Many people I talk to shun the contemporary look in favor of more traditional fare. While I am a fan of the contemporary bedroom furniture circuit, there are certainly some merits to the classic look of a canopy bed, a piece of furniture that has a majestic air about it. For starters, it definitely evokes a regality not seen in furniture since its inception in the fifteenth century. Moreover, it's a great piece that will add to your bedroom furniture by becoming a stately focal point.

The noble look of the canopy bed is probably derived from its four posters at each corner of the bed. Flowing fabrics in sensuous colors and materials are sometimes draped over, lending an aristocratic touch. A canopy bed with drapes is a great idea if you're very sensitive to light. No longer must you go to sleep with a mask over your eyes-just close the curtains over the canopy bed and revel in the darkness. Lighter fabrics like linens in soft colors just create a pretty silhouette worth looking at from inside the bed and outside.

With so many options of canopy beds available today, it's a bit difficult choosing the right one. If you like the clean lines of contemporary beds, there are some canopy beds that have streamlined their look to make it more modernized. If you're more into the curlicues and over-the-top elaborate designs of antique furniture, then there are still more canopy beds out there for you. If the rest of your bedroom furniture resembles an antique dealership, then a canopy bed will fit right in. However, if the rest of your bedroom furniture is understated, a canopy bed with ornate headboard designs will stick out strangely. Those with minimalist bedroom furniture should know that their taste leans towards contemporary furniture; therefore, a canopy bed with slim posts and very little design is the perfect choice. Although pretty much every canopy bed you encounter will be reminiscent of an older period in time, the material the bed is made out of will update or age it.

While a canopy bed looks posh, they are affordable enough for anyone to own. Fabrics are not necessary, even though they add a nice imperial touch. And with so many available on the market, you can find one that matches the rest of your bedroom furniture and allows you to sleep like a member of the royal family. For those that are looking for a bedroom furniture update with a traditional twist, check out canopy beds as the best solution.