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Kitchen – main part home for a woman, because this is where she spends a significant part of her time. Delicious children's breakfasts and hearty lunches for the whole family, original holiday dishes– all this is born within these walls with love and care for loved ones. It is not surprising that modern housewives think through the design of their kitchen interior down to the smallest detail and carefully select finishing materials and accessories. Window curtains do not go unnoticed either. Most often, housewives opt for shortened models. How not to get lost in the variety of types and choose curtains for the kitchen (short or long) that can decorate and highlight the chosen interior style?

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Gone are the days when tulle was the ultimate dream. Beautiful curtains today can be made from various types of fabrics (natural and artificial), bamboo and even plastic.

Material selection

When selecting material for kitchen curtains It is better to give preference to practical materials that do not require scrupulous care. Splashes and stains of grease, soot, specific food odors - these become the main problem for curtains, forcing them to be washed frequently. In this case, the right fabric will be easy to wash without losing its shape and color, have dirt- and dust-repellent properties, and will not absorb food aromas. For the same purpose, heavy, dense materials should be abandoned.

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Decoration in green tones

Natural fabrics (linen, cotton, silk, satin)

A classic version of a beautiful and elegant decoration of a window opening. Perfect for Provencal and country style, as well as classic kitchen design. The naturalness of materials and environmental friendliness are the main advantages of curtains made from natural fabrics, which are pleasant to look at. They are pleasant to the touch, hypoallergenic, and allow light and air to pass through well. But you have to pay a fairly high price for beauty and naturalness - they are not cheap. The disadvantages of natural materials are their impracticality - high sensitivity to ultraviolet radiation, detergents and machine wash. Made from thin cotton or linen, natural models wear out quite quickly and lose their attractive appearance.

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Cheerful color scheme

Synthetic curtains (nylon, viscose, acetate, polyester, synthetic organza)

Despite the relationship with chemistry, short modern curtains These materials are widely used for window framing. First of all, the attractiveness of synthetic curtains is due to their low price and wide availability. They are also endowed with a number of advantages: durable, wear-resistant, do not wrinkle or shrink when washed, and are resistant to fire and fading in the sun. However, due to the characteristics of the material, synthetic models become more electrified and attract dust particles faster - they have to be washed several times more often.

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The simplicity and convenience of this implementation

Non-standard materials (bamboo, plastic)

Curtains made from atypical materials look fresh and interesting and attract increased attention. Made from bamboo, they will successfully complement shabby chic, country and provencal interiors, plastic - will help create a seamless atmosphere in modern kitchens. They are strong and durable, but in rare cases they may not be practical enough due to difficulties in caring for them.

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Bamboo

Color

The color range of kitchen curtains in general is limited only by the taste and preferences of a particular person. But in order to avoid mistakes and choose curtains that suit the color scheme, you should get acquainted with the selection options:

1. Consonant combination. Design in a single color key: in this case, color finishing materials, furniture, textiles and decor must correspond to it. For example, beige tones are perfect for golden, yellowish, pale orange and various shades of brown;
2. Playing in contrast. Curtains are selected in a color that is different from the tone of the walls (we choose their design and color) or furniture, but at the same time harmonizing with the main color scheme. Attractive combinations - classic, green/yellow and their shades, blue/red, milky/brown;
3. Independent interior unit. In this case, the curtains act as a color accent of the space, the most striking design element. So, orange or green will fit well;
4. Room style. Each of them is characterized by a special color palette that is different from others. Thus, country music is unthinkable without light textiles in pastel shades, with floral patterns or stripes. High-tech allows the use of only a cold range of shades, while classic favors plain materials or combinations of 2-3 colors in one textile ensemble. A universal color solution, equally suitable in any style, are considered combinations of sand, milky, beige colors;
5. Area and layout. Happy owners of large premises can afford absolutely any colors in decoration and decor. At the same time, owners of more modest spaces have to resort to tricks, visually enlarging the space with the help of color. Materials of muted lavender, pearl, blue, light green and, of course, white colors can help with this;
6. Illumination. If the windows face the sunny side and there is sufficient natural light during the day, you can select models in dark shades. Otherwise, it is advisable to choose translucent ones that let in as much light as possible.

When deciding on the choice of shades, you need to remember that warm natural colors and natural paints will fill the kitchen space with family warmth and give coziness, while cold ones will add rigor and formality to the room.

Style

All the variety of types can be combined into two groups according to style - traditional and modern design:

1. Traditional. Familiar swing curtains, often combined with tulle. They have two varieties - curtain fabrics in urban and rustic styles;

   Urban. A shortened version of simple long curtains on a cornice, light and quite elegant. They are usually made from natural materials and can be either plain or printed;

   Village. They evoke memories of cute rural houses, so they are widely used in Provence, country and shabby chic interiors. Their simple design involves a frill at the top of the window and two short curtains attached directly to the sashes. Such curtains are comfortable, practical and easy to maintain. So, the window curtains don’t have to be opened during the day; the light from the remaining opening will be quite enough. They do not close the window sill, releasing another possible work area, which owners of modest-sized kitchens will appreciate.

2. Modern. A dining area designed in a modern interior will be decorated with or, as well as various types of blinds - vertical, horizontal, pleated. Such models are quite impressive and functional, which is confirmed by their wide demand, variety of designs and color solutions.

Short or long curtains?

Shortened models are an excellent way to decorate a window opening for owners of small rooms. They are safe, look beautiful and neat, without weighing down the window in an already cramped room. How can owners be happy? spacious premises? Fortunately, in this matter they are given complete freedom of imagination.

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Unusual window solution with access to the balcony

Beautiful long curtains can be hung in the kitchen, the space of which is divided into a working and dining area. In this case, a large dining table placed by a window decorated with light long curtains will look very impressive.

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Light decoration

Floor-length models also look great in rooms with an open approach to the window. However, they will turn out to be inappropriate with a balcony - they will interfere with the passage, cause inconvenience and get dirty faster. The best option is asymmetrical models (photo below), combining curtains of different lengths.

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Asymmetry of the window opening

How to choose curtains - nuances

A small room area is not a reason to deny yourself beautiful and stylish window decoration. When purchasing curtains, it is enough to take into account some nuances that will help you choose the best ones. So, some tips for choosing a design:

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Decoration in golden colors

1. Curtains have not only a decorative, but also an interior-forming function. Properly selected, they can visually expand the space and increase the height of the ceiling. They can cope with this task only if they have a suitable color and ornament (pattern). It is these two factors that are of paramount importance in the choice.

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1. Designers recommend curtains in light pastel shades, translucent organza and tulle. Preferably, they should be plain, but if you really want, you can choose fabric with an unobtrusive rare print. Another good option is to combine two canvases in one composition. different shades, necessarily harmoniously combined with each other and with the color of the kitchen surfaces.

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Unusual design in orange color

1. In addition to color, the density of matter is also important. Massive thick curtains in a modest kitchenette are extremely undesirable, because visually they can weigh down the already limited space of the kitchen. On the contrary, light, thin fabrics will allow more sunlight and air to pass through.

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Light style performance

1. For large rooms, you will have to leave curtains that are overly decorated with decorative elements. Lambrequins, frills, lush draperies will only clutter the interior.

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Decorate without cluttering the window

When choosing a model, you should pay attention to Roman, French, roller blinds and blinds.

Tulle (tulle curtains). Which ones to choose?

