Kitchen Window Treatments - Combining Design Elements
Choosing the right kitchen window treatments can be fun and challenging at the same time. Since the kitchen is typically the hub of family and guest activity, the window coverings are continually on display. In this key room, the choice often comes down to something that will combine elements that are attractive, functional and durable.
The great news is that tons of manufactures have responded with a number of choices of kitchen window treatments that give the consumer the flexibility to decorate without sacrificing one important feature or the other. Whether you are trying to accommodate a country kitchen or a sleek modern contemporary kitchen, the choices are plentiful.
You could go for the tried and true blinds for your kitchen windows. Many people are moving more and more to faux wood blinds for their kitchens. Their durability and the fact that they are easy to clean, make them a great choice for the rigors of kitchen use. And, with their sturdy and attractive appearance, you can appease your decoration impulses as well. Check out Levelor and Comfortex for some beautiful blind options.
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For a complete ease of use, many homemakers are moving to roller shades as their kitchen window treatments of choice. Especially if you need to block out the sun at any time of the day, a simple quick and easy adjustment is all you need to achieve those results. With the variety of colors and fabrics at your disposal, you can match function with beauty without any hassle at all. A great place to start looking for beautiful shades is at any of your local home improvement centers or linen and bath stores. Check out Bali, Graber and Hunter Douglas for kitchen roller shades and other treatment options. If you like the decorative look of curtains or traditional curtain material, you might think about dressing up your windows with kitchen tiers. This is basically an upper valance and a lower curtain that, as a general rule, can be easily drawn or opened by hand. The space between the two curtain tiers allows exterior viewing from within the kitchen. The material and patterns that can be incorporated into these window treatments are wide open. If you place a premium on a bright and cheerful kitchen, you might gravitate toward a traditional curtain set up, but with a sheer material. Close off the bright intense rays of the sun while allowing enough light entry to bring cheer to your morning coffee. One thing is for sure, you can let your creative imagination run as wild as you wish. The kitchen, being its own entity, doesn’t have to follow the rules of the rest of the house. Take a chance and bring a uniqueness to your kitchen that will make it more of a drawing card than it already is. |
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