Kitchen should be not only practical and functional, but also beautiful. Here, homeowners spend a lot of time preparing food, and all family members immediately gather for breakfast and dinner. So why settle for a dull gray space when you can turn it into a cozy and inviting place?
The easiest way to do this is with new modern curtains in the kitchen. This element of the interior is noticeable, and sometimes it is he who determines exactly how the room will look. Successful curtains will decorate the kitchen, emphasize its stylistic design, add a sense of comfort and privacy. Poorly matched ones can not only disrupt the overall harmony, but also clutter up the room.
So, today we will tell you which curtains are suitable for the kitchen and how to choose the right model.
Principles for selecting the right model
How to choose curtains for the kitchen window? In order for the chosen style to organically fit into the interior in terms of color, texture and configuration, designers recommend following several rules:
- Always take into account the total area of the kitchen. Great space will be finelook any styles of curtains - from heavy curtains with voluminous folds to minimalist Japanese paintings. But in a small kitchen or in a crowded room, it is better not to decorate the window with long voluminous curtains.
- The color scheme is selected either to match the rest of the interior. In some cases, curtains play the role of a large contrasting accent: then the colors of the curtains and the pattern on them should overlap with small decor - vases, mugs, towels, etc.
- If the fabric is pleasant to the touch and with an interesting texture, then it will evoke extremely positive emotions on the window.
- Do not forget about functionality: the material should be chosen durable, not fading in the sun and able to survive frequent washing. There are special fabrics with impregnation, which protects them from dust and grease stains.
- Fancy decor and style are out of place in the kitchen. Minimalism is in fashion today, so if possible, you should abandon beads, bows, butterflies, ruffles and ribbons. Or reduce their number to the minimum necessary.
- Patterned fabric is a great choice for curtain design in the kitchen. Just do not use sharp contrasting patterns, as this can cause visual fatigue.
- Today the trend is layering and combinations of two different styles to design one window.
- To access the window sill or balcony door, you can choose asymmetrical or roll-up curtains.
Now let's choose modern curtains for the kitchen. Today, simplicity and conciseness are in fashion, and in general, designers are moving away from abundantdraperies strewn with ornaments. So, which style of curtains to choose?
Classic
What is the design of curtains for the kitchen in a classic style? Modern classics are distinguished by an enviable variety - they can be straight or not, on eyelets or with lambrequins, with different lengths of curtains.
Let's consider the main options:
- Drapes plus tulle. Elegant, long, dense or airy strips of fabric, complete with sheer tulle (mesh, organza, etc.). There can be one curtain - it moves to one side, or two - to both sides of the window.
- Curtains on grommets (tulle optional). On the curtains at the top, holes with a metal or plastic border are cut, through which the canvas is attached to the cornice. The curtains are straightened so that even identical folds gather on them. Refined, elegant, they are gaining more and more popularity.
- With lambrequins plus tulle. Soft graceful draperies that cover up to a third of the window are much more appropriate in the living room. But the kitchen window can be designed in a similar way. Just remember that volume, fringe and frilly decor are out of fashion, so the lambrequin should be small.
- Classic curtains will look good in a spacious room. They are long, with large panels that collect a lot of dust, while heavy curtains do not look too good in the kitchen. Functionality and practicality are not up to par - such curtains should not be placed near the dining table or cooking area.
If we talk about color combinations, then a light tulle with a slight shade to match matte plain or curtains with a medium-sized and soft pattern would be a good choice.
Italian
Italian-style kitchen curtain design will suit all owners of non-standard window openings. What are Italian curtains? Their fundamental difference is that they never move apart completely: two curtains are always connected in the center, for light access they are fastened with decorative strings.
Sew such models from a variety of fabrics - from light and translucent veils to heavy velvet and brocade. The design involves layering - at least 2, but better than 3-4 different types of fabrics. In the classic version, there are no upper draperies in Italian curtains, and they are perfectly symmetrical in shape.
