Which kitchen curtains are in fashion now, and which ones are no longer worth hanging?
In fact, curtains are an important element of the interior. And not just for the living room or bedroom. In the kitchen, they are also able to emphasize a certain style, create comfort and a positive mood.
And of course I want curtains or drapes to look modern. So let's try to figure out which curtains for the kitchen are in fashion now.
As you know, fashion is changeable. New trends are also emerging regarding curtains.
Moreover, it should be noted that in many respects they are common both for curtains intended for the living room and for kitchen curtains. You can read about this in the article “How to choose curtains for the living room.”
First of all, it should be said that the modern trend is simplicity, that is, minimalism in the style of curtains for the kitchen. Designers suggest abandoning bulky structures. For example, tulle does not have to be used together with curtains. You can use it separately to cover a window.
Another important quality of kitchen curtains is their practicality, which is determined by the style, design and material used.
It is clear that the operating conditions of curtains in the kitchen are close to extreme. These are greasy fumes, the possibility of contamination during cooking, changes in temperature and humidity.
Therefore, preference should be given to fabrics containing synthetic materials. It can be polyester, polyamide, polyacrylic. Quite a lot of fabrics are produced containing these materials, which look great, are easy to wash and retain their original appearance for a long time.
As an example, we can name such fabrics as taffeta, satin, jacquard, artificial silk, fucra, organza. These fabrics are different in density, so you can choose the option for both light, airy curtains and denser ones that protect well from bright sunlight.
At the same time, it is not necessary to use completely artificial fabrics, especially if you are more inclined to natural ones. In this case, the content of synthetic threads can be about 50%. This is also a good option.
If we talk about fashionable curtains for the kitchen, then you should also dwell on which colors to give preference to.
According to most designers, the most popular color will be white with its various shades. The color of the curtains can be from snow-white to creamy or pearl-pearl, as well as with a metallic tint.
But if the interior of your kitchen has some elements of a dark color, then it is quite acceptable to use fabrics for curtains with brown shades.
In addition, two-color curtains, which look more fresh and original, remain popular.
Preference should be given to plain fabrics in subdued colors. In this case, prints are allowed, but not in large sizes.
What styles of kitchen curtains will be trending this season?
In addition to classic curtains with a minimalist design, Roman, Scandinavian and Japanese curtains remain in demand.
Roller blinds made of thick fabric or bamboo, as well as cafe curtains and hourglass-shaped curtains, can also be considered fashionable.
But blinds are already going out of fashion. I said above that one of the qualities of modern curtains for the kitchen is their practicality. Blinds, unfortunately, collect a lot of dust, which is not so easy to remove. Therefore, this option cannot be called practical, and, therefore, fashionable.
What curtains to hang in the kitchen and what to consider when choosing
Curtains for the kitchen should not only be fashionable. There are at least five more criteria that should be taken into account when choosing curtains for the kitchen.
Firstly, curtains must be practical. This means that natural fabrics such as cotton, linen, silk will not be the best option, as they get dirty quickly. Which is quite possible given the kitchen conditions.
Yes, curtains made from these fabrics look very good and create a cozy atmosphere.
But you can replace them with synthetic or semi-synthetic fabrics. Now there is a choice of fabrics for curtains that look absolutely natural, but at the same time are more practical to use.
Secondly, the curtains must match or at least not contradict the design style of your kitchen.
Well, for example, it would not be appropriate to hang cozy curtains in the Provence style in a high-tech kitchen. You need to try to stick to one style in interior design.
In addition, you need to consider which side of the world your kitchen window faces. If it is south facing, then the curtains should provide shelter from bright sunlight. This must be taken into account when choosing fabric for curtains.
If your kitchen is of modest size, then you may decide to use the window sill as an additional work surface. And then this decision will determine the model of curtains used.
Another quality that needs to be taken into account when choosing a model of curtains for the kitchen is their functionality. If your kitchen has a balcony or you often open a window for ventilation, then the design of the curtains should allow this to be done without hindrance.
So far we have not considered specific models of curtains, but have only decided on what should be used as a guide when choosing curtains for the kitchen.
