Country Kitchen Curtains
If there’s one style of room that will really suffer for lack of kitchen curtains it’s a country style kitchen. Whereas contemporary kitchens with their shiny stainless steel surfaces and high gloss doors look fantastic with sleek blinds, something so simple will not do justice to a kitchen which is meant to be the heart of the country home (or at least look as if it is).
If you are looking for country kitchen curtains, don’t worry about finding what you need. You will be spoiled for choice as most designs of curtains for the kitchen are suitable for this style of room and they are the easiest type to find. Typical kitchen curtain fabric is adorned with all sorts of images that shout “country”.
You will find apple kitchen curtains which remind you of orchards and over-filled fruit bowls and you can find them to tone in with every color from the bright green granny smiths type apples which go with fresh bright shades to more rustic colors which are great with a natural colored room and wooden units.
Rooster kitchen curtains may not be for you but there's plenty of choice
You will find rooster kitchen curtains which remind you of a country farm yard and are very effective at extending the country theme. These are generally in natural and rustic colors too – great with your wooden cabinets and cream color scheme.
If you prefer curtains without images of fruit and farmyard you can evoke a country feeling by using very simple floral fabrics. Gingham kitchen curtains are a great choice too for this kind of kitchen.
If you prefer, you can make your own curtains with any suitable fabric. You should find many prints and patterns which will be suitable including the typical country farmyard and fruit images. Just make sure that the fabric you choose is washable. (Kitchen curtains attract grease and dirt from the steamy atmosphere of the kitchen and will need frequent laundering). Also wash and press the fabric before you make up the curtains. Cotton fabrics which are most suitable for kitchen curtains may be subject to shrinkage of up to 10%. If you wash the fabric (and any lining fabric you will use) future shrinkage will not cause a problem.
Although ruffled curtains and simple swag valances lend themselves well to the country look, do remember the requirement for frequent laundering and keep things fairly simple whether you make or buy your curtains.
One simple style of curtain suitable for the kitchen is the cafe style. Cafe curtains cover the lower half of the window allowing you to easily look out and enjoy a lot of natural light while affording you quite a bit of privacy. For a country kitchen choose a simple gingham or chintz floral fabric to stay in keeping with the theme. Large pictures of farmyard animals, sunflowers and fruit bowls don’t work so well with cafe style curtains.
As for colors, it is mainly natural tones which suit country kitchens – all shades of cream, green and yellow can work well depending on the color of your walls and cabinets. Yellow, I think, is especially good in a kitchen as it is found in every shade in nature from bright lemon yellow to dark mustard. My bright yellow kitchen curtains always remind me of sunshine and summer even on the blackest winter day in my north facing kitchen.
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Where to Get Good Deals on Kitchen Curtains
You will find some kitchen curtains in your local area. They are found sometimes in discount stores but more often in expensive soft furnishings stores and in large department stores. Unfortunately even with high prices it is likely that you will get a limited selection there with not much chance to shop around.
For the best deals you need to go online, which is the case with many items these days. Not only do you save money (and time) by shopping online you also don’t have the cost of making several shopping trips to the various stores in your area. As you know mileage costs and parking charges continue to rise.
kitchen window treatment goes well with this kitchen
So, when you decide to buy kitchen window treatments online, you are making a very sensible decision.
Once you take a look online you will be amazed at how many kitchen curtain designs and styles are available. You’ll find novelty curtains, cafe curtains, designer curtains, curtains in many patterns and plain curtains in every color of the rainbow.
If you’re not sure how to go about choosing kitchen curtains then take a look at our section on How to Choose Kitchen Curtains before going any further and then then follow this guide.
1. Set a Budget
If you want to avoid spending too much, have a budget in mind before you begin. If you’re not sure what a reasonable amount would be, take a look at a few sites to get an idea of the selection available and the range of prices.
2. Browse and Book mark
Create a short list of the kitchen curtains you like. As you browse bookmark your favorites so that you can come back to them.
3. Compare Prices, Quality and Suitability
See how each of the curtains on your short list holds up against this check list
- How does the design and color fit in with your kitchen color scheme and theme?
- Are the prices within your budget? Have you included sales tax (if any) and shipping in looking at the costs? Have you priced a curtain in the right size for your windows?
- Is the fabric of good quality for the price?
- Do they even have the right size of curtain for your windows? Or will you have to pay for alterations? How does this affect your budget?
- Are the kitchen curtains washable in the washing machine? Or will they have to be dry cleaned (more expense!)
- Are the curtains in stock?
- Are there any matching accessories available
- Will the company deliver quickly?
- What is the returns policy if you are not happy with the product?
- Are you familiar with the company / brand of curtains? It’s not necessarily a bad sign if you are not – just extra points if you have bought from them before and were happy with them!
4. Choose Your Kitchen Window Curtains
Choose your best option and order your choice of kitchen curtains. Then you can put your feet up and wait for them to arrive.
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Kitchen Curtains FAQ : Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find kitchen curtains with a particular theme or pictures on them (cowboys, vegetables, cats, sunflowers etc)
The best place to find all kinds of kitchen curtains is via online stores (you will never find such a good selection in your local area). Do a search on both Google and eBay for kitchen curtains along with the word for the image you want on your drapes. If you are not successful with that, try the same search with just curtains instead of kitchen curtains and if you still don’t find what you are looking for consider making your own (a relatively easy job) and do the same search with fabric. If these three searches don’t work then I’m afraid nothing will and you will have to look for something similar. Browse around the online curtain shops until you find something you like.
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I have an open plan apartment so that the kitchen and living room are effectively one room. How do I choose curtains for these two “rooms” in one?
You have a few choices for window treatments when choosing kitchen and lounge curtains for an open-plan or studio home. You can
- choose the same fabric for both windows using a plainer style curtain or blind for the kitchen window and a fancier style for the living room – for example drapes and valances in the living room part and simple roman shades or roller blinds in the kitchen
- choose a complimentary color for the kitchen in a plain fabric, perhaps picking out a color from the lounge curtains or from other accessories in the room
- use plain curtains or blinds in the same color on both windows
- ignore the fact that you have an open plan arrangement and simply define the kitchen space with the décor there and the lounge space with a different style, while still making sure colors and styles compliment each other rather than clashing badly
- choose complimentary fabrics from the same design range such as a floral pattern in the lounge and a coordinating striped fabric for the kitchen curtains
How Do I Measure for Kitchen Window Curtains
You can either measure your window if you are having your curtains made or measure the size of the curtains you require. ( See our guide to measuring for kitchen curtains for more details)
Would Long Curtains Look Right in a Kitchen?
If you are hanging kitchen curtains near a food preparation area, sink or cooker then I would definitely select short simple curtains or blinds for reasons of safety and ease of maintenance, however if you have patio doors or use your kitchen as a dining room then long curtains are fine in those areas.
If you hang long curtains be sure to make the style and fabric in keeping with the informal nature of the room – for example, cotton is more appropriate than lace if you’re going long in this situation whereas short lace cafe curtains are fine (depending on the style of your cabinets etc).
Whatever window treatment you choose just be sure that you will be able to wash your kitchen curtains as they do get dirty quickly in the kitchen atmosphere.
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