Canopies are elegant structures that perform not only aesthetic, but also practical functions. Since ancient times, a child's crib has been covered with curtains or curtains to give him a feeling of comfort and security.
Lace, linen, pastel and bright shades - they come in different colors. They protect from bright light, noise and dust. But in order for them to hold securely over the baby while he sleeps, you need to purchase special holders.
Options for attaching a canopy to a crib
There are several options for attaching a canopy to a crib:
- Wall mounted. Using a special device, the canopy is attached directly to the wall above the crib. The advantage of this option is the ability to choose a canopy of any length, but the disadvantage is the difficulty of further moving the crib to a new location.
- Floor-standing. The structure is mounted and installed on the floor. The advantage is the ability to move the fastening to any place, but the disadvantage is the relative instability of the structure.
- Ceiling. It looks very nice, but if necessary, it is quite problematic to move it to a new place.
- Bed. The most optimal option, such a canopy mount is very convenient to install, and if necessary, moving the crib to a new place does not cause any additional problems.
How to attach a canopy to a wall
Thanks to this look, you can arrange a canopy of any length. We connect all the parts of the structure and install the necessary fasteners on it. Then adjust the height and mount it into the wall. Straighten the fabric so that it evenly covers the crib.
How to Install a Floor Mount Canopy
If the location of your child’s crib can change, then it is better to choose this lightweight option, since the structure can be easily moved if necessary. Installing such a mount will not be difficult. It is necessary to lay out all the parts carefully on the floor and connect them together according to the instructions. Fasten the two parts of the rod and insert it into the armhole on the stand (it acts as a base), then fasten the supporting part and the oval or round holder. Determine and set the height of the mechanism. Now hang the canopy and straighten the folds beautifully.
How to hang a canopy with a ceiling mount
The canopy attached to the ceiling is distinguished by its originality and beauty. Parents very often choose this type of fastener for their children’s rooms. This idea often appeals to older children who want to be inspired by the heroes of fairy tales. The support is securely fixed to the ceiling with special bolts, to which access will be limited and a child will not be able to loosen them.
Installation procedure
- Choose a place where the bed will be placed.
- Then, make a mark on the ceiling where the holder will be. The cornice can be a metal strip secured with screws.
- The canopy can be secured in different ways: with hooks, braid or Velcro.
- To cover the attachment point, use ribbons, additional fabric, or make other fashionable and exclusive decor.
With this type of attachment, the length of the curtain is quite large; it can be adjusted using various bows, ribbons, etc. The child will be very happy with such a canopy, because it will resemble a magic house.
The metal strip should be attached so that it touches the wall.
How to attach a canopy with a bed bracket
Before assembling the canopy mount, you should decide on its installation location. Then everything is done in the following sequence:
- The tripod tubes are attached to one another if necessary.
- The fastening ring is separated (if provided for by the design) and the fabric of the product is threaded onto it. If the ring is solid, then the fabric is attached using Velcro or tape.
- The ends of the top of the holder are then attached to the tripod.
- The tripod is fixed in the desired place on the crib using special fasteners, all screws are firmly tightened.
- All connections are closed with special plugs.
- The fabric curtain is spread out along the edges of the crib.
- All elements are tested for strength to avoid the structure falling on a sleeping baby.
Advantages and disadvantages
A simple design will protect the child from the negative effects of the environment.
Among the advantages of such decor it is customary to highlight the following:
- protects from dust and drafts;
- softens different types of lighting;
- helps protect against insects without the use of chemicals;
- improves sleep quality;
- attracts attention due to bright fabric;
- serves as a barrier for pets;
- complements the interior of the children's room.
The disadvantages of the canvas over the crib are as follows:
- collects dust easily and requires regular washing;
- the air within the crib may stagnate;
- approaching from any side will become problematic;
- The child may be injured by becoming entangled in the fabric.
Design nuances for different types of furniture
Canopies are built over various pieces of furniture - single, single, double, bunk beds, sofa, house crib.
For a bunk bed
The canopy for a “two-story” structure, an attic, is usually attached to the sides of the upper tier. The drapery hides only the lower “floor”. Less common are canopies from the ceiling to the floor - then both the upper and lower bunks are covered with fabric.
Such canvases are distinguished by their tenderness, diffuse light well, but at the same time give a feeling of privacy.
For a double bed
For a double bed, a very voluminous canopy is made. Usually it is mounted on a frame that is integral with the bed. Options for a round or square ceiling cornice look good - the material seems to “flow” from the ceiling itself.
An elegant round bed with a transparent canopy looks especially gentle in the interior.