Tulle is a timeless classic that still serves as a spectacular decoration for the kitchen window. Depending on the chosen texture and color, tulle models can become an excellent neutral background or an eye-catching bright color accent of the room. And what’s especially nice is that you can sew the tulle frame yourself, resulting in not only a stylish, but also an economical solution. Sample design in the photo.

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Looks unusual

Hang a classic designer mesh?

The most common type of kitchen tulle. Made from different types of fibers, different different sizes cells and the degree of weave rigidity. Materials for the manufacture of mesh tulle are used both synthetic (nylon, nylon) and natural (cotton, linen and more expensive silk);

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The idea of ​​decorating a tulle mesh in the kitchen

Original curtains with grommet fastening

It's convenient and stylish design. Most often, organza is used for sewing them, and metal or plastic is used for rings. Easily sliding along the cornice, it forms attractive flounce folds;

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On a grommet fastening

Modern thread curtains (from threads)

A new, spectacular design solution - colored or plain, decorated with beads or laconic. They will refresh the kitchen interior with their originality. In addition to its attractive appearance, tulle in the form of threads is also quite practical: it does not fade, does not fade in the sun, and does not require special care;

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Curtain made of threads

Combined: combine tulle and lambrequin

In combination with a soft lambrequin, even simple tulle will look solemn and elegant, and a harder lambrequin will give the room consistency and rigor;

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Combination of lambrequin and tulle

Arch or semi-arch made of tulle. Easy look without cluttering the windowsill

A traditional solution for classic and country interiors. An arch is indispensable when the window sill area is used as an additional working surface and access to it must be open at any time.

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Half-arch

Regarding the length and color, tulle is selected similarly to other types of curtains in accordance with the characteristics of a particular interior. Elongated ones are for medium-sized kitchens, short ones are for small ones, lighter ones are for “northern” windows and, accordingly, somewhat darker and denser ones are for “southern” ones.

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Short light curtains on the window

Roller curtain models, known as roller blinds (roller blinds), are pieces of fabric that, when lifted vertically, are folded into a roll thanks to a chain or automatic mechanism. The length is adjustable as desired and can be maintained at any level.

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The roller curtain blends harmoniously with the wall

Classic

They are placed either in the usual way, on the surface of the wall, or mounted inside the window opening. They are among the budget solutions, but require more attention in care. The cost of roll models is directly proportional to their size - the larger the latter, the higher the price. Manufacturers produce curtains with a width of 50 to 300 cm and a length of 100-300 cm;

Cassette

The design of these curtains provides plastic box, where the rolled roll is placed. Cassette curtains move along side guides, thereby achieving close contact with the glass;

Cassette roller blinds

The most expensive version of roll models. Therefore, their installation is justified if the room will be shaded infrequently with their help. It is intended to combine roller blinds with other types of curtains and tulle;

Mini roll

Attached directly to the window sash. They serve as an excellent complement to classic curtains.

A universal model of curtains that will fit well into high-tech interiors, as well as neoclassical, art deco, modern and fusion (provided that the materials and colors are correctly selected).

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Decoration method using roller blinds

The material of roller shutters differs in different density, composition, ability to transmit light and decorative qualities.

Roller blinds can be made from synthetic (nylon, polyester) and natural (cotton, bamboo, linen) fabrics. The former will find their place in a modern style interior (,), the latter will become a good decision to maintain a “rural” atmosphere, country or shabby sophistication.

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Curtains in the kitchen: simple and cozy

Regarding color and ornament, absolutely any options are possible. Gold and cream for windows on the north side of the kitchen, purple, green, pearl, gray-blue for the south, white and any light colors for a small and poorly lit kitchen. A variety of photo prints and patterns - from stripes to floral patterns and abstraction - will add great decorativeness and make roller blinds a bright accent in kitchen decoration and style.

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An interesting way to decorate a kitchen

Roman blinds

Roman blinds amazingly combine the convenience of blinds and the beauty of curtains, which makes them a win-win option decorative design window opening. Their design involves a curtain fabric that, when lifted, gathers into soft folds. They are attached to the cornice from above, and slats are sewn on the back side of the fabric at an equal distance from each other - it is for them that the fabric rises. There is a weighting plate along the bottom of the blade, which always ensures an even and neat bottom cut.

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Quite a good kitchen color combination that is suitable for any room

Advantages of the model

1. Aesthetic appearance. In any position - straightened and collected - they look neat and elegant;
2. Free length adjustment. The window can be curtained completely by lowering the curtain, or you can leave a strip that allows sunlight to pass through, so you can easily adjust the level of illumination;
3. Possibility of combination with other types. If desired, Roman blinds can easily be combined with classic curtains and lambrequins of any kind. This technique can be effectively used for zoning a combined kitchen-living room or: the work area is decorated only with Roman models, and in the dining area they are combined with traditional curtains/lambrequins;
4. Repeat the size without overloading the interior. Short Roman curtains are an ideal curtain model for cramped kitchens;
5. Versatility. They fit perfectly into any interior - from classic to minimalism;
6. Practicality. They are easy to care for - they wash well and dry quickly, do not require ironing, because they straighten themselves due to the weight plate;
7. Their you can make it yourself in a couple of hours with minimal financial costs.

The only negative is that those who like open windows will not like them, because opening the sashes with them is inconvenient.

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Roman curtains on the windows of the kitchen-living room

Features of choice

1. Dimensions. Before purchasing or sewing, it is necessary to take accurate measurements and calculate the dimensions of the finished fabric;
2. Fastening the cornice inside the opening. In length, when unraveled, the edge of the canvas should not reach the window sill by 2 cm. Width - 1.5-2 cm shorter than the width of the window opening;
3. Classic mounting of cornice to wall/ceiling. In this case, the width of the canvas should be 10-20 cm larger than the width of the window itself, and the length should be enough to hide the window sill by at least 10 cm;
4. Textile. Any fabric is used - from velvet to tulle. Synthetic ones are as practical as possible, natural ones are beautiful, but more difficult to care for. The best option is mixed ones: they look attractive, do not absorb specific kitchen aromas, and do not fade in the sun for a long time;
5. Color and design. For a modest kitchen, it is advisable to select light fabrics, plain or with a simple, unobtrusive ornament. Bright and complex design curtains are appropriate when the interior is designed in light pastel colors. A narrow room will be visually expanded by models with horizontal stripes, and vertical stripes will solve the problem of low ceilings. A cool palette of colors (gray, blue, indigo, pink) will make the atmosphere of a “southern” kitchen more comfortable, and warm shades – from beige to yellow and orange – will warm up a “northern” kitchen. It is advisable to choose the color of the curtains so that it is in harmony with the palette characteristic of the chosen interior style. Thus, Provence and country are unthinkable without natural shades and rustic motifs - checks, polka dots, embroidery, lace. Classic ones require rigor and simplicity combined with excellent quality;
6. Design of a large window/with a balcony door. It is better to cover a very wide window with several canvases rather than one. Is there a balcony? – Shown here are 2 Roman curtains, one above the window, the second on the balcony door.

Small cafe style curtains

The fashion for cafe kitchen curtains came to modern interiors from Europe. In order to hide bistro visitors from prying eyes, while wasting a small amount of fabric, Europeans covered the windows only halfway with curtains. They were decorated in the same way in village houses. A strong thread, fishing line or thin wire was attached directly to the frame of the opening in the center, where the curtains were strung. The upper part was covered by an additional short section, which today could be called a lambrequin. Together they formed a very sweet and charming composition. By the way, making them yourself is as easy as shelling pears!

