The choice of curtains in general, and for the kitchen in particular, means completing the design of the apartment. Whether you are finishing a renovation or just decided to update your boring interior, curtains will be the finishing touch to this difficult task. The original design of the kitchen window will not only add coziness and comfort to the room, but will also allow you to show taste and style. Properly selected curtains help adjust the space in the right direction and play with color. Curtains can be the main accent in the kitchen interior.
What to consider when choosing curtains
First of all, the area. The smaller the room, the lighter and more transparent the curtains should look. For larger spaces, you can choose a more voluminous composition, but here it is also important to take into account the arrangement of furniture. For small kitchens, simple, uncluttered fabrics are suitable. But you can choose the color at your discretion, play with patterns and images. But you need to remember to follow the color scheme, or use one bright color while the rest of the space is muted.
If the kitchen has low ceilings, this can be visually changed. It is enough to choose curtains with vertical stripes or choose light-colored options that can be mounted on the ceiling.
Curtains can serve as a color accent in a calm interior or repeat the color of an element. It is very important to choose a partner for a bright window. This could be dishes, small decor or textiles. If you choose a curtain to match the color of the walls or set, it is still better to choose a shade several shades darker or lighter to refresh the composition.
The kitchen is a special place, and all materials used in decoration and design must be durable, including curtains. In addition, it is necessary to take into account the placement of furniture, especially the work area and heating devices. You should also consider whether you use a hood or often open a window. When applying these parameters, the length and width of the curtain and the presence of additional elements are selected.
With the help of additional elements, you can add originality to the curtains and give features characteristic of a particular style. If the color and shape of the curtains are neutral, unusual tiebacks or fastenings can support the chosen design direction.
Decor
The right decor will help make a cold gray kitchen cozy and homely warm. Small colored details diversify the interior: bright picture frames, colored wall clocks, decorative saucers, plates, home flowers, beautiful dishes in display cabinets.
In a small kitchen there is always a risk of going overboard with too many decorations and overloading the space. There are two rules to follow here.
In a large kitchen and kitchen-living room in a classic style, a fireplace will be a beautiful decorative element.
Different types of curtain fastenings in the kitchen
The choice of fastening for curtains is also not an unimportant moment when decorating a kitchen. Such elements can be used as additional decor or hidden as much as possible so as not to distract attention from the spectacular curtains.
The most common fastening option is braid. It is suitable for light and loose fabrics and any cornice, wall or ceiling. Fastening with clips is also a fairly simple method, but it is important to take into account the density of the fabric. If the fabric is too light, the clamp will deform it. The advantage of this mounting option is that it will support fairly heavy fabric. Eyelets are rings that are sewn inside the curtain, and a thin tube is used as a cornice. By choosing eyelets and cornices similar in appearance to the fittings on the kitchen unit, you combine the window with the rest of the room in the best possible way. This mount can also become a separate decorative element.
Curtains with hinges look great in any length, material, or shade. The downside is their low mobility, but usually such curtains are opened infrequently. Loops can be replaced with bows or ties and you can choose tiebacks and clips that suit the style to get a spectacular picture.
In addition, curtain holders can be hidden from prying eyes by a cornice, which in this case also acts as part of the decor in combination with curtains.
Which countertop is suitable?
A beige kitchen can be decorated with a brown or black countertop. A contrasting purple or red base will look very unusual.
It is appropriate to use stone or wood as a material, which will help emphasize the naturalness and naturalness of the interior.
The photo shows a corner light beige kitchen with a white matte countertop.
In order to highlight the beige facades favorably, select a chocolate countertop. A dark base will allow you to draw a clear boundary on the headset with a light top and rich bottom.
How to choose curtains to match the color of the kitchen
There are several general techniques that can be used when choosing the color of curtains for the kitchen:
- Curtains with a bright pattern or rich color are better suited to a kitchen in neutral light shades.
- For small rooms, it is necessary to use light, light fabrics, but contrast with the color of the walls is also welcome.
- Choosing one fabric option in pastel shades for the window is suitable for a classic design; combining different tones and materials, you can create an effective composition.
- Most often, when choosing shades of curtains, they rely on the color of the walls or the furniture.
For kitchen design, as a rule, several interior styles are chosen. The classic style is characterized by two-layer curtains, consisting of denser plain curtains and light light tulle. The color of the curtains is chosen in accordance with the color palette of the walls or kitchen facades. But, if the walls and furniture are made in similar shades, then bright colored curtains may be interspersed. The length of the curtains can be any.
Elements of oriental style can be either light tulle that does not hide natural light, or thick fabrics with patterns in the form of hieroglyphs, ligature or floral motifs. You can choose blinds or roller blinds made from natural materials. The main thing here is to choose some kind of partner detail, in the form of a mat on the floor or chair covers, or an apron made in the form of a thematic mosaic.
The Provence style corresponds to simple lines combined with loose materials. The cornice and additional elements should also be as simple as possible. You should choose pastel shades, with small floral patterns, discreet stripes or checkered patterns. Repeating the material in chair upholstery or other textiles will look very organic. The length of the curtains also depends on the preferences of the hostess or the furnishings of the room.
The minimalist style also requires simple shapes and discreet shades, the absence of any accessories. The cornice is also simple without additional decor. The choice of colors is quite limited; it is better to choose translucent fabrics to make the most of natural light.
When choosing a high-tech style, you need to remember that there are many metal parts. To decorate windows, you can use thick glossy fabric or translucent material in cool pastel shades. An interesting solution would be curtains with a graphic pattern or a large print in a suitable theme. By the way, there will be details in the form of eyelets or large rings that support the style of the fittings.
Roller blinds and blinds in the kitchen interior
An excellent solution for a small kitchen is to choose suitable roller blinds or blinds. This window design option does not require additional elements in the form of a cornice or tiebacks; the mechanism is attached to the window frame. If you really want, you can additionally choose a fabric curtain and combine it with a roller blind. Roller blinds have many advantages. They are coated with special compounds and are wear-resistant. Such curtains can be used in close proximity to heating devices; they can easily regulate the amount of natural light. Color solutions and textures can be found to suit every taste.
Roman blinds are considered a type of roller blinds. They are made from various types of fabric and, when opened, fold into even horizontal stripes. Such curtains go well with simple textile curtains, as it is easy to choose an option with a pattern or ornament.
Blinds can be made from any material from common plastic to exotic reed. Such curtains are chosen for their practicality, they are easy to clean, do not need to be removed for cleaning, and take up little space.
