Canopy beds have been getting used for hundreds of years, they could be the most beautiful and romantic beds that you can buy. Thinking of canopy beds always reminds me of films like Sleeping Beauty and Gone With The Wind, they simply expel romance. They may have a romantic feel now but they were never designed to be romantic pieces of furniture. The canopy was added to a regular bed so that sleepers were protected from poorly made ceilings, insects and also the cold.

The 1500s would see the addition of four posts to beds, the canopies could be hung from these, during colder months heavier curtains were used to keep the heat in, they also gave the sleepers some more privacy. The only place you would find these beds would have been in the homes of the wealthy, they were made out of wood and featured very ornate decoration.

These days these beds are made out of a wide range of different materials and a number of different woods. Canopies made from wrought iron are really popular because of how great they look and also because they are affordable. Though wood is still the most popular choice, the natural feel it creates is something many people like.

The next thing you will have to think about is the drapes that you will use. Drapes are available in a huge range of colors, materials and thickness’s too, the drapes that you end up choosing will be based on the décor of your home, your personal taste and also the money you have available to spend. Some of the most popular materials for drapes in lace and similar sheer fabrics, if you happen to live in an area that gets harsh winters then thicker drapes may be a better idea. These drapes look fantastic but they also keep the heat in your bed, so you can lower the heating a bit at night and save some money on your energy. Today this could be a real bonus for a lot of lower income families.