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| Long a symbol of 1970s interior decorating style, beaded curtains serve real purposes in contemporary homes. Made of long strands of wooden, plastic, bamboo, or shell beads, beaded curtains create a visual screen across a doorless closet or a divider across two connected spaces. Beaded curtains can also create an unusual permanent window covering. |
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- Beaded curtains cost $20 -$50 per panel. Inexpensive beaded curtains are usually made with plastic or bamboo; some have bright colors and funky shapes that work well in a child's bedroom. The more expensive beaded curtains have hand-painted designs on them and may be made with glass beads.
What should be included: |
- A bead curtain usually includes one 36-inch or 42-inch wide panel, with strings of beads suspended from a wooden or plastic dowel or rod. Hardware to hang the dowel is usually not included.
Additional costs: |
- Hardware to hang the dowel or rod across a doorway or window, including brackets and screws, can be purchased at most home improvement stores like Home Depot or Lowes. Hardware costs $5 -$30 depending on quality.
Discounts: |
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Shopping for beaded curtains: |
- Contemporary ethnic styled beaded curtains are sold at Cost Plus World Market, JCPenney and online at Amazon.com.
- For vintage 70s style beaded curtains, complete with designs painted onto the strings of beads, shop online at Simply70s.com.
- The web site beadedcurtains.com sells both wooden and plastic beaded curtains on a wholesale basis (tax ID # required for purchase) with a minimum $75 order.
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Article updated January 2010 |
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