7. Geometric Modernist Garland
For those who prefer clean lines and architectural shapes, a geometric garland offers a refreshing departure from traditional round beads. Mixing different shapes adds architectural interest and a highly contemporary feel to your styling.
Look for specialty wooden beads shaped like hexagons, cubes, and flat discs alongside traditional round spheres. Keep the wood raw or stain it with a dark walnut finish to highlight the natural grain and sharp facets of the geometric shapes. Thread them in an alternating pattern, such as hexagon, disc, sphere, cube, disc. The varying angles will catch the light beautifully, making this garland look like a high-end designer piece when draped over a stack of modern art books.