Canopy beds are a quick and timeless way to transform the feel of any bedroom. From traditional styles to more modern, chic designs, there are countless different options for canopy beds out there with just as many options for fabrics, hanging styles, and pattern.

In the list below, you can find some of the most cozy canopy bed designs to help you find inspiration in your own home and create the room of your dreams. Whether you’re looking to sew your own DIY bed canopy or just decide which design is best for you, there’s sure to be an idea you love below.

A Gauzy DIY Bed Canopy to Accentuate a Bohemian Feel

This rumpled, gauze-like fabric is the perfect addition to the existing room decor. Ceiling mounted and featuring minimal structure, this canopy provides just enough framing for the bed without feeling heavy or intrusive.

The overall texture and appearance of the fabric bed canopy strengthen the distinctly Bohemian style, serving as a practical source of visual interest and a clear focal point without taking away from the usable space in the room.

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A Simplistic Sheer Fabric Bed Canopy Gathered in the Middle

A style that’s easy to achieve, this canopy’s shape is created by a simple ring hanging from the ceiling. By gathering all of the fabric into a straightforward knot in the middle, the bare bulb pendant light is gently filtered to create a warm and inviting atmosphere.

The natural contrast between the white material and dark blue bedroom walls also helps to complete the overall design of the room, uniquely adding balance.

Styled by Emma Fisher, photographed by Anders Bergstedt for Alvhem

Use More Fabric for a Plush Canopy Bed

Spanning the full width of the bed, this canopy drapes attractively from the ceiling by using subtle tie strings for a natural ripple effect. The simple detailing around the top edge of the panels helps to add depth to the sea of white created by the canopy, bedding, wall, and ceiling.

Meanwhile, the box shape established by the canopy’s hanging points creates the illusion of a large four-poster bed frame. This all works together to make a canopy bed that is equal parts modern, whimsical, and timeless.

Styled by Linnéa H. Manaberi, photographed by Anders Bergstedt for Alvhem

Asymmetrically Draped Fabric as Decorative Bed Hangings

This canopy bed pairs a room consisting of dark grey walls and beige tones with bright white fabric panels to boldly frame the bed. The length of the panels varies as does the positioning of the gathering points for a dramatic asymmetric design that works well with the bold walls and accent furniture.

Additionally, the blend of linens in this space creates a cozy, welcoming feel on its own — something this canopy enhances in a way that isn’t overpowering to the senses.

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An Effortless Four Poster Bed With Standard Curtains

Typically, canopy beds use the ceiling of the bedrooms to install the fabrics over the sleeping area. If ceiling mounting your canopy isn’t an option in your house, try this fixed four-poster design. Created by threading the pole at the top of the four poster bed frames through ordinary curtains, this simple look allows you to adjust the positioning of the panels quickly and without hassle.

Alternatively, an additional sheet of fabric can be attached across the top of the frame for a more complete covered canopy bed look.

Styling by Grey Deco, photographed by Anders Bergstedt for Alvhem

Lightweight Opaque Fabric With Visual Weight Centered Over the Headboard

This design is part full canopy, part half tester. The high sides make for a subtle appearance that echoes that of a window valance. Meanwhile, the bulk of the fabric is placed over the head of the bed with a portion of the length draping behind and to the side of the bed.

While some canopy bed designs are used for privacy or light and noise reduction, this canopy is more decorative than functional. That being said, the thicker yet soft appearance of the material draws you in, creating a space that’s as enticing as it is comforting.

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Repurpose a Breezy Half Tester Over a Small Bed

The width of a half-tester canopy drapes perfectly around small beds, adding a touch of comfort to a more cramped space. This, more traditional, linen bed canopy fits snugly into the corner of the bedroom area, reaching from the floor to the ceiling.

With a couple of gentle tugs of the tie strings, the bed is engulfed in curtains of slightly transparent material that allow in just enough sunlight while maintaining a sense of privacy.

Styled by Studio Cuvier for Alvhem

A DIY Bed Canopy to Create a Sleeping Nook

For a sleeping area that’s both breezy and cozy, try this easy-to-replicate canopy bed. Created by partially layering plain white curtains and adding a few strings in strategic places for natural-looking gathering points, this style is sure to be a hit in the bedroom of any house.

Match the shade of the canopy to the predominate shade of your bedding for a cohesive look, or experiment with contrasting colors to transform your bedroom into a statement.

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Frame the Bedroom Window With an Airy Bed Canopy

To provide some added depth to your smaller bedroom space, a ceiling-mounted bed canopy may be the solution. By placing the material in symmetrical pleats framing the window, you can draw the eye towards the view which can trick the eye into seeing more room than there is.

Additionally, the canopy panels can double as window curtains, meaning that there are fewer items in the bedroom fighting for a limited amount of space.

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A Unique Take on a Half-Tester Style With Dark Fabric

In this fabric bed canopy idea, we have a dark and dramatic shade of fabric that adds a touch of whimsy and adventure to this child’s bedroom. The material follows the general pattern of a half tester with a very short front edge and a floor-length back panel.

However, this style also draws in elements of a four-poster by extending the canopy to the full length of the bed without also extending to the ceiling. The design creates the best place to both play and sleep for any little ones in the house.

Styled by Mia Laaksonen, photographed by Henrik Linden for Alvhem