Best Curtain Ideas For Kitchen In 2017

Coordinated Charm

Fabric-based window treatments are a great way to balance all the surfaces in the kitchen while at the same time adding pattern and colour. This custom colour lower and can raise to control sunlight and privacy. "Whether down or up, the colour keeps the kitchen atmosphere glowing with splashes of yellow from the Thom Filicia fabric, Prospect at Shadow," says the manufacturer. Continue the appearance by using fabric in areas like lampshades (see the shades on the wall sconces), barstools, chairs as well as Fido's bed.

Light and Lively

Window remedies not just add softness and style, but also control light, protecting interior furnishings and materials from damaging UV rays. "Flat Roman fabric sunglasses from Smith & Noble are available with a privacy lining that provides sun protection," says Kara Roberts, Director of Merchandising for the company. Shown here is a Flat Roman Fabric Color in Samara/Stone with solitude lining.

Layered Effect

To create a tailored look in a simple, darkened kitchen, designer Teri Thomas chose a valance and Roman colour in precisely the same fabric. She used a cloth for the the shade and its topper from Paul and Galbraith, says builder Duane Johns of Advanced Renovations.

Pretty Pattern

In a kitchen using simple style and a mostly white color palette, a splash of pattern may add personality. "Help frame a gorgeous view using a valance mounted over the window. This ikat-patterned fabric, Bansuri in Slate, has a rich neutral that adds interest to the white cabinets," says the maker.

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Striped Shade

"I never met with a stripe I didn't enjoy," says designer Sheila Bridges, who picked Osborne & Little's Killarney, embroidered with white ovals, such as the kitchen Roman shade.

Sky Blue Shutters

Shutters painted in Benjamin Moore Aura in Old Blue Jeans attract a glowing British country note into an urban kitchen.

Twice as Nice

For the best in flexibility, consider colors which can be raised and lowered from the top or bottom as needed. "These simple and glossy shades by Kirsch can fall down from the top or raised up from the bottom to allow you to command the opinion or the sun as required," says the retailer.