Soft Cocoon

Bed hangings and canopy beds may seem old fashioned, but many current designers are still creating bedrooms with full or partial canopies, some traditional and others with a modern twist. In the early days, canopies and four- poster beds were created out of necessity. They were used to add warmth and insulation. Beds with slide curtains used to provide privacy at a time when there were no hallways in interiors. Wealthy families used to give elaborate canopy beds as a wedding gift since it was considered an important piece of furniture to own. Bedrooms with canopies certainly have presence, and speak to comfort, envelopment, and tranquility.

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Photo 1 Directoire style canopy bed via 1stdibsPhoto 2 designer David Hicks
Photo 3 designer Stephen Mallory
Photo 4 courtesy of Architectural Digest designer Mario Buatta, photography Derry Moore
Photo 5 designer Charlotte Moss, Design Inspirations
Photo 6 courtesy of Veranda, designers Richard Hallburg & Barbara Wiseley, photography Victoria Pearson
Photo 7 The Wrightsman Gallery (The MET), photography Picture of Elegance
Photo 8 courtesy of designer Mary Mc Donald’s site
Photo 9 designer Stephanie Stokes, photography Nancy E. Hill
Photo 10 courtesy of House & Garden
Photo 11 courtesy of House Beautiful, designer Windsor Smith
Photo 12 Designer Benn Theodore, photography Keith Scott Morton
Photo 13 designer Stephen Ryan, photography Fritz Von Der Schulenburg