How to Hang Drapes on a Canopy Bed

A canopy bed is a striking focal point in any bedroom. With bedding and drapery fabric in bold colors, a canopy bed can transform a humble bedroom into something unforgettable. A canopy bed has a large frame around it that extends to the ceiling. Curtains are hung from this frame. These draperies can be either heavy fabric or something lighter. Draperies are hung from a canopy bed the same way draperies are hung at a window.

Things You'll Need

• Steam Iron Step stool (optional)

Instructions

1. Steam-iron the draperies carefully so that when they are hung they will be smooth and neat.

2. Observe the drapery rods located on the inside of the canopy bed frame. Remove the rods from the brackets and carefully slide the pressed draperies onto the rods. It's not necessary to have the draperies perfectly arranged on the rods yet.

3. Place the rods (with the draperies on) back on the brackets on the inside of the canopy frame. It may be necessary to adjust the extension of the rods to fit the brackets.

4. Arrange the draperies so that they hang evenly and neatly. Many styles of canopy bed draperies are designed to have the draperies pool on the floor. If this is the style of your draperies, arrange the draperies where they meet the floor.

5. Add tie-backs to the draperies at the corners of the bed if desired.