Modern design ideas for curtains for the kitchen - we make out the window stylish and practical

Design Features

When buying, it is recommended to consider the size of the room, its illumination, as well as the style of the interior:

• In a small kitchen, laconic curtains without multilayer draperies and decorations are most appropriate.
• In typical apartments, the kitchen has only one window, so you should not choose too thick curtains that interfere with natural light.
• What looks good in the store does not always fit the kitchen environment. Curtains should be selected taking into account the style and color scheme of the interior.
• If there is a dining group near the window, long curtains will interfere and get dirty quickly.
• The kitchen is subject to frequent pollution, and is also a source of odors and high humidity, so the functionality of curtains in such a room becomes a priority.

Which curtains to choose?

Expert advice will help you not to get lost in the variety of curtains presented on the modern market.

Material Guidelines

Due to the purpose of the kitchen, especially if it is cooked a lot, furniture and decoration should be practical, easy to wash and not absorb odors. The same applies to textiles: if these are curtains made of fabric, it is worth choosing unpretentious when washing and resistant to dirt material.

Natural fabrics are more environmentally friendly than synthetic ones, but have their drawbacks.

• Cotton it keeps its shape well and retains color after washing, but it quickly fades in the sun and hardly protects from light.
• Linen durable and noble, but has a high cost, fades in the sun and easily wrinkles.
• Products from silksand woolare contraindicated in the kitchen, as they quickly absorb dirt and grease, and they must be washed with extreme care.

Pictured is a kitchen with cotton curtains.

Mixed types of fabrics are the most practical when natural fibers are added to synthetics. 

• Atlas, Jacquard and Velvet more suitable for bedrooms and living rooms, as they have a high density and are used for multi-level drapery. In the kitchen, light translucent fabrics are appropriate. 
• Thin chiffon ideal for French and Austrian curtains, organzamore versatile and good light transmission, and mesh or patterned tulle Looks great in a duet with dense curtains.

Which mount is best for use in the kitchen?

The type of fastening depends on how often the curtains open and close, as well as on the style of the kitchen. The most practical option for the kitchen iscurtains on grommets (rings sewn into the fabric). Perfectly fit into both modern and classic style, creating smooth waves.

The most popular solution in most apartments is curtains on rings that are attached to a round cornice. They are durable and do not require dismantling the entire structure during washing.

For kitchen curtains, the most functional mounting method is hinges or hidden tape. With this mount, the curtains can be removed without difficulty. Fasteners in the form of a rope or bows look good in a marine style, as well as in Provence and country.

If the curtains in the kitchen often remain stationary, then fittings that do not require a cornice will do.Installation is carried out to the ceiling or wall on the brackets or special Velcro. Some types of blinds are attached directly to the frame.

What length will be more convenient for the kitchen?

Long curtains look great in spacious kitchens with large windows. The luxurious classic interiors use curtains on the floor, which lie on it with beautiful folds. But in most houses, long curtains are appropriate only when they do not touch the kitchen, dining furniture and are far from the gas stove.

The photo shows a design technique in which the oblique corners of the kitchen are visually softened by long curtains.

Short curtains are the best option. for small rooms: they save space and give comfort to the dining area. Look good in rustic styles like country and provence.

In the photo, the kitchen with short curtains above the countertop echoes with red furniture elements and decor.

What type of curtains to choose?

The more styles available on the market, the more difficult it is to choose the right model. Let's try to figure out which types of curtains are best for the kitchen, and which products are prudent to leave for living rooms.

Portieres

A heavy cloth made of dense matter is not the most practical choice for the room where they prepare and eat food. If the whole apartment is designed in baroque, art deco or classic style, it is more appropriate to use french curtainsrather than massive canvases. Drapes are hard to care for, and fabric folds actively collect dust.

Tulle or Curtains

The most common solution that allows you to give the dining area coziness and habitability. Tulle perfectly hides the kitchen from prying eyes and does not prevent the penetration of natural light, and well-chosen curtains emphasize the interior design.

Roman curtains

Paintings suitable for both concise and sophisticated decor. They have uniform folds, are attached to the window opening, closing its upper part and leaving the window sill free. To wash the fabric, you must remove it from the lifting mechanism. See examples the design of the kitchen window.

Jalousie

They consist of many narrow or several wide slats, which change their position with one turn. When closed, they protect well from the sun. Made of plastic or non-absorbent fabric, easy to clean. What is the best way to design a window using the blinds we wrote in separate article.

The photo shows practical horizontal blinds that fit perfectly into the modern style.

Roller blinds

Mobile, functional products that fit perfectly in a minimalist style and can be easily adjusted. When twisting, they form a roll of fabric, which does not take up much space. Can be mounted above the window opening or on the sash. For more information about rolls, see here.

