How to choose window blinds for kitchen design

Blinds firmly entered the modern interior. This happened for several reasons. They provide a comfortable and effective cut-off of direct sunlight, creating a cozy room for illumination at any time of the day. They are quite unpretentious in the care, and their diverse designs and designs allow you to fit them into any style of the room.

The appearance of blinds on the kitchen windows is justified by the growing desire of people for functionality and practicality

What blinds are better to choose for kitchen design, photo examples

The kitchen is often decorated with blinds. They are able to not only emphasize the style of the interior, but also quite effectively and comfortably regulate the level of sunlight inside the room. Modern blinds in the kitchen can be made not only in the form of an aluminum structure, but also from different woven and natural materials.

By hanging blinds on the windows, you will hide the kitchen from prying eyes, while shading the room as much as necessary

Since choosing blinds for plastic windows to the kitchen is a rather difficult task, first you should analyze all the pros and cons of this method of window decoration.

The pluses include:

• elevated temperature and humidity are not able to affect the materials from which they are made;
• dirt that may be on them is easily washed off without losing the appearance of the product;
• able to last longer than ordinary curtains and not lose their original attractiveness;
• they are most functional, since if necessary they are able to completely close the internal space from viewing from the outside;
• not able to absorb dust;
• in one simple turn you can adjust the level of illumination inside the room;
• materials are not able to ignite, therefore they ensure safe operation, which is especially important for the kitchen;
• A large number of textures and color solutions allows you to choose this window decoration element to any space and style of the kitchen.

But they also have their drawbacks:

• aluminum options make the room quite cold in terms of perception of space and comfort;
• blinds on plastic windows to the kitchen made of material can quickly get dirty, like a regular curtain.

When choosing blinds, it is necessary to focus on the shape and size of the window, the area of ​​the room and the style direction of the interior

It is also worth considering that they are presented by manufacturers in the following forms:

• horizontal aluminum;
• vertical fabric with special impregnation;
• fabric in the form of Roman curtains;
• rolled;
• day Night;
• blackout - which completely cover the sunlight.

Roller blinds

Rolls are very convenient to use, as they save space. The fabric of the canvas is collected on a special roller located in the upper part of the frame.

Roller blinds are practical and compact, and a wide selection of colors allows you to choose models for any interior style

Roll can be mechanical and automated. In the case of automation, either a charging battery is inserted into the control unit, or the control unit is connected to the network.

Horizontal or vertical blinds

Those who are going to buy such a product often face the problem of choice - which blinds are better to choose for the kitchen - vertical or horizontal. Of course, everything depends on individual preferences and on the style in which the kitchen is made.

Blinds with a horizontal arrangement of slats allow you to adjust the proportions of the room and visually expand the window openings

Horizontal aluminum structures will look best in modern minimalist styles. The color is chosen so that the overall color space of the room is harmonious.

Vertical models allow good air permeability and protect from sunlight.

Vertical more resemble curtains in appearance, so they fit quite well in any interior. They are suitable for both modern and classic kitchen spaces.

There is also a variant of Roman curtains. These are horizontal assembled fabric structures made of a single solid web.

Roman curtains combine the convenience of blinds and the aesthetics of traditional curtains

What material to choose

When blinds for the kitchen are bought, photos will help to present the final result. It is in this case that it is easiest to navigate and choose the best optimal option.

But it is worth considering the following indicators and operational points:

1. Aluminum horizontal is much easier to care for, but give a certain detachment and coldness to the room.
   

   Aluminum blinds are UV resistant and do not absorb odors, but are very hot in the sun.

2. Fabric, especially Roman curtains, are able to fully replace the curtain from the fabric on the window, but they require more thorough care and fail more quickly.

Plastic

This is a variant of vertical blinds, which are made of special fiber with impregnation - in texture and texture it is most reminiscent of plastic. They are quite easy to care for and can last a long period of time. At the same time, they retain their original appearance as much as possible, giving the room a sense of freshness and repair just done.

Plastic models are notable for their low cost, good durability and wear resistance.

Today, manufacturers offer the following types of plastic:

• horizontal
• vertical
• horizontal cassette.

It should be borne in mind that each species has its own thickness or width of the lamella. So for horizontal structures, it can be 25 or 50 mm. Vertical ones have four parameters - 89 mm, 110 mm, 100 mm and 127 mm.

