Blinds for the kitchen: how to create a stylish and functional interior.

Recommendations for decorating a kitchen window

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

• White or beige blinds are suitable for a small kitchen; they do not attract attention and reflect sunlight. In large kitchens, you can use both light and dark shades.
• To visually raise the ceiling, vertical structures are chosen.
• To expand the space – horizontal slats.
• Various types of blinds are suitable for almost any kitchen interior. Laconic plastic models are appropriate in modern styles, and wooden or fabric blinds are appropriate in rustic and eco-styles.

Also see how curtains look in the kitchen.

Pros and cons

Before deciding to buy blinds for the kitchen, it is worth considering their performance characteristics:

Most products are easy to care for, they do not need to be removed and washed – just wipe the dust with a damp cloth.

They protect from the sun and prying eyes with one turn of the slats.

They give the kitchen an original, finished look.

Due to the unusual design of the structure, the kitchen can be associated with an office.

Which blinds are better to choose for windows?

Today, a wide range of products allows you to choose certain varieties that match any interior: horizontal or vertical, with photo printing or various textures, as well as pleated. Let’s consider each type in more detail.

Horizontal blinds in the kitchen

The most popular option, also called Venetian. They are a reliable structure made of slats. They can be kept open or closed, adjusting the amount of light. They fit well into the interior of a small kitchen. Horizontal blinds can be mounted on both the ceiling and the wall.

Vertical blinds in the kitchen

Visually lengthen a room with low ceilings due to vertical strips. They dose the level of light in the kitchen by turning the slats. The blinds can be completely moved to the side, which makes them look like regular curtains. They look less strict than horizontal ones, making the kitchen more cozy. They can be short or long, reaching the floor.

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

The photo shows a stylish kitchen interior with long vertical slats in blue.

Photo blinds

Usually a photo image is applied to fabric or aluminum blinds. The image format is made according to the customer’s wishes. The design can be individual or selected from a ready-made catalog. Thanks to the high-quality material, the image is clear and lasts for a long time.

Multi-texture blinds

The peculiarity of multi-texture models is the combination of several materials in one product: plastic and fabric, fabric of different colors and textures.

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

Pleated

Consist of pleated fabric fixed to an accordion-shaped profile. Pleated blinds are installed on a window opening of any shape – round, trapezoidal, arched, triangular. They are made from different types of fabric with different degrees of sunlight permeability.

The photo shows comfortable blue pleated blinds that cover only part of the window.

How to choose the material for the slats?

Plastic-based blinds are lightweight and hygienic, easy to care for. They come in a wide range of colors. They are not afraid of moisture and can be installed above the sink.

Practical aluminum blinds for the kitchen are durable, not afraid of moisture or temperature changes. They do not absorb odors. They have one drawback: the slats open noisily.

Fabric blinds look elegant, imitating the folds of curtains, and a special compound with which the material is impregnated protects against dust. Not the best option for a kitchen where a lot of cooking is done.

The photo shows a light kitchen interior with laconic plastic blinds.

Wooden blinds have an attractive appearance, are environmentally friendly and harmonize perfectly with wooden furniture. They cannot be installed in rooms with high humidity, since the material may deform.

Bamboo slats are durable, wear-resistant and last quite a long time, so they are appropriate in the kitchen. They give the decor an original look and look good in Scandinavian and eco-style.

The advantage of paper products is their low price, but they are short-lived, so they are only suitable for frequent changes of decor. Make the lighting soft.

Color options

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

Blinds can be neutral, to match the color of the kitchen: in gray, white and beige tones. They will not stand out from the crowd.

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

The photo shows an interior in cream tones with white blinds and eye-catching accessories.

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

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

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

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

For bold kitchen owners, a multi-colored design will do, which will unite all the bright accessories.

The photo shows rainbow blinds against the background of a kitchen in neutral tones.

Mounting features

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

• On the wall – the most popular mounting. The lowered blinds completely cover the window and window sill.
• On the window sash. These products fit tightly to the glass, being fixed between the frames.
• On the ceiling. Most often, vertical models are attached to the ceiling, but this option is not the most convenient for the kitchen.

The photo shows a structure attached to the wall above the window opening.

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

Combination of blinds and curtains in the kitchen

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

The photo shows a lilac dining room in a classic style with an arched window decorated with pleats and curtains.

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

Modern design ideas

Blinds fit perfectly into most interiors. The loft style almost never uses textiles, so wooden or metal slats to protect the window will be just right.

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

The photo shows an industrial-style interior, into which wooden blinds fit perfectly.

What kind of window blinds are appropriate for a large kitchen?

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

Photos in the kitchen interior

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

The photo shows a spacious kitchen with vertical blinds from the ceiling to the floor.

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

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

The fashion for blinds is just gaining momentum, since few people dare to change their interior with their help. Despite this, practical and visually attractive products are increasingly appearing in homes, replacing the usual, but not always convenient curtains and tulle.