How to Decorate a Four-Poster Bed With Draping Fabric
If you own a four-poster bed, you may want to decorate it to add a romantic touch to your bedroom's overall atmosphere. Dress up your four-poster bed by draping fabric along the upper posts. This will make your four-poster bed the center of attention in your room. Many types of fabric will work well on a four-poster bed. The most popular types for draping beds are sheer, lightweight fabrics. However, you may prefer the look of a more solid weave. The two primary types of fabric are knits and weaves. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Purchase four times the length of the distance between each of the posts on your bed. This will allow enough fabric for deep drapes and creative twists. At the same time, purchase matching ribbons, lace and other embellishments to dress up your draping.
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Try out various draping techniques with your fabric before cutting or stitching. A simple, yet elegant, look is to loosely tie the fabric to each bed post, allowing equal drape between each one. You can also cross the fabric to opposite corner posts to create a distinctive appearance.
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Cut your fabric if you desire less length between each post. Hem your fabric along the raw edges. Trim all loose threads and hang along the posts. Attach your selected embellishments after hanging. Tie ribbon around the fabric on each post to accentuate the four corners and hold the fabric in place.
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Tips & Warnings
Choose a color in your room to use when selecting the draping fabric. This color should either match existing colors or complement them. Choose a color that will go along with your current palette.
Determine the fabric's ability to drape by pulling out a length from the bolt and gathering it in one hand. Allow the fabric to fall in pleats over your other arm. Raise and lower both arms to see how well the fabric bends and flows with the movements. Any fabric that is too stiff will not drape well.
Avoid fire hazards by keeping the fabric away from light fixtures.