Horizontal cassette models can easily be fixed directly on the sash of plastic windows

The specificity of the cassette is that it is mounted directly to the glass. Thus, it is possible to avoid deformation of the plastic frame.

Fabric

Fabric blinds in the kitchen look the most cozy and comfortable from the point of view of the psychological perception of a person.

Fabric blinds are easily erased and do not rustle in the wind, if desired, their height can be changed independently

They exist in the following forms:

1. Option day-night - they alternate with transparent and solid dense stripes of fabric (moving in the horizontal direction).
   

   Such curtains are well suited for a kitchen with a window on the sunny side of the house.

2. Roman curtains - they are assembled accordion in the upper position, forming also horizontal folds
3. Roller blinds that are wound on a special roller at the top of the structure.

How to choose the design and color of the blinds for the style of the interior

Depending on the style in which the kitchen is made, it is worth choosing blinds.Since they should harmoniously fit into the entire space of the room. If it is difficult to make the choice of blinds for the kitchen window, various photos of the interiors will help.

In modern interiors, aluminum blinds of vertical or horizontal type look great

First of all, the design itself is selected. And then its coloristic performance and, possibly, a drawing are already selected.

If the kitchen is in the style of a loft, Scandinavian, minimalist, hi-tech or modern, then it is best to enter the space horizontal structures made in bright colors.

In the loft style kitchen, aluminum or wooden blinds will be appropriate

And for high-tech it is definitely better to choose aluminum horizontal. Whereas vertical structures are also suitable for a loft.

If the kitchen is made in classical, Provence, Art Deco, country or Swiss chalet style, then it is better to choose products in the form of Roman curtains or a day-night option.

For Provence, it’s better to choose simple models of light tone, so that they look easy and airy.

In a classic interior, combinations of blinds with ordinary curtains will be especially appropriate

As for color, you should rely on your own taste preferences, as well as the fact that the blinds are in harmony with the kitchen set and the rest of the room.

Blinds in the interior of the kitchen can play the role of a bright accent

Blinds of neutral color to match the walls will balance the atmosphere and make it more relaxed.

The basic requirements for the color of this interior element should be taken into account:

• too dark can block the light output;
• bright and unnatural colors, especially on aluminum horizontal structures, are able to give reflections from the rays of the sun, thereby introducing a peculiar black-and-white game into the space, which can negatively affect the general perception of the room;
• choosing a picture (if you want directly with an ornament), you should give preference to the most discreet and elegant product.

You can radically change the look of the kitchen with the help of vertical blinds with photo printing

I would like to separately focus on the choice of products with ornamental motifs. If in the kitchen on all other surfaces there is no abundance of decor, then any ornament can be allowed on the blinds. It can be bright, different in size, plant or geometric. But if there are patterns in the kitchen on textiles or on the kitchen apron, then it is better to opt for plain ones.

Blinds with a floral pattern will make the interior more beautiful and cheerful.

Choosing the size of modern blinds for kitchen design

It is worth considering that the blinds can be mounted directly on the window frame, inside the double-glazed window, or on the window opening on the upper edge of the wall. All this requires its own dimensions, which are usually calculated by the installation wizard.

Blinds to the windowsill or countertops combine convenience and elegance, ideal for window decoration over the kitchen sink

Long blinds can completely replace curtains. When placing from floor to ceiling, visually increase the height of the room

If there is a non-standard window, for example, in the form of an arch, then in this case, installing blinds is also not a hindrance. Specialists will offer arched structures of mechanisms that also successfully cope with their main function.

Blinds made in the form of an arch will become the original design of the window opening and will further emphasize the unusual appearance

Curtains or blinds in the kitchen - which is better

Choose one of the options - blinds or curtains in the kitchen - depends entirely on individual preferences. Today, there are different options for both curtains and blinds that successfully cope with their tasks - they close the room from sunlight and give the interior sterility and comfort.

The combination of horizontal blinds and direct curtains will make the kitchen modern, practical and beautiful

If the landlord doubts the choice, then you can combine, for example, horizontal blinds with light tulle on the window.

Blinds will give the window a strict and functional look, and tulle will add aesthetics.

Video: fresh ideas for designing a kitchen window using blinds

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