Four Poster Bed Canopies

Four poster bed canopies — canopy bed curtain mosquito nets, Designed in Australia

A four poster bed canopy is a multi-function decorative bedroom accessory as much as it is insect protection — a canopy bed curtain that dresses a four-poster frame, or hangs from the ceiling to create the same effect over any bed, and transforms the space while it does its job every night. We've been designing and supplying bed canopies from Australia since 1995.

Style, romance and real ventilation

Our netting bed canopies are built for airflow, not just looks — sheer, fully hemmed netting lets air move freely through the room, so you get an open, romantic feel rather than a stuffy, enclosed one. Whether you're after bed curtains, canopy bed drapes or a proper mosquito net, our box shape is what creates the classic four poster bed canopy effect: four openings, hung from four to six ceiling points or tied and pinned directly to your poster frame.

A decorative bedroom accessory that also protects

Choose from cotton for a substantial, natural-fabric canopy bed curtain with real presence, polyester for a lighter, sheerer, more affordable option, or silk for the ultimate decorative statement. Every fabric is built to enhance the bedroom space as a genuine bedroom furnishing — and when correctly sized, hung and sealed, it provides complete protection from mosquitoes and other insects too.

Two ways to attach your canopy

Watch our step-by-step videos below for the two most common ways to fit a bed canopy mosquito net to a four poster frame.

Four Poster Bed Canopy FAQ

What is a canopy bed curtain mosquito net, and how is it different from an ordinary mosquito net?

A canopy bed curtain mosquito net is built to double as a decorative bedroom accessory as well as insect protection — it's the same box-shaped construction as our other nets, but designed and finished to enhance the bedroom space and dress a four-poster frame properly, not just hang there functionally. An ordinary mosquito net is built for protection first; a canopy bed curtain is built to be a genuine piece of bedroom furnishing that also protects.

Will a mosquito net bed canopy fit my existing four-poster bed frame?

In most cases, yes. Measure the top of your poster frame, then choose the size that matches — if you're between sizes, size up, since excess fabric can be gathered neatly into the corners. The canopy can be tied or pinned to the frame in a couple of different ways, both covered in the videos on this page.

Can I use a bed canopy purely as a decorative bedroom accessory, without a four-poster frame?

Yes. Many customers hang our box canopies straight from the ceiling with no frame or four-poster bed at all, using either simple ceiling hooks or a hidden curtain-rod frame that slides into a sleeve in the canopy. It still creates the full four poster bed canopy effect and doubles as a decorative bedroom accessory, whatever bed frame you actually have.

What fabrics and sizes are available for four-poster bed canopies?

Our box-shaped canopies come in cotton, polyester and silk, in every standard Australian bed size from Single through to Super King. Cotton gives you a substantial natural-fabric canopy bed curtain; polyester is lighter and more affordable; silk is the decorative showpiece for a genuinely luxury four-poster look.

Do bed canopy curtains restrict airflow or make the bed feel closed in?

No — that's a common misconception. Our netting is fine but breathable, so air moves freely through the canopy rather than being trapped. The effect is an open, airy, romantic feel rather than a stuffy one, and with four separate openings on a box canopy, there are plenty of places to lift a panel for extra airflow if you want it.

How do I attach a mosquito net canopy to my four-poster bed — tying or pinning?

Both methods work well, and which one suits you depends on your frame. Tying uses the fabric ties sewn into the canopy to secure it around each post; pinning uses fabric pins for a neater, more fitted finish on frames where ties aren't practical. Our two videos on this page walk through both methods step by step.

Can a bed canopy curtain double as a decorative feature during the day?

Yes — many of our canopies are designed with corner ties sewn in specifically so you can gather and tie the sides back during the day, turning the canopy into a decorative drape around the bed frame rather than a closed net. Let the sides down at night to seal it for insect protection, then tie them back again in the morning.

Are four-poster bed canopies suitable for both traditional and modern bedrooms?

Yes. Cotton canopies suit a classic, traditional four-poster look with real fabric weight and presence; polyester gives a lighter, more contemporary feel that works well in a modern room; silk is the choice for a genuinely luxurious statement piece. All three work as a decorative bedroom accessory whatever the room's overall style.