Modern Design Tips And Tricks For Beaded Curtains In Your Home

While beaded curtains had a moment in the late '90s and early 2000s — think Britney Spears bursting through a beaded curtain on her "Oops!...I Did It Again" album cover — this trend doesn't need to stay in the past. As the Y2K era makes a comeback in fashion, it's a good time to also bring the vintage aesthetic into your home decor. If you're wondering how to bring beaded curtains into your modern aesthetic, we have some suggestions, like using them to create cozy corners in larger spaces or add pops of color to your room without all the mess of paint or wallpaper. 

Beaded curtains are a perfect fit for the bohemian chic home decor style that thrived in the '90s, known for its mixture of patterns, textures, and colors with a creative, free-spirited vibe. This style blends modern and vintage elements, and it also celebrates personal expression by incorporating souvenirs and other unique pieces that represent your personal taste. Beaded curtains, with their texture and color, add an eye-catching touch and make a home that — in true '90s style — feels like it could belong only to you.

If you have a large, open space, you can use beaded curtains to create a visual divider while still allowing glimpses of what's behind the curtain. This sense of separation can be used to give spaces in your home a cozy, intimate feeling. By thinking creatively about where you use your curtains, you'll maximize the impact on the look and feel of your home.

While beaded curtains are often used in doorways, you can think beyond their traditional use. They can be used to partition off corners of rooms, perhaps separating an office space from the rest of the living room or creating a semi-private space for a pet (as long as they won't tear it up!). Beaded curtains can establish different areas for conversation within a larger room, helping to divide the space while maintaining a sense of openness and flow. They can also create a playful, intimate space around a bed in a bedroom. Think about what areas of your home would benefit from a cozy aesthetic, and then it's beaded curtain-hanging time!

Beaded curtains can be used in other ways, too. When you want to add a pop of color to your walls, many of the solutions — such as paint or wallpaper — are permanent. Luckily, for renters or even those who aren't quite ready for a permanent commitment, beaded curtains can be hung on the wall to add that pop of color. Larger than most art pieces, beaded curtains can stretch from the floor to the ceiling, giving the look of a textured, colorful wall without the mess and permanency of other design options.

Think about the colors you already have in your room and whether you want your beaded curtains to continue that theme or add a pop of new color. If bold colors appeal to you, consider these handmade wooden door beads or these boho door beads from Amazon, or you can make your own beaded curtains since beads are one of the many household items you can repurpose into stylish curtains. Whatever you add to your space, don't forget to have fun with it!