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Short “cafe” style kitchen curtains

Traditionally, cafe curtains are made from simple lightweight fabrics. The best option is chintz, tulle, linen and the like. The color of the curtains should be in harmony with the overall tone of the decoration. As a rule, these are discreet colors with unobtrusive patterns.

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White cafe curtains

Cafe curtains do not need massive curtain rods. Most often these are light string cornices or thin rod metal cornices. They are placed deep in the slope in the center, less often - a little higher. Cozy and cute, they are perfect for Scandinavian interior, shabby and provence, chalet and country.

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Is it advisable to hang blinds in the kitchen?

Having appeared as an element of office decor, due to their practicality, blinds quickly entered residential interiors and have not lost popularity for many years. Housewives value them for their ease of care - the blinds do not need to be washed, you just need to regularly wipe them from dust and grease. Vertical or horizontal, they are equally well suited for various interiors - from hi-tech to classic.

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What's outside the window?

Indispensable for windows facing the sunny side. Closing tightly, they will reliably protect the room from the hot sun. By adjusting the angle of rotation of the plates, you can control the lighting and ventilate the room without opening the blinds completely. In addition to everything, they perfectly hide the room from prying eyes, which is highly appreciated by the owners of apartments on the first floors.

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You won’t immediately guess that this is a window.

Beautiful lambrequin: idea for decorating curtains

Lambrequin is a beautiful and original window decoration, draped fabric that completely or partially covers the cornice. Lambrequins, as a rule, are sewn from thick fabric, complementing them with folds, flounces and tassels. Hang the lambrequin on the outer part of the cornice.

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This is probably the simplest and most stylish option.

By combining curtains with a lambrequin, you can create a unique atmosphere by decorating the window with a real composition. Lambrequins also allow you to visually play with the size of the window, making the opening narrower or wider.

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Nothing extra...

Lambrequins used for decoration can be made with lush folds and decorated with fringe - similar models are widely used to decorate dining rooms and add coziness. A discreet, laconic lambrequin without additional decorations will successfully emphasize the lightness and airiness of lace and silk curtains. Simple rustic curtains will also sparkle with new colors if you add even a simple lambrequin with cute rural ornaments to their composition.

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Lambrequins go well with other types

Types of lambrequins:

1. Hard. It is a narrow strip of fabric attached directly to ceiling cornice– on a bandeau or other seal. It is made in various designs - from standard rectangular shapes to oval and complex multifaceted ones. A variety of frills, fringes, twisted cords and braid will be a successful addition to such lambrequins. WITH practical side It is interesting because it allows you to perfectly mask the shortcomings of the upper wall of the window.
2. Soft. Performs a more decorative rather than functional role. It is made of soft fabric, similar to that from which the curtains themselves were sewn - to match or contrast the main one. Forms smooth, voluminous draperies and involves the use of various decorative elements. The optimal design length for such a lambrequin is 1/5-1/6 of the main length of the curtain.
3. Combined. Combines the key details of previous models and allows you to create a festive, elegant atmosphere. Often used in classic interiors and emphasizes large windows and high ceilings.

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Lamberquin on a small window

Regardless of the type, the lambrequin should fit harmoniously into the overall color palette of the interior. The color of the lambrequin may differ from the color of the curtain, but at the same time correspond to the color of one specific element: kitchen set, wall or floor decoration, chandeliers (tips for choosing them).

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Decoration using lamberquin

Curtains

The classic curtain looks like a light curtain made of tulle, mesh, veil, thin organza and even chintz. It is assembled into a lush drapery, hung in a single flat sheet in the manner of a Japanese panel, or assembled with a tie. Classic curtains are placed on modest plastic or metal cornices without any special decorative elements.

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Curtains on the kitchen window

Most often, curtains are made from synthetic materials that guarantee good wear resistance and low maintenance requirements. Chintz, which retains its decent appearance even after numerous washes, is also considered an affordable option. Fans of flying airiness will appreciate mesh curtains, thread models or organza ones. A curtain made of translucent organza can be given greater expressiveness by decorating it with fringe, lace or bias tape.

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... in combination of white and green

The color of the curtain should ideally match the color of the facades of the kitchen unit or the decoration of the walls. An exception is a light/dark monochrome kitchen. In this case, the curtain can become an independent art object, a striking design element. The tone of the curtain should be supported by textile decorative elements. And on the contrary, polychrome - needs the most simple curtain, plain or with a barely noticeable ornament. Universal options for curtains - beige, sand, peach.

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In addition to the classic ones, arched curtains are often used. Another attractive option is a curtain with an asymmetrical design. The fabrics of this curtain are cut on the bias and then draped with soft folds.

Curtains in the kitchen are needed not only for beauty, they perform several important functions - they create comfort in the room, protect it from the sun's rays and the prying glances of neighbors. In addition, a well-designed window opening helps to hide some of the existing shortcomings of the room - for example, visually enlarge the window.

The right design of kitchen curtains or attractive drapery can complete the design of the room, and even become its real highlight. Choosing curtains for the kitchen is a responsible process, and if the room is small, the task should be taken with particular seriousness.

Roman or roller blinds for the kitchen

Roman, or roller blinds, have a lot of advantages. They combine the beauty of curtains and the convenience of blinds, and are perfect for installation on a kitchen window. Roman blinds are attached at the top to the cornice and are a dense strip of fabric that gathers in folds when lifted.

They rise with the help of slats and an adjusting cord attached on the reverse side. At the very bottom there is a special weighting plate, thanks to which the curtains always maintain a perfectly even shape.

Roller blinds come in two types:

Roman blinds classic- this model is a smooth and even canvas that forms overlapping horizontal folds when lifted. These curtains look very simple and elegant; they easily fit into any kitchen interior.

Roman blinds cascading- even when fully opened, this model has folds that go down in the form of a cascade, forming a beautiful drapery. Most often, such curtains are installed in rooms whose interior is made in country, art deco, and also some traditional styles.

Kitchen curtains with eyelets

A very popular design solution for decorating window openings in country houses and city apartments is the installation of straight curtains, which are attached to the cornice using special eyelets sewn to the top of the fabric.

To visually “raise” the ceiling, it is recommended to attach a round cornice closer to the ceiling, hanging long thin curtains on it. If desired, textiles can be quickly gathered into soft folds on both sides of the window. This design looks stylish and elegant, it goes especially well with the classic style of the interior.

Draping a kitchen window with tulle

If the room is small and the window is also small, perfect way to decorate it - use ordinary light, weightless tulle, transparent or translucent. Delicate lace creates a weightless effect, filling the room with air and light. Tulle takes up virtually no space, yet it looks expensive and easily fits into most popular interior styles.

You can use regular tulle without curtains if there is no need to protect your kitchen from prying eyes, as well as from direct sunlight. For a small kitchen, tulle up to the window sill is perfect, so it will get dirty less and will retain its attractive appearance longer. If the window faces the sunny side, it is recommended to install an additional Roman blind directly under the tulle.

Kisey for the kitchen

For a small window in a small room, muslin is perfect - special curtains made in the form of thin long threads. Such stripes look very attractive and elegant, moreover, they visually make the kitchen more spacious, “raise” the ceiling in it, create a feeling of comfort and coziness, and allow sunlight to pass through well. They are also very easy to care for.

