Generations ago, the canopy bed, with its four posts and a frame over top, served a practical purpose. Before central heating and private bedrooms, it helped contain heat and provided at least a modicum of privacy. And, in the days of thatched ceilings, a canopy kept critters off the bed.

But the reason the style has lasted through generations, even though it’s no longer a necessity, has more to do with luxury, romance and coziness than with practicality.

Bed curtains can ramp up the style of your bedroom, add texture and warmth and even solve pesky design challenges. If your bed has posters and a frame, there are dozens of ways to dress it with fabric, from hanging curtains on the frame to draping material across the top. But what about if there’s no frame? Whether you have an elaborate carved wood four-poster, a modern iron-framed bed or no posts at all, you can achieve the same look and feel with fabric and drapery hardware…

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