Choose a holder and install the canopy on the crib

One of the most exciting and long-awaited events in family life is the birth of a child. Parents with trepidation are preparing for a meeting with the baby, buying clothes, first rattles and, of course, a crib. To sleep crumbs mom and dad arrange not only a beautiful, but also a safe place.

An interesting piece of interior children's bedroom is a canopy - a virtually weightless curtain, secured in various ways on the bed or above it.

History reference

The history of the appearance of canopies dates back to the Ancient East (Ancient Persia), when these constructions played the role of an umbrella to save from the heat. First of all, they were used by representatives of the nobility, including the kings.

Later the canopy was used in the bedroom as a curtain, protecting sleep from insects and drafts. At that time, people began to order tailoring of such canvases made of rather dense fabrics (velvet, satin), decorating with embroidery and precious stones.

Functionality

In the modern world there is a perception that canopy is a useless object that collects dust and prevents the inflow of air to an infant. However, for the most part it is made of thin fabric and mesh, which are easily erased, quickly dry and delight the eyes of parents, perfectly letting the air through to the child.

The canopy also performs a protective function, protecting the sleep of crumbs from drafts and flying insects, domestic animals and their wool, bright light and dust. Last settles on the canopy and does not fall on the baby and bed linen. In this case, the veil is quite far from the body of the child.

This is especially good for babies who have a high sensitivity to touch and light changes in the room.

Choose a model and fabric

An important factor for the design of a children's bedroom is a canopy model. Each person will fit your style.Of course, any type of canopy has its drawbacks and advantages. And one of the main properties is the convenience of its use, namely: free access to your baby. You should be comfortable to take the baby in your arms and put it back, the fabric should not get in the way and be confused.

In addition, you should pay attention to the length of the canvas. It is desirable that she covered the legs of the bed. It is necessary to perform the protective function of the canopy.

To create a unified concept for the design of a child's room, it is good to take care of the choice of the color of the canopy. Its combination with furniture and other attributes in the room will allow you to create a comfortable and cozy atmosphere.

Usually for boys, blue and light green tones are selected; for girls, light pink, lilac or beige fabric. Universal colors are: white, yellow, orange. Often the canvas is sewn from soothing pastel shades, without causing visual irritation and providing a calm atmosphere. Colors can also be combined.

Canopy quite do it yourself. To do this, you need to decide on the type of fabric, as well as the main purpose of the curtain on the bed.If you want to create protection against external stimuli, then light organza, tulle, tulle and other types of fine fabrics are perfect.

Cotton, calico, flax will create a muffled light and a more comfortable atmosphere. The canvas itself can be changed depending on the season and weather conditions at the moment.

It is worth remembering that through the dense fabric the air passes much worse, while increasing the temperature in the crib. This leads to the restless sleep of the infant.

If you doubt your sewing ability, you can easily get a ready-made canopy. Often a canopy mount is included in the bedding set for the baby. If not, the purchase is worth first of all paying attention to the strength and stability of the structure.

The very same mount will be hidden under the veil of the fabric, so its appearance does not matter.

Important is the material from which the mount is made, it must be environmentally friendly and without any strong odor.

Purchase mounting bracket

When arranging a child's room, it is necessary to make a decision on the method of securing a canopy.

The most common options are:

  • fixed mount (on the ceiling or on the wall above the bed);
  • mobile design.

The first method is reliable, but at the same time not very practical. This method should be used if the bed will have a permanent place for a long time. However, we must not forget that when moving the crib in the places of attachment there will be holes that spoil the interior of the room. Also, this option is not fixed on a stretch or plasterboard ceiling. The child may pull or hang on it, which will lead to damage to the structure. In this situation, you will have to mount the model on the wall or purchase a mobile holder.

The positive side of the fixed mount is durability and reliability. It is difficult to bend, swing, drop. In addition, with its help, you can create a fabulous atmosphere for your baby by building a house or a balloon, a castle of a princess for a girl, or a ship for a boy.

The most common way is a hinged bracket. It is a plastic or metal structure made of a ring or oval attached to a tripod (pipe) with screws.

The advantages of a portable design are: the ease of the tripod itself, ease of attachment and mobility, as well as the ability to fix it at the right height.

In addition, the mobile mount allows you to not spoil the appearance of the walls and ceiling (to make holes for the tripod is not necessary).

The disadvantage of such a bracket is that it can fall with constant movement. And as soon as the baby can reach the canvas, he will certainly want to pull him over. In addition to the child, the curtain can catch and drop pets. The fall of the canopy is hardly dangerous, but in order not to cause strong fear, parents need to check the strength of the structure and monitor the actions of the baby.

A good way to make the structure more durable is to strengthen the base of the canopy with a self-tapping screw. To do this, drill holes in one of the side surfaces of the bed.

In the absence of such an opportunity, it is better to use other mounting options.

Installation

Choosing the method of attachment, you need to decide how the canopy will be located. Placement of a canopy depends on the goals you are pursuing. There are three ways to properly attach a canopy.

  • First option: on the wide side of the bed. Thus, the entire perimeter of the bed is covered with a cloth, protecting the baby from external irritants. In addition, this arrangement creates a cozy and fabulous atmosphere in the nursery. It should be noted that the arrangement on the wide side of the bed is more suitable for newborns.
  • The second option: from the head of the child. In this case, we must bear in mind that the canopy covers the bed partially, and its protection will apply only to one side.
  • The third option: around the perimeter of the bed. For mounting the canopy in this way use a frame base. It can be either a continuation of the bed, or a separate construction, on which four canvases are hung. This is how the bedrooms of older children and adults are usually settled.

Mobile canopy mount is going to be quite simple. It consists of the following elements.

  • Platform or curved tube that serves as a solid base.
  • Interconnected straight tube. With their help, you can adjust the height of the structure.
  • The tube with a bend, which is the support part of the tripod.
  • An oval or circle on top.The canvas itself is hung on this element.

Collecting designs does not take much time, it is an easy and understandable process. First, we connect all the parts with each other: straight tubes must be placed in the openings of the platform, then the upper part of the structure and the tube with a bend should be combined.

    To install the canopy, simply follow the simple instructions.

    • Assemble the parts in a single design (as described above).
    • Choose a place for fixing the stick, taking into account the location of the bed in the room. It is preferable to install on the side closer to the wall.
    • Select the desired tripod height.
    • Securely fasten the mount to the wall of the bed.
    • Put the fabric on the ring. For the purchase of a canopy is usually attached instruction, following which you can easily finish the design. If the canopy is sewn with your own hand, use the following methods: sew to the canopy special fastenings-adhesive tape; use tape or elastic for fixing the canvas, putting the fabric on a circle or oval; sew to the canopy a ribbon or loop into which a circle or oval is subsequently passed. It must first be opened.
    • Test fasteners for strength.It is necessary to make sure that the structure does not bend or break.
    • It is good to straighten the fabric so that the canopy will neatly and harmoniously look in the room without creating obstacles to access to the child.

    During the operation of the canopy should be aware of its purity. It is necessary to wipe the dust on the structure itself in time, as well as to timely wash the linen. Such simple recommendations will allow this piece of furniture to serve as long as possible and benefit the baby, the joy and aesthetic pleasure of the parents.

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