Short curtains for the kitchen: types, color variations and recommendations for choosing

In order to make the room more comfortable, they use a variety of techniques - from the arrangement of decorative little things to the selection of beautiful curtains. Meanwhile, they should be not only beautiful, but also practical, especially if they are planned to be placed in the kitchen. Short neat curtains are ideal for this room.

Short curtains for the kitchen are quite comfortable, but, like any other product, they have their pros and cons. Among the advantages, the following points should be noted.

• Such curtains are almost ideal for small rooms, as they take up very little space, and therefore make the room visually larger.
• They do not interfere with the cooking process or food intake.
• Due to the minimum length, there is free access to the window sill. This is also convenient, because in small kitchens, the window sill is often used as a workplace.
• The cropped curtains are available in various colors, which allows you to choose them for any interior without much effort.
• They get dirty much less often than long curtains.
• Flowers or herbs can be grown on the windowsill. At the same time, the curtains will not get dirty or torn.

There are also disadvantages, but they are not so significant. For example, short curtains are not suitable for rooms with low ceilings, as they visually make the room much smaller. It will be impossible to use them for other windows, since they are sewn specifically for a specific window.

Kitchen curtains are able to satisfy the needs of any owner. They can be lifting, as well as sliding, that is, with two halves of one curtain. In addition, some people prefer to have more light in the kitchen, so choose only tulle curtains. Some, on the contrary, supplement them with night curtains, especially those who live on the first floors.

In general, there are a lot of short curtains. They are all available and can be purchased from any specialty store or ordered online.

Such curtains are lifting and consist of a material that, when moving upward, folds into an accordion. You can raise and lower such curtains either manually or using a special mechanism. They are easy to use, they can either close the entire opening in the window, or leave the window sill open.

More suitable for a style such as minimalism or classic. In some cases, there are combined options with long draperies.

Such curtains consist of long vertical bands, and the lifting mechanism is almost identical to the previous one. In the classic style, heavier materials are used to create a special atmosphere in the room. But in rooms decorated in a modern style, light fabrics are more often used.

There is also another name for them - "cylinders". They are quite lush and airy, so they are not suitable for all rooms. However, lightweight fabric looks great in a Provence-style room.

Separately, it is worth highlighting such a subgroup as photocurtains. They come in many varieties, so you can choose a drawing for any chosen interior. In addition, they allow you to create a special atmosphere in the room. For example, you can choose stylish curtains with images of food in order to always dine with an appetite in the family circle or be inspired to cook. Or you can choose light curtains reminiscent of a cafe in your favorite city.

Despite this name, similar curtains are popular in apartments. Most often they use lightweight materials like a veil. In addition, rustic curtains are often complemented with all sorts of cute little things like ribbons, lace and ruffles.

These curtains consist of a large number of folds. Most often, the product uses light materials from organza or veil, which looks especially beautiful against the background of a snow-white or beige kitchen.

Such original curtains are a continuous canvas, which hangs on the sides almost to the window sill, and in the middle it barely reaches half of the window. Due to the fact that they resemble an arch, the curtains received such an unusual name. A distinctive feature of the curtains is the lace bottom.

Such models are distinguished from other curtains by their fastening - they are fixed in the middle of the window. You can use for its design both a single piece and a two-piece fabric. Most often, such curtains are complemented by lambrequins. They are easy to maintain and help make the space visually larger. A room with these curtains looks quite cozy. The only negative is that such curtains do not look very modern, so they simply do not fit into many styles.

Curtains are fabric panels that can move like the doors of wardrobes. They are most suitable for those kitchens with balcony doors or huge windows. They differ from other options in that they can be opened and closed using a remote control. Looks best in modern kitchens.

In addition, there are various ways to attach kitchen curtains.

• On the eyelets. They are used more for rooms decorated in a modern or classic style. It is important to remember that eyelets come in different sizes. They are rings made of metal or plastic that are sewn into any fabric. With their help, the curtains can be easily moved along the cornice.
• On the rings... Most often found in classic interiors. The curtain is attached with hooks that are fixed with rings. Opening and closing these curtains is also easy.
• On the hinges. The frequency of such attachments largely depends on the weight of the material. The color of the loops is most often contrasting.
• Drawstring... They are attached either in the form of bows or in the form of ordinary knots. This option is very convenient for washing. And the mounts look pretty cute.
• On the drawstring. The fastening is more used for tulle curtains. They differ from others in that the frill of the curtains runs directly above the cornice.
• On magnets... Mounts are becoming more popular every day. After all, they perform several functions at once - they are both a fastener and a decorative element. The magnet version is the most modern.

Various materials are used to make short kitchen curtains. You can choose almost any, focusing on the price and your preferences. But it is best if they are durable and resistant to fading or staining. Both natural and synthetic materials are suitable for the kitchen.

