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A canopy bed would not be complete without its curtain. This material is what will ultimately give the bed its character. It is also an important functional piece in the whole idea of the canopy bed. Supposedly, the purpose of the canopy bed curtain is to provide privacy, to shield against the cold, and in tropical countries as protective nets against bugs and insects. It is also a fantastic design idea for creative homeowners.
The drapery and fabric that make up a canopy bed curtain could be selected according to the style of the bed and the interior of the bedroom where it lies. There are as many choices as there are fabrics around the world. A curtain could be sheer or heavy, white or printed or brightly colored, long or short, plain and simple or elaborate, with frills or without. The style will usually depend on whether your canopy bed is of the traditional or the contemporary style.
The Traditional Canopy Bed Curtain
The traditional bed of the Victorian era is ornate bedroom furniture. It pairs well with thick, heavy, and luxurious drapery. These curtains are cut into overly long fabric panels that reach up to the floor. They are pleated and heavily decorated. A canopy bed curtain in the traditional style will have ruffles on its edges, a double lining of quality fabric, ribbon trim here and there, decorated borders, tassels, and all the appearance of opulence. Some of the favorite materials used for this purpose are velvet, chintz, and calico.
The canopy bed curtain made in this way will pair perfectly well with the a traditional Victorian bed. It will match the design of other parts of the bed such as the frame, the four posts, and the headrest. Ornate draperies and heavily carved hardwood gilded metalwork make up the totality of the Victorian period design.
The Contemporary Canopy Bed Curtain
Contemporary furniture design has opposing characteristics to the previously discussed traditional design. Whereas the traditional canopy bed looked back to a bygone age, contemporary style deals with designs of the present and the future. Materials used in making a contemporary canopy bed curtain include a list of new technology fabrics such as organza, nylon, rayon, and polyester. Other types of appropriate fabric for a contemporary canopy bed curtain are two of the old favorites; cotton and silk. Add three more to this list of sheer, light, and soft material for canopy curtains: voile, tulle, and chiffon.
A canopy bed curtain in the modern age veers towards light, sheer fabrics because contemporary canopy beds are sleek and simple designs. The contemporary look is more functional than ornate. Every design feature is put there for a purpose. This applies not only to beds, but also to other contemporary furniture. It applies even to modern architecture. Function and design are familiar bedfellows in a contemporary home.
Distinguishing between these two styles is an easy technique when shopping for a canopy bed curtain, as well as for other items in your bid for the perfectly decorated home.