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Hula hoop bed canopy

Sheer curtains on a hoop that turn your bed into a cozy reading nook, hung from a removable ceiling hook.

Hula hoop bed canopy
LevelIntermediate
AgesAges 12 and up
Time1 hour
Cost$20 to $35

What you'll need

Materials

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Tools

How to make it

Safety

Check the hook's weight rating, and keep any lights LED and away from the curtain folds.

  1. Step 1: Open the hoop
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    Open the hoop

    Pop the hoop apart at its seam. Most come apart with a twist.

  2. Step 2: Slide on the curtains
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    Slide on the curtains

    Feed the hoop through each curtain's rod pocket. Bunch them evenly.

  3. Step 3: Close the hoop
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    Close the hoop

    Push the seam back together. Wrap it with tape if it feels loose.

  4. Step 4: Tie the hangers
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    Tie the hangers

    Tie 4 ribbons evenly around the hoop. Knot the tops together into 1 loop.

  5. Step 5: Stick the hook
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    Stick the hook

    Press the ceiling hook on over your pillow area. Wait the full time on the package before hanging.

  6. Step 6: Hang the canopy
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    Hang the canopy

    Have someone hold the step stool. Loop it over the hook and fluff the curtains.

Edie's tip

Weave fairy lights around the hoop before hanging for a glowing tent.

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