Kisey can be decorated in different ways. It can be simply fixed on one side of the window using a decorative clamp, or divided into two parts and secured on both sides of the window opening. You can also simply unravel the muslin so that it covers the entire window.

The huge range of colors of such curtains provides additional opportunities for decorating the kitchen. If desired, you can choose plain white or bright option muslin, as well as muslin with a soft gradient.

Decorating a kitchen window with cafe curtains

Cafe curtains are most often used to decorate windows in small spaces, so they are ideal for a compact kitchen. Such curtains are attached to a thin strip, which can be placed in any part of the window opening - for example, in the middle, or higher. After installation, the upper part of the window remains open, but if desired, you can install a lambrequin made of the same fabric as the curtains.

The curtain itself is attached to the curtain rod in different ways: on hinges, on a drawstring, on hooks and braid, on ties, on eyelets and on rings. The lower part of the curtains can be decorated with scallops, tassels or decorative tiebacks. Cafe curtains look very cute and are perfect for installation in a kitchen, the interior of which is made in Provence, shabby chic, or retro styles.

Curtains with lambrequin for the kitchen

Exquisite lambrequins can transform any, even the most modest, kitchen. They harmonize perfectly with long curtains and heavy drapes; lush folds that fall in soft waves make them especially luxurious.

However, if the kitchen is small, it is recommended to use lambrequins of simpler and more concise shapes. They should not be too lush and voluminous - it is better to give preference to a rigid, monochromatic design that is in harmony with the color of the furniture and curtains. Lambrequins are absolutely not suitable for installation in a kitchen designed in a minimalist or high-tech style. But they will look great in a classic interior.

Austrian curtains for the kitchen

This option is a successful hybrid of Roman and French curtains, as they combine simple design control and lush drapery. With a simple movement hands light the canvas covering the window opening turns into luxurious festoons - gathered semicircular folds. Austrian curtains look sophisticated and elegant.

Despite all their pomp, they take up very little space. If desired, transparent or thick fabrics can be used to make such curtains. This option does not involve the use of tulle or other decorative window decorations. Austrian curtains will appeal to gentle and romantic people; they will help make the kitchen elegant and stylish.

Blinds

Perhaps the most laconic way to design a window opening. Blinds fit perfectly into everything modern styles. They will reliably protect the kitchen from the scorching sun, without making the room heavier and taking up virtually no space in it. Blinds are also good because they can serve for a very long time, they are simple to operate, and easy to care for.

Blinds can be bamboo, plastic, wood, they are also made from multi-textured materials and fabrics. As a rule, the dimensions of such a structure coincide with the dimensions of the window opening.

To add originality to the interior, you should choose blinds with a pattern or photo printing.

Choosing curtain colors for a small kitchen

Beige curtains- ideal for anyone small kitchen. They go perfectly with any shades present in the interior, as beige color is basic and most neutral.

Light green curtains- It is advisable to use light and translucent materials.

You can install Roman or Austrian light green curtains, then they will become a real decoration of the kitchen.

Yellow curtains- an excellent option for a small kitchen whose windows face north. It is better to choose a shade that is not too bright and saturated; it should be somewhat muted and as light as possible, then the kitchen will look more spacious.

Pink curtains- this option is also best used in a kitchen located on the north side. Pink color should be delicate: powdery, salmon, pastel. Rich and vibrant fuchsia shade small room will look out of place.

Gray curtains- one of the neutral options that will suit any kitchen design style and will go perfectly with any color scheme. To make your kitchen look elegant, you should choose pearl and silver shades of gray, abandoning dark tones.

Patterned curtains- any large and too bright patterns can visually bring objects closer, so such curtains are not suitable for small windows in small kitchens. At the same time, light curtains with delicate pastel patterns will decorate such a room, fill it with light and create an atmosphere of comfort.

Light long curtains with longitudinal stripes will help to “raise” the ceiling.

How to choose curtains for the kitchen depending on the interior style

To make the interior of a small kitchen look organic, you should carefully select curtains to match the chosen style. When creating an interior in the style of hi-tech and minimalism, it is recommended to give preference not to fabric curtains and tulle, but to light blinds. You can also use plain Roman blinds of the most laconic design.

Long curtains with lambrequins would look appropriate in a classic interior.

When creating shabby chic, retro, Mediterranean and Provence styles, you can choose Austrian curtains, cafe curtains or tulle.

For the kitchen in rustic style It’s worth choosing light short curtains or muslin.

Which curtains should you not choose for a small kitchen?

To properly organize the space of a small kitchen, designers advise following some simple rules:

1. You should not choose too dense, heavy curtains in dark shades.
2. Curtains made of light fabrics, made in light colors, are much more suitable.
3. For small kitchens located on the north side, curtains in cold shades - blue, gray, white, light blue - are not suitable.
4. If the apartment is located on the upper floors, there is no need to choose thick curtains that carefully cover the windows; it will be enough to hang light tulle and install roller blinds to protect from the sun.
5. It is also very important to choose the right curtain rod - you should give preference to a ceiling model, or a forged structure attached as close as possible to the ceiling.

If you follow all the tips given, even the smallest and most modest kitchen will look luxurious and stylish.

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Modern curtains are designed to perform both aesthetic and practical functions. For sunny rooms, shading at certain times of the day is very important. If your apartment is located on the lower floors, you need to choose thick curtains that cover the interior from prying eyes.

Lightweight models can be said to act only as window decoration. They are usually made from translucent materials such as tulle, organza, chiffon, and veil.

As you might guess, the final design can be completely different. Here you should focus on your own preferences and style of the room.

Today, for example, curtains with eyelets are very popular in minimalist interiors. Light folds will give a feeling of homely warmth, comfort, and will add a touch of sophistication and originality to the surrounding space. They are hung on round cornices.

Grommet size selected based on the diameter of the pipe on which they will be attached. The main emphasis here is on the beauty of the fabric, which will be further emphasized thanks to the vertical tails.

Classic models complemented by a lambrequin can hardly be called a novelty, because they have long taken their rightful place in interiors.

You can combine heavy curtain fabric and light weightless canvases. The lambrequin is located at the top of the window, its height varies in the range of 20-50 cm. Correctly selected material will visually increase the size of the window.

Often they only reach the middle of the window, leaving the window sill completely open, that is, you can use it as a work surface to place small household appliances and other accessories.

They will highlight the sophistication of the kitchen set and bring comfort and warmth to the room.

Roman

These are some of the most popular window decoration options today. They will fit perfectly into interiors of any style, distinguished by their beauty and ease of use.

If you are looking for an option that will fit perfectly into your design, do not pass by Roman blinds.

Based on them, you can create a rather original modern interior. True connoisseurs of elegance and beauty will certainly appreciate them.

Aesthetics is an indisputable fact, but this is far from the only thing that attracts the attention of modern consumers and designers.

The enviable functionality cannot be overlooked. By raising or lowering a special mechanism, you can adjust the light level.

They are also quite easy to care for. To wash, simply remove them from the curtain rod, remove the weight strips, and throw the fabric itself in washing machine, choosing the optimal temperature regime and revolutions based on the type of fabric.

To avoid streaks on the fabric, we recommend using liquid powders and additional rinsing. They dry flat. It is best to iron slightly damp material. Roman blinds go well with classic straight curtains. For example, take a look at these photos.

Patterns, abstraction, floral motifs, checks, stripes, and stains are acceptable. Models with embroidery look elegant and fit perfectly into elegant classic kitchen interiors.

