10 Canopy Beds That Will Take Your Bedroom to the Next Level

Put a canopy bed in a room and you’re one step ahead of the design game. They’re so dramatic! The four-poster show-offs work well no matter the season or your design style. Here is all the canopy bed design inspiration you need.

Published October 11, 2018, Updated June 20, 2020

A homemade wooden canopy bed frame in an otherwise pristine white monochromatic bedroom

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Rustic Retreat

Introduce a hint of the great outdoors to an otherwise pristine white monochromatic boudoir with a custom-built wooden canopy bed frame. While you’re redecorating, try these design tricks to make a small bedroom look bigger.

A modern, black open-ended canopy bed with a white cloth draped over the head board

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Modern Masterpiece

Modern design is all about neutral colours, clean lines and minimalism, making this unique open-ended canopy bed a must-have for those who prefer this aesthetic. For more inspiration, check out these minimalist bedroom decorating ideas that aren’t boring.

A bright and airy bedroom with blue pillows and transparent curtains on the canopy bed

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Zen Out

The soothing tranquil colour palette in this light and airy bedroom is complemented by the sweeping, majestic white canopy bed. Psst, when you’re redecorating make sure you don’t make these mistakes when buying bedding.

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Quirky Cool

This jaw-dropping wrought iron canopy bed offers vintage elegance with a hint of understated quirkiness. Ideal for those who prefer their minimalist designs with an idiosyncratic flair. For decor, consider adding these bedroom plants that will help you get a better sleep.

A beachy blue and white bedroom with an elegant mini canopy

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Beach Vibes

Sarah Off the Grid‘s Sarah Richardson opted for an oceanside resort aesthetic when she crafted this blue and white masterpiece, complete with a subtle mini-canopy for those who don’t want to go all-out. Check out more of the star’s most beautiful bedroom designs.

A sleek black-and-white bedroom with a curtain-free four-cornered canopy bed

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Cornered!

We’re swooning over this sleek black-and-white bedroom featuring a dramatic curtain-free four-cornered canopy bed. It’s an absolute scene-stealer. Live vicariously through the lives of the rich and famous by peeking inside these celebrity bedrooms.

A delicate pink and white bedroom with transparent canopy curtain

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Sleep Like a Queen

For those looking to avoid resorting to a more cumbersome bed frame, fit an elegant transparent canopy curtain to the ceiling instead. Go ahead, sleep like a bona fide royal. Peek inside these zen bedrooms that’ll help you de-stress for more decor ideas.

A one-sided canopy bed with striped transparent curtains

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One-Sided

A one-sided canopy bed, complete with a solo billowy curtain, is a chic solution to overly bright bedrooms. Who said you need four corners?

A heavy wood canopy bed with a twisty, spiral design

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Do the Twist

This more conventional canopy bed with a heavy oak frame mixes things up with the addition of spiral arms that offers a new twist on the classic design.