Blinds on the kitchen - the secrets of a stylish and practical interior

Recommendations for the design of the kitchen window

The selection of products depends on the area and style of the room:

• For small kitchens, white or beige blinds are suitable, which do not attract attention and reflect sunlight. In large kitchens, you can use both light and dark shades.
• To visually raise the ceiling, vertical structures are selected.
• To expand the space - horizontal slats.
• Different types of blinds fit almost any kitchen interior. Laconic plastic models are appropriate in modern styles, and blinds made of wood or fabric - in rustic and eco-styles.

See also how the curtains look in the kitchen.

Pros and cons

Before deciding on the purchase of blinds for the kitchen, it is worth considering their operational characteristics:

What blinds are better to choose on windows?

Today, a wide range of products allows you to choose certain varieties that correspond to any interior: horizontal or vertical, with photo printing or various textures, as well as pleated. Consider each view in more detail.

Horizontal blinds in the kitchen

The most popular option is also called the Venetian. Represent a reliable design from levels. Can be kept open or closed by adjusting the amount of light. Fits well in the interior of a small kitchen. Horizontal blinds can be mounted on the ceiling and on the wall.

Vertical blinds in the kitchen

Visually lengthen the room with low ceilings due to vertical tapes. Dose the light level in the kitchen by turning the lamellas. Blinds can be completely shifted to the side, which makes them look like ordinary curtains. They look less strict than horizontal ones, making the kitchen more comfortable. They can be short and long, to the floor.

Vertical models are inexpensive, but when buying, it is worth considering that the stripes are intertwined when opening a window or balcony door, and the material requires special care.

In the photo there is a stylish kitchen interior with long vertical slats in blue.

Photo blinds

Typically, a photo image is applied to fabric or aluminum blinds. The image format is performed in accordance with the wishes of the customer. Design can be individual or selected from a ready-made catalog. Thanks to high-quality material, the image is clear and lasts for a long time.

Multi-Factor Blinds

A feature of multifactorial models is the combination of several materials in one product: plastic and fabric, matter of different colors and textures.

Thanks to the original combination of materials, many interesting design ideas can be realized, and the most common forms are waves and arches.

Accordion pleats

They consist of pleated fabric fixed to the profile in the form of an accordion. Plisse are installed on a window opening of any shape - round, trapezoidal, arched, triangular. They are made from various types of fabric with varying degrees of permeability to sunlight.

In the photo, comfortable pleated in blue, covering only part of the window.

How to choose lamella material?

Plastic based blinds lightweight and hygienic, easy to care for. They have a rich color scheme. Not afraid of moisture, can be installed above the sink.

Practical aluminum blinds for the kitchen are durableDo not be afraid of humidity and temperature extremes. Do not absorb odors. They have one drawback: the lamellas open with noise.

Fabric blinds look elegant, imitating folds of curtains, and the special composition with which the material is impregnated protects from dust. Not the best option for a kitchen where many cook.

In the photo there is a light kitchen interior with laconic plastic blinds.

Wooden blinds They have an attractive appearance, are environmentally friendly and are in perfect harmony with wooden furniture. Do not install in rooms with high humidity, as the material may deform.

Bamboo Slats They are durable, wear-resistant and last long enough, therefore they are appropriate in the kitchen. They give the decor an original look and look good in Scandinavian and eco-style.

Advantage paper products - low price, but they are short-lived, therefore they are suitable only for frequent changes in the situation. Make the lighting soft.

Color options

How to choose a shade of blinds to decorate the kitchen and give it personality?

Blinds can be neutral, the color of the kitchen: in gray, white and beige colors. They will not stand out against the general background.

In order not to turn the interior into one color spot, designers recommend combining bright details with a neutral design: a headset or additional decor.

In the photo, the interior is in cream colors with white blinds and catchy accessories.

Brown and black products dilute the light background, contrasting well with it. For small kitchens, using this technique is not recommended. Dark tones look great in a room with a lot of natural and artificial light.

Color blinds can serve as accents, decorating and complementing the design. The choice of color depends on the preferences of the owner of the house, but it is important not to overload the kitchen with bright colors. Green and light green shades will refresh the bright kitchen, yellow ones will give warmth and good mood.

Bright red blinds in the kitchen will suit passionate people who want to make the interior expressive and original.

Products with drawings and patterns look harmoniously in rustic styles. It is worth choosing carefully models with a print if the kitchen is small.

For the bold owners of the kitchen, a multi-colored design that combines all the bright accessories is suitable.

In the photo, rainbow blinds in the background of the kitchen in neutral colors.

Mount Features

The size and price of the structure depends on the place of its installation:

• On the wall - The most popular mount. Down blinds completely cover the window and window sill.
• On the sash. These products fit snugly against the glass, securing between the frames.
• To the ceiling. Most often, vertical models are attached to the ceiling, but this option is not the most convenient for the kitchen.

In the photo, the structure is fixed to the wall above the window opening.

What blinds on the windows to the kitchen are more appropriate? Interframe products are time-consuming to install, but are well suited for cramped spaces, as they leave free space on the windowsill. They also do not interfere with the opening and closing of windows or doors.

The combination of blinds and curtains in the kitchen

Combining curtains with blinds, you can achieve an interesting effect: curtains or tulle will soften the severity of straight lines. The dense fabric located above the closed horizontal lamellas will not let in sunlight.

In the photo there is a lilac dining room in a classic style with an arched window, decorated with accordion pleats and curtains.

Functional blinds can be combined not only with curtains, but also with decorative tulle.

Modern design ideas

Blinds fit perfectly into most interiors. In the loft style almost no textiles are used, so wooden or metal battens to protect the window will be most welcome.

Thanks to the pleated, which can be of any shape, arched windows will look more modern than decorated with fabric.

In the photo, the interior is in an industrial style, in which wooden blinds perfectly fit.

What window blinds are appropriate in a large kitchen?

Large slats will look good in a spacious room, and narrow slats will decorate a small room. Products made from natural materials will fit particularly well in a light Scandinavian style.

Photo in the interior of the kitchen

If the kitchen is equipped with panoramic windows, long vertical models are perfect: the illumination of the entire room can be adjusted in one motion. The same technique can be used in a spacious room with small windows: long ribbons will create the illusion of large window openings.

In the photo there is a spacious kitchen with vertical blinds from the ceiling to the floor.

Interframe products in the kitchen with a balcony door are very convenient, because unlike curtains and tulle, you can use the door and window without any difficulties.

In the photo, the horizontal structure attached to the beam ceiling fits perfectly into the Provence style.

The fashion for blinds is still gaining momentum, since few decide to change their interior with their help. Despite this, practical and outwardly attractive products are increasingly appearing in homes, crowding out the usual, but not always convenient curtains and tulle.