When we hear the word "canopy", our brains invariably begin to draw images of oriental beauties reclining on luxurious beds and sheltered from prying eyes by luxurious canopies made of expensive fabrics.
Making such a miracle yourself, bringing a little oriental magic to the atmosphere of your favorite bedroom or daughter's room, is not as difficult as it seems at first glance. Let us recall the lessons of labor at school.
Instructions
Step 1
The first thing we need to do is choose the fabric for the canopy. The fabric should be either dense and heavy, or very light, almost airy. For an adult bedroom, materials such as tapestry, velvet, organza are ideal. It is better to transform a children's bedroom with natural fibers. Calico or silk fabrics would be very appropriate here.
For a canopy, a 1.5-meter width of fabric is enough. We hem the fabric over the entire area so that the edges do not fray, process it and decorate it, if there is a desire and opportunity. We sew special mountings on the almost finished canopy so that rings can be attached to these mounts, thanks to which our canopy will slide in and out.
Step 2
The wireframe is the hardest part. Ordering from a forging workshop is ideal. But you can also make this design yourself. The frame for the canopy is made on the same principle as the frame for the curtain in the bathroom. But in our case, you need to bend the metal bar in a semicircle or in the shape of the letter "P", string rings on it, then attach it to the wall or to vertical supports.
Step 3
But it will be easier to make a canopy made of wood. A thick timber is attached to the wall, and along its edges there are slats that are perpendicular to the wall. For timber frames, it is best to use a lightweight fabric.
Step 4
Now more and more often you can see "antique" beds, with supports. Fitting a canopy frame to such beds will not be a problem. There are also ceiling structures where the fabric is attached to slats and strings. And the decoration is done with plasterboard or wood.