The choice of materials is also striking in its diversity, ranging from light weightless chiffon, tulle, and ending with massive heavy curtains.

Austrian

Austria is a country that has been famous for its “lace” art from time immemorial. If you are looking for modern curtains for the kitchen, striking with their elegance, representativeness, and aristocracy, then this option is for you.

Externally, they are separate sections, tidied up along the lower edge in the form of airy flounces or lush folds. Increased decorativeness is provided by contrasting trim with piping, fringe, cords, and decorative tassels.

This is also one of the varieties of lifting models, but unlike the Roman ones, there is no crossbar.

To control them, cords are used, threaded into special rings attached to the cornice. Cords play not only a functional, but also a decorative role, forming a lush and beautiful drapery.

The choice of fabrics for Austrian curtains is very diverse. The main thing is that the material must be wrinkle-resistant.

Such new design items may well act as an independent element of window decor, but if necessary, they can be supplemented with classic curtains and contrasting lambrequins.

French

Here is a recognized classic, the epitome of luxury, shining example respectability and solidity.

They give the room aristocracy, sophistication, and create a warm, cozy atmosphere of comfort and chic.

Pay attention to them if your interior is implemented in any of the classic styles. Vertical folds will be illuminated in an original way by the sun's rays playing and shimmering in them.

They look no less impressive under artificial lighting. For sewing, both classically heavy portrait fabrics and light tulle curtains can be used.

Already from the description it becomes clear that they are intended exclusively for spacious kitchens With high ceilings. This option is undesirable for those whose stove is located in close proximity to the window.

Rolled

This is one of the latest, one might say, new designs. Despite their relative “youth”, they have seriously competed with traditional types of curtains.

If you wish, you can cover the window with one solid structure, or use narrow canvases that cover each section separately.

Lightweight materials will allow you to create barely noticeable shading, placing the main emphasis on decorativeness. Fabrics are soaked special compounds, due to which they become immune to high humidity, sun rays.

Moreover, now in showrooms you can find samples of Roman blinds with photo printing. Modern technologies make it possible to apply drawings, family photos and any images onto fabric.

If you want to make their operation more convenient, opt for models with electric drive. They are easily integrated into the smart home system, automatically opening and closing at certain times you specify.

Kiseya

If you want to create a relaxed, airy atmosphere, pay attention to muslin curtains. This material allows you to obtain light and weightless models of any configuration and size. They can be easily combined with curtain fabrics and threads of other colors. This option is purely decorative.

A translucent canvas will not be able to protect the kitchen from the penetration of sunlight and prying eyes. If your apartment is located with sunny side, on the ground floor of a house or next to other high-rise buildings, then in addition for shading it will be necessary to use dense options or blinds.

They fit especially harmoniously into small rooms, creating a unified interior, visually raising the ceilings, filling the room with air and light. Once you have chosen them, pay proper attention to the choice of colors, decor, and design.

A profitable solution is obtained by combining materials of different colors. Kisey is the canvas that allows you to reveal all your creative and design abilities, resulting in real masterpieces endowed with a bright personality.

Japanese

If you are looking for a truly outlandish option for decorating a window in the kitchen, then you simply cannot pass by Japanese curtains.

They represent the "screen", consisting of several panels, each of which is a rectangular piece of fabric. The width and height of one screen depends on the size of the window sash. The canvas is secured to a special guide using textile Velcro.

The panels can be lined up one after another in the form of a ladder, completely wrapped behind each other, moved symmetrically along the edges, or lined up in one line.

The main requirement is maximum tension of the canvas. For this purpose, weights are used, placed in the lower part, and in side seams rigid fiberglass inserts are inserted.

The exclusivity of Japanese curtains and their main distinguishing feature– this is their conspicuous decorativeness. It will not be difficult for you to find canvases with extraordinary geometric, floral or plot designs.

Blinds

- This is one of the most popular options for window design in our apartments. They differ in materials, positioning of lamellas (vertical, horizontal), color and texture.

Be careful when choosing this option, because despite the special treatment of the slats, they still remain susceptible to dirt and moisture, and they cannot be used near the stove.

The kitchen, the room in which the hearth is located, remains the main place in the house for us. That’s why it’s so important to make it cozy and attractive. To do this, you have to follow fashionable interior trends, in which curtains play an important role. We invite you not to stand aside and familiarize yourself with the selection of curtains for the kitchen.

Straight curtains and tulle

When creating an interior, the saying “my home – my rules” today becomes the basis design ideas. But in the pursuit of self-realization, you should not completely neglect fashion trends.

It must be remembered that not every curtain is perceived adequately in a modern kitchen. This year and next style solutions Window designs tend to simple and laconic forms, and practicality strengthens its position.

Pretentious curtains, richly decorated with accessories, especially when it comes to a work space such as a kitchen, fade into the background. You will see exactly what changes the design of kitchen curtains and their new items have undergone in our photo selection.

Straight curtains with tulle are a timeless classic. It is quite diverse and is not limited to sets of two curtains (one for each half of the window) and one curtain.

Modern classic curtains for the kitchen can be with eyelets, with or without a lambrequin, of different lengths, and also made specifically for windows with a balcony door. Let's look at them all in more detail.

In the photo there is a fashionable novelty - elegant elongated curtains.

Classic curtains and tulle. Long thick curtains or light floor-length curtains in combination with tulle have always been popular and, most likely, will remain so for a very long time. When choosing them for the kitchen, it is advisable to follow several rules:

• Large sheets of fabric collect a lot of dust. Therefore, the material of curtains and curtains should be easy to care for.
• The kitchen constantly needs light. Therefore, drapes or curtains should not be too thick.
• Long curtains cannot be hung on a window near which a set or dining table is located.

If we talk about color combinations, then snow-white curtains or curtains with a slight shade in the color of the curtains (matte or with a slight sheen) remain the most win-win and simplest option.

The kitchen is one of the few places in the house where curtains play a mainly decorative function, so windows decorated only with tulle are still in trend here. This solution is especially relevant for small rooms.

Airy tulle curtains will create a warm, cozy atmosphere, will not interfere with light flows and will not “eat up” the space. And in order to hang them beautifully, there are many ways: one curtain for the entire window, two crossed ones, a long curtain slung over the cornice.

Curtains with eyelets. Curtains, in the upper part of which there are holes cut, framed by metal or plastic rings (eyelets), allowing the curtains to be conveniently and firmly secured to the curtain rod, are only becoming more popular from year to year.

They are positioned so that when assembled, the panels of fabric fall from the cornice in even vertical folds. Eyelets visually enhance curtains, give them sophisticated elegance and do not require additional decorations, since they themselves are not only fasteners, but also a decorative element.

The photo shows modern curtains for the kitchen made of translucent organza. Eyelets create beautiful deep folds.

Stylistically, curtains with eyelets for the kitchen are universal. They can be long or short, made of light or curtain fabric, plain or patterned.

You can choose any interior style: strict classics, avant-garde high-tech, warm Provence, naive shabby chic, romantic country suitable option. It should be taken into account that although curtains with grommet fastening do not need additional decorations, original tips on the cornice that match the interior are not only acceptable for them, but even encouraged.

Curtains with lambrequin. Lambrequin is a horizontal drapery that frames the top of the curtains. There are almost more varieties of lambrequins than types of curtains, but this year designers recommend using only a few of them. It is better to make a choice in favor of the following models:

Soft draperies made of light light fabric in the form of a short curtain that covers only the upper third of the window in the form of a swag, half-swag or a scarf thrown over the cornice. It’s better to forget about complex options consisting of several parts: frills, ties, bells.