Filament curtains

Perform a decorative function, as they do not protect from the sun. Airy curtains look exclusive, decorate the kitchen and give room for imagination, but some models can visually overload the room.

How to choose the curtains for the kitchen by color?

One of the main rules for creating a stylish interior is a harmonious combination of shades in relation to each other. Designers recommend using ready-made schemes to simplify your task and understand the principles of choosing the color of curtains.

At monochromatic combination uses shades of the same color, but different saturation. Pastel colors can serve as a backdrop for the kitchen, and curtains with brighter colors can become an accent.

At complementary the approach combines opposite colors, making up a contrasting duet.

At similar The combination uses shades located in the color wheel next door. The multi-colored interior looks advantageous, since the tones smoothly pass from one to another.

Consider the most popular selection of curtains for kitchen interiors.

Today, the most sought-after color for modern cuisine is precisely white, as it is a universal background for any color accents. For a white kitchen, both warm and cold tones are appropriate - the main thing is that the color of the curtains echoes the other elements of the decor. Colored curtains are especially relevant in a room located on the north, shadow side.

In the photo there are transparent curtains that make a bright kitchen with panoramic windows more comfortable.

Dark interior gives not so many options for decor. When making a window in brown kitchen the main goal is to facilitate the impression of a dark headset, so you should give preference to light translucent fabrics in beige, white and blue tones.

In the photo there is a kitchen with curtains decorated with lace in a country style.

When designing a window opening in an elegant and discreet beige interior it should be decided: do we create a gentle, enveloping environment or want to revitalize the kitchen with curtains of bright colors. In the first case, cream, milk and coffee tones are suitable, and in the second - blue, orange and yellow.

When choosing textiles for the kitchen with an abundance of wood textures, it is recommended to use plain curtains without patterns. Wooden furniture attracts the eye, so curtains should shade it or emphasize the natural texture with color. Green textile will support the theme of nature, beige and white - will soften the influence of dark shades.

Grey colour - Another universal color, which suits most shades. But the darker the walls, the brighter the textiles should be, and vice versa. White and sand tones are ideal for creating a relaxed atmosphere, and red, yellow and blue for a more saturated interior.

In the photo, panoramic kitchen windows are decorated with dense white curtains with large ornaments.

Orange color It is an adornment in itself, attracting attention and adding color to the room. If part of the kitchen set is made in orange tones, it is logical to additionally support this color with textiles in brown, cream and white tones.

How to make a kitchen window?

Kitchen curtains with balcony door It is recommended to do in two parts to provide easy access to the balcony. It can be tulle, interframe blinds or Roman curtains. If the owners of the house prefer a more traditional version with curtains, it is recommended to choose models with durable grommets, which will not be affected by the frequent opening and closing of the shutters.

For the design of a wide window in the kitchen, it is better to choose curtains on the hooks or combined models from tulle or roller blinds. If the window is narrow, then for visual expansion it is better to choose curtains with vertical patterns and laconic styles, for example, Roman, roller and French curtains will be the ideal solution.

What is the best way to combine curtains?

In addition to the usual combination of curtains and curtains in modern interiors, more original combinations are also used.

The most popular option for the kitchen - a combination of roller blinds and curtains. Thanks to the combination of several products, complete dimming can be achieved without depriving the interior of aesthetics.

Also exist special double-sided curtains, consisting of different fabrics of two colors: the texture and palette for such products are already selected by professionals, so they do not have to be combined independently.

In the photo there is a window opening, in the design of which three types of products are successfully combined.

What to consider for a small kitchen?

IN small kitchens curtains should be compact and combined with the overall style, so as not to upset the visual balance in the interior. Curtains with lambrequins are inappropriate here, because they look bulky and take up a lot of space. Short curtains are ideal for small spaces.in which the headset is located along the window. This solution adds coziness to the interior without obstructing the flow of light.

The most concise options are jalousie and roller blinds that hang directly on the frame.Also, translucent cotton curtains that let in light look good in a small kitchen.

Modern design ideas

To maximize the kitchen space and fill it with air, designers use an interesting technique, decorating a small window with long curtains on the floor. So the ceiling seems higher, and the window is larger. It is important that the color of the walls match the color of the frames.

If the setting lacks elegance, you can use hooks: they help to drape the fabric with beautiful folds obliquely and turn the curtains into a real interior decoration.

In the photo there is a white kitchen with curtains suspended on ceiling cornice.

The geometric ornament is still popular, but the drawings on the curtains in the interior of the kitchen look fashionable only if the decoration and furniture are kept in a concise manner.

Other curtain design ideas for modern or classic cuisine can be found by looking at the photo in our gallery.