Window Treatment Ideas for the Kitchen
What is the most used room in the house? Many people would say the kitchen. To prove the point, we have seen kitchen islands getting bigger and TVs and entertainment centers added to accommodate a more casual entertaining environment. So why not complete your kitchen space by selecting window treatments that match your lifestyle? Talk with an Altra Home Décor window treatment specialist here in Phoenix for suggestions on how to bring your kitchen windows to life.
Window Treatments Add Color, Style, and Functionality
When you select new kitchen window treatments, you’ll have four main categories to choose from: blinds, shades, shutters, and draperies/top treatments. Each one offers unique characteristics, from how they control light to how they operate.
- BLINDS – They can be made out of aluminum, wood, faux wood, and vinyl. They have the ability to be rotated open or closed, come in a variety of slat sizes and colors, and can be lifted if need be, but will probably stack to cover the top part of the window. For kitchens with high moisture, a good choice would be aluminum or faux wood blinds, such as Hunter Douglas Everwood® Alternative wood Blinds or Modern Precious® Aluminum Blinds. They never go out of style, can be cleaned fairly easily, and are a good value.
- SHADES – The possibilities are endless. They come in fabrics, weaves, natural fibers, and vinyl materials and offer an array of opacity options. Unlike blinds, shades do not have rotating vanes. They can be lifted traditionally from the bottom, lowered from the top, or both (called top-down/bottom-up), providing you both light and privacy options. Shades that add a more contemporary look in the kitchen are Hunter Douglas Designer roller and screen shades, Duette® Honeycomb Shades, and Provenance® Woven Woods. For a more traditional look, consider Design Studio™ and Vignette® Modern Roman Shades. There is a price point for every budget. But remember, shades made from fabric may be susceptible to grease and food stains.
- SHUTTERS – Shutters are classic and add value to your home; they come in wood, faux wood, and vinyl materials and in a variety of slat sizes. Not only beautiful, shutters add privacy and energy efficiency too. Wood slats can be stained to match your existing molding, where faux wood offers a wide selection of popular colors, from wood grains to white. Again, in high-moisture areas, you might want to consider faux or vinyl shutters. Considered the costliest in the group, with the addition of alternative materials, shutters are now more affordable than ever before.
- DRAPERIES AND TOP TREATMENTS – The possibilities are endless. Used alone or in combination with blinds, shades, or shutters, draperies and top treatments will add the finishing touch to your kitchen windows. The nicest part about draperies and top treatments is that you can change them with the seasons to create a whole new look at your window. They are easy to clean. Select from ready-made or custom-whichever meets your budget.
Operating Systems
One of the most overlooked options when selecting window treatments is the operating systems. If your windows are high and hard to reach, consider PowerView® Motorization. If you have children or just don’t like the look of cords, consider LiteRise®. We have a wide variety of operating choices for you to select from.
Find Kitchen Window Treatments in the Phoenix and Peoria, Arizona Area
Altra Home Décor is your source for window treatments, custom drapery, flooring, and more! We serve the greater Phoenix area, including Peoria, Sun City West, Anthem, Buckeye, Glendale, and Scottsdale, with a showroom in Surprise. Stop by our locally owned store to view our full-size window treatment displays and sample books. Contact us today to schedule an in-home design consultation!
