| At the first mention of a beaded curtain, many of | | | | the space behind. |
| you will conjure up an image of the swinging | | | | If a whole curtain of beads does not appeal to |
| sixties. However, the hippy style beaded curtain | | | | you, you can still use beads in the design of your |
| has made a comeback and can now be found as | | | | drapes to add detail and personalize your window |
| a very stylish accessory in any type of home. | | | | dressing. For a bold effect choose colored beads |
| Great new designs work light and texture to | | | | that will contrast with your fabric. For a more |
| dazzling effect, and can be used as window | | | | neutral effect choose tonal or clear glass beads. |
| coverings, simple decorations, or even room | | | | You can also use beads to edge your window |
| dividers. | | | | dressing. A beaded fringe can relax the look of |
| Beads are incredibly versatile and can be used all | | | | informal drapes or curtains and can be perfect for |
| over your house. There are a number of ways to | | | | your family sitting room or bedrooms. |
| incorporate them in your window decoration. The | | | | Alternatively, beads added to formal drapes can |
| entire window covering can be made from beads, | | | | really dress them up and make them a stylish |
| hanging down in strands from the pole at the top | | | | feature of your formal dining room or entrance |
| of the window to the floor. These can be tied | | | | hall. A great touch is to make some scatter |
| back during the day to let in light. For extra | | | | cushions in the same fabric as the drapes, with |
| privacy, you might consider using a shade behind | | | | similar beading sewn onto them |
| the beaded curtain, and the color of the shade | | | | If you are not a fan of sewing, you can buy |
| can really bring out the pattern on the beads. | | | | ready made curtains and attach your own beads |
| The type of beads you choose can have an | | | | or beaded fringing with adhesive. However, this is |
| impact on your design. Careful hanging of different | | | | unlikely to give such a professional finish and may |
| colored beads can create an overall pattern or | | | | not stand up to washing very well. |
| picture when the entire curtain is put together. | | | | Giving your room a makeover with beads is a |
| Using colored glass or clear plastic beads can send | | | | quick, cheap and very creative way to add a bit |
| beautiful rays of light around your room. Wooden | | | | of fun to your decorations. You will end up with |
| beads can give a natural, homely feeling and | | | | completely unique designs that will be the envy of |
| should be chosen to compliment your furnishings. | | | | all your friends. Dont be put off by the hippy |
| A beaded curtain is perfect for closing off a | | | | image of beaded curtains either, they can make |
| closet or pantry area where there is no space for | | | | an exotic and colorful entrance to your room, and |
| opening and closing doors. Again these can be tied | | | | you can even have fun choosing original tie backs |
| back when necessary to allow easier access to | | | | for them. |