But today other varieties are also sewn, for example, the design of curtains for the kitchen with an Italian-style lambrequin with an asymmetric arrangement of curtains is very popular.
This option is suitable for owners of large kitchens who appreciate the sophistication and chic of Italian curtains. In addition, such curtains look great on high windows and help to correct the different shapes of openings in the same room.
But from a practical point of view, this option will add a lot of trouble.
Cafe curtains
Café-style kitchen curtain design is gaining more and more popularity. The main difference of this style is the fastening of the cornice in the middle of the window on which the curtains are located. They can be long, but more often they are made on the same level as the window sill or 10 cm lower.him.
The main advantage of the "cafe" style is that the upper part of the window remains open, and sunlight freely penetrates through it. While the drawn curtains create a sense of privacy and coziness.
Such curtains are most often sewn from natural fabrics - linen or cotton in light colors or with cheerful patterns. Less often - from polyester, silk and other shiny, but light and translucent fabrics.
This is the easiest curtain design for the kitchen. With your own hands, with minimal knowledge of cutting and sewing, you can easily make cafe-style curtains from any fabric that is suitable in color and texture, simply by processing the edges of the cuts. If you make a little more effort and add lace, bows, ribbons, you will get elegant "grandmother's" curtains.
Country and Provence
A lot in common with curtains "cafe" has a design of curtains in the kitchen in the style of Provence. Country music can also be included here. This direction is characterized by the following features:
- The textiles are airy, heavy or with an expressive fabric texture are not used.
- The cut of the curtains is as simple as possible, the designs are not multi-layered.
- Fabrics are predominantly natural - the closer to nature, the better. No synthetics or artificial gloss.
- Country and Provence curtains are usually short, up to the windowsill or slightly lower.
- The color scheme can be any: there are ordinary plain and many options for fabrics with patterns. But still Provence and country curtainsMost people associate it with the presence of a small print on the fabric, most often floral or plaid. The colors of the patterns are intense but softened by the background, which makes them look quite organic.
- On such curtains, any hand-made is welcome - homemade ruffles, knitted lace, ribbons, decorative ties, etc. Only everything should be in moderation.
Windows in this design look presentable, even elegant, and definitely add comfort. Due to the shortened length, they are quite functional, and only when washing there are difficulties due to the abundance of decor.
Roman blinds in the kitchen
Roman blinds are movable curtains that, with the help of a special mechanism, can be gathered into large folds at the top of the window. This is a strict, concise style that fully meets the fashion trends of this year.
Mobility of the structure is provided by a system of ropes or a rotary-chain device. The canvas can be collected manually or using the remote control.
There are several reasons to choose Roman blinds for the kitchen:
- Saving free space. The curtain in any state (folded and straightened) is a small piece of fabric in the size of the window. At the same time, it copes well with all the necessary functions.
- Easy controls. Curtains are easy to fold or unfold.
- Easy maintenance. The canvas is small, collects little dust, besides, such curtains are often impregnated with antistatic.
- Concise form. It goes well with any kind of interior. Oftenthe Roman blind acts as the main protection from the sun and prying eyes, and the window opening is additionally decorated with other types of curtains. There are a lot of combinations, but often another Roman curtain is attached as a companion, only frameless and of a different color.
Sew such models from different materials, but most often from cotton and linen. Not the best option for the kitchen, so it is better to choose from synthetics or mixed fabrics.
French
French curtains have existed for more than one century and to this day occupy one of the leading places. This is how ballrooms and reception rooms were decorated during the heyday of empires, today these luxurious curtains have moved into more modest living rooms.
By design, these are cascading curtains, visually - a waterfall of soft wavy folds. Another name is a scalloped or marquise curtain. You can manage all the folds using a lace system, however, with all the mobility, this option does not provide for the full opening of the window. This feature dictates the choice of fabric - these are always light translucent veils that do not interfere with daylight. Color - white or pastel colors.
