Bead curtains: types and rules of choice, use in the interior and care

Bead curtains are gradually returning to fashion and are actively used by designers to decorate various rooms. With them you can focus on the interior, as well as to ensure the separation of zones in the room. Currently, manufacturers offer a variety of options, among which you can easily choose the best model for a particular style of home.

Such curtains are a system of threads, which include repeating small ones and identical in shape and size or, conversely, various details of small elements. Symmetric models look the most impressive.

In the interior, bead curtains are perceived positively, because they have a more interesting appearance, in contrast to the usual classical models.The main practical function is that they are designed not to control the level of light supply to the house, but rather to divide the rooms into zones.

Such curtains are hung on the windows only if they are in addition to the curtain. Most often, they are fixed on arches or passages without doors, and also attached to the ceiling as canopies to the bed. With the help of bead curtains, you can make high-quality zoning of space, this is especially true in studio apartments. For example, you can divide the areas of rest and work, hide a children's corner, separate the kitchen from the living room.

Bead curtains have an important decorative function. They are designed to decorate and complement the interior of the house, and in most cases are its main spectacular highlight.

The main advantages of such curtains are as follows:

• a variety of designs and spectacular appearance;
• simple installation;
• most models are easy to repair and restoration;
• there is an opportunity to make them manually independently;
• Excellent option for zoning space.

Among the shortcomings should be noted the following points:

• the product quickly accumulates dust, so it should be cleaned at least once a month, and it will take a lot of time;
• if you are going to make a curtain with your own hands, a large number of expensive decorative items can significantly "hit" on the wallet;
• if you have pets, the curtains can get their attention - a cat or a dog will easily pick beads and scatter them all over the apartment;
• the same applies to children up to three years old - a curious child may well tear off a decorative element, pull into his mouth and choke.

Bead curtains have many options and materials of execution. It is difficult to estimate the whole scale of the range that modern manufacturers offer their customers. AT Currently, the most popular materials for such curtains are:

• glass;
• crystal;
• plastic:
• tree;
• thick threads of natural materials, such as flax;
• acrylic.

Designers manage to develop interesting models that perfectly emphasize one or another style direction at home.

The choice of crystal curtains usually falls on those who want to bring elegance and luxury to the interior of the house. Crystal beads are usually transparent, however, if desired, you can find curtains that will be diluted with colored patches or individual details. It is necessary that the gamma fits well with the palette of the rest of the interior or has the same hue.

Since crystal is considered to be a rather fragile material, such curtains are recommended to be used in addition to light flying curtains or where access to them will be minimal - near the wall, above the table.

These models are actively used to emphasize the non-standard interior and the taste of the owner of the house. The assortment of glass beads is the most diverse, since it is convenient to get beads of the required shape from it, and also it easily reacts with dyes. Thus, you can buy bright interesting models that do not fade with time, and will delight with their appearance for many years.

Lovers of natural materials should pay attention to the curtains made of wooden elements. They look extremely interesting and can have various sizes. It can be a laconic frame or elements masked with paint on the door.

Most often they are used in private cottages made of wood, as well as the main decoration of modern design.

The thread variants look very impressive. Most often they are made by hand by experienced craftsmen and have a similar appearance to the braid, but at the same time they are heavier and denser. Can go together with glass parts, together creating interesting combinations that will help to achieve completion in a simple and cozy style of the room.

Depending on the appearance of the interior of the house, as well as the curtains themselves, they can be a suitable addition to any room.

• So for decoration bedrooms products made of glass, wood or fabric are recommended.They most comfortably emphasize the comfort of the room, and due to the peculiarities of their design and material they minimize the loudness of the noise, allowing you to enjoy the rest in comfort. The color palette can be any, but professional designers recommend to prefer neutral shades or even use curtains with transparent elements. This is especially important if the room is small, since nalapy models tend to visually “eat up” the space, overloading it.
• In the living rooms and dining rooms beaded curtains will look especially interesting. To emphasize the comfort and elegance of the room, it is best to purchase products of the same color with an additional touch of the main interior. It should also be in perfect harmony and be combined with the rest of the palette of furniture and walls.

• On the kitchen Such curtains are usually used as a replacement door. They are decorated with an empty doorway or arch. Thus, the kitchen is separated from the rest of the room. At the same time, a person leaving the kitchen with a heavy tray will easily overcome this small obstacle on the way to his goal.
• In the bathroom Models of beads are rarely used by designers, since domestic bathrooms are small in size and the presence of such a decor there would be inappropriate. However, in a spacious room, short bead curtains can be used, for example, separating the dressing area from the bathroom.

There are various ways that allow you to fix these types of curtains on the window or doorway. So, the most popular option is to hang them on curtain hooks using the holes provided by the product. Thus, they will not be fixed, it will be possible to move the product from side to side.

Another way is to stitch each element of the curtains on a thick thread, which is tied to two nails, hammered parallel to each other. This is especially popular in those cases if the curtains are made independently by hand.

Often, curtains can be tied to a single hook, fitted into the ceiling. Based on the length and additional elements, they can be given the necessary shape. This method of fastening for canopies is especially popular.

Also, complete with curtains can go extras and instructions that will allow you to hang the purchased curtain in the right place correctly and without unnecessary nerves.

The main job of caring for bead curtains is cleaning the accumulated dust from them. Beads made of hard materials such as glass or glass beads can be wiped with a damp cloth or a moderately damp cloth. The use of soap solution is also welcome. Variants of wood and fabric threads can not be wetted with water, so it’s better for them to buy a dust duster or disposable dry cleaning rags.

It is necessary to come to terms with the idea that sometimes such curtains can get tangled. Do not worry, they are much easier to untangle than the Christmas garland.

Recently, black models in combination with various precious beads, for example, pearls, are especially relevant. These can be black rope models with individual beads, or a combination of parts of different sizes, ranging from larger to smaller and vice versa.

Also very beautiful are the crystal options that give stunning glare at the time when sunlight hits them.They can be used together with other curtains to make them look more comfortable and beautiful.

Interesting models, made of wood with imitation log. They look quite simple, but at the same time elegant enough to emphasize the modern style of the house.

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