Kim Casson founded Salmon-Casson, Ltd., an interior design firm in Reston, VA, in 1988. "Kim's Pearls" provides useful design tips and "pearls of wisdom" from Kim regarding various topics on interior design--as well as some "spotlights" on some of the vendors SCL uses.

Wednesday, April 6, 2016

SCLgram -- Design Fact -- Tassel or Beaded Trim

Tassel or beaded trim is used along the hemline of drapery panels, valances, table covers, pillows, and skirts of upholstery.  It is used to embellish these treatments by adding definition and "texture" to the material it is paired with.



This SCL designed master bedroom sitting area has tassel trim on the drapery panels and table cover. 
A detailed view of the tassel trim.
SCL added this beaded trim to provide texture to the drapery panel. 
In this SCL designed master bathroom, a tassel trim was added to the lovely ottoman.

This master bathroom window treatment, designed by SCL, has beaded trim--the finishing touch!


Single or multiple tassels are sewn to a flat braid or gimp.  These can be simple or quite elaborate depending on the color, material and shape.


The detailed beaded trim on this kitchen window treatment, designed by SCL, gives it definition. 
A detailed view.
The tassel trim on this dining room window treatment, designed by SCL, helps define the flow of it and is the finishing touch!

A detailed view.


Beads on beaded trim vary greatly as well.  Glass, metal, stone, wood, and even shells are incorporated into this trim to add an element of whimsy and bling to an otherwise plain treatment.






Associated Posts:
Design Fact -- Flat Braided or Banded Trim
Design Fact -- Bullion Fringe





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