8 canopy beds that add luxury and class to any bedroom

If you're looking for a statement piece of furniture for a bedroom, a canopy bed fits the brief. Adding luxury and class to a room, you can find this type of bed in both traditional and modern styles to fit in with most decor. 

Your chosen bed frame shouldn't just look the part but should also be durable enough to stand up to years of use. 

What is a canopy bed? 

A canopy bed has long posts extending from each corner and a frame over the top of the bed. It was originally intended to have fabric covering the top of the frame and curtains around the edges. However, many people today simply drape light material over the top or down the sides or leave the upper frame bare. 

Back in the medieval era, when this type of bed was invented, it was centuries before central heating. The covered design was intended to keep sleepers warm. Now, it's easy enough to keep warm at night, but a canopy bed brings an element of drama to the bedroom. 

What to look for in a canopy bed

Size

You can find canopy beds in all standard sizes, from twin to king. Consider the size of the room and who will be sleeping on the bed when picking a size. A twin bed might be fine for a child, but a twin bed is more comfortable for an adult who sleeps alone. Queen and king beds are best for couples who share a bed. If you don't want to replace your mattress at the same time as you buy a bed frame, choose a bed the same size as your last one. 

Materials

Bed frames are made from one of three materials: metal, solid wood or wood composite.

• Metal: Metal bed frames are sturdy yet affordable. You'll find them in both simple and elaborate designs, so there's something to suit most bedrooms. 
• Solid wood: Wooden beds can be extremely durable when they're well-made or relatively flimsy when they're inexpensive. Some people prefer the traditional look of wooden furniture. 
• Wood composite: Wood composite beds are cheaper than high-end solid wood beds and more durable than cheap ones. They're great if you want the look of a wooden bed on a budget. 

Style

You'll come across canopy frames in a range of styles, but they can be broadly grouped into two main styles: modern and traditional. 

• Modern: Modern beds have clean lines and a simple yet stylish appearance. They tend to have simple headboards and little adornment. 
• Traditional: Beds that are traditional style tend to have classic details, such as bed knobs, wrought iron detailing or elaborate paneled or upholstered headboards. 

Best canopy beds under $500

Zinus Patricia Black Metal Canopy Bed

With its clean lines, this solid steel bed fits in with a range of contemporary decorative styles. It comes in twin, queen and king sizes with black, white or gold finishes.

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Andover Mills Alcaraz Canopy Bed

Thanks to an elaborate headboard and footboard design and bed knobs on the end of each post, this bed has a classic style that looks great with traditional decor. You can choose full or queen sizes with a painted black or white finish.

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Novogratz Marion Canopy Bed Frame

If you're looking for a decent bed at an affordable price, this contemporary metal-framed version is an excellent choice. It comes in twin, full, queen and king sizes and four colors: black, white, gray and gold.

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Weehom Canopy Metal Bed Frame

Available in black, white and gold, this bed has a classic style. While it doesn't come with curtains, the design of the upper frame makes it easy to hang certain types of curtains from it.

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Best canopy beds $500 and up

Red Barrel Renelso Full Canopy Bed

This full-size wooden canopy bed is a great choice for kids and teenagers because it has a trundle bed underneath that's perfect for sleepovers. It comes in white and gray finishes.

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Everly Quinn Bowdoin Low Profile Canopy Bed

Its stylish acrylic accents and upholstered headboard make this bed stand out from other versions. You can choose from gold, gray or navy for the headboard.

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Lark Manor Stesha Queen Low Profile Canopy Bed

The painted white wood finish with a paneled headboard and footboard gives this bed a classic but not overly traditional look. It's made from a mix of solid and manufactured wood.

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Clinchport Low Profile Canopy Bed

With traditional bed knobs and an unusual headboard and footboard design that draws in the eye, this is certainly a statement bed. It comes in white and black in queen, king and California king sizes.

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