During medieval times it was common for the upper classes to have heavy tapestry canopy bed curtains draping from their bed canopies. These curtains were designed to help keep sleepers warm at night inside cold stone castles and palaces during chilly winter nights.

The poorer peasant classes, who traditionally lived in modest thatched homes, also used canopy curtains over their beds to not only keep the warmth inside, but to also safeguard sleepers from falling pieces of roofing thatch and insects which were a constant menace during the summer months.
In some tropical climates where flying insects such as the mosquito are a problem during hot steamy nights, canopy bed curtains made from designer nets and fabrics are commonly hung from bed canopies so sleepers are not disturbed by the drone and bite from these insects.

Today, with a little bit of imagination canopy bed curtains are commonly used to add a touch of beauty and elegance to any bedroom setting. If you are looking to makeover the look of your bedroom to create a fresh classy and stylish look, then it will be necessary for you to firstly consider the existing features in your bedroom such as the wall color, furniture, bedding material and lighting. You will also need to be aware that canopy beds come in all shapes, sizes and materials with the most popular material being wrought iron.

The cost of a canopy for your bed will depend a great deal on the size of bed you have. For example, a king size canopy will cost much more than a twin size canopy. There are also less expensive canopies available that hang from the ceiling with a wire attachment allowing the canopy bed curtains to extend from this attachment. If you have a poster bed then there are several canopy styles that are designed to simply attach to the four posters on the bed. Other cheaper options that can be used are to install curtain rods around the bed to keep the fabric in place and to install rings over the bed and then drape the fabric through the rings.

No matter what type of bed canopy you use in your bedroom, it is the style, fabric and color of the canopy bed curtains you select which will ultimately define the mood of your bedroom. It is therefore important to ensure the color of the curtain fabric you choose does not clash with the existing bedding.
However, if you are starting with a blank canvas in a new home or renovated bedroom, then you can let your imagination run wild. For example, you will be able to select your fabric from a wide selection of exotic luxurious fabrics that are available today made from chintz, silk, calico and velvet to name a few. There are also available some vibrant, exciting fashionable colors such as emerald green, electric blue, purple and rich pinks you can choose for your fabric.
To enable you to select what best suits your taste, you will need to take your time and look at the various color and fabric options available before you make a decision on what to buy.

If you are creative and artistic and want to have a more interesting and colorful look for your bedroom you can fit beautiful acrylic beaded, real glass beaded or even bamboo painted canopy bed curtains. These types of curtains can be custom made to your requirements in a variety of rich colorful beads and look stunning at night when the glimmering glass beads are enhanced by the low lighting from a bedside lamp.

With some creativity and imagination you will be able to change a dull boring bedroom into a charming romantic sanctuary.