The desire to make their home more beautiful forces owners to constantly search for new ways to decorate. Those of them who keep their finger on the pulse of fashion could not miss the new trend of modern designers. Curtains made of beads quickly gained their fans, as they became one of the most effective decors.
Curtains made of bright beads Source dekormyhome.ru
Material
The raw materials for beads can be a wide variety of materials. The choice is influenced by the tastes of the owners, the general style of decoration of the room and, of course, the financial situation. Because for the most beautiful curtains made of beads, expensive materials are selected.
Bead decor in the living room interior Source berkem.ru
Pompoms
In a child's or teenager's room, a modern-style studio apartment or a girl's boudoir, curtains with pom-poms will look original.
Beads and fluffy pompoms are ideally combined provided that you choose one color scheme or general tone that harmonizes with the overall decor and atmosphere of the room.
Bead Frequency
On the issue of light transmission. The sparser the beads are placed between each other, the more light will penetrate through the curtain. The passage of air currents and lighting also depends on how close the threads are attached to each other. When the beads practically sit one on top of the other, and adjacent threads touch, such a curtain can already serve as a screen. The permeability of such a design will be minimal.
Beaded curtains for the doorway Source horosho-doma.ru
Glass beads in making curtains
Beads can serve as both the main material in the manufacture of curtains and additional:
- additional strands of bugles interspersed with the fabric;
- massive brushes made of beads;
- fringe;
- threads of glass beads as a “lining” or “overlay”, playing the role of a second layer to give texture to the textile.
Curtains using glass beads are not a new trend, however, they have never been in such demand as they are now.
If previously only decorations made of glass beads and beads were popular, today curtains, in which glass decor is one of the main elements, have taken first place.
Decorative beads are used for curtains and in decorating interiors furnished in accordance with different stylish trends - from classicism to constructivism.
Scope of use
Beaded curtains look great on any window. They are often used in interior openings that do not have doors. Due to their mobility, they make an excellent room zoning tool. For example, such a curtain can separate a sleeping area in the living room. Or hide repair flaws behind it.
Decorations for curtains made of beads Source lon-don.rf
Types of glass beads for curtains
From the point of view of the classical definition taken from beading, glass beads are cylindrical beads, the length of which starts from 4-5 mm.
Bugles for curtains usually have a larger size and diameter, unless we are talking about beaded curtains with complex patterns, which use a combination of classic bugles and small beads.
Curtains with glass beads consist of cone-shaped, round, flat oval, square, drop-shaped beads. It is simply impossible to list all the forms.
The decor is made from glass or acrylic . Elite curtains can be made from stone bugle threads or natural beads (shells, for example). You can learn more about natural silk curtains here.
Swarovski crystals are often used . Some housewives, taking note of the fashion trend, resort to making curtains with their own hands, using a wide variety of materials - from homemade beads to expensive Japanese beads.
Fixation on thread
Beads made from lightweight material are usually strung on textile tape. The lightweight design can be hung on any cornice. It will be safe and completely reliable. But when metal or stones are used, it is necessary to use strips for fastening. For these purposes, either wooden or plastic are used.
Rare curtain made of beads in the interior of the living room Source etotdom.com
How to make curtains with your own hands
Having decided to complement the interior with unusual curtains, many housewives decide not to buy a ready-made option, but to make it themselves. The reason for this decision is simple: firstly, ready-made models are not cheap, secondly, they will not make the interior unique, since these are mass-produced products, thirdly, if you like to do something with your own hands, then this is a great opportunity to carry out a couple of evenings doing something you love.
The first law for creating any element in the interior with your own hands is style.
First, you need to decide on the material: from which beads the masterpiece will be created. Then you should clarify the dimensions and make a sketch of the future curtain.
The tools you will need are good scissors, fishing line, metal rings, a cornice to which the structure will be attached, and, of course, beads.
At home, acrylic or wooden beads are more often used. They are affordable and easy to work with.
You need to have a basic understanding of working with these materials.
When cutting fishing line or nylon thread, make it 5-7 cm longer than the height of the opening. This is necessary to secure the beads with knots. You can also attach beads using metal crimps - special clamps.
Having strung the elements in the required order and secured them, the fishing line is fixed on a metal ring. And then placed on the cornice.
A rail with drilled holes for each thread is used as a cornice.
