How to beautifully and functionally decorate a window in the kitchen

When choosing curtains for a window in the kitchen, you first need to decide what functions you primarily assign to them. For example, if the windows are located on the south side, then a couple of hours a day you will need sun protection, such as curtains from tulle, organza and other translucent fabrics. And if you live on the ground floor and the window faces a busy street, then curtains will come in handy in the evening to close the room from prying eyes. Here you will need a thicker fabric or blinds.

Very beautiful and practical to choose for a kitchen window roman blinds. Thanks to their simplicity and stylistic lightness, they fit into any interior where maximum functionality is required. In addition, Roman blinds go well with drapes and curtains and are easy to care for.

Japanese panels also good for kitchen window. These are straight fabric panels, the width of which is 0.4-0.6 m, and the height - from the eaves itself to the floor. Panels can be installed in different textures and colors, which will only add zest to the interior.

Cafe style curtains- one of the most popular curtains for the kitchen window. They usually consist of a lambrequin (20-30 cm) at the top of the window and two short curtains that are attached to a transverse strip in the middle of the window.

Curtains made of transparent lightweight fabric with loose drapery, suitable for kitchens without sunlight and prying glances from passers-by on the street. Transparent curtains look good in tandem with blinds.

Curtains with eyelets Also interesting option for kitchen interior. They are simple and laconic, and the eyelets themselves can be an additional decoration.

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Kitchen is special place in every home where the whole family gathers, eats, watches TV, communicates and receives guests. Therefore, the interior must be thought out to the smallest detail. Hang beautiful kitchen curtains and they will add coziness, warmth, and lightness. When choosing, four factors are taken into account:

• fabric type;
• style;
• color;
• form.

Be sure to take into account the features of the kitchen. It is tested with steam, fat, etc. Therefore, remember the following requirements:

• functionality - textiles should slide in and out easily, protect the kitchen from the sun and prying eyes from the street, while simultaneously letting in a sufficient amount of light and fresh air;
• practicality - choose modern materials with special impregnation that repels moisture, dust, dirt, does not fade and does not absorb odors.

Selecting curtain designs for the kitchen

Ideas can be very different, but designers offer two win-win options when choosing textiles:

• to match the furniture;
• to match the walls.

Contrasting curtains also look good, but then be sure to use the same color in the kitchen interior. This could be a tablecloth, dishes, a vase of flowers or a watch.

If you want your window design to be fashionable and unusual, then don’t be afraid to experiment and combine materials.

Experts say that the most convenient and practical for kitchen windows are horizontal and vertical blinds. They simply open, close and are easy to clean.

But blinds are always associated with an office work environment. Simple, stylish roll designs will add coziness to your kitchen.

Roman rolled products look great.

Roman blinds look great in combination with light curtains.

Light Austrian, English and French curtains look gorgeous and visually enlarge the space.

After you decide on the design, you will be faced with the question: “How to hang curtains beautifully?” There are many mounting options, and you can use:

• clothespins;
• loops;
• ties;
• clamps;
• eyelets;
• rings, etc.

We offer you photos of several bold and creative solutions.

Haven't you figured out how to choose curtains for your kitchen yet?

You can hang curtains of different lengths on two windows.

If you have large panoramic windows, then beautiful textiles will become the highlight of the interior and emphasize the refined taste of the hostess.

Short products up to the windowsill also look great.

Newfangled trends of 2017.

New this year are thread curtains. The sun, passing through them, creates interesting game light in the kitchen.

Such curtains are often used to separate work area from the dining room. And the rich color range allows you to bring a variety of design ideas to life.

It is better to hang asymmetrical curtains on a narrow window. Rolled and Roman products will also fit perfectly. Find out more about curtain designs for small windows.

Unusual models of curtains for the kitchen

Modern manufacturers of window textiles offer so many options that it is difficult to make a choice. Contact a specialist from the ThisDom catalog and he will help you decide on a design or sew an exclusive designer product taking into account your wishes. Take 5 minutes, look at the professionals' portfolios, compare prices and contact the professional you like best.

Watch a video with interesting textile samples.

A true master can make very complex curtains, for example, thread curtains (also called muslin) or rope curtains. The interior will sparkle with all its colors if you use different colors and beautiful fittings.

3D curtains deserve special attention. You can order a drawing of any theme and enjoy bright products full of vital energy.

Or create a truly fabulous interior.

A small window will be perfectly decorated with asymmetrical combined or plain curtains.