On a bed-house
A kind of “house” is obtained if you build a frame of the appropriate shape - when viewed from the end, it is pentagonal. Most often, the fabric is simply thrown over it or secured to the central crossbar. Less commonly, the upper part is sewn separately; four separate draperies are attached to its lower edge, tied with cords to the corner supports.
Ceiling cornice
Used for arranging a canopy that follows the shape of the bed or for a semicircular arrangement of fabric. This solution is convenient because they are often made of bendable plastic, and any shape of the cornice can be formed. When planning a canopy over the bed at the renovation stage, you can make a special recess in the multi-level ceiling and place decorative lighting and a flexible ceiling cornice in it. The advantage is that such curtain rods for heavy canopies hold firmly to the ceiling and can withstand the significant weight of even thick fabric.
By using a canopy hanging from the ceiling, you can effectively isolate your child's sleeping area from the rest of the bedroom. This method is used when children of different sexes live in the same room. A curtain hanging from the ceiling can create a comfortable environment for a child to sleep peacefully, allowing him to create his own personal corner, not shared with anyone. This canopy is also suitable for zoning a small one-room apartment or studio.
If you do not want to completely isolate the child’s bed, then you can hang the fabric on only one side, for example, at the head of the bed, and cover the cornice with a lambrequin. This will create coziness and comfort for you or your child.
Important! A canopy hanging from the ceiling visually makes the room smaller. You can use this type if the ceiling in the room is high enough.
Features of fastening the canopy
A canopy can be attached in a variety of ways. Everyone has the right to determine what is most convenient for themselves by presenting the final result. The choice is made with an emphasis on where the crib is located, what function the product performs, its size, the need to move it and how to implement this, and so on. Those. There are a lot of factors that need to be taken into account. Below we will consider which mounting options are the most popular.
There are several options for attaching a canopy.
At the head of the bed
A popular method because it takes into account the ability to move the child's bed. The holder is attached to a special bracket at the headboard. The body of the crib acts as a place for fixing the base of the holder. During sleep, the curtains can be moved, let them run along the opposite side (towards the feet). While awake, do the opposite - push it apart.
Mounting at the head allows you to vary the location of the canopy.
Centered
This method assumes the presence of a holder and the ability to fix it to the cornice. Allows you to place the canopy in the shape of a dome, enveloping the entire crib gracefully. Holders can vary, as can the methods for attaching the edges of the canopy (for example, clothespins, rings, loops, hooks, etc.).
All around the perimeter
An equally popular method, sometimes more practical, but to implement it you will need to bother with the placement of the holder. Let's look at the two options that are available when choosing this method:
Fixing the supports to the crib body
Externally it looks like 4 slats placed in the corners. At the top, 4 more horizontal slats are attached between them, forming a rectangular holder frame.
Slats are attached to the bed frame, forming a rectangle.
To the ceiling
The scheme is similar to the previous one, but this fastening does not require the presence of supports. Those. The holder frame is suspended from the ceiling above the crib. On the one hand, it looks more elegant, on the other hand, it complicates the process of moving the bed.
Support rails are rectangular, square, round. And the jumpers are even curly.
On a stand
This is a popular way to hang a canopy. It consists in the fact that the support of the holder is not attached to the bed, but is held in place by a footrest. This simplifies the installation process, minimizing any time wasted. If necessary, the stand can be moved freely to wherever it is needed.
Decoration ideas
The canopy itself will be a pleasant addition to the interior of a children's room, especially if it is decorated in the same style as the furniture and playpen. However, do not neglect decorations; they will attract the child’s attention. Unusual things increase children's interest in exploring the world around them.
Forged Products
Such decorations are, among other things, functional. They can replace the base holder. Most often, forged blanks are made to order.
Stripes or loops
Traditionally, parents who like to furnish rooms in one color resort to this design solution. The decor of wide stripes and loops looks advantageous and also acts as an accent addition to the overall color scheme.
Eyelets
They are chosen for attaching fabric to a holder primarily due to the material. Matte, glossy, interspersed with rhinestones eyelets perfectly diversify the pastel interior of the room.
Corrugated braid
You can choose for decoration if you want to partially or completely hide the holder. In addition, evenly distributed corrugated fabric will add fluffiness. It will help make the crib the compositional center of the room.
Ribbons
The most festive of all the options presented, but also suitable as a permanent decoration. Wide bands that are attached to the ring are often used. A large bow is tied at the end. It is better to hem the edges of the tape so that they keep their shape.
