Surrounded in sheer white curtains, this bed feels cozy and airy at the same time. The panels are bordered in lengths of white satin, adding a bit of glamour and glow. Dark wood tones are the only other colors in the space, creating a serene getaway.

This contemporary bedroom gets a shot of personality and interest from canopy draperies hung fron the unusual geometric bed frame. The fabric panels are made of striped fabric hung from tabs -- an easy treatment that can be custom made or purchased ready-made.

Do you live in an apartment or rental housing? You can still get the look of a canopy bed by hanging fabric panels from curtain rings or hoops suspended from the ceiling. Measure for this effect by installing the hardware and looping a string up and over the rings, allowing another 24 inches so the fabric will puddle gracefully on the floor

The bold use of color on the wall, as well as the accent quilt and bed skirt, creates a pleasant counterpoint to the white comforter. The color also helps distract the eye from the room's small scale. A charmingly curlicued headboard gives this bed focal-point impact, yet its open design keeps it from overpowering the modestly sized sleeping area.

There's just enough space around the bed for bed making and for access to a walk-in closet. The lamps at either side of the bed are at the perfect height for reading, as they've been placed on a taller-than-usual side table.

Emphasize a high ceiling by hanging a canopy high overhead. These sheers are light-as-a-breeze and welcome in the light and view. A canopy frame was suspended from the ceiling and the curtain panels tied on in place. A few dark accents in chairs and tables help define the space.

says romance like flowers and piles of down-soft pillows. This white bed has been alluringly angled into a corner and framed with floral draperies. Antique furnishings lend a sophisticated air while the skirted table brings a feminine touch.

A silk fabric and tufted design can create a mood of luxury and sophistication. Drape a lined bed hanging, and a bedroom feels as sensual as a European villa. When your decorating goal is an opulent air, work in shades of gold, shell pink, and amber. Check with a quality fabric store for fine fabrics suitable for upholstered headboards. Fabric stores are also sources of workrooms that make custom headboards.

Toile de Jouy fabrics, for which one color is printed over a neutral background or the reverse, lend themselves to tailored applications appropriate to master bedrooms. When your goal is a bed that's sophisticated and not fussy, decorate with select touches of this French-inspired scenic print, shown here. For a no-fail scheme, use only colors in the toile, avoiding the distraction of competing hues.

Exuding all of the charms of a country inn, this master bedroom teams a slim four-poster under a canopy of intricately crocheted netting. The yesteryear-inspired bed is paired with delicate pink and peach sponged walls, to keep the look light and airy. See-through furnishings -- such as this gauzy netting -- as well as glass-top tables and lightly scaled furniture provide airiness to a room.