My friend is redoing her master bedroom and can’t decide what to hang above her bed.  I told her there are a medley of options available, from mirrors to artwork to nothing at all.  Her dilemma got me thinking … so I came up with ten different ideas for what to hang or display above a bed in a master or guest bedroom. A mirror is a natural choice since large or small, they create an instant focal point above the bed.  You can always balance out a large scale piece with smaller artwork off to the side above the nightstands. A series of black and white photographs framed above a bed is always a sophisticated classic – the bigger the better! An inspiring work of art is a perfect choice for placing focus above the bed and a great place to look for cues when choosing a color palette for a room. A rustic or antique piece of wood or iron provides amazing contrast against the softness of bed linens.   Salvaged doors are repurposed as a headboard to give character to relaxing bedroom below.

Elegant and tailored, a fabric canopy is a sure way to soften the bedroom and give an enclosed and enveloping feel to the bed. Alexa Hampton via Habitually Chic With so many decorative platters, trays, and plates available, both new and vintage, why not use them vertically instead?  Create an artistic arrangement for a unique statement. Butterfly sculptures or feather juju hats?  It’s your bedroom, be playful and add a dose of personality with something quirky cool and unexpected. A repeating pattern in wallpaper stands on its own and rarely needs further embellishment, although a mirror on top looks great too!  Pair coordinated bedding to complete the look. There’s no rule that requires beds be against a wall, in fact some rooms make that impossible. While technically not hung above, but off to the side, curtains are the finishing touch to a bed that sits under a window, just be sure to have light blocking shades behind them for catching extra ZZZs.

Who says something above your bed is a must?  Not true, especially with a statement like a four poster or bold upholstered headboard.   1950s Prom Dress StyleArt, mirrors, windows, or lamps on each side are often enough.  Water Saving Shower Head FactsThe emptiness above the bed gives the eye a place to rest and adds to the serenity.Golf Shoes Adidas 2015 What’s hanging above your bed?  Something mentioned on the list?  Still on the hunt?  There are many of kinds of fabric that work well to drape around your bed. This guide contains canopy bed ideas.All ArticlesSolutionsNewestOldestMost HelpfulLeast HelpfulMost CommentsFewest CommentsRelevanceTip: FlagBy fossilsue2I have always liked the look of a canopy over a bed but they are too expensive.

I am unable to use the bed skirt that comes with a bedding set on my bed, so I used it as a bed canopy. With the help of my husband, we stapled the white fabric part to the ceiling over the bed. On a white ceiling the bed skirt blends in and only the patterned fabric hangs down as a canopy. It looks very nice and you would never know it was a bed skirt. Comment Tip: Flag1Instead of buying those expensive drapes made specifically for canopy beds, why not try curtains. Curtains are less expensive if you buy them at the right store. Just make sure the curtain's rod length fits the canopy's frame rods. It is easy and cheap!By Angela from MO Comment Tip: FlagBy Bobbi Jo0I bought a canopy at a bedding store and it really makes my bed look nicer. I get many compliments on it.By Bobbi from Scotia, Ca. CommentAre you missing a headboard? Look no further than this sweet summertime refresher: a simple overhang canopy constructed with just a length of fabric and two curtain rods. I made this canopy for my friend Eileen in just one afternoon.

Keep reading for my step-by-step guide to this glamorous and easy project, and be sure to check out my Weekend Decorator column on the One Kings Lane Style Blog for even more fun ideas! Click through for the full how-to after the jump! -Fabric that spans the width of bed and the length of the bed to the ceiling plus 5 feet -2 adjustable curtain rods (wide enough to span the width of your bed) -2 ceiling-mounted curtain hardware brackets -2 wall-mounted curtain hardware brackets -Anchors and screws appropriate to your ceiling/wall type Any fabric can work for this project, but one that looks the same on both sides is the easiest to execute. If you find a fabric that you love that isn’t double-sided or you’re looking to add some visual contrast, you can do what I did and back your “headboard” fabric with a complementary solid fabric. Just make sure the two pieces are the same size, and either sew the panels together or use fusible tape to connect them.

To give the fabric a finished look, I adorned the edges with a black-and-gray ribbon border using fabric glue (but fusible tape would work too). To create the canopy effect and hold the draped fabric in place when it’s hung, I sewed a channel for the ceiling-mounted curtain rod 18 inches from the fabric’s edge. To ensure I hung my curtain rods evenly, I followed the two sides of the bed up to the ceiling and marked those two points where the ceiling met the wall. For each of those two points, I measured and marked 18 inches out from the wall on the ceiling, and then down 18 inches from the ceiling on the wall. Once the positions were marked, I attached all four brackets according the manufacturer’s instructions. Tip: Make sure to position the brackets so that they are a little wider than the width of your canopy to accommodate the bracket hardware. Once the brackets are in place, slide your canopy onto a curtain rod, and attach the rod to the ceiling brackets.