A canopy bed brings instant romance to a room.
A ceiling canopy, particularly when placed over a bed, offers a unique way to create a canopy bed without needing a four-poster bed. If you live in a rental property, or if you simply do not want holes in your ceiling, you can hang a canopy from the ceiling without nails. The fabric used for canopies is typically quite sheer and lightweight, and does not require heavy-duty nails or hooks to stay up.
Instructions
1. Prepare the canopy fabric. If you purchased a premade canopy, this step will not be necessary. If you purchased fabric, all the edges will need to be hemmed to avoid fraying.
2. Apply the adhesive strips to the ceiling. Make sure that you use strips that are rated for a weight of at least one pound. Attach one strip in each of the four corners over the bed, and one directly over the center of the bed.
3. Attach the decorative hooks. Press the bottom of each hook firmly into each adhesive strip. Wiggle it slightly back and forth to make sure that the bond is secure.
4. Drape the fabric over the hooks. Start in the center of the bed and find the center of the fabric. Drape this fabric over the decorative hook. Go to each corner and drape each edge over the hook until all four corners are secured.
5. Arrange the fabric as necessary. Look at the canopy from a short distance away and make sure each edge is even. If necessary, unhook and pull the fabric tighter or looser until it is even, and then rehook the fabric.
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