If your kitchen is designed in a simple, refined style, then Greek curtains will suit you. A strict pattern and simple fabric will add an unobtrusive accent to the interior.

Or maybe you want to decorate the window in a rustic style, because it will add warmth, making the atmosphere simple and homey.

Classic curtains will never go out of fashion and will create special atmosphere solemnity. They are recommended for use in large rooms, combining light, flowing fabric with heavy tapestry, jacquard or silk.

Japanese curtains are usually hung on a metal cornice, and weights are sewn down. Due to this, there is not a single fold on the fabric. They look strict, but are sewn only from expensive natural material.

Choosing a style of curtains for the kitchen

French curtains are ideal for little ones and large windows. Light, plain fabric will make the room light and add solemnity.

When choosing high-tech products, give preference to transparent textiles.

Combined curtains made of transparent fabric and thicker shiny synthetic curtains will ideally fit into the popular Art Nouveau style. Country style curtains will decorate the interior of a small kitchen, adding rustic warmth and comfort.

Loft-style curtains came to us from America. They decorate unusual interiors artificially created unkemptness and abandonment. Therefore, products should not have any decorations. This style involves a simple cut, neutral colors and lightness of textiles.

As you already understand, the choice of curtains depends on the interior of the kitchen, its area and the size of the windows. In Khrushchev, where the kitchens are small and the windows are narrow, it is better to hang any roller blinds or country-style products. Lush coattails and combined curtains will make such a room even smaller visually.

In a small kitchen, the window sill can be used as an additional work surface, so curtains should not interfere.

For a village house, you can sew “clothes” for the windows yourself. There is no need to spend money on luxurious curtains, because textiles should be simple, cute, practical and functional. Watch the following video. It will help you choose a product for your dacha.

Patchwork curtains can be a cute highlight of a country house.

Curtains for a studio kitchen should be in harmony with the interior of the entire room. They can decorate a window and separate the work area from the living room. If there are several windows in a combined space, they do not have to be decorated the same way. The main thing is that the curtains are of the same style.

Roller blinds and Roman blinds also look great in studio kitchens.

How to choose curtains for a kitchen with a balcony door

If you have a kitchen with a balcony, then consider some features when choosing textiles.

1. The fabric should not interfere with access to the balcony. Light curtains should move freely along the rod and not cling to the door.
2. Choose fire-resistant materials and, for safety reasons, hang them at a distance of 30 (or more) cm from the stove.

It is better to fasten products on rings or eyelets.

Often combined products are hung on a window with a balcony, such as a roller blind, light textiles and a thick curtain. It is both convenient and beautiful.

Basic requirements for fabric for kitchen curtains

There are two main rules:

• if little sunlight gets into the room, then it is better to choose light, light curtains made of tulle, mesh, veil, chintz;
• if there is a lot of sun, then it is better to hang thick curtains made of tapestry, silk, linen or combine thick and transparent fabric.

We have sorted out the quality and shape of the products. Now let’s answer the question: “How to choose the color of curtains?”

Don't be afraid to use two-tone or striped fabrics.

Modern domestic and foreign manufacturers They produce a huge number of fabric-based roller blinds “day-night”. They are made from alternating strips of dense and transparent material. They are very easy to manage. The round shaft is securely fixed at the top, and you can adjust the amount of natural light with one movement. Choose white and brown products, colored or white.

For beige and burgundy kitchens, feel free to purchase checkered curtains.

Into the interior yellow kitchen Curtains with sunflowers or poppies will fit perfectly.

Or cute colored curtains in a country style. For a bright kitchen, you can easily choose roller blinds, light or heavy textiles of any color.

combination of transparent and thick fabric various colors.

The main thing is that this color is also present in the interior.

Photo - 52 Roman blinds for a small window

Delicate greenish muslin will decorate a window with a balcony. If you have a small kitchen, do not be afraid to decorate it with bright textiles: red, orange, purple, lilac. This bold decision will visually expand the space.

These same colors are also great for large rooms with panoramic windows, but it’s better to combine them with light, plain fabrics.

Blue or aqua-colored curtains will add fresh air to the kitchen.

Brown textiles emphasize the solemnity and importance of the room.

Window decoration in the kitchen is radically different from similar actions in any other room, primarily because the conditions of the kitchen require completely different materials and shapes from kitchen curtains. Nice curtains for the kitchen must combine three most important qualities: beauty, practicality and functionality. If the window design turns out to be unsuccessful, then even the most stylish interior will lose its attractiveness.