As noted above, pretentiousness is not welcome this season, so massive lambrequins with fringe and tassels will also have to be abandoned.

Rigid lambrequins on a bandeau also remain popular. They should be laconic, made in the form of a narrow strip or a small triangle, as well as with an arched or curly lower edge. The fabric for sewing a rigid lambrequin is the same as for curtains, but in principle it can be anything.

For a kitchen with an interior that tends towards luxury, you can choose an openwork lambrequin made by laser cutting - an ideal alternative to a regular lambrequin on a bandeau. With it, the window will look elegant and sophisticated.

Straight curtains and tulle for a window with a balcony door. From an economic point of view, a kitchen with access to a balcony is very convenient, but due to the asymmetry of the window-balcony opening, it requires a special design solution. In addition, the balcony door in most cases opens inward, and ordinary curtains will constantly cling to it.

This season, designers propose to design a window with a balcony as follows.

One wide long panel with a pick-up on the window side. During the day, such a curtain is gathered into a tieback, and at night it is opened and the entire opening is covered. In this case, moving the curtains away from the center of the cornice is only welcome, since decorating a window combined with a balcony implies asymmetry, which allows you to freely open and close the door.

Another option is two curtains with tiebacks. A floor-length curtain is hung on the balcony door, and the length of the curtain on the window depends on how the window sill and the space under it are used. During the day, such curtains are always gathered up.

Multi-layering is also on trend this season. So, you can hang bias-cut tulle on the window (the short side is near the balcony door, and the long side goes down to the window sill), and long narrow tulle and a thick curtain on the door. In this case, the cornice will have to be moved forward 5-7 centimeters more than usual. During the day, the curtain remains open and does not interfere with the use of the balcony door, and at night it can be closed completely.

Straight short curtains. Shortened curtains in the kitchen are primarily practical. And practicality in the interior, as has been said more than once, has come to the fore this season. These are especially relevant in cases where work surfaces or a dining table are located in the window opening area.

The most relevant in the 2019 season for the kitchen are:

Roman blinds

These are lifting curtains, the adjustment of which is carried out using a special manual or electric mechanism that collects the curtains into even parallel folds.

Their laconic design gives the interior strict elegance and fully corresponds to the main fashion trend seasons, focused on simplicity and ergonomics.

Suitable for all interior styles, since they can be hung not only on their own, but also combined with tulle, horizontal blinds or straight curtains.

If the kitchen is not overcrowded with decor and is decorated in calm, soft colors, designers advise creating color accents on such curtains and making them the main accessory in the interior.

Recently, it has become fashionable to hang a frameless Roman blind on one window on top of a framed Roman blind.

The second differs from the first in that its design does not have slats that support the strict geometric shape of the horizontal folds. Because of this frameless models Roman blinds are gathered into soft folds, and their edges hang with “ears”, like a lambrequin. This double window design looks especially good when the curtains are made from partner fabrics: plain and patterned.

Austrian curtains

Austrian curtains also belong to the lifting category and combine the practicality of Roman curtains and the sophistication of French models. They are usually raised two-thirds the height of the window.

In a raised position, smooth horizontal folds are formed on Austrian models. But most often the “Austrians” leave them feeling upbeat. Sometimes, in combination with tulle or curtains, such curtains serve as a lambrequin. But since the “Austrians” are very decorative in themselves, they are usually enough alone in the kitchen.

Kitchen interiors this season gravitate towards naturalness, lightness, airiness and an abundance of light. Therefore, Austrian curtains made of thick fabric are not welcome. For them, choose fabrics that are easier to form smooth, lush folds: cotton tulle, taffeta, loose silk, linen.

Austrian models are suitable only for romantic and classic interiors. They are “contraindicated” for styles such as hi-tech, loft or classic 60s.

French curtains

Classic French curtains descend from ceiling to floor in numerous scalloped rows. At the same time, they are stationary - they do not move apart and do not rise up.

Naturally, such a model is not acceptable for the kitchen, and in this room today modernized, lift-up, window-sill-length versions of “French women” are used.

French curtains are appropriate in classic romantic styles and just like the Austrian models, they cannot stand brutal and laconic style decisions.

The fabrics used for them are natural, light, translucent, well-draped, predominantly white or with a slight touch of some shade of the pastel palette.

In a small kitchen, “French” ones will look too bulky and “bulge out”.

This solution is ideal for spacious kitchen-dining room, with large high windows. It should be borne in mind that dust and fumes quickly accumulate in the abundant folds, so a kitchen with such curtains must be equipped with a hood.

Kiseya

Curtains made of threads, falling like a waterfall from the cornice, seem to be specially created for the kitchen.

They are beautiful, practical (they do not get dirty, do not absorb water and greasy fumes, are easy to wash), allow you to freely use the balcony door, allow air and light to pass through and, despite their ephemerality, effectively protect the interior space from prying eyes from the street.

These universal curtains have another useful property for the kitchen: with their help it is convenient to divide the space into zones.

Depending on the color and material of the threads, muslin can fit into any interior style from strict to romantic. As a window decoration, it is completely self-sufficient, but if necessary, it is not forbidden to combine it with curtains, tulle or horizontal blinds.

The photo shows a combination of classic curtains with muslin.

Kiseya perfectly accepts any curtain decorations: hairpins, tassels, bows, butterflies, beads, flowers made from ribbons and fabric. But since simplicity and conciseness are welcomed in the kitchen this season, when using muslin, designers advise limiting yourself to experiments with color combinations and textures of threads.

And if you want to change the design of your window decoration without much effort, just drape such curtains with tiebacks or cut them, which is also easy.

Roller blinds

Winding when lifted onto a special roller fixed above the window or on the top of the window frame.

They can be made of fabric, bamboo straw or PVC. In the kitchen it is better to use the first two options. At the same time, bamboo curtains are best suited to eco- and ethnic styles, while fabric curtains can fit into any interior.

No sooner had roller curtains appeared on the market than they immediately began to be considered a privilege for small kitchens, which is quite natural: they are as ergonomic as possible and effectively save square meters, “without eating up” a single extra centimeter. But this season, designers confidently declare that large spaces This type of window decoration looks great.

If you don’t like the asceticism of screen fabrics, you can combine them with any other curtains.

Pictured in the kitchen interior. They are very convenient as they make it possible to change the level of illumination in the room.

Roller blinds can play the role of the main color accent of the decor, or be one of its background elements.

In the first case, they need to be “made friends” with the interior, for example, laid on a tablecloth of the same color or selected curtains to match the color of the kitchen cabinet doors. But roller blinds with photo printing look especially impressive in the kitchen - a hit for the current and future seasons.

Japanese panels

Japanese curtains (fabric screen panels) look more like lightweight movable screens, wardrobe doors or vertical blinds than curtains. They consist of several elements: screen panels, a cornice and a control system.

The panels are rectangular fabric sheets 40-60 cm wide, rigidly stretched between two guides or using a weight strip secured along their lower edge.

Traditionally, they are sewn from natural fabrics, but in modern interiors it is possible to use synthetic materials. Most often, 2-5 panels are used on one window.

The cornice for Japanese curtains needs a multi-profile, wall or ceiling. In order for the panels to be used simultaneously and without restrictions, the number of tracks on the cornice must correspond to their number.

