Are you planning a complete overhaul of your culinary space, or even just a kitchen refresh? One of the smallest ways to make the biggest impact in a kitchen, to match your new counter-tops and cabinets, or even to go with a new coat of paint, is to update your kitchen window treatments.
If you’ve ever attended a party at someone’s home, you know that people tend to congregate in the kitchen; it’s the heart of a home. Window treatments are a great way to set the tone for a whole room, and in a room as important as the kitchen, you want to be sure you’re making the right choice. We’ve compiled some advice on how to select the right window treatments for your kitchen so that you feel confident in the overall look and decor of one of the most central rooms in your home.
Questions to Ask
Before you begin your quest for the perfect blinds or window shades, you will want to take stock of your needs. You don’t want the window treatments to be impractical or unmanageable.
First of all, will your window treatments be in the “splash zone?” Are they near a sink or a stove-top where splatter will be an issue or where hanging fabric might be a fire hazard? If so, you’ll want to limit the options for your window treatment to be short and heat resistant and pulled away from the risks of splashes and splatters.
Second, what kind of statement do you want to make? Do you want your window treatments to be simple and streamlined or are you looking to choose something that makes a statement? By narrowing down the style of window treatment and focusing your search, you will have a better idea of where to start.
Cornices
Do you have an all-white or mostly-white kitchen? This look has become popular not only because it brightens up the kitchen, but it feels fresh and clean. Cornices can be made in hundreds of styles of fabrics and they can accentuate the look of your kitchen in many different ways. You can choose cornices that are minimalist and functional or they can be incredibly ornate.
A bright white fabric with a faint pattern might be the way to go in an all-white kitchen, framing the window and letting in as much light as possible for your bright kitchen while still having an impact on the look of the room.
Maybe you have black granite counter-tops to go with your mostly white kitchen. If so, consider adding some sophistication with black cornices to highlight the black counter-tops. Have you selected colorful cabinets to go in your newly remodeled kitchen? Find a coordinating cornice in a matching color or even a shade lighter to bring out the beauty of your bright new cabinets.
Cornices are a great way to showcase and accentuate what makes your kitchen unique. They let in the light, add strong architectural details, and give you an opportunity to really add character to a kitchen.
Shutters
Does your home have a beachside cottage or farmhouse vibe? If so, composite shutters will add lots of charm and flair to your kitchen. Imagine the effect of sunlight streaming through your clean, white shutters and onto your gleaming and glorious new marble counter-tops—it’s heavenly. Another upside? These shutters can easily wipe clean and won’t be affected by the heat of a stove or the humidity of a sink full of hot, soapy water.
Another good reason to consider shutters is that shutters are cordless. Cords pose a risk to children, so you really don’t want them in a space that you share with kids. Shutters also ensure that you won’t have to deal with cords getting in the way in your workspace in the kitchen. If shutters match your overall decor, they are a great way to pair form with function in a kitchen setting.
Roller Shades
Roller shades are a great option if you love clean, modern lines, and they work great in any kitchen, especially if you’ve got smaller windows. They are sleek and elegant, while still effectively blocking light, and are 100% adjustable. Roller shades are a great pairing with subway tile and open shelving, because they are all about having a functional, clean look with an understated, almost minimalist style
One thing to consider is where your roller shades are going in your kitchen: If they are in or near the “splash zone,” you will want to avoid soft fabrics and instead pick a material that easily wipes clean.
Woven Wood
Woven wood blinds fit a more eclectic, homier style, and work great in a more organic setting. It’s easy to see woven wood blinds paired with a windowsill full of succulents or a fiddle leaf fig in the corner, and lots of unique statement pieces, because they add character, but don’t steal the focus of the room.
Plus, with options like chunky wood for a more fun, laid-back vibe, and finer woven materials, you can completely customize this cool, so-simple-I-just-threw-it-together look. If you’re planning to use raw wood for open shelving, the natural look of woven wood blinds will compliment your new shelves nicely.
Faux Wood Blinds
Not exactly sure what your style is, or looking for a timeless look that will never go out of style? Faux wood blinds are easy, age well, fit with any decor, and provide necessary polish to your windows that will never go out of style.
An additional benefit to faux wood blinds? They are a breeze to clean! Faux wood leaves you with little in the way of maintenance. And as an added bonus, they are entirely adjustable and can let in as much, or as little light as you want.
Whether you’re looking for the structure and architectural details of a cornice, the charm of shutters, or the whimsy of woven wood blinds, Beach Bungalow Blinds can help you find just the right blinds to compliment the design of your new kitchen, or to update your existing kitchen to match the today’s home decor trends. No matter what you’re looking for, Beach Bungalow Blinds can help.
Want to see how one of our designers can improve upon the kitchen of your dreams by adding the perfect window treatment? Contact us today!
