A DIY Canopy and a Surprising Source for Beautiful Bedding
8:09 AMWhen Nadia requested a canopy, I knew exactly where I'd go for fabric. I always regretted letting go of the girls' darling twin beds that I reupholstered in gorgeous fabric from Spoonflower and this was a chance to redeem my regret! What I didn't know is that Spoonflower offers so many home decor products, including bedding. Custom bedding in the fabric of our choice was a dream! In the end, we ended up with a pretty canopy, a duvet cover and shams, a sheet set, throw pillows and a velvet-y throw- all made with quality materials and amazing craftsmanship in fun patterns.
Choosing a Pattern (And making design choices with kids)
The DIY canopy
I'll be sharing a step by step on how I created the canopy (and how Joe and I installed it) next, but the short version is that I used PVC pipes, curtain rod connectors, ceiling mount rods, and this beautiful fabric. I used 16 yards of cotton lawn which made 6 panels that were 86" length- about 84" after hemming. I used curtain tape for the panels to give them a polished look.
The Bedding
HOT TIP: Here's a tip for nice fluffy bedding- I used 2 inserts for the duvet! Also, choose a pillow insert that's an inch to two inches bigger than your throw pillow cover. All of the bedding is so well made and feels luxurious. I have to call out the throw because it's almost like a weighted blanket! It's incredibly soft (we chose the performance velvet fabric) and has enough weight to it to feel calming. Nadia adores it- it would make a great Christmas gift (too soon?!).
Check back shortly for the step by step DIY canopy tutorial! A few more additions and Nadia's room will be complete!
Shop Nadia's bedding here and make sure to peruse Spoonflower - there's every style and pattern you can think of!
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