Ready for the kitchen curtains

Window decoration with curtains is a fascinating activity that requires a lot of time and effort: design, choice of fabrics, tailoring. And kitchen curtains must meet special requirements that need to be taken into account! For those who are not ready for such "feats", there are ready-made curtains for the kitchen - a huge choice and the ability to fit a specific window simplify the task many times.

Some time ago, the hostess refused curtains, because they require constant care, collect dust, etc. Windows massively "dressed" in tech blinds. Today, however, interest in curtains and curtains is experiencing a new take-off. The comfort and warmth that the curtains create cannot be replaced by anything.

Curtains in the kitchen perform several important functions:

• Protect windows from prying eyes. This is important not only for the residents of the lower floors: in the evenings, when the light is on in the apartment, everything that happens can be seen even on the 9th!
• Create mood and comfort. To make breakfast, lunch and dinner really enjoyable, the atmosphere is very important.
• Complete the interior.That curtains can emphasize the style of the kitchen: Provence, country, modern, retro, etc.

Today there is a huge selection of ready-made curtains for the kitchen. Here are just some brands:

TomDom is a curtain hypermarket that works with delivery throughout Russia. Here you can buy as a ready-made kit, and order individual tailoring.

The company offers a wide range of models for decorating and protecting windows in the kitchen. The main models are medium density curtains, short curtains, light veil or thick curtains. It is worth paying attention to: curtains and curtains, as a rule, are sewn together in sets of two, have hooks and sometimes pelmets. The curtain is usually the same: it moves to one side.

Prints on fabrics can be divided into several categories: floral and natural motifs, the “cell” that is always relevant to the kitchen, and urban patterns. The curtains combined from two fabrics look very original: for example, the main part is made of fabric with a print, and the side part, located at the junction of two curtains, is made of suitable monochromatic.

Sets of finished curtains Polish company Wisan look more elegant and classic.Almost all the models presented in the company's catalogs are translucent and light, with folds and necessarily patterned festoons along the edge. The most popular option for the kitchen - curtains, light and short curtain in the form of an arch. Wisan curtains are available in a wide variety of patterns - from classic ones with flowers along the edge to sports-related pictures. The assortment includes curtains-panels and muslin, “sliced” from thin threads.

The collections of the brand Zlata Korunka include photo curtains, photo models and printed models. It is interesting to look at the curtains that form a single pattern when closing. For the kitchen, Zlata Korunka has traditional curtains with hooks, decorated with classic “kitchen” designs: a cage, images of food and various utensils. You can pick up the rest of the textiles to assemble the ensemble.

Regardless of which option you prefer for the kitchen, it is important to take into account the properties of the material. It must withstand frequent washing, does not absorb odors, is easy to clean.

Consider whether you have animals or children at home. Usually the curtains are affected by their presence first. In addition, for children, long curtains may be unsafe.So, for parents of small fidget, it is better to opt for short options, blinds or roller blinds.

The finished textile design gives any room a neat and elegant look. For the kitchen, it is usually customary to combine curtains with a tablecloth, pillows that lie on kitchen chairs or sofas, and other textiles — tacks and towels.

The easiest option - a set of curtains with a tablecloth. Tablecloth and curtains can exactly repeat each other. This option is well suited for a small and modest kitchen, because by itself looks rustic. But he is simple in the selection, and here it is impossible to make a mistake.

Sets of curtains and tablecloths of exactly the same pattern can be found in many brands, including Wisan and Zlata Korunka. To give the interior refinement, you can pick up another permanent element of the interior - for example, a vase or a basket with artificial flowers to match the pattern of textiles.

Slightly more complicated option - similar colors and patterns. For example, the curtains are plain blue, the tablecloth is white with a blue pattern, and a short lambrequin in tone with the tablecloth.

