Beaded Curtains are making a come back. These curtains, popular back in the 60s, are now finding their way back into our homes, as a statement in retro décor style. These bead curtains have a history dating back to ancient Asia where they were used to separate living spaces that did not require a door. With the resurgence of the retro decorating style beaded curtains are back to stay.
Bead curtains can be found in a variety of styles and designs and can be made of many different materials. They are made of plastic, bamboo and glass to name a few. They serve as a partition between two rooms that don't really need a door; like the partition between a bedroom and its closet. Beaded curtains can come in a variety of colors and can be extremely decorative. The beads in the curtain can also be arranged and strung in ways to create beautiful designs and murals.
The popularity of beaded door curtains has also increased as a result of feng-shui decorating. In feng-shui it is believed that the sounds the beads make when someone passes through them is soothing. It is also believed that the use of the beads cuts down the airflow through a residence and captures and retains the positive energy.
Beaded curtains come already assembled and are easy to install. Bamboo bead curtains are the most common bead curtains available. They are light weight and can be strung and colored into many beautiful murals to match tropical or retro decorating style. Acrylic Bead curtains are made of plastic colorful beads and transparent beads. Wooden Beads provide sturdy beaded curtains. Using wooden beads allows for the beads to be stained or painted many different colors. The bead can also be curved into many different shapes. Glass Beads are the most expensive of the beads to use in beaded curtains. They do however add the sound dimension to their use, clinking as someone passes through them
Beaded curtains can be used in window treatments, especially glass beads. The glass creates a beautiful effect when the light filters and reflects off the beads. Beaded curtains can also be used as room dividers. In a large room being shared by older children a beaded curtain presents a cool room divider. Beaded curtains, besides being used as beaded doorway curtains, can be used as wall hangings. This is an excellent addition to your retro decorating style. With all their unique and exquisite mosaics beaded curtains are timeless additions to your home design style.
Beaded curtains make an excellent gift for a person interested in the retro style. There are many places to purchase them with the most popular being stores that have developed a niche market; making and selling unique beaded curtains. Online auctions also offer a variety of new and vintage beaded curtains. You can either purchase the beaded curtains already assembled or buy a kit to make your curtains. Either way beaded curtains are an affordable reminder of the free spirit of the 50s.