To make a white kitchen cozy and comfortable, you should take the issue of choosing textiles for the windows very seriously. But which curtains are really worth paying attention to? Let's talk further in this article about how to choose a curtain design for a white kitchen: features of choice and advice from experienced designers.
Beautiful curtains
Selection of curtains depending on the style of the kitchen.
In order for the space to be perceived harmoniously, all elements must be designed in the same style - decoration, furniture, and, of course, textiles. White walls themselves are quite versatile; they go well with curtains of any type and color. Therefore, when choosing curtains for white wallpaper in the kitchen, you should first of all consider the type of kitchen unit.
A white kitchen in a classic style - strict and “rich” at the same time - with antique fittings, golden curls and lattice doors. Such furniture looks organically mainly with two types of curtains:
- exquisite and luxurious curtains made of expensive fabrics, reminiscent of the Louvre and Louis - gathered Austrian and French curtains, lambrequins, thick curtains with tiebacks. It is permissible to combine several types of curtains, for example, transparent light curtains, thick curtains and lambrequins, combined with each other and with the color scheme of the kitchen as a whole (if the size of the window allows, because such a “festival” will look ridiculous on a small window);
- the most simple curtains in white or pastel colors, complemented by a transparent curtain (or without it, depending on the type of window).
In both cases, it is better to choose plain curtains, preferably in pastel colors that echo other interior details. The optimal way to attach curtains in such a kitchen would be either a classic “rod” or a cornice hidden by the ceiling decor.
If the white kitchen is designed in high-tech, modern or loft style - and this is the maximum simplicity of forms, often the complete absence of any decorative elements - then the curtains should be chosen based on the same principles. In such an interior, Roman or roller blinds, white or pastel shades that harmonize with the overall color palette of the room, as well as classic white floor-length curtains would be appropriate. Ordinary blinds of a suitable color also go perfectly with the minimalism of the interior.
The design of the kitchen space and furniture in country or Provence style makes it possible to decorate the windows with natural fabrics of bright colors. These can be short curtains - “cafe”, and long curtains, collected with tiebacks, as well as roller or Roman curtains. The main requirement is rustic simplicity and “freshness”, both in the form and in the choice of colors of window textiles. A “juicy” colorful curtain can significantly enliven the space of a snow-white kitchen, but it will be better if other elements similar in color, such as towels, a tablecloth or elegant dishes, help in this.
When deciding which curtains will go with white wallpaper, it is important not to forget about the compliance of the chosen model with the overall style of the room, which is largely determined by the furniture. Wallpaper, as a rule, is usually changed every few years, and not necessarily to the same color.
Of course, these requirements are not categorical and always leave room for imagination and experiment.
Black curtains: stylish textiles
Due to the transparency of the fabric, even black can be lightened. Tulle or mesh fabric texture allows sunlight to pass through and does not shade the kitchen. If you plan to draw the curtains tightly, for example, in an apartment on the ground floor, you can make two-layer curtains: the top layer is black opaque fabric, the bottom layer is light tulle.
You should avoid excessive use of dark colors in your interior: a combination of dark and light tones is permissible
In order for the sashes to move independently of each other, the cornice must be double-rowed.
Black curtains harmonize well with a dark kitchen set, and with light-colored walls you can visually expand the space.
Choosing the right material for window decoration
The kitchen, without a doubt, has its own specifics compared to other areas of the home. This is where the stove, oven and sink are located, where food is prepared, sometimes several times a day. So what is the difference between curtains for a white kitchen and, for example, curtains for a white bedroom? Kitchen curtains are more susceptible to aggressive environmental influences - humidity, temperature, and even soot. For this reason, they have to be washed much more often than curtains in the bedroom. Therefore, when choosing textiles for the kitchen, it makes sense to pay attention to its soilability, wear resistance, ease of washing, as well as ease of removal and return to its place.
General selection features
Typically, curtains made of lightweight materials are chosen for kitchens, with the exception of spacious kitchens combined with a living room or dining room. When choosing curtains, several important factors are taken into account:
- Wear resistance of the material, withstands frequent washing, slight soiling, as in kitchens there is high humidity, temperature, particles of fat and soot in the air;
- The use of traditional colors that are suitable for any design and style - white, sand, cream, milky;
- If difficulties arise with choosing a color, the curtains are chosen to match the walls;
- For kitchens with low ceilings, choose canvases with vertical stripes that visually pull the kitchen upward;
- For kitchens located on the lower floors, thick textiles are chosen for curtains in order to escape the curious glances of passers-by;
- If the windows are wide, then the cornice is chosen to be the same width as the window opening. It is better to choose metal or plastic from materials, since wood quickly loses its appearance from high humidity.
Warm beige color of curtains to match the furniture
Kitchen size and window features when choosing curtains
A significant criterion when choosing curtains is the size and shape of the window, as well as the size of the room as a whole. Bulky, voluminous curtains will further reduce the space of a small kitchen, and skimpy curtains on high, wall-wide windows will look simply ridiculous. Therefore, it is so important to correctly correlate the design of the curtains and the size of the space allocated for them.
In addition, in different models of kitchen sets, the space under the window is organized differently. Somewhere it remains free (or heating radiators are located there), which allows you to hang long curtains and curtains “on the floor” if desired, and in some cases there is a work surface or even a sink right under the window. Then you should limit yourself to compact options, the length of which does not exceed the height of the window opening. An interesting solution in this case could be a combination of two different types of window textiles, allowing, if desired, to close either only the upper part of the window, or only the lower one, as in the presented photo:
Which size to choose
For small kitchens, short curtain models are suitable, for example, Austrian, Roman, roller curtains, for spacious ones - long ones, for example, tulle, drapes, curtains. The length of the curtains depends on the kitchen space and its layout.
