Decorating With Beaded Curtains
No more boring window treatments now that beaded curtains are
back! Oh, you may think this is a flashback to the 1960s, but
beaded curtains have made a comeback in a whole new way.
Groovier than ever designs create exciting plays on light and
texture and even work as room dividers.
Where to Use Beads There are several ways to including beading
in your window designs. The entire curtain can be made of beads
and hang in colourful strands from the top of the window right
down to the floor. This makes a great room divider and can be
hung from the top of a doorway. It is ideal for areas you want
to define, but not completely close off from one another.
Beads can be strung in such a way to create beautiful mosaics.
The finished designs will appear as intricate tapestry, or can
be as simple as a monochromatic hanging of different
transparencies of glass or plastic beads. Even wooden beads can
be used to create a natural looking window treatment.
Beaded curtains can also be used to close off a closet area.
This works well in smaller rooms where closet doors may take up
too much space when opened and closed. Using Beads in Curtain
Design Full curtains made of beads are not the only way to
incorporate beads into the overall look of the window dressing.
Beads can be sewn into fabric to add sparkle and interest. Use
contrasting colours, or simply reflect light with a tone on tone
bead sewn in random patterns across the fabric.
Beads also make an elegant edging to drapes, sheers or curtains.
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