The role of curtains in kitchen design: modern ideas for 2018

The kitchen should be attractive and cozy. And the curtains play an important role in these requirements. Currently, when implementing design ideas, each housewife follows her individual rules. But neglect of modern fashion trends is not worth it. Interesting options for wallpaper for the kitchen, see here.

Classic design curtains for the kitchen 2018

Timeless classics - tulle and straight curtains. This option is very diverse. They can be with and without a lambrequin, on grommets, for windows with a balcony door.

When choosing curtains for the kitchen, the following rules must be observed:

• It is not recommended to hang long curtains on the window next to which there is a dining table or set;
• curtains and curtain materials should be easy to maintain, because large volumes of fabric accumulate a lot of dirt and dust;
• the kitchen should be well lit, so it is advisable that the curtains and drapes be light enough.

Curtains on grommets

Curtains on grommets do not lose their popularity. In their upper part, holes have been made that are edged with grommets - plastic or metal rings. This element is both fasteners and decorative elements. He makes the curtains elegant and ennobles them.

For the kitchen, curtains on the grommets can be short and long, with a pattern and plain, sewn from curtains or light fabrics.

Curtains with pelmet

Framing the upper part of the curtains with horizontal drapery - lambrequin. Their varieties are no less than the types of curtains. It is better to pay attention to soft draperies in the form of a swag, which covers the upper part of the window or half-swag - a scarf that is thrown over the cornice. Complex options - bells, ties, frills for the kitchen will not work.

Hard bandeau pelmets are also popular. The fabric used for it is the same as for the main curtains. They are performed in the form of a narrow strip, a curly lower edge, or in the form of a small triangle. In any case, they should be concise.

  

For a window with a balcony door

A special design solution requires a window with a balcony door. The asymmetry of such a window opening reveals an extensive flight of fantasies. Ordinary curtains in this case will not work, since the balcony door, which opens inward, will constantly cling to them.

One of the good options for this case is the use of one long wide panel, and a pick-up is made from the side of the opposite door. At night this catch is released and the curtain closes the entire window opening.

The second option is two curtains. These curtains are gathered in tack from both sides. From the side of the window, the length of the curtain is made to the floor, and the sides of the balcony door are half the length.

Modern roman curtains in the kitchen

This type of curtains belongs to the lifting type. A special mechanism assembles the Roman blind into parallel, even folds. They are simple and concise at the same time. And their ergonomics give the kitchen a strict elegance.

These curtains are suitable for any style, because they can be combined with direct curtains, horizontal blinds, with tulle, as well as used independently.

Japanese curtains in the kitchen

They consist of a control system, cornice and screen panels. These are fabric cloths stretched between the guides. Such curtains are more like vertical blinds or mobile screens. On one window it is applied from 2 to 6 panels.

The canvas for Japanese curtains is made mainly from natural fabrics, and the curtain rods are ceiling or wall. An electronic control system is used so that the panels are not contaminated by hand.

This type of curtains is suitable for many interiors, but in many decorative details and luxurious interiors they are lost. And in a small kitchen, they will visually make the space even smaller and switch their attention to themselves.

Austrian curtains

Like the Roman curtains, they belong to the lifting view. They combine the sophistication of French models and the practicality of Roman ones. When lifting them, they form horizontal folds. Usually they are not lifted to the end, but left raised. Austrian curtains can be used as a lambrequin and are combined with curtains or tulle. But because of its decorativeness, you can use them individually.

Austrian curtains will not fit the styles of the last century, the classics of the 60s, loft, high-tech. They are recommended to be applied to modern classical interiors or romantic conditions.

French curtains

French curtains descend from the ceiling to the floor in numerous rows. They do not rise and move apart. This model is not suitable for the kitchen. Currently produced models that can be raised and lowered to the level of the windowsill. Such models are ideally suited to the interior of the kitchen.

Fabrics for French curtains are used translucent, lightweight, natural. Most often white or pastel shade.

For a small kitchen, such curtains are not used. They will look bulky. And for a large kitchen or kitchen-dining room, these curtains are perfect. The presence of a good hood is necessary, since fumes and dust accumulate in the folds of the curtains.

Roller blinds

On the upper part of the window frame or above the window itself, a special roller is mounted on which the curtains are wound when lifting. The canvas is made of PVC, bamboo straw, fabric. The fabric option will fit into any kitchen interior.

Roll wallpapers are well suited for kitchens of any size. They look great, while saving as much as square meters. They combine well with other types of curtains. The color scheme of roller blinds is very extensive, they can be matched to any color of walls. Curtains with photo printing look very impressive.

Kisei

The curtains made of threads seem to be created for the kitchen. They do not absorb greasy fumes, do not get dirty, are easily washed away, transmit light and air well, and do not interfere with opening the balcony door. With the help of threads of kisey, you can easily divide the space into zones.

Kisei easily fits into any interior - from romantic to strict. It can be used individually, as well as in combination with horizontal blinds, tulle, curtains.