Bed Canopy for Us Big Kids (Adults)
- Brandi L. Mire
- Feb 9, 2021
- 2 min read
Updated: Nov 29, 2021
Some time ago, we built a platform bed out of a free solid oak entertainment stand we found on social media. It was super unique to build and HEAVY to move. See the link here for that simple DIY recipe.
The first one I had done was back in 2004 with a smaller solid black particleboard stand. For a headboard then, I used 4 - 30" meditation square mats from a department store. This was before my blogging days so no link for that beauty along the terracotta orange walls (Don't judge. the orange was rad. hahaha).
Once this new platform bed was built, I knew the desire for a canopy was on my heart. Don't rush your design desires. The want for a sand/water feel took almost a year to find. Thankfully a local craft store had this lovely sequin on clearance!
As for hardware (ingredients), I have a garage full of "I'll do something cool with that someday..." items.
By golly, we actually used them!
The top hook piece is a vintage farm piece from our great-grandparent's Holly family farm. (Free)
The 2 long posts are vintage thread spool holders from our local historical Downtown Holly antique shops. ($5 for both)
The round ends of the 2 long posts are vintage doorknobs taken from old house doors. We repurposed the doors into a dining table for my mother. That blog will come later. (Cost: Free)
Again the fabric came from a local craft store. (Cost: $30)
The headboard is a huge shutter we scored for $2.50 (Cost) at the Michigan Antique Festival in Davisburg.
Nails/Screws (had spare so those were free).
Anchors for the posts (use a metal heavy duty anchor so they last). Cost $5
Drill/Screwdriver
As for the cute little mermaid sign, we are on a hunt for a cute metal piece to hang there. Again, don't rush it and overpay.
Recipe for Bliss:
Clean all hardware you plan to use.
Center and hang the top piece.
Measure and mark where you desire the posts to go.
We did have to predrill the thread spool holders.
Hang the posts (spools in our case).
Drap fabric to your desire. We didn't go to the floor with it but you're able to if that is your wish.
The shutter laying sideways as the headboard isn't screwed to the wall. It's actually leaning with L (corner brackets) along the length of the platform bed, so it doesn't move and fall. The mattress holds the other part of it beautifully. Note: There is rubbing on the wall if not screwed to the wall so if that is an issue for you, feel free to take it a step further to make it more permanent. An alternative is to place cabinet felt disks to give them grace against the painted wall.
Most creative or handy things can seem overwhelming. Don't let that win. I can tell you, the anchors on the right side didn't hold and why we upgraded to the metal anchors. Crafting/creating isn't a perfect science. Have patience and embrace the perfectly imperfect joy.
Enjoy!
~ Brandi
Link to Entertainment Bed Recipe/Blog:
Michigan Antique Festival: http://miantiquefestival.com/
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