Roman curtains for a small white kitchen
When choosing a size, not only the area of the kitchen is taken into account, but also the size of the window itself. Large, massive curtains will make a small kitchen even smaller. If the window is large, then it is decorated with a complex and beautiful fabric composition. Of course, if the window is located next to the work area, then it is better to hang a short curtain.
Curtain color and overall room palette
White color is perfectly compatible with any other color. Therefore, curtains of almost any color can be suitable for a white kitchen, provided that their tone does not conflict with other components of the interior. The easiest and safest way is to choose a neutral and soft pastel color for curtains - beige or blue, mint or pink, depending on what colors are still present in the kitchen. Flashy “acid” or “neon” shades will obviously lose in a white interior. The use of black textiles in decoration will require great skill from the designer. But rich lavender or chocolate colors in a white interior can be a real find.
When choosing the color of textiles for a window, it is important to remember that it is extremely undesirable to create a room palette of more than three shades that are in harmony with each other. You need to determine what other colors are present in the room, besides white (the color of the table top, floor, decorative elements of furniture and walls, tablecloths and chair upholstery, and so on), and settle on the tone that is already present in the setting, or as close as possible to it fits.
Rules are rules, but people still have to live, cook, and eat in the resulting environment. And as you know, people have different tastes and colors of all felt-tip pens. When wondering how to choose curtains, it is important not to forget about your own preferences. After all, no matter how harmonious the kitchen design turns out to be from the point of view of a specialist, it will not be cozy and familiar if the design uses colors and shapes that the hostess does not like.
Current curtain material
For the reasons described above, curtains of various types, but with a high level of practicality, are suitable for a kitchen with a snow-white decor:
- A good option for the kitchen is tulle made from synthetic fabrics, such as viscose. Don't think that this is not a very good option. In addition to the affordable cost, such curtains have many other positive qualities: practicality, durability, beauty. They do not absorb odors, do not wrinkle during use, and do not accumulate dust;
- You can also purchase many semi-synthetic options that combine practicality, attractiveness, hypoallergenicity, and environmental friendliness. This option is shown in the photo below;
- if household members suffer from allergies, it is better to avoid synthetic and semi-synthetic fabrics on windows. They can provoke an exacerbation of the disease. For connoisseurs of natural materials, designers offer models made of cotton, silk, satin, and linen, but you need to prepare yourself in advance for the fact that such textiles in the kitchen will require careful care.
How to choose brown and white curtains
Brown and white curtains are often used in a rustic style; large checkered colors and a minimum of decorations look practical and beautiful.
Brown color helps you concentrate on work and gain self-confidence: curtains of this color are recommended for use in the interior of offices or offices
Brown color has many attractive and pleasant shades:
- Light chocolate;
- Dark chocolate;
- Nut;
- Ecru;
- Wheat.
Blue and white curtains
Minimalist interiors with two or three colors do not get boring day after day and never go out of style. Classic long curtains without decorations, with a simple cut and loops - an elegant frame for the window opening.
According to scientific research, blue color calms a person and is able to set him in a positive mood: and in combination with white, the effect is enhanced
What to look for when choosing blue and white curtains:
- Blue curtains do not merge with light walls; this makes the window opening more noticeable and strictly limited;
- White ones visually enlarge the window;
- Transparent curtains let in a lot of sunlight and enliven the kitchen.
Curtains the color of baked milk with matte blue inserts will make the window cozy and the kitchen warm and welcoming.
Gray and white curtains: discreet style
Gray-white curtains are not only simple matte, but also smooth, glossy, and shiny. For a kitchen in strict and restrained colors, fastening with fabric loops is suitable. If the curtains will be actively closed and opened, it is better to use eyelets.
You should choose shades of gray that are as light as possible, close to white, since dark tones can cause negative thoughts
Special rings are installed directly into the curtain fabric and protect the fabric from abrasion.
Silver or aluminum eyelets highlight the grey. The white insert makes the curtains seem lighter, airier, and the window larger. Curtains made of gray and white fabric can be flounced or in rows, have ruffles, decorations in the form of bows and ribbons, and a fabric cornice.
Black and white curtains for the kitchen: how to decorate them
Contrasting colors attract attention immediately upon entering the kitchen.
The combination of white and black can be played to advantage due to the arrangement of colors:
- The main color is white, the stripe below is black;
- The main color is black, the lower part of the canvas (1/5) is white;
- Vertical division of the curtain into black and white stripes 50 to 50.
Black and white curtains will fit perfectly into many design styles: most modern interiors are characterized by a combination of opposites
When dividing vertically, the white part must be placed in the center, then the window will look good and harmonious. When using black and white curtains, it is important not to overload the interior, not to duplicate the pattern of the curtains on the entire furniture upholstery, so as not to dazzle the eyes. A good solution for black and white fabric is a check or stripe with a gray transition.
Red and black curtains: what they go with
In addition to the kitchen, red and black curtains are suitable for the bedroom
The combination of red and black sets a cozy atmosphere, just what you need for the kitchen.
Red-black harmonizes with black, white, gray, shades of red and brown in the interior; if you choose the right cut, such curtains can be used for a kitchen of any stylistic orientation.
Curtains with black pattern
You can add elegance to black curtains through the cut or design of the fabric.
The combination of black and white colors is universal: it is suitable for both light and bright wallpapers
The easiest way to make a choice is based on the main style of the kitchen, for example, if the interior is in an oriental style, choose black curtains with a print of lotus flowers, dragons or white hieroglyphs.
Black patterned contours with geometric or floral patterns turn the curtains into interior decoration.
