Shirred fabric creates a very luxurious "tented" ceiling in this nursery. This design element is also a great way to insulate a drafty room. Also, if you live on the lower floor of an apartment or condo the fabric can help muffle unwelcome sounds from above that might wake your little one.
Vaulted ceilings can add amazing openness and height to a room, but sometimes they can leave the room feeling a little bit cold. Tenting the ceiling with fabric makes it warm and cozy, turning the height into an advantage. For a calming effect, a single color layered throughout the room is ideal.