Interior Applications
Living room and hall
The main features when decorating the interior in this style in the living room is the choice of the right curtains. The material should be noticeable without making the space heavy. Bright, shiny, eye-catching designs move to the side. Curtains should look as if they are an extension of the wall. The same applies to the hall (more about curtains for the hall here)
Kitchen
When decorating a kitchen, in general, the simpler the better. Blinds of light shades, Roman blinds or roller shutters. The fabric must be easy to care for and practical. The presence of a grease-repellent surface and fire resistance.
Bedroom
For the bedroom choose classic. Tulle and curtains are completely inappropriate, but screen panels and blinds are what you need. If you absolutely cannot do without classic curtains in your bedroom, then a lightweight curtain of a single color is quite acceptable. Or a curtain that completely matches the tone of the bedroom.
Choosing short curtains for the kitchen in a modern style
The choice in favor of short curtains may be determined by several factors. These are modern trends in fashion, your personal preferences and features of the kitchen, its size. In your case, it may be one of the listed factors, or it may be all at once.
So, what options are there for short curtains for the kitchen?
There are several such options and you need to be guided when choosing by your own taste and style of decorating your kitchen. That is, the style of the curtains must match the overall concept of the kitchen interior design. If the kitchen is decorated, for example, in a high-tech or minimalist style, then colorful, although homely, curtains in the Provence style are unlikely to look organic.
Let's look at several types of short curtains for the kitchen.
Roman curtains
This type of curtains was popular last season and does not lose its relevance this season.
You probably know the design of these curtains. It is a canvas on which wooden or plastic slats are fixed.
These curtains can be raised and lowered using a cord.
Roman blinds look quite modern, but at the same time they can organically fit into almost any interior, be it neoclassical or hi-tech. You just need to choose the right fabric color and pattern.
French curtains
Unlike the previous type, these curtains look more solid and are more suitable for a classic style. You just need to not overuse the number of various bells and whistles in the form of lambrequins, frills or ties. Otherwise, such curtains will hardly be called modern.
The design of French curtains, like Roman curtains, allows them to be raised and lowered to the desired height using sewn-in ribbons.
English curtains
These curtains are similar in design to French curtains, but they do not rise completely, but only at the bottom. This makes it possible to only slightly raise or lower the curtains.
English curtains are made, as a rule, from thick fabric, or from a thin, but dense lining.
Such curtains are not suitable for every interior, but for a kitchen in a classic style, as well as in country or Provence style, they will be quite appropriate.
Roller blinds
These curtains look quite modern. They do not require installation of a cornice. This allows you to save space in modest-sized kitchens.
The choice of roller blinds is quite large, which allows you to choose the right option for a specific interior.
Another good thing about roller blinds is that they are not difficult to care for. It is enough to wipe them with a damp cloth. And the material from which the curtains are made practically does not absorb odors. As a result, we can say that roller blinds are quite practical to use.
Curtains-cafe
By themselves, such curtains, of course, are not able to completely protect from the bright sun. But if, on the contrary, you need to maintain good natural light in the kitchen and at the same time hide from prying eyes, then cafe curtains will be a good option.
Another advantage of this type of curtains is that they are simple in design, do not require a large amount of material and can easily be sewn with your own hands if you have such a desire and a creative streak.
Hourglass style curtains
It should be noted right away that curtains of this type can be either full-size or short, up to the window sill.
The advantage of these curtains is their simplicity of design and original appearance.
Like the previous type of curtains, these curtains are easy to make yourself, using your imagination.
It is desirable that the color of the fabric for hourglass-style curtains echoes other elements of the interior. This could be a tablecloth, napkins. Then this kitchen interior design will have a more thoughtful, finished look.
Curtains for the kitchen
The kitchen occupies a special position among other rooms in an apartment or house. Many housewives want to see this room cozy, beautiful and modern.
To transform a kitchen window, just look at photos of modern kitchen curtains and make your choice. Although this is not so easy to do, due to the large number of options presented.
All models are beautiful and interesting. It is important to choose a curtain so that it fully satisfies the needs of customers. It is worth noting such an important parameter as the correct size of the curtain fabric.
It is convenient if they do not hang on the floor or windowsill. You can use this space. It’s beautiful when the curtains look harmonious with the interior: suitable color, texture, material thickness and fittings used.
Long curtains for the kitchen in a modern style - what to look for?
