What curtains to choose for the kitchen

The curtains in the kitchen create the mood. In a room where there are many household items and appliances, it is the view of the window that dilutes the routine. Therefore, it is so important to find a good design for it.

Usually kitchen curtains differ from room length. They are shorter, and there are several reasons for that. If there are household appliances on the windowsill: microwave, coffee machine, kettle - with short curtains, it is more convenient to get to them.



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Kitchen curtains should be practical. If the sink is moved to a window or stove near the window, long curtains will constantly be dirty from fumes.

Also, short curtains are an opportunity to quickly open the window and not even cover it. No one sleeps in the kitchen and there is no need to shut down.

If you haven’t chosen the curtains in the kitchen or are going to change the old ones, here are some ideas. Choose the best option for your kitchen.



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1. English curtains
   You can even make them yourself or to order. For English curtains, you can choose fabric of any texture and color. The photo on the left is a heavy colorful material that does not transmit light well. It is suitable for those who have a kitchen window facing the sunny side. In the photo on the right, curtains made of light cotton that let light through, gather in beautiful folds, do not focus on themselves, but at the same time create coziness.
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. Tulle and curtain combination
   The curtain here with turquoise color inserts, it emphasizes the beauty of the window, but does not obscure it. Since there is also a balcony outside the window, there is no need to close completely.
   
   
   
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3. Combination of short curtains with lace tulle
   It's a classic. Suitable for kitchens, in which a small window in the center of the wall. Garters make natural curtains more voluminous and give texture to the look. The same role is played by folded lambrequins. Lace tulle is needed to contrast with the dense fabric of curtains, so that the window does not look rough and unaesthetic.
   
   
   
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4. Organza curtain with a tone of kitchen decor
   Organza comes in different colors and is suitable for those who want to hide the window. This fabric designs the window so that it merges with the general background.
   
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5. Short drapery plus curtain
   The original solution. Draping can end where the curtains begin. In this case, there will be no gap in the middle and you can always close only the lower part of the window.
   
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Curtains on the kitchen window should be selected according to the following criteria.

1. Color. If you want to focus on the window, choose curtains of bright color. If, on the contrary, organically fit it into the kitchen environment, then look for curtains that harmonize in color with kitchen furniture or walls.
2. Length. If you have an apartment with low ceilings, we advise you to opt for short curtains.
3. Style. We hope that one or more of the options we offer you are interested in. The shape of the curtains will determine the texture of the fabric.

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