Canopy Beds Of the Non-Princess Variety

It's so embarrassing to admit it here, but we've been sleeping on two twin mattresses pushed together with a king-sized feather topper - for the last two years. YIKES! It was meant to only be a temporary thing right after we moved, but here we are! Honestly, it wasn't a big deal and that's why we let it go for so long. But the time has arrived and a real king-sized mattress is coming our way this month (yay!!). The sort-of bummer is the bed I made for the Domino shoot is too short for a true king-sized mattress. We're giving that frame away to someone who wants it, and you know me - I'm just as happy to have an excuse to start fresh, so no big deal! 

photo IMG_4784.jpg

photo IMG_4761.jpg

I've started looking around for a new frame and I can't get the idea of a canopy bed out of my mind. We have really high ceilings in our bedroom and I think a canopy would fill the vertical space so perfectly!

image

Some of you might be thinking canopy bed = fussy princess bed. To which I say, WRONG! So wrong. It can be that, but check out how completely modern canopy beds feel in these eclectic spaces:

image

image

image

image

image


image

image

image

image

There are SO many great online options for canopy beds since the last time I checked. There are a range of prices here below, but some are only about $350 for a King! Crazy talk, right there. 

photo LGN Canopy Beds1.jpg
1  //  2  //  3  //  4
photo LGN Canopy Beds 2.jpg
1  //  2  //  3  //  4
photo LGN Canopy Beds 3.jpg
1  //  2  //  3  //  4
Did I miss any canopy beds that you love? I am getting pretty stoked about the idea for our room...
on

31 comments:

  1. SonelMay 14, 2015 at 7:16 AM

    I love the 5th image down😍😍 I've loved canopy beds for years, but haven't had one since I was a kid. We just moved out of an apartment with 16 foot ceilings. Our bedroom always felt kind of like an elevator shaft. I wish i had thought to put canopy bed in there. It would have taken up some of that excess vertical space. I can't wait to see how the room turns out!

    ReplyDelete
  2. SonelMay 14, 2015 at 7:18 AM

    Lol. Google turned my heart-eye emoji's into question marks. Does that count as an auto correct fail?

    ReplyDelete
  3. UnknownMay 14, 2015 at 7:51 AM

    I love the iron campaign bed! Another option that is totally gorgeous for filling in that vertical space is to create a ceiling canopy--so soft and pretty! Here's one of my favorites: https://cdn.decorpad.com/photos/2012/07/04/99b34d59b3cc.jpeg

    ReplyDelete
  4. SSMay 14, 2015 at 7:51 AM

    We have the architecture bed- found it consigned for less than a third of the price by a woman who didn't measure before she bought and couldn't get it to fit up her stairs. Lucky us!

    I will say the lack of a true headboard is a bummer if you like to read in bed, but I compensate okay with euro pillows.

    ReplyDelete
  5. KackieMay 14, 2015 at 8:00 AM

    LOVE them all but especially the very top one!

    ReplyDelete
  6. GMCMay 14, 2015 at 8:33 AM

    I love the look of a canopy bed - especially the cool, dark metal against sumptuous sheets. Be careful, though: my parents had a canopy bed, and my mom walked into their room one day to see my five-year-old sister and her friend swinging from the bars like it was a jungle gym!

    ReplyDelete
  7. Victoria BMay 14, 2015 at 9:06 AM

    I love canopy and four poster beds! I am not sure that they would appropriate in Florida though. Those all look like excellent options.

    ReplyDelete
  8. AnonymousMay 14, 2015 at 9:22 AM

    Jenny, I have the first canopy bed from Overstock! I reupholstered the headboard piece in a Brunschwig & Fils red silk and you would never know how inexpensive the bed is! I also purchased a nice box spring cover to coordinate with my bedding. Every time I take someone on a tour of my home for the first time they fall in love with the bed!

    ReplyDelete
  9. KarenaMay 14, 2015 at 10:58 AM

    Jenny I love these canopies and cannot help but adore the room in the pink palette!! I gave my very traditional four poster Queen Anne style to my eldest granddaughter and am ready for a new simplified look!

    xoxo
    Karena
    The Arts by Karena

    ReplyDelete
  10. HaleyMay 14, 2015 at 11:17 AM

    I love canopy beds especially the more traditional ones. I had one at my moms since I was little and draped sari fabric over the top. So pretty!

    ReplyDelete
  11. sarah m. dorseyMay 14, 2015 at 1:41 PM

    I completely agree! We've recently started remodeling our home and the bedroom has vaulted ceilings - I'm planning a modern canopy bed. I can't wait to see what you chose! I'm sure it will be amazing!

    ReplyDelete
  12. SavaMay 14, 2015 at 2:21 PM

    Just remember that metal bed frames are cold! Not good for late night reading.

    ReplyDelete
  13. lonelybakerMay 14, 2015 at 2:37 PM

    Room and Board's Portica is fabulous! I bought it at an estate sale and am still in love with it.