If you move the panels by hand, they will quickly become dirty. To avoid this and optimize the process, they use fabric guides or install an electronic control system that allows you to move the panels using a remote control.

There are several main points that you need to pay attention to when choosing Japanese curtains for the kitchen:

• Textile. It is not necessary to decorate the window with panels made of the same material. Curtains different densities Conveniently adjust natural light. You can combine linen and chiffon, thick silk and organza - there are many options. When selecting fabric, it is important to consider its practicality. Loose materials quickly absorb greasy fumes, moisture and kitchen smells. For the kitchen, dense mixed or synthetic fabrics are preferable.
• Color palette. The Japanese style is characterized by calm natural tones, but today any color of modern Japanese curtains is allowed. The main thing is that it matches the main colors of the interior.
• Drawing. When choosing a print for Japanese kitchen panels, you don’t have to limit yourself to sakura branches and hieroglyphs. For example, on transparent panels of pastel colors, fine lettering looks good; on dense fabric of saturated colors, a large vertical pattern is more appropriate. The trend of the season is photo printing on curtains. You can choose any image and not necessarily a “kitchen” one.
• Decorations. Japanese curtains do not accept excesses, so you should not “spoil” them with accessories. They are self-sufficient and any addition will ruin their laconic elegance.

Japanese curtains are universal, suitable for many interiors, but still they cannot be used in every kitchen.

In luxurious, lush interiors with an abundance of decorative details, they get lost and look out of place. In a small kitchen, on the contrary, they can draw all the attention to themselves and visually make the space even smaller. To prevent this from happening, their colors and dimensions will have to be carefully thought out.

A spacious kitchen or a kitchen combined with a living room with high ceilings and large windows Japanese curtains will make it even more voluminous and airy.

For a room in the style of Provence, country, or English classics, the design, color and size of the panels will also have to be selected very carefully. Ideal for using Japanese curtains - kitchens in the style of high-tech, minimalism, eco, Chinese and Japanese.

And in conclusion, a few basic tips to help you choose the most suitable curtains for your kitchen:

1. 1 The background color of the curtains should match the interior: either match the walls, or be an accent color and duplicate the color of some furnishings.
2. 2 Natural colors are considered the most suitable this season: sand, plum, green, olive, café au lait, brown, as well as deep blue and purple. From the pastel palette, milky, beige, soft pink and peach tones have not lost their relevance.
3. 3 The length of the curtains depends on the size of the kitchen. In a small room, short curtains are used to save space. Floor-length curtains are best used in a spacious kitchen combined with a dining room.
4. 4 Multi-layering is encouraged. Transparent fabrics will provide light into the kitchen, while thicker textiles will help create accents.
5. 5 If you want to use the window sill as an additional work surface, pay attention to straight models, sloping to one side models, cafe curtains and all types of lifting curtains.
6. 6 In the kitchen, located on the ground floor of a private house, curtains not only perform a protective function, but also serve as a kind of “frame” for the landscape outside the window. Experts consider asymmetrical and arched curtains, lambrequin-type curtains and curtains with side tie-backs to be the best in this regard.
7. 7 Choice fashionable curtains this season requires compliance not only with aesthetic features, but also with practicality. Don’t get carried away by the abundance of curtain accessories, complex cuts and a large number of additional details. The main decorations for curtains this season are textile tiebacks and simple, laconic lambrequins.
8. 8 This season it is recommended to choose environmentally friendly natural materials: silk, cotton, linen, bamboo straw. In addition, mixed fabrics consisting of natural fibers no less than 30%.
9. 9 As for the pattern, complex elaborate patterns are not recommended, but it is very fashionable to use fabrics with prints or photo printing. For the kitchen, images of fruits and vegetables, beautiful dishes, desserts, floral themes, as well as all kinds of urban and natural landscapes are recommended.

Main feature design solutions for curtains in the kitchen this year - a variety of textures, shapes and sizes. But to create a cozy and harmonious interior, something else is needed - your personal view of what window decor should be.

It is thanks to him that the living space acquires the charm of a unique individuality. Taking the first as a basis and adding the second to it, you will definitely create a fashionable, practical, and most importantly, unique interior in your kitchen, and curtains will become one of its highlights.

Having made a major renovation, or simply deciding to freshen things up a little, many are faced with a dilemma: to choose blinds or curtains for the kitchen? Undoubtedly, mega-practical blinds captivate with their functional versatility, but still in design home interior Most people prefer to see curtains and drapes that exude coziness and warmth, rather than office rigor, subconsciously associated with a busy work schedule. Modern design curtains for the kitchen are not limited to modest curtains and curtains with tiebacks. Options for designing a window opening in the kitchen range from strict minimalist Roman and roller blinds to exotic bamboo and luxuriously pompous curtains with lambrequins in classic style.

Stylish bamboo curtains fit very harmoniously into almost any interior

What type of curtains to choose is up to you. However, in pursuit of beauty and originality, one should not forget about the purpose of the room. Curtains made of expensive textures with rich drapery are best left for the living room or bedroom. Deciding on suitable model curtains for the kitchen, designers recommend proceeding from the rule “the simpler, the better.”

What should be the curtains for the kitchen?

The design of kitchen curtains has many features due to the specific functions of a given room in the house. When choosing curtains for the kitchen, you should be guided not only by aesthetic and stylistic, but also purely practical considerations. Luxurious long snow-white curtains with lush folds made of delicate material will lose their presentation in a couple of days, and they will simply get in the way, so when choosing curtains for the kitchen you need to remember that first of all they should be:

• Functional– kitchen curtains should be easy to draw and move apart, protect the room from prying eyes and direct sunlight, while at the same time letting in light and air for maximum comfortable work and a pleasant feeling of freshness. If the stove is located near a window, and you have chosen a light, airy material for sewing curtains, take care fire safety– use special tiebacks or sew weight tape along the bottom edge.
• Practical– curtains in the kitchen should be easy to wash. When choosing materials, be sure to take into account not only the general style of the interior, but also the specifics of the room where food is prepared and eaten daily. To avoid unnecessary hassle, rely on fabrics that do not absorb odors and that accumulate a minimum of dirt, dust and soot. These can be either natural materials with special fire-retardant, dust- and dirt-repellent impregnations, or synthetics, as well as modern mixed fabrics with an admixture of synthetic fibers, combining the functionality and practicality of synthetics with the unique aesthetics of natural materials.

Modern design of kitchen curtains is a maximum of functionality and a minimum of details

Modern design of curtains for the kitchen: what to choose for the kitchen window

The modern design of kitchen curtains is a maximum of functionality and a minimum of details. The optimal solution would be unpretentious short curtains, Roman, roller or bamboo curtains operating on the principle of blinds, or Austrian curtains. Classic curtains with drapes are appropriate in spacious, well-ventilated rooms, as well as in kitchens combined with a dining room or living room.

Light curtains for the kitchen

Light fabric and tulle curtains will become optimal solution for a small kitchen. They do not clutter up the window opening, allowing it to be used as a table or additional work surface, and always create a warm atmosphere in the room. homely atmosphere. A transparent tulle curtain will help highlight the beauty of a classic wooden set. For country and Provence style, curtains with tiebacks and cafe curtains are perfect.