Important! Heavier beads should be placed in the lower part, then the curtain will hang evenly and the pattern on it will be clear.
It is worth noting that thin braid, waxed cord and even satin ribbons can be chosen as the basis for such a curtain. It all depends on desire and flight of fancy.
Shape and size
The simplest curtains made of beads are free-flowing threads with elements attached to them. Moreover, the form of the latter is the most diverse. But you can divide them into volumetric and flat.
Background curtain made of beads Source living.iprima.cz
And in both variants the following forms are most often found:
- round;
- square;
- rhombic;
- rectangular.
Since products with both small and large beads have an impressive appearance, the choice of a specific model depends on taste.
Curtain made of crystal beads Source deal.by
Tips for caring for the finished product
Keeping beaded curtains clean is not that easy. No physical force is required here. On the contrary, accuracy, care and caution are required so as not to damage the finished product.
Curtains must be cleaned carefully and carefully.
In order for the curtain to always look attractive, it is necessary to periodically remove dust from it with a brush and wipe it with a damp cloth. If it is heavily soiled, you will need to wash each individual element in a soapy solution, and then rinse with clean water.
Important! A curtain made of wooden beads or with their addition can only be freed from dust without using moisture. Otherwise, they will lose their original shine.
Premises to use ideas
Beaded curtains are suitable for decorating any room. It has been noticed that when using them, the feeling of comfort increases. Any of the windows is perfectly complemented by threads with a variety of elements. At the same time, the sun's rays penetrate into the room without interference, and the window itself does not look empty.
Thread curtains made of beads Source curtains.blindskrasnoyarsk.rf
When using a product as a tool for zoning, you can often find designs whose beads create an original ornament. But models where the elements are combined into a plot picture are very popular.
The threads are collected into a bundle without losing their attractive appearance. And the characteristics of the material determine both the functionality of the structure and its appearance. For example, transparent elements on gilded threads have always emphasized the luxury of the decor. And wooden beads were valued both for their natural beauty and environmental friendliness.
Decorating curtains with wooden beads Source stroyfora.ru
Living room
Crystal elements of curtains can emphasize the luxury of finishing a room decorated in any of the classic styles. This curtain looks equally chic both on the window and in the arched opening. Even separating the relaxation area from the workplace, such decor will emphasize the good taste and sense of style of the owner of the house.
Curtain made of beads for zoning Source aliexpress.ru
If the living room was decorated in subdued colors, then the choice should be made on designs with mother-of-pearl elements. Artificial pearls will not violate the design concept and will attract attention.
Thread curtains on the window in the living room Source Yandex.Collections
Shells
Shells collected at sea are not always suitable for creating large crafts, so they can be purchased at specialized craft stores.
Small sea shells, polished round pieces made from large shells, or other elements with a mother-of-pearl, original coating will be used.
Where to buy and how much do curtains with glass beads cost?
It all depends on the financial capabilities of the buyer. You can order exclusive options from experienced needlewomen.
Another option where you can buy curtains with glass beads is online stores. Textile showrooms, markets, small departments in shopping centers, handicraft workshops in the city - such decorative curtains are slowly taking their rightful place on the shelves of these establishments.
The cost of curtains with glass beads varies from 500 to several tens of thousands of rubles. Pricing depends on the quality of the materials used, the complexity of the design and design, and the brand.
To summarize, it should be said that glass bead curtains can either add incredible elegance and uniqueness to the interior, or destroy it, turning it into an illogical set of everything at once.
Curtains made of glass beads, chosen competently and tastefully, will give such aesthetic pleasure and visual pleasure that it is difficult to describe... You need to feel it!
Features of care and cleaning
Curtains and curtains made of glass beads are very durable in use, but require care. Over time, dust accumulates on them and dirt appears. To maintain an attractive appearance, you need to dry clean them regularly and brush off the dust with a special broom. Periodically, wet washing is recommended, which is carried out as follows.
A cleaning solution is prepared from soap diluted in water (or any detergent). The threads are carefully removed from the cornice, holding them by their runners, and immersed in a container with the solution. Then carefully rinse in it and in clean water. Excess moisture is squeezed out with a dry cloth or towel, then the thread is hung back on the curtain rod. Please note that some types of glass beads must not come into contact with water; they can only be dry cleaned. Dry cleaning should not be done with a vacuum cleaner; both the glass beads and the vacuum cleaner can be damaged.
