Tuesday, March 22, 2011

The Look for Less: Canopy Bed

Whether it's made of metal or wood, canopy beds can cost a big-chuck-of-change! But who can rest it's dreamy appearance?! Which is why I took a different approach to get the same look for less, a lot less!


Pottery Barn's Antonia Canopy Bed- $1,300...

Pottery Barn's Farmhouse Canopy Bed- $1,450...
CHC's Canopy Bed- $55...
Here's how...
...We simply attached window curtain rods to the ceiling on all-four-sides and hung a curtain panel from each side of the rods (eight curtains total). I wanted the curtains to puddled on the floor a bit to accomplish a look that was billowy and romantic. Then I just used a piece of natural jute to tie the curtains at the corners (they could be left hanging loose as well). 


Note: Since it's difficult to find long curtains in stores, I ordered these online from Target, and the rods are from Wal-Mart.)


Plus…
What's better than a canopy bed? ...A canopy bed with 'all-white' bedding! It just looks so fresh, inviting and elegant! Take a look...


Pottery Barn's Ruched Duvet Cover- $200...

Pottery Barn's Hadley Ruched Duvet Cover- $160...

Maybe mine doesn't compare to Pottery Barn's, but just wait till I get a white bed-shirt, shams and throw pillows...just look at the difference a white comforter makes...
...and it cost me zero dollars! ...It belonged to my great-grandmother! I l.o.v.e vintage linens!


Target's Heirloom Comforter Set from their Simply Shabby Chic line- $100...
...This is the bedding we are using in our oldest (two-and-a-half-year-old, Angelia) daughter's room.

It was also used by the lovely, Sandra from My Shabby Streamside Studio...
...She turned a hunting cabin into a romantic Victorian cottage! I absolutely LOVE what she did with it!


Note: Bed and bedding prices reflect queen sizes.

{This post was shared on All Thing Heart and Home, A Beach Cottage, My Backyard Eden, Savvy Southern Style, Someday Crafts, Chic on a Shoestring Decorating, Creation Corner, Finding Fabulous, Freckled Laundry, and My Romantic Home.}
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   Jaclyn

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10 comments:

  1. Oh! How stunning and CLEVER!
    Target sells the exact same bedding...at least they did. I bought it last year!
    Good luck!
    ~Andie

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  2. So glad I discovered you over at Wow Us Wednesday-- I love finding clever ways to duplicate expensive decor. You did a great job, it looks wonderful!

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  3. Jacklyn, I have just discovered your blog, via Wow Us Wednesdays, and am so happy I did. This was a superb post, so informative, so simple, and inspiring. Can't wait to see it finished with the skirt and pillows, but what a gorgeous canopy you made! I am going to follow now so I don't miss a thing, tami

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  4. Love this room! The old pew is gorgeous and the canopy idea is ingenious! (found via all things heart and home!) ~*S*~

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  5. Love love love the all white bedding.

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  6. Gorgeous! I love white bedding!

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  7. What a great post!! I love all the beds....so pretty!!!! Great idea making your own!!!

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  8. What a wonderful display of creativity! Beautifully done!
    Have a Wonderful Wednesday!
    ;-D Kathleen

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  9. Terrific ingenuity! Way to get what you want for less! You also found some great pillow and cushion deals.

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