Gilmore is a 27 year old who loves decorating and is a self-proclaimed expert on just about everything. At least she likes to think so. Copyright 2011. Consult a design professional before beginning your project.
This is a bedroom canopy that I thought would make a great and inexpensive do it yourself project. You could make the frame out of PVC pipe or curtain rods. These tab top curtains seemed to always be on sale and you should be able to get them quite inexpensively. Sorry, I know you’re hoping for more steps but it’s really that simple & gives the illusion of a four poster bed for less than $100.
My decorating style used to be very heavy, almost renaissance looking. I loved heavy velvet draperies, & fringe & beads on everything. Eventually, this became overkill, the rooms started to seem dark & depressing after awhile. I started to crave a light & airy feeling with lots of sunshine. This was especially important because I live in Utah, & our winters last forever.
Now my decorating style has changed to more of a Bahamas style. It’s much more light & airy, & can easily be duplicated because it uses bright colors & lots of light, bright paint colors. It’s much more inexpensive than my former decorating style, & even works well when I live in an apartment with white walls. I like to look at the Bahamas Guide for decorating inspiration, & to even find out what kinds of food & restaurants are available in the Bahamas. I plan on taking a vacation to the Bahamas someday, purely for decorating research purposes 
It’s a complete change from my old decorating style. I’m a girl, changing my mind is my prerogative.
