The kitchen is the hub of the home. It’s often the room people gravitate to the most, so why not set it up for success? One way to do this is with kitchen window coverings that balance light control, privacy, and energy efficiency. By doing so, you’ll be well on your way to establishing your kitchen as the perfect space.
Kitchen Window Coverings Behind the Sink
In many homes, it’s common to find a window located behind the sink. There are many benefits to this. You can look out the window while hand-washing dishes, easily allow fresh air to flow through the space by opening the window, and enjoy a beautiful scenic backdrop.
While hand-washing dishes isn’t as common today thanks to dishwashers, the concept has stuck with homeowners. However, when selecting kitchen window coverings, it’s important to consider how to control privacy, glare, and heat from the sun.
Coordinating Kitchen Windows and Doors
Typically, kitchens include a mix of windows and doors. You might have patio doors, sliding glass doors, or even French doors that lead to a side yard or backyard. Choosing window coverings for all of them can feel overwhelming, but the good news is they don’t have to be identical.
You can mix styles while still creating a cohesive look. Consider matching the window covering to the way each door or window operates. By choosing fabrics with similar colors or textures, you can successfully pair vertical and horizontal treatments for an eye-catching design.
Kitchen Dine-In Areas and Light Control
Many kitchens include a dine-in area that doesn’t get used as often as it could. One reason may be excessive sunlight. You might find yourself eating meals with the sun in your eyes or feeling the room heat up during the day.
Thankfully, this is an easy problem to solve. By selecting the right kitchen window coverings, you can create a space that’s comfortable and enjoyable at every mealtime.
Privacy without Blocking Natural Light
Many kitchens benefit from natural light, but that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice privacy. Light-filtering shades, sheer fabrics, and top-down, bottom-up options allow sunlight to enter while still maintaining a sense of privacy.
These styles are especially useful for kitchens with street-facing windows or homes located close to neighboring properties. With the right window covering, you can enjoy brightness during the day while keeping your space comfortable and private.
Child Safe Options
Safety is an important consideration in kitchens, especially for households with children or pets. Cordless window coverings eliminate dangling cords, creating a cleaner look while reducing safety hazards.
Many modern kitchen window treatments are available with cordless or wand-operated systems, offering easy operation and peace of mind. These solutions blend safety with convenience and style, making them a popular choice for today’s homes.
Easy-to-Clean Kitchen Window Coverings
Cooking, baking, and cleaning can be messy, and kitchen window coverings may take the brunt of it depending on their location. One of our designers can help you choose shades, blinds, or shutters that will stand up to the conditions in your kitchen while remaining easy to clean and maintain.
Moisture & Heat Resistance
Kitchens naturally produce moisture, heat, and grease, which makes durability an important factor when choosing window coverings. Selecting materials designed to handle humidity and temperature changes will help your window treatments last longer and stay looking great.
Materials like faux wood blinds, composite or vinyl shutters, aluminum blinds, and moisture-resistant fabrics are excellent choices for kitchen environments. These options resist warping, fading, and staining, making them practical and stylish solutions for busy kitchens.
Let’s Get Started
At Bazaar Home Decorating, we’re here and ready to help you enhance your home. Contact our team today to schedule a FREE design consultation. We can’t wait to guide you as you select the perfect kitchen window coverings for your space. Whether you’re looking for privacy, heat control, or something in between, we’ll help make your home look beautiful.