Light tulle curtains in the kitchen are associated with carefree summer days, light winds and sunlight

Roman blinds

Easy to use, laconic in design, practical and elegant, Roman blinds will fit perfectly into any kitchen style: from classic and retro to high-tech and avant-garde. A universal method of mounting on a wall, ceiling or directly in the light opening of a window will allow you to make maximum use of useful space, which is never superfluous in the kitchen. When unfolded, Roman blinds are a flat fabric that, when lifted, gathers into soft, graceful folds. In interior design, they are used in places where it is undesirable or impossible to install wide curtains.

Elegant Roman blinds will fit perfectly into any kitchen style, except for the deliberately pretentious ones

The level of such curtains is very convenient to adjust, shading exactly the part of the window that is needed, which allows you to control the amount of light flux. If desired, you can choose Roman blinds that will perfectly diffuse sunlight even when lowered. On a wide window, to more effectively regulate the level of lighting, it is advisable to hang not one strip, but several at once. Thanks to impregnation with special compounds that protect the canvas from direct sunlight, Roman blinds almost do not heat up in the sun and do not fade, maintaining their pristine beauty for a long time. In addition, they are reliable, practical, simple and easy to care for: if necessary, they can always be removed from the curtain rod and washed.

Thanks to the variety of materials and colors, the decorative possibilities of Roman blinds have increased significantly

Roller blinds

Lately everything more competition Traditional fabric curtains are made up of roller blinds. And this is not surprising, because they have many advantages over other types of curtains. They are compact, practical, durable, easy to use and maintain, and the variety of textures and colors will allow you to choose your option for any style of kitchen interior. Roller blinds, also known as fabric blinds, roller blinds or roller blinds, are distinguished by a simple design that even a child can handle, and versatility: they are suitable for windows of any width, easily attached to the wall, ceiling, or installed directly in the window opening.

Traditional fabric curtains compete with roller blinds, which ideally serve as protection from bright sunlight.

On a wide window, you can use either a single curtain or several separate curtains, which will allow you to experiment with the level of illumination in the room and make each window sash independent from its neighbors. When unfolded, the flat canvas tightly closes the window opening, and when opened, it rolls up into a neat roll at the top of the window. When selecting materials for roller blinds for the kitchen, you should take into account not only their dirt- and dust-repellent properties and fire resistance, but also the desired degree of darkening of the room. Roller blinds with minimal blackout reliably protect the room from prying eyes, while almost completely transmitting sunlight, while roller blinds made of black out fabric are absolutely lightproof. Organically complement kitchen interior roller blinds with a themed pattern: fruits, vegetables, glasses of wine, etc.

Roller blinds for the kitchen, having original colors, can easily perform a decorative function

Bamboo curtains for the kitchen

Ethnic oriental motifs will bring exotic notes to the kitchen interior, filling the room with a light aroma of herbs and natural wood, and will “melt” the coldness of even the most ultra-modern high-tech. Bamboo curtains are a fabric woven in a special way from bamboo cane, natural fabrics and jute straw. They are very light, compact, and most importantly, moisture resistant. Treating the slats with a special varnish additionally protects them from mechanical damage and exposure to sunlight. In addition, during operation, bamboo does not emit toxic substances and does not cause allergies, which allows you to safely use this material not only in the kitchen, but even in decorating children's rooms. Numerous shades and weaving methods will allow you to choose the best option for any kitchen interior.

Bamboo curtains will add exotic notes to the kitchen interior, and the soft diffused light penetrating through them will create a cozy atmosphere

Austrian curtains in the kitchen interior

If you want something more luxurious and pompous, but at the same time practical, you should pay attention to Austrian curtains, which are a kind of fusion of Roman and French curtains. Austrian curtains rise and fall similarly to Roman ones, but unlike the latter, they do not have horizontal clamps, so that when compressed, the fabric gathers along the entire width of the curtain not into uniform soft horizontal folds, but into semicircular ones. As a result, we get “Roman” severity, diluted along the bottom with scalloped folds in the spirit of French romanticism. When lowered, the Austrian blind is similar to a regular curtain. Lush festoons are formed only when lifted, bringing an atmosphere of celebration, luxury and sophistication to the kitchen interior. Austrian curtains look no less impressive than classic curtains and drapes, but they take up much less space, which allows them to be used for decorating small window openings, including non-standard ones.

Lush festoons are formed only when the Austrian curtains are lifted, bringing an atmosphere of celebration, luxury and sophistication to the kitchen interior

Classic curtains and lambrequins

Classic curtains, which are a combination of light tulle curtains with sliding straight curtains, are more appropriate in the living room or bedroom. For a kitchen, especially a small one, they are too bulky, inconvenient and also unsafe. The classic design of a kitchen window is suitable only for spacious, well-ventilated rooms in which the stove is located far from the window, as well as for a studio kitchen combined with a living room, dining room or bedroom, especially if one window combines several functional zones. Lambrequins will add additional expressiveness, solemnity, luxury and sophistication to the kitchen interior. Curtains with lambrequins will not only become an original window decoration, but will also help to visually change its proportions.

Classic curtains with a geometric pattern are suitable for a spacious kitchen

Combining several types of curtains

Roman, roller and bamboo blinds can be used either independently or in various combinations with tulle curtains, lambrequins and various light curtains. The perfect complement There will be transparent and translucent curtains made of airy light fabrics, without voluminous folds and lush folds.

Choosing curtains for the kitchen - photo catalog of ideas

Roman curtains cannot boast of high decorative capabilities, but the addition of a lambrequin significantly changes the picture

Austrian curtains fit especially well into luxurious interiors in classical or art deco style

Translucent Roman blinds with an original pattern look like an elegant veil on the windows

There are many ways to decorate the simplest things, for example, making the bottom edge of roller blinds curly

The simplest traditional short curtains with a floral motif can decorate kitchen windows

Plain roller blinds on kitchen windows look stylish, reliably protecting from the bright rays of the sun

A cheerful themed pattern on the curtains not only fits well into the interior, but also lifts your spirits

The design of curtains for the kitchen can be the simplest, because a lot depends on the well-chosen colors

Bamboo curtains for the kitchen look elegant and stylish in the appropriate interior

Colorful curtains for the dining area help create a relaxed atmosphere at the table

Bamboo blinds for the dining area are the most effective and effective way spacious design bright kitchen

Roman blinds in combination with curtains fit well into the carefully selected interior of this dining room

Complex lambrequins with elegant drapery can easily become the main element of room decor

Austrian kitchen curtains with luxurious scallops are the best choice for a classic interior

Roman blinds will look more interesting if you choose a patterned fabric for them.

Classic curtains for the kitchen with a soft lambrequin attract with the smooth curve of the lines and the shimmering glow of the fabric

Lambrequins for the kitchen can be real works of design art and examples of exquisite luxury

Light curtains for the kitchen - the simplicity of the design in no way diminishes their unpretentious charm

Curtains with tiebacks look very impressive - a minor detail can completely transform their appearance

The traditional approach to interior design using classic drapery usually gives good result

Classic curtains with tiebacks in the kitchen interior are designed to create a feeling of luxury and respectability

On a wide window, to more effectively regulate the level of light, it is advisable to hang several strips of Roman blinds

Light tulle curtains for the kitchen are the most best solution for a small window

Classic curtains for the kitchen are simple, dim and elegant

Light kitchen curtains with tiebacks decorate the window without preventing the penetration of sunlight into the working area of ​​the room

The usual design of Roman blinds can be complicated, making them more elegant and attractive

This window owes its unique charm to the successful combination different types curtains and nice flowers

Roman blinds with curtains in the dining area are another option for a successful combination