• Cotton. Such material is practically harmless. After all, it does not cause allergic reactions, it keeps its shape perfectly. Due to the latter, the curtains always look neat and do not require additional maintenance. Cotton curtains are made of more cotton, with different colors.
• Silk. This material requires a careful attitude towards itself and, above all, it is a rather delicate wash. In addition, dust does not collect on the silk fabric, and it also drapes perfectly, does not wrinkle.
• Bamboo... Such curtains do not absorb odors, protect the window from moisture, and also retain heat. You can clean them with a regular sponge and soap, even without removing from the window.
• Nylon curtains are known for being resistant to any dirt.
• Organza... Such curtains are strong and dense enough. They are resistant to any pollution, perfectly transmit light, but the air, on the contrary, is bad. They can be either matte or crinkled, smooth, monochromatic, with or without a pattern. In addition, they are easy to wash. In fact, the only drawback of such curtains is that in the summer they will make the room stuffy in the room.
• Tulle. Curtains made of such material must be washed very often, having previously shaken off dust. In addition, they should not be wrung out or ironed. You need to treat this material very carefully.
• From flax. Such curtains are quite expensive, because they are distinguished by both good quality and density. Their only drawback is that they quickly fade in the sun, so you should not buy bright linen curtains. Especially if the kitchen faces the sunny side.

Most often, when choosing curtains for the kitchen, housewives are guided by the decoration of the room, as well as furniture and other items that are located there. But at the same time, you should not choose a shade of curtains that is identical to the color of wallpaper or upholstery. Indeed, in this case, they will simply merge with all the elements, and the room will seem monochromatic. Any curtains should be one or two shades darker or lighter than wallpaper in the kitchen and furniture in it. For those who lack color, it is best to use colorful curtains that will draw attention specifically to the window. It should be one of the few bright accents in the room. They can be green, red, blue, and so on. In addition, two-tone curtains will look beautiful.

If you want to make the room more comfortable, preference should be given to pastel shades. It is best to choose white or beige curtains. In addition, this option is acceptable for rooms in which there is little sunlight. They will make the room brighter and more spacious. In the modern world, one of the most popular shades is orange and red or crimson. If you use them, a warm atmosphere will reign in the room.

If we talk about short curtains for the kitchen, then their styles are quite diverse. In addition, there are a large number of room design options. You don't have to be limited to the options that stores have to offer. You can sew the curtains yourself, or you can contact the specialists who will take into account all the new items, as well as the customer's preferences.

If the kitchen is decorated in a solid color, then it is best to purchase curtains with a bright pattern. In addition, a tablecloth or napkins on a table in the same style will look great. In this case, it is imperative that so that all the items are combined with each other.

Ivory shade curtains will look great in the interior of any room. It is very delicate and goes well with most flowers. In kitchens that are warmed up by a lot of sunlight, colder shades will look best... For example, blue or blue are considered especially beautiful. It is believed that these shades increase appetite.

A classic-style room can be decorated with curtains of two halves, complemented by a lambrequin. You can use a wide variety of fabrics, but most of all, fairly dense materials are suitable for such an interior.

This style is characterized by its particular simplicity. The curtains do not differ in bright colors. The colors of fabrics should be delicate, with small flowers or stripes. But often they are complemented with ruffles or ribbons, as well as beautiful frills.

For a kitchen made in this style, lace curtains are used, moreover, with a lot of patterns. They are decorated with multi-colored ribbons or lambrequins.

In this modern style, curtains made of tulle or any other translucent material are most often used. Blotches of lurex thread look quite beautiful. They sparkle in the sun, adding originality to the room.

When deciding to hang short curtains in your kitchen, you need to consider some advice from experienced professionals.

• First of all, you should pay attention to the appearance of the curtains. As a rule, preference is given to those shades that are combined with the colors of the furniture.
• It is imperative to take into account the fact that large drawings will visually significantly reduce the space. Therefore, for a small kitchen, curtains with small unobtrusive patterns are selected. In addition, you can expand the space with roller or panel curtains.
• In the event that the ceilings are too low, it is best to choose curtains with either a strip or a diamond pattern. This option will visually make the kitchen much higher.
• It must also be remembered that the curtains to the windowsill should not interfere with cooking. This means that you should not choose too voluminous or richly decorated curtains.
• Particular attention should be paid to the material. For sunny rooms, you can choose thicker curtains. But for darkened rooms, it is better to use tulle curtains. In addition, you can make the room brighter by hanging curtains from any other translucent material.
• It is best to buy ready-made kits. This will ensure that the curtains themselves and additional decorative elements are combined with each other.

Summing up, we can say that short curtains for the kitchen will be an excellent option for both a small room and a huge and spacious one.

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