Whether it is a modern house or one furnished mainly in a classic style, or a more rustic villa, the kitchen is certainly the area where you spend most of your time at home.
Choose some kitchen curtains Glass is therefore very important to guarantee a welcoming and comfortable environment but at the same time harmonious from an aesthetic point of view.
In our article we will suggest all the features to consider when purchasing the perfect kitchen curtains, the most popular styles at the moment, the best colors for each room and the fixings to choose from.
Why put kitchen curtains?
There are various reasons for installing kitchen curtains. Starting from aesthetic needs up to others of a functional nature. Going into specifics, we can consider that kitchen curtains are useful for:
Embellish the environment and give it a personalized touch;
Decrease the heat in the room; by shielding the light, kitchen curtains help to protect from natural light;
Facilitate privacy by hiding the view in the case of light points that are very close together;
Manage the winter temperature when the fixtures do not have a perfect seal.
Follow fashion
Even on kitchen curtains there are different styles which, from year to year, become more popular. Let's see, then, which ones are most used:
Shabby chic: the romantic style par excellence characterized by light colors is perfect when combined with antique furniture and bright environments.
Modern: it is a very popular style when there is an open space combined with the living room; the only requirement is to maintain maximum uniformity in the kitchen and living room furnishings;
Classic: in this classic style white is the color par excellence. The advice is to opt for curtains or glass kitchen curtains and embellish them with a romantic valance.
Country: ideal for lovers of a rustic atmosphere with warm and welcoming patterns with brightly colored checks and floral motifs;
Provençal: this style has the ability to evoke the typical freshness of Provence thanks to the pastel colors.
Types of kitchen curtains
Certainly the style to prefer, even in the kitchen, is closely linked to the general style of the house. A modern kitchen, for example, requires the installation of very basic curtains. In classic or country kitchens, however, you can mount the same type of kitchen curtains but, perhaps, fix them laterally with ribbons made of the same fabric as the curtain.
In any case, the main kitchen curtains to choose from are:
Sheet tents: they start from the ceiling, sliding sideways. The length can reach the floor or stop at the height of the window sill. Suitable for classic furnishings and open spaces, the sheets can be in a variable number or even as a single sheet.
Roller blinds: perfect for modern kitchens, they have clean lines and consist of smooth panels, wound on a roller that unwinds with the help of a chain.
Panel curtains: they are aesthetically similar to roller blinds but open by sliding on tracks. Also suitable for modern environments, they perfectly accompany the kitchen's square and essential lines.
Glass blinds: they are particularly suitable for bottom-hung windows and allow easy opening of the glass.
Roman blind: this curtain perfectly matches the size of the window and has the advantage of allowing it to be rolled up quickly.
Mantua: they are a type of tent with small dimensions that are well suited to an environment such as the kitchen. It has a great breathability and is very useful when you need to eliminate odors.
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Secure the tent
Depending on the kitchen curtains you have chosen, you can opt for its attachment to glass, walls or fixtures.
Specifically, the classic anchoring of curtains requires the use of wooden or metal rods, anchored to the wall on the window. The curtains must therefore be hung using rings inserted into the rod with metal clips that hook the fabric of the curtain itself. This type of structure is more suitable in halls or high rooms.
In the case of kitchen curtains, the use of small brass rods directly fixed to the frame of the upper part of the window is preferred. The rod must then be passed through a slot in the upper edge of the curtain so that the fabric slides and adheres to the glass.
Glass curtains, in fact, have the main characteristic of being the same width as the window and accompanying the shape of the glass without obstructing the window opening and making access easy.
On the contrary, ribbon curtains require anchoring via tracks attached to the ceiling near the window. This forces you to move the curtain before reaching the window opening: this operation is inconvenient in the kitchen environment, where the hands are often busy with other operations.
Choose fabrics
Among the most chosen materials for kitchen curtains is linen: a high quality natural fiber material known for its antibacterial, anti-stain, anti-static and stain-resistant properties.
However, there are various types of used fabrics on the market; for example, there can be curtains made of cotton, satin or organza if you want to let in as much light as possible.
If you prefer a more elegant but heavy material, you can choose silk which, however, is very sensitive to washing processes.
For cotton the choice is varied: in addition to the satin already mentioned there are other types of spinning including Poplin and Jacquard. The first is known for its versatility and value; the second is softer to the touch.
Match the colors
The last step concerns the color combinations. The rule that applies to everything is to consider the style of the environment: in a rustic kitchen, for example, prefer red or white. In the case of a modern kitchen, stick to soft colors or, for a darker shade of the color of the furniture, but never indulge in too shocking an effect!