The main task of curtains for the kitchen is not to protect from prying eyes, but to create a spectacular image of the kitchen. Therefore, it is better to leave thick and massive night curtains for the bedroom, and voluminous curtains for the living room. In the interior of the kitchen, simple, but exquisite curtains: light and laconic, light and airy.

For curtains in the kitchen, the rule should strictly apply: “The simpler, the better.” Even an exquisite interior in the Baroque style should not be decorated with overly elaborate or massive curtains: velvet, fringe, and an abundance of folds in the kitchen are not very good options.

The choice of window design depends on general style premises. It is the design of the room that dictates the basic principles for choosing certain curtains:

• Modern styles (or) should be complemented with laconic, strict colors, single-color roller blinds or blinds.
• require greater luxury and pomp, so in such an interior both tulle and curtains made of dense material, decorated in the style of Austrian curtains with a small lambrequin.
• or are more free in their relationship with curtains, so in such a kitchen you can also find the usual flowers, ruffles, frills and tiebacks.

What kind of curtains can be in the kitchen?

The choice of curtains for the kitchen should be based not only on individual preferences, but also on certain characteristics of the kitchen: its size, the number of windows and their size. It is these indicators that allow you to choose optimal material, shape and color so that the curtains not only fit harmoniously into the interior, but also do not deprive the room of natural sunlight.

• does not need complex and massive curtains: the simpler and more concise they are, the better they will complement the interior. Light curtains of light shades will not block the light, and therefore will make the room brighter and lighter. For spacious kitchens, there should not be any special problems with the choice of curtains only because there are no categorical restrictions: in the interior large kitchen You can fit any curtains.

ADVICE! Designers often suggest using so-called curtains for small kitchens. thread curtains: They look elegant and let in enough light.

• Large and bright windows can be covered not only with light tulle curtains, but also with dark curtains. Whereas small windows that let in little light should not be covered additionally: light tulle is quite enough.
• For northern windows, designers recommend using the warmest and calmest colors possible - beige, yellow, orange, terracotta. But for windows facing south, you can experiment with cool shades of green and blue to make it less bright and warm interior rooms.

The right choice of material is a guarantee of a good result

The desire for naturalness and environmental friendliness also affected the choice of material for kitchen curtains, therefore, fabrics such as linen, cotton, and natural wool become the most preferred. However, designers are not forcing everyone to abandon synthetics at once, given that when combined with natural fibers, even it can become a worthy material for kitchen curtains.

ADVICE! The use of mixed material - for example, linen with synthetics - can be considered justified, because such curtains wrinkle much less, they are stronger and are not so susceptible to sunlight.

• Tulle mesh and tulle itself is also considered worthy materials for kitchen curtains, since it does not absorb odor at all, is easy to care for and is effective on windows. Light and air curtains can make any austere interior lighter and airier.
• Organza- a flying and airy material that, if treated with care, does not lose its attractiveness for a long time. And the possibility of creating spectacular draperies allows regular window turn into stylish detail interior
• Flax, as a concentration of environmental friendliness and practicality, is attractive for its versatility and appropriateness in any style: from country to minimalism. Considering how inelastic the material is, linen curtains tend to be as simple as possible with a minimum of drapery and frills.

Photo: Cozy option window decoration in the kitchen of a country house

Designer tips: how to make a window a harmonious part of the interior

• The view from the kitchen window is not always worthy of attention, and while eating, watching the landscapes of an abandoned wasteland or even a window located opposite the house is not a very pleasant addition. It is with such complex options for window views that designers propose to fight. in a radical way: for example, cover the glass with a special film simulating the surface of cut glass, stained glass or spraying.

ADVICE! It is extremely important not to overuse such darkening and not to deprive the room of natural light, which is so important for a calm interior.

• An equally important part of a kitchen window is the window sill, and if used correctly, it can significantly improve appearance rooms. Quite often, the window sill is made part of the desktop, which is especially important for small rooms. In addition, the surface under the window can become a work area for storing necessary small items or hobbies. The window sill can be made into a small coffee table and turned into part of a full-fledged dining table.
• Contrasting curtains in the kitchen interior are a rational way to create a bright spot of color that attracts attention. This technique is often used by designers to revive typical interior: in order for the curtains to fit harmoniously into general solution rooms, you should support the color or pattern of the curtains with other textiles: napkins, tablecloths or pillows for the kitchen sofa.