When envisioning your ideal kitchen design, you may focus on the prominent elements like cabinet colors, countertop surfaces, or tile backsplash patterns. However, have you ever considered the impact of kitchen curtains? Unlike other areas of your home where curtains add a finishing touch, many homeowners tend to neglect their kitchen windows. Yet, the kitchen is often the gathering place for your household, making it the perfect space to incorporate beautiful curtains that enhance the overall ambiance. Interior designer Yvonne McFadden explains, “Kitchen windows offer more than just natural light; they provide an opportunity to introduce soft textures and fabrics into a space dominated by hard materials like stone, tile, wood, and metal.”
To inspire you, we consulted interior designers and explored our archive to discover some of the best kitchen curtain ideas. These solutions vary in length, style, and impact, but they all share a common purpose: to provide privacy while making a stylish statement.
#1: CHARMING CAFÉ CURTAINS
In this kitchen designed by Mary Graham of the U.K. firm Salvesen Graham, pastel-colored cabinetry sets the tone. Amidst the array of colors, sweet café curtains offer a chance to incorporate prints without overwhelming the space, according to Graham.
#2: ELEGANT NEUTRAL BLINDS
Renowned designer Lorenzo Castillo excels at blending textures, patterns, colors, styles, and periods. For this Paris apartment, he complements the Lorenzo Castillo wallpaper and the Studio Green paint by Farrow & Ball used in the cabinets with a set of rattan blinds, adding a touch of elegance.
#3: STYLISH PATTERNED ROMAN SHADES
This contemporary kitchen with clean lines received a vibrant touch from Atlanta-based interior designer Yvonne McFadden. She introduced Roman shades in a bold print, allowing for both softness and a splash of color. McFadden also incorporated texture and additional color by adding an old rug and placing pretty accessories on the countertop.
#4: STRIKING BLUE-FRAMED CURTAINS
Nicole Salvesen, partner at Salvesen Graham, injected life into a predominantly neutral kitchen with vibrant fabrics. Salvesen explains, “We love playing with color and achieving a balance between playfulness and timelessness.” The cheerful and whimsical print of the curtains in the dining nook added character, further emphasized by Salvesen painting the window trim to create a focal point.
#5: ARTISTIC PAINTERLY ROMAN SHADE
In this Beverly Hills flat renovated by Los Angeles-based designer Oliver M. Furth, the original 1930s charm harmonizes with an urban and contemporary feel. The cooking area showcases a hand-painted Roman shade in an appealing eggplant fabric from Porter Teleo, perfectly complementing the upholstered barstools.
Remember to consider cooking area curtains as an opportunity to elevate your space, adding both style and functionality to this central hub of your home.