The child is the most important thing in the life of parents. They try to give their "treasure" all the best. The nursery occupies a significant place in the life of the baby and they want to furnish it as best as possible. An important detail is the crib, parents try to take a very responsible approach to its choice and the selection of additional details, such as canopies. Canopy - A special canopy over the crib, which allows you to cover the baby. It is one of the ways to protect against annoying insects, dust and sunlight. In the crib with a canopy it is cozy, safe and comfortable, protection from bright light.
There is a lot of discussion about the benefits or harms of the canopy. Some believe that these are "dust collectors" and do not allow air to pass through well, while others believe that this is a pretty necessary thing. If you nevertheless decided that a canopy is necessary, then we will consider where and how best to fix it.
Canopy Location Options
The choice of placement of the canopy is related to your taste. Depending on the location, it is determined how the fabric will hang and how the folds will form.
If the bed is along the wall, it is recommended to place the holder in the middle of the side railing of the bed. If the location of the crib in width from the wall, then the holder is better to install at the head. Canopy arrangement options:
- In the middle above the crib. The canvas falls off the holder and forms a house with a triangular roof. Option for the strong half.
- Head position. The canvas falls to the front of the baby’s bed. This option is chosen for girls and older children.
- Along the entire perimeter. For this, a special frame is formed. This is mainly a separate design, but there may be a continuation of the crib. The canopy forms, as it were, a cocoon for the baby, four fabric walls and a ceiling. Universal option, suitable for both children. Now the most common and popular for lining large beds.
Tip. If you chose the option of placing the holder in the middle of the railing, then make sure that it does not scratch the wallpaper and walls.
How to collect the canopy
It is not enough just to buy a canopy, it is important to fasten the mount with high quality, and hang the fabric.
Installation Rules:
- Regarding the location of the crib, choose the place of fastening.
- Screws attach the tripod to our surface (crib, wall, ceiling).
- Identify the mount stick on top of the tripod.
- We attach fabric with rings.
- Adjust the height of the holder.
Important. Be sure to check the reliability of the structure after installation.
How to hang the canopy over the bed if you sewed it yourself
- You can use ribbons to fix on the holder.
- Sew Velcro or elastic to the canopy.
Tip. Wash the canopy very often to prevent dust accumulation.
How to attach a canopy to the crib, depending on the type of fixture
The type of fastener is related to the location, and how you put the crib.
There are 4 ways to attach the canopy:
- Crown. This is a semi-frame construction that is mounted on the ceiling. It has the shape of a rim on which the fabric is fixed at the very end.
- A design that attaches to a ceiling or wall.
- Frame construction. It consists of four props in the corners, which are attached to each other from above.
- Stand design.
How to fix a canopy with a bed bracket
In order to fix the device to the crib, we need special screws and clamps. Basically, they are already included, but you can also buy them at any hardware store. If you attach a canopy in the middle of the lateral part of the crib, then the canvas will be able to close almost the entire bed of the child. If to fix at the head - a small part of the crib will be covered, but the advantage will be the supply of fresh air.
How a canopy is attached to a wall
Thanks to this view, you can equip a canopy of any length. We connect all the details of the structure and install the necessary fasteners on it. Then adjust the height and mount into the wall. Flatten the fabric so that it evenly covers the crib.
How to install a floor mounted canopy
If the place of the crib of your child can change, then it is better to choose this lightweight option, as if necessary, the design can be easily moved. Installing such a mount is not difficult. It is necessary to lay out all the parts neatly on the floor and, according to the instructions, connect them together. Fasten the two parts of the bar and insert it into the armhole on the stand (it acts as a base), then fix the supporting part and the oval or round holder. Define and set the height of the mechanism. Now hang the canopy and smoothly fold the folds.
How to hang a canopy with a ceiling mount
The canopy, attached to the ceiling, is distinguished by its originality and beauty. Parents very often choose this type of fixture for the rooms of their children. Such an idea, often impresses older children who want to be imbued with the heroes of fairy tales. The support is securely fixed to the ceiling with special bolts to which access will be limited and the child will not be able to loosen them.
Installation Procedure:
- Choose a place where the bed will stand.
- Then, make a mark on the ceiling where the holder will be. A metal strip fixed by screws can serve as a cornice.
- The canopy can be fixed in many ways: hooks, braid or Velcro.
- To close the place of attachment, use tapes, additional fabric or make another fashionable and exclusive decor.
With this type of attachment, the length of the curtain turns out to be quite large, it can be adjusted using a variety of bows, ribbons, etc. The child will be very happy about this canopy, because it will resemble a magic house.
Reference: fasten the metal tape so that it touches the wall.
Design options for decorating a crib
The modern design of the rooms is very unusual. It can contain components of different styles. Such as Provence, Scandinavian and others. Design comes to the point that the most unusual decisions in the interior arise.
To decorate the fasteners, you can use different techniques:
- include forged products;
- wide stripes or else they are called loops;
- eyelets - riveted metal rings;
- corrugated braid - a tape with loops, which is sewn to the edge of the product.
Having analyzed all the positive and negative qualities when decorating a crib, you can choose the most beautiful, convenient and exclusive version of the canopy. Therefore, having shown your activity and efforts, you will make your baby a unique version of a crib decor in which he will feel comfortable and safe. And the unsurpassed colors surrounding the child in his own room will take him to the world of fairy tales, and he will feel like a real prince or princess.
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