In the previous section, we looked at a large number of options for short curtains for the kitchen. But this does not mean that floor-length curtains are not relevant for the kitchen.
Long curtains look more solid and can significantly influence the formation of interior design. They provide greater protection from sun rays when needed.
But it should be noted that long curtains are of course more suitable for kitchens of sufficient area.
It is also appropriate to use long curtains if there is a balcony door in the kitchen.
In this case, you only need to make sure that the design of the curtains allows you to use the balcony without any problems. That is, they did not interfere with the opening of the door.
From a practicality point of view, the requirements for the material of long curtains are perhaps a little more stringent than for short curtains. On long curtains it is more noticeable if the material is wrinkled, dirty or washed out. Therefore, preference should be given to semi-synthetic fabrics.
The style of long curtains can be different depending on the overall style of your kitchen interior.
An almost universal option can be called classic curtains without all sorts of frills in their design.
Hourglass-shaped curtains can also be used.
Japanese curtains also look very stylish, especially if the size of the kitchen allows it.
Such curtains look very modern, elegant, airy, and create a comfortable atmosphere.
Patterned images on curtains
This style is not characterized by colorful patterns, not counting geometric ones. But designers found a way out of this situation to please lovers of patterns on curtains.
Simple schematic images, monotonous shapes and ordinary unattractive figures in the design of minimalist curtains successfully harmonize in such an interior.
However, finding something suitable in stores that mainly focus on luxury is very difficult. In order not to disturb the aesthetic atmosphere of the room, you can order curtains from sewing workshops or sew the curtains yourself.
An organically integrated natural component emphasizes the owner’s taste and leaves a good impression on the guests.
Only fools would deny all the benefits of minimalism. Many have already made a stylish, convenient and affordable choice for themselves, which is this style.
Modern minimalism implies not only a minimum number of multifunctional furniture in the apartment; to create a unified image, it is necessary to take into account all the points in order to ultimately get what you want.
Therefore, curtains in the minimalist style play an important role in completing the look. In Europe, the fashion for using simple, inconspicuous curtains in the interior has long been popular.
It is still difficult for residents of Russia to part with intricate patterns, multi-layer compositions of colored fabrics with tassels and fringes.
Let's try to figure out whether it's so difficult to change habits and introduce something new into the design of your apartment.
Two-color curtains for the kitchen in a modern style - what are their advantages?
Two-color curtains were popular last season, and interest in them is not decreasing this season either.
The advantage of two-color curtains is that they make it possible to enliven the kitchen interior and make it more original.
In addition, the presence of two colors makes it easier to harmoniously combine curtains with other elements of the kitchen interior.
In this case, of course, you need to pay attention to how well the colors in the combined curtains combine. After all, there are colors that don’t go well with each other.
You can add variety to two-color curtains by using materials of different textures and densities.
It should be noted that in combined curtains different colors can be combined both horizontally and vertically.
Curtains for the kitchen in a modern style: photos of the best design solutions
After general discussions about fashionable curtains for the kitchen, you can move on to specific examples of curtains of different styles and designs. As they say, it is better to see it once than to read about it ten times.
Summarize
In this article, we tried to answer the question of which curtains are best to choose for a modern-style kitchen. Let's briefly summarize what has been said.
Generally speaking, the main qualities of modern curtains are simplicity of design, minimalism of decoration, practicality in care and operation.
What styles and models of curtains are more suitable for a modern kitchen were discussed in detail above. Therefore there is no point in repeating it.
Good luck with your design decisions!
Best regards, Alexander Tkachenko.
Choosing modern curtains for a small kitchen
To design a window opening in a small kitchen, you should take into account certain nuances that relate to the layout and functionality of the room.
If the kitchen is very small, then the window sill can be converted into a countertop. To prevent window textiles from creating inconvenience, a Roman or roller blind will do.
If there is still space for a window sill, then light linen or cotton curtains can be used to decorate the window. A translucent canvas will look great in a small kitchen. It will visually increase the space and let daylight into the room.
At first glance, it seems that choosing curtains for the kitchen should not cause any difficulties. But it is the right choice of this element that can transform the room and create comfort in it. Armed with selection recommendations, you are sure to select the ideal curtains for your kitchen.