The design of French-style veil curtains for the kitchen is made more simplistic. Firstly, they shorten the length and make the folds less lush. Secondly, the design is made more mobile. And yet, "French women" look organically only in a royal-sized kitchen. In a small space, they look too bulky and frilly.
Austrian
Austrian curtains are a combination of French and Roman curtains. From the first they took lush folds at the bottom of the curtain, from the second - a convenient lifting mechanism. When fully extended, Austrian curtains are a flat sheet, and lush gathers appear only when they are pulled together with cords.
This design of curtains in the kitchen is more preferable when compared with the awning curtain. The design is simplified and more mobile, assemblies are less bulky and take up less space. Nevertheless, this option is more suitable for a large room, for example, if the kitchen is combined with a spacious dining room.
Austrian curtains are most often sewn from translucent light fabrics in pastel colors. But this model looks most impressive when made of shiny materials - silk, taffeta, organza or veil. Austrian polyester curtains are also on sale - inexpensive and quite beautiful.
Pleated blinds
We have already talked about one model of curtains for a small kitchen - these are Roman blinds. Now let's get acquainted with their closest relative. Pleated curtains are horizontal blinds, but not made of plastic, but of corrugated fabric or impregnated durable paper. These are universal movable curtains that fit well into any interior.
Designers advise choosing plain pleated curtains or a day-night variation - a combination of transparent and non-translucent fabric. But if you wish, you can purchase curtains with a pattern or any suitable pattern. Moderntechnology allows you to choose any print you like and transfer it to the fabric.
You can also make your own pleated curtains with a lifting mechanism: they are made from wallpaper that is manually folded into folds, ironed and a cord is passed through them - one in the middle or a pair on the sides. They won't last long, but you can always make new ones.
Rolled
Another colleague of Roman and pleated blinds is roller blinds. They also fit into the window opening, only they are assembled upwards with the help of a roller, on which the canvas is wound.
Kitchen window design with roller blinds is a good choice for any style and interior. They take up little space, are very practical and functional, and the choice of colors and prints offered to the buyer is amazing.
Curtains-threads
Thread curtains are an opportunity to show your sense of style very subtly. Such curtains do not catch the eye with one big spot, even if they are painted in an intense color. But they create a weighty color accent with a touch of lightness and airiness.
This option has many advantages:
- the threads are impregnated with a special compound that prevents the accumulation of dust and dirt;
- simple design, but there are models with different ways of fastening - fabric pipe, loops, eyelets, etc.;
- easy care: they can be washed in the machine by tying the threads and putting them in a bag;
- this is greatdesign of curtains for a kitchen with a balcony - you can freely pass through the doorway without pulling back the curtain every time;
- promotes natural air exchange;
- different models available with different light transmission;
- you can adjust the length simply by cutting off the excess - synthetic threads do not unravel.
The disadvantages include the fact that some models can get tangled, for example, a muslin with beads or other decorations. In addition, such curtains are not recommended for those who have small children and animals.
Trendy color palette
Of course, the choice of color is largely determined by the shape of the curtains, the fabric from which they are sewn, the size of the room, the lighting and matching the interior of the kitchen.
But if, taking into account all these factors, there is still a choice, then this season will be fashionable:
- All shades of gray - from pearly silver to rich dark gray.
- Deep plum color combined with light tones to soften it.
- Ecostyle is incredibly popular today, so all natural colors are in trend: beige, moss, walnut, herbal, etc.
- White never goes out of style.
- Classic-style curtains today are recommended to be sewn from wine, mustard or coffee-colored fabric.
- Designers consider the combination of gold and brown or gold and burgundy to be a good combination.
- In bright kitchens, dark blue and green curtains will be as relevant as possible.
- Bright-yellow doesn't always look good in a living room or bedroom, but in the kitchen, lemon curtains will create a sunny and cheerful atmosphere.