For a spacious bright kitchen, where the table and chairs are not in the corner, but in the center, you can pick up a wider set of textiles.This set may include curtains with hooks, tablecloth, cushions for chairs and pot holders. In a large kitchen, this kit will not be visually lost and will not create a feeling of “canteen”. Of course, the more refined the furniture and the decoration of the kitchen, the more expensive must be the textiles.

The fast rhythm of life dictates the requirements for the interior. Minimum details and maximum functionality - that's what is truly modern. For the kitchen is best suited for short light curtains, bamboo or roller blinds. If you want curtains "on the floor", it is best to take one thicker curtain that will be easy to wash and iron.

Classic curtains of elegant heavy fabrics, with a large number of draperies, exquisite lambrequins, expensive fittings are suitable for large rooms where the kitchen is combined with the dining room.

If you want to make a touch of luxury, pay attention to the Austrian curtains. They are draped below in the form of festoons. In this form, the curtains cover the windows well, but they are safe and do not interfere with movement in the limited space of the kitchen. Usually they are made of organza, and the finished curtains look expensive.If you make them out of cotton fabric, Austrian curtains will look simpler, but no less stylish.

Roman curtains look very modern in the kitchen. Unlike urban blinds, they look “warm”, create a cozy and pleasant atmosphere. At the same time, they are convenient to use, easily tidy up, and do not get dirty. The huge choice of fabrics for the Roman curtains will allow to enter them in any concept of an interior. For example, roman blinds, gray with white pattern, emphasize the current design of the kitchen, where white and steel colors are used.

Roman blinds can be a bright accent. In this case, it looks good if they are in harmony with any one element of the interior, for example, a kitchen "apron".

If the kitchen is decorated in a minimalist style, the translucent, almost imperceptible Roman curtain looks original.

New offers from designers - a combination of the usual curtains and roman. So, on one half of the window hangs a classic long curtain, and on the second, a functional Roman curtain, made of the same or matching fabric. An original asymmetry is created that draws attention to your window.

Bamboo curtains - essentially wooden blinds.Due to the texture of natural material, they do not create a feeling of office, and are great for a small bright kitchen. They fit perfectly into country style, eco-style, etc.

Kisey - light and thin curtains of filaments. They make the kitchen very light and give the space lightness. However, they are advised to use in those kitchens where cabinets and stove are far enough away from the window - for security reasons. It is important that the muslin curtains are more decorative, they will not close from the sun. Usually they are made to complement the blinds, which are mounted directly on the glass.

To make the kitchen look relevant, you will have to work not only on the choice of curtains. You need to think about the whole project initially. Curtains in this case fit into the overall concept of style or color scheme. They can be combined not only with a tablecloth or pillows. A certain color accent is chosen, which is repeated on the curtains, the decor of the walls, the floor, the ceiling and the facades of furniture, etc.

Even guided by the principle of “better less, yes better”, one cannot do without accessories in the matter of kitchen curtains. For this space is definitely not suitable:

• Twisted Cords
• Bulk brushes
• Any design elements that hang from a window and can catch fire.

The most popular accessory for kitchen curtains - pickup. It is sewn from the same fabric as the curtain, or in harmony, and is attached to the wall with special decorative clamps. During the daytime, the curtains are held up by grabs, creating beautiful flowing lines, and at night they simply fall down.

Textile pickup can be replaced by a more status metal hook, which is also attached to the wall. It is well suited for expensive interiors.

For curtains from Kisei it is rational to purchase special barrettes. They can group the threads, securing them with hairpins, like long hair.

Grommets - perfect for decorating kitchen curtains. They are at a safe height, create a cozy look.

Eyelets help drape curtains with beautiful long tails. They greatly facilitate the sliding of the web along the rod (compared to, for example, loops or rings). The materials from which the grommets are made will help realize the most daring ideas. They can be metal, wooden, plastic.

They should be selected from the calculation of the diameter of the rod + 2 cm.

A wide range of stores will allow everyone to find their own unique design solution.