We put the canopy on the holder
The already sewn canopy has special pockets in its canopies for the tendrils of the aluminum loop. Usually there are two of them and there is a small distance between them. Carefully placing the canopy fabric over the tendrils of the loop will create beautifully cascading waves. Only now the resulting structure is fixed to the holder with a screw, which must be tightened tightly. If you did everything in accordance with the attached instructions, the curtains will decorate the playpen and perform all the functions assigned to them.
DIY canopy holder
Classic on four legs
Making a canopy consists of several stages: calculating fabric and other materials, sewing the cape, assembling the frame, securing the frame and fixing the canopy itself. The classic version is considered the most common, but not the easiest to manufacture. A few nuances of homemade device creation:
- for work you will need 4 racks in the height of the ceiling, blanks for the frame frame, fasteners, wood glue, dowels, fabric, as well as decor for hiding corners;
- the parts of the frame and racks are connected according to the principle of the tenons entering the grooves;
- if the structure is made of wood, it is coated with protective varnish;
- when installing the product, the racks must be in contact with the corners of the bed;
- the fabrics are thrown over the crossbars and draped beautifully.
The canopy can be sewn in one piece and secured over the entire frame frame, or it can also be made separate: sew a separate cape for each side of the frame.
On a horizontal bar
This fastening method is considered one of the simplest, because only one piece of metal pipe is taken as the basis. It is fixed horizontally in the center of the bed so that a wide strip of fabric can be threaded through the rod. The simplicity of the design does not in any way reduce its aesthetic and practical performance. Several rules for making such a canopy:
- at a height of 2 meters from the bed near the ceiling, a rod is screwed into the wall - it must be secured with reliable fasteners: screws, hangers or self-tapping screws with dowels;
- the length of the rod should be equal to the width of the bed;
- Decorative tips are placed on the free edges of the rod: this is done not only for decoration, but also to ensure that the curtain does not slip out of the pipe;
- By pulling the cord through the bar, the length of two wide strips is measured. After this, calculations are made: 5 cm is added to the resulting length, as well as another 3 cm for the drawstring;
- the width of the strip should be twice the width of the rod to create a beautiful drapery;
- two strips are sewn into one and stretched over a horizontal bar or hung on it by loops.
How to sew
In order to sew a canopy for your bed yourself, it is important to determine the size of the fabric. They are calculated using a formula where the perimeter of the bed is first calculated, after which the amount of fabric that will hang beautifully on the sides is added to each side of the rectangle. Many seamstresses recommend making the width of the canopy fabric up to the floor: in the future, excess textiles can be tied up with curtain tiebacks.
To make a canopy for an adult bed with your own hands, you need to follow these steps:
- cut out the fabric according to a pre-selected sketch;
- sew the entire perimeter with a secure stitch on a machine;
- create loops on the upper edge of the product - they will be needed to secure the canopy to the frame;
- decorate the finished product in any way you wish: add lace, ribbons, various decor.
If you choose a shortened version of the canopy, then you need to take less fabric. The material is calculated as follows: the width of the cover is equal to the width of the bed, the height from the ceiling to the bed, and another 20 cm on each side to hide the mattress.
Assembly Recommendations
- Before purchasing a curtain holder for a playpen, be sure to read the instructions for assembling it.
- Choose a ceiling canopy only if you are confident in your abilities and skills. This is undoubtedly a beautiful and reliable option, because the folds of such a canopy will completely cover the playpen.
- If you doubt the first option, purchase a simpler tripod that is screwed to the side of the crib. Every young dad can easily assemble and disassemble such a structure without any problems. At your discretion, it can be installed on any of the four backrests of the playpen.
The main rule that should be followed is high-quality and reliable installation, because every month the child becomes more active and inquisitive, and can easily pull the curtain. A canopy that falls off its mountings can frighten or even injure a child.
There are many options for mounting protective children's curtains: the canopy is tied to the holder with ribbons, thrown over the fastening ring and secured with special elastic bands. Children's goods stores offer a wide range of tripods and frames. You can mount and hang a children's canopy by following the pictures in the included instructions or by watching a video on the Internet.
Manufacturing process
- Mark the place where the canopy will be attached (ceiling, wall).
- Choose the shape of the base. If possible, make it yourself from the selected material, depending on the design.
- Attach the base to the desired location.
For a massive bulky bed, a canopy needs a lush and heavy one; for a light and laconic bed, a light and translucent canopy is best suited. - Choose fabric. Measure the width and length of the material needed for all sections.
- Finish the edges, decide on the fastening and make loops, eyelets or braid.
- Hang a canopy.
It’s easy to do all this, and everyone can feel like a designer and choose the required color, fabric and design for the canopy.
