Bring An Aristocratic Accent To Your Bedroom With Gorgeous Wall Draperies

Accent walls are everywhere in 2025, creating bright focal points and topics of conversation in every room. These conversation-starters can be painted, wallpapered, carved, and now...draped? That's right, bedrooms are getting an aristocratic touch to their accent walls with beautiful drapes, curtains, and canopy beds.

Canopy beds have been popular since their origin in Medieval times when they were used for warmth and privacy. Back then, the tent-like drapes trailed down from the top and side frames of the bed to keep out drafts in rooms that were rarely well-heated, while also shielding occupants from prying eyes. As indoor heating improved, canopies slowly faded into more decorative accents instead of thick, functional styles. Many different canopy designs have developed from these more decorative styles — some that fully cloak the bed, others in a crown shape, and even some that only shield the top of the bed with draperies and leave the sides open. No matter which style you prefer, canopy beds are making a trendy comeback with their cozy, romantic look, and bringing a touch of history to modern bedrooms along with them.

The first step to bringing this aristocratic accent to your own bedroom is to decide on a style. You could go with a more classic canopy look, or, if you'd rather not cover your bed, you can choose to just place the drapes behind the head of the bed in a canopy alternative that gives you historical romance vibes. If you choose a classic canopy bed as your accent instead, there is an easy way to DIY it affordably using a simple curtain rod trick, or even using hooks on your ceiling to hang the drapes.

When choosing fabric for your draperies, look at the style and color palette of your bedroom first. Are you looking for a light, whimsical vibe with a lace fabric? A color to match the curtains on your windows? A pop of color that draws your attention? Sheer draperies will provide a romantic, less-private look, while solid fabrics shield the bed more and make a bolder statement. Try matching the colors to a piece of artwork or furniture in your bedroom for a cohesive design. Symmetrical styles of canopies draw the eye inward to the bed, so make sure your canopy is a color or pattern that pops against the backdrop of your bedroom.