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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 colorful 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
colors, 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.
Imagine a café style curtain in a sunroom or family room with a
fringe of beads. The room instantly becomes a casual but stylish
place for the whole family.
Adding a fringe of beads along formal drapes creates a more formal
and elegant look ideal for the living room. You can even dress up
furniture with throw pillows accented with the same beaded edging as
the drapes.
Beading Even For Those Who Hate to Sew
For those who find sewing too big a chore, you can purchase ready
made drapes or curtains and add your own bead work. Some fringes are
designed with a nice heavy backing that can even be hot glued into
place. However, keep in mind that sewing will give it a more
professional looking finish that will stand up to dry cleaning or
laundering much better than craft glues.
Decorating with beads is easy and fun and a quick home improvement
fix. It’s like a mini-makeover. Adding new window treatments or
beads to existing curtains or drapes will give the room a decorator
feel at a fraction of the cost.
Using full beaded curtains or drapes is also an excellent face lift
for closet doors or room dividers. Swag them back with a decorative
rope tie and you’ll have sweeping frame full of light and color as
the entry into your most stylish rooms.
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