noticing the return of the canopy bed? I noticed this a year or so ago when some good friends of mine were decorating their new home. They purchased a chic, modern version of the four poster canopy. No top, just to posts and rails. I was actually surprised to see so many options on the market at the time. And now Patricia Gray has a great post on the topic, discussing the various styles available.
For children's bedrooms it seems the trend never completely goes away. Oddly enough, I just wrote a post on the topic at Sippy Cup. There must be something appealing about the cocoon-like environment it creates. Or maybe little girls just like to feel like princesses. A bit of both, I'd have to guess.
But when it comes to adult bedrooms I'm always surprised to see the canopy bed as the bed of choice. You see, I'm a "no footboard" kind of girl. One less thing to walk around in the middle of the night. And in terms of making the bed, posts and/or a footboard only complicate matters. I love the freedom of "headboard only" styles. So although canopy beds and four poster styles look grand in catalogues and glossy magazines, I can't imagine having one in my home.
What about you?
I don't enjoy a headboard or a footboard. I prefer low-to-the-ground frames and I usually hang something unique on the wall. I once used an asian screen divider as a headboard but tired of it and removed it. This is what my bedroom looks right now: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pinkbishie/3437434405/in/set-72157616706650780/
With the right comforter set and the right window treatments (which I'll get eventually) I think it's gonna look great!
Not really a fan of the canopy bed, in some decor it looks nice but I think it just makes the room look smaller.
Posted by: MC | April 16, 2009 at 08:29 AM
Hi Franki
To canopy or not?? There is something to be said about having a bedroom that is easy to navigate and a bed that is easy to make. Thanks for the mention.
Kind Regards
Patricia
Posted by: patricia gray | April 16, 2009 at 10:30 AM
You are so welcome, Patricia. I was noticing a trend happening and thought it interesting to point it out.
Maybe I just like the ease of no barriers when it is finally time to sleep ;)
Posted by: franki durbin | April 16, 2009 at 11:32 AM
That room is so beautifully lit, MC. Love that yummy wall color. Like sorbet!
Posted by: franki durbin | April 16, 2009 at 12:32 PM
That is the exact style of bed we had in our former summer home in northwest Connecticut. It was custom made by a brilliant furniture maker in Litchfield. We had to sell the house but I could not part with the bed and nightstands. They are still in storage in CT, waiting to go to one of my children.
I loved sleeping in that bed. Actually, I loved living in that bed, too!
Posted by: Sara | November 06, 2009 at 08:54 AM