If you are decorating a room and want to add something dramatic but easy, you can hang a canopy across the ceiling to add a bohemian touch. The size and shape of your canopy will determine what type of look you create with it. Long canopies can be hung in parallel rows or across the corners of the room. Large, square canopies can cover the entire ceiling. No matter how you choose to style the canopy, hanging it on the ceiling can be done in the same way.
Instructions
1. Lay the canopy out on the floor directly below the area on the ceiling that you want to hang it on. If the canopy is very large and you are hanging it to cover the entire ceiling, skip this step.
2. Set out a stepladder (over the canopy, if you have spread it on the floor) and climb up until you can reach the ceiling easily and safely.
3. Look down at the canopy to see where to install your hooks. When you have a spot, screw in a round metal hook, found at hardware and home improvement stores. Install all the hooks you think you need to create the look you desire, moving the ladder around the area.
4. Retrieve the canopy and climb back up the ladder. Gather the fabric in your hands and hook one area of the canopy at a time. Use your fingers to slip the fabric over the hook to secure it to the ceiling.
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