Decorating Dilemmas: How To Work A Four Poster Bed Into Your Bedroom Furniture

Many people I talk to eschew the contemporary look in favor of more traditional food. While I’m a fan of the contemporary bedroom furniture circuit, there’s certainly some merit to the classic look of a four-poster bed, a piece of furniture that has a regal air to it. For starters, it definitely evokes a royalty not seen in furniture since its beginnings in the 15th century. Also, it is a great piece that will add to your bedroom furniture by becoming a majestic focal point.

The noble look of the canopy bed probably stems from its four posts at each corner of the bed. Flowing fabrics in sensual colors and materials are sometimes draped, giving an aristocratic touch. A canopy bed with curtains is a great idea if you are very sensitive to light. No more going to sleep with a mask over your eyes, just close the curtains over the four poster bed and enjoy the darkness. Lighter fabrics, such as bed linens in soft colors, create a pretty silhouette that is worth looking at from both the inside and outside of the bed.

With so many canopy bed options available today, it’s a bit difficult to choose the right one. If you like the clean lines of contemporary beds, there are some canopy beds that have simplified their look to make it more modern. If you’re more into the flourishes and over-the-top elaborate designs of antique furniture, then there are still more four-poster beds for you. If the rest of the furniture in your bedroom looks like something from an antique store, a four-poster bed will fit the bill. However, if the rest of your bedroom furniture is understated, a four-poster bed with ornate headboard designs will stand out oddly. Those with minimalist bedroom furniture should know that their taste leans towards contemporary furniture; therefore, a canopy bed with thin posts and very little design is the perfect choice. Although almost every canopy bed you come across will remind you of an earlier period in time, the material the bed is made of will update or age it.

While a four poster bed looks fancy, they are affordable enough for anyone to own. The fabrics are not necessary, although they do add a nice imperial touch. And with so many available on the market, you can find one that matches the rest of your bedroom furniture and allows you to sleep like a member of the royal family. For those looking for a bedroom furniture update with a traditional twist, check out canopy beds as the best solution.