Many people mistake a four poster bed to be a canopy bed.  A four poster bed is actually meant for the purpose of keeping mosquito nets over the bed to avoid the entry of mosquitoes and other small flying insects that would otherwise trouble the sleeper at night. CLICK HERE FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT CANOPIES FOR BEDS.

A canopy bed frame is entirely different from a four poster one.  It serves a double purpose of keeping insects out as well as it decorates the bed with style.  The frame extends to a height of 6 to 7 feet above the bed and they are connected to each other at the top.  The more modern frames are fully designed geometrically and don’t need much draping.

Canopy bed frames are designed to suit individual preferences, though there are standard sized frames too.  Some people prefer high canopy bed frames while others would like to have a cozier spot and would choose the lower ones.

Wooden canopy bed frames are advisable if you are prone to bumping into your bed each time you get in or out of it.  Wood could be a bit kinder to your body whereas metal may hurt too much. Another advantage of wood is that it is lighter and easy to drape.

The well designed frame should then be dressed up to suit the moods of the sleeper.  Most people have a disturbed sleep if they have to change their position in bed or if they are in a different bed or environment.  This is only natural but a bit of planning with the fabrics and the design may help a bit.

If you are a nature lover use some beautiful scenery on the drapes so that when you wake up your eyes get to see the beautiful natural beauty in the bed room.  Or if you are an animal lover or whatever the things one likes, choose the right type of fabric, pastel and cool to the eye.

One can design their own canopy bed frames or get them readily from the stores or even online auctions.  Canopy bed frames should be strong to withstand the heavy drapes that are used on them.  Make sure the metal or the wood that is used for this purpose is strong and fitted firmly.