The 3 Canopy Beds We're Dreaming of Now—Plus, How We'd Style Them

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The storied canopy bed immediately adds sophistication and elegance to any bedroom. Initially dreamed up for practical purposes—the bed hangings were meant to keep out drafts and chill in the 16th century—canopy beds eventually became a status symbol of the nobility and remained en vogue throughout the 17th and 18th centuries.

Today, we're seeing the towering designs popping up in the most beautiful iterations. Take RH's new catalog, for example, which features canopy beds in almost every collection. Additionally, designers like Rose Tarlow, Julian Chichester, and others are regularly keeping canopy beds in their rotation.

"I think as furniture design and interiors have become more refined and simplified, a strong focal point in a room is more important than ever, and a gorgeous canopy bed creates lots of drama and visual interest," says Julie Lawrence, the designer behind the RH Thaddeus canopy bed below. "We have also moved away from overdressed beds with layers and layers of blankets, throws and pillows, but a canopy bed still exudes feelings of a luxurious and romantic sanctuary, without all the additional bedding. In larger bedrooms, a canopy bed can add much-needed architectural interest to the space. Beds are always an interesting design challenge, but canopy beds are particularly enjoyable to work on. Because I know they will be statement pieces, I can really let my creativity flow, be bolder, and dream big."

Here, we've selected three of our current favorite canopy beds—all in varying, interesting materials—along with the new fabrics and accompanying pieces we would pair them with.

Thaddeus Leather Panel Canopy Bed

Designed by Julie Lawrence, this hand-hammered brass bed takes its sculptural shape from the works of Salvador Dalí and Diego Giacometti. Leather panels in a muted taupe add softness to juxtapose the hardness of the frame.

Anoukhi Fabric

This beautiful natural linen is decorated with a floral motif in a spring-fresh green that gives it a lightness, making it a lovely choice for a bed hangings.

Port Bench

This shapely bench is just the ticket for the end of a canopy bed—it's the perfect place to drop a jacket at the end of the day or put on shoes before heading out, and we're particularly partial to the tapered legs.

Vienna Four Poster Bed

The king of the canopy bed, Julian Chichester knows how to perfectly combine drama and craftsmanship: This distressed walnut bed features a brass detail at the base of the bed, and the fabric headboard can be specified to a designer's preference.

Pomegranate Fabric

Hailing from their new collection Spring Street, this cotton and linen fabric from Pollack features a painterly print of pomegranates and undulating foliage that is a romantic addition to any canopy bed.

Southport Sateen Duvet Cover

This crisp white bedding in a luxurious sateen features an embroidered pattern that lends some gravitas to the overall look.

RU Suspension Bed Canopy

This soaring iron canopy bed—inspired by the traditional tester bed—suspends its canopy from the ceiling for a total statement-making canopy bed.

Rhapso Fabric

This beautiful stitched striped transparent, new from Zak+Fox, lends an airiness and lightness to a space, even when used in voluminous ways—which is why we love it for enveloping a canopy bed.

Claude Chair

Engle & Deutch's handmade rolled arm sit-in chair is the chair we want in our bedroom for reading and sipping coffee before the day begins.

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