    ReplyDelete
  14. Sarah HurwitzMay 14, 2015 at 2:50 PM

    I want the bed! I live in phoenix and can come pick it up! that is of course if its fits a queen?

    ReplyDelete
  15. Sarah HurwitzMay 14, 2015 at 2:50 PM

    I want the bed! I live in phoenix and can come pick it up! that is of course if its fits a queen?

    ReplyDelete
  16. UnknownMay 14, 2015 at 5:04 PM

    You missed bamboo canopy beds in a natural "burnt" bamboo and fun lacquer finish. both the small and VERY wide diameter bamboo makes a STUNNING canopy. do check them out.I love the frech canopy frame you pictured. That's also one of my faves.

    ReplyDelete
  17. designchicMay 15, 2015 at 8:47 AM

    We have a very streamlined one in our bedroom and just love it…feels luxurious without being fussy. Happy weekend!!

    ReplyDelete
  18. chrinimoMay 15, 2015 at 9:42 AM

    This is the one we have: http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Quatrafoil-King-Canopy-Bed/8009624/product.html?refccid=C5EC3XC6JS4ZPRSGCTI4LG32BQ&searchidx=0

    ReplyDelete
  19. AnonymousMay 15, 2015 at 9:46 AM

    Great inspiration - thank you! :)

    http://en.emoi-emoi.com/blog/

    ReplyDelete
  20. Meagan ClaireMay 15, 2015 at 11:08 AM

    Funny that you've been on two twins and are now switching to a king. I've nearly decided that when we replace our 3 yr old king mattress, we'll go with two twins. The most comfortable part of a king mattress is he ridge that develops in the middle. :) Are you getting a Casper or one of those other mattresses that arrives in a small box?

    ReplyDelete
  21. - LMay 15, 2015 at 11:54 AM

    I'm confused what the point of a canopy is though- esp. when no drapery is involved. Is it just about verticality? They look a bit like cages with no gauzy curtains

    ReplyDelete
  22. UnknownMay 15, 2015 at 10:26 PM

    I have the room and board architecture bed in BRIGHT yellow. I love it so much there are not even words. It's extraordinarily sturdy and when it was delivered, the delivery men came in, took their shoes off (each time of the 3-4 trips back and forth to their truck), and set up the bed and TOOK AWAY THE TRASH. I love room and board.

    ReplyDelete
  23. Andrea GeorgiMay 15, 2015 at 10:35 PM

    This comment has been removed by the author.

    ReplyDelete
  24. Andrea GeorgiMay 15, 2015 at 10:36 PM

    I have been coveting a canopy bed for months! I've been trying to convince my husband we should build one... No luck though! :)

    ReplyDelete
  25. MollyMay 15, 2015 at 11:29 PM

    I have the ikea edland one (RIP, they stopped making it a few years ago). I adore it so so so much and it was only $250 for a queen!!

    ReplyDelete
  26. AnonymousMay 17, 2015 at 12:27 PM

    Finally! I'm sorry but I hope you get rid of those giant peachy panels, cause they are ugly as hell... especially next to that bright lime/yellow bed. I usually love your style so I'm looking forward to your new take on this room :)

    ReplyDelete
  27. SqueakMay 18, 2015 at 2:52 AM

    I've always wanted a canopy bed. And, at the ripe old age of 60, I've recently met the man of my dreams (who knew!) It's nice to know that two of my favourite things can peacefully co-exist!

    ReplyDelete
  28. Fete et FleurMay 18, 2015 at 7:21 PM

    Hi,

    I just stumbled across your blog. Love your home! I have a ton of exposed yucky brick in my house. I haven't been brave enough to paint it. I noticed the painted brick fireplace in the first photo. How did you paint it and what products did you use? I hope you don't mind me asking. I'm sorta desperate.

    Thanks!

    ReplyDelete
  29. Amber B (Simple Dwellings)May 18, 2015 at 10:20 PM

    Gorgeous idea! Your bedroom would be perfect for one! I also love the Osborn bed from Crate and Barrel, but your World Market choice is very similar. Can't wait to see what you choose! :)
    http://www.crateandbarrel.com/osborn-queen-4-poster-bed/s650937

    ReplyDelete
  30. hannonMay 21, 2015 at 11:19 AM

    I have the Eclipse Bed from west elm and I love it! It has been with me through three houses and countless styles along the way!
    Cannot wait to see what you do with your new bed!

    ReplyDelete
  31. Sophie JennerMay 27, 2015 at 9:04 AM

    awww your house is stunning! Im so jelly right now looking though your blog posts! Inspires me to make mine better haha! Love the canopy beds so amazing!
    Sophie x *Check Out My DIY Felt Plush Cute Robot FREE pattern on my blog!*

    ReplyDelete

I so appreciate hearing from you. Nice comments make my day! Thanks for keeping things light here, friends! :)