Kitchen Blinds | Kitchen Blinds as a Design Feature

Imagine a warm spring morning, with the kitchen blinds slightly open and a sunbeam glancing onto the breakfast table. Lighting effects are able to define a living space, and kitchen blinds can be one way to set the tone for your eating and cooking area.

While examining the wide variety of kitchen blinds available, take into account environmental factors. Custom fabric blinds may be designed to compliment most any décor, picking up color themes or patterns from the kitchen. However, they do absorb odors and will be negatively impacted by a lot of steam. Other choices include roll up shades and roller blinds, venetian blinds, roman shades and fabric blinds, bamboo blinds, wooden, wood weave, and faux wood blinds, and honeycomb, cellular, or pleated shades. Again, the presence of moisture, and particularly cooking grease, must be considered. Wiping down a metal or vinyl blind is much easier than removing spots and stains from other materials. Beware of textured surfaces on blinds that can trap dirt and splattered cooking substances. Considering that the kitchen is the busiest room in most homes be sure the selection made is sturdy enough to withstand frequent use by all members of the household.

In contrast, kitchen skylights and other windows removed from the direct cooking area can be enhanced with the most eclectic, and even outrageous, designs. The great spectrum of choices will allow tenants to selectively filter light as the sun’s arc changes throughout the day and the seasons. Honeycomb shades are a popular option for skylights, as they insulate while letting in light. Installing motorized exterior or interior blinds can remove a choking hazard for small children present in corded blinds, encouraging cleanliness at the same time. Who has not wrinkled a nose at a cord that is black from handling or mildewed from repeatedly dropping into the kitchen sink? Moreover, when turning a wand that is greasy or food spattered, the ambiance is somehow tainted. Power blinds also provide ease of use for residents with limited mobility, frequently via a remote control unit.

Many kitchen areas have a built in sliding door with access to a yard, patio, or deck. This focal point may be the determining factor in selecting the remaining window coverings for the kitchen. Vertical blinds are a common and practical selection for covering glass sliders. Kitchen blinds that raise or lower over such a large area can be cumbersome and prone to abuse and breakage. One option would be to install two blinds in the area so one side may be raised or lowered at a time. French doors are more amenable to thin, horizontal slats. However, with a beautiful view beyond, the more glass area available, the better, and a roll up blind may be the best answer. When installing, it is important to consider how much top area is consumed by the blind when completely open.

Basic questions to ask when selecting kitchen blinds are the amount of light and privacy wanted, insulation needs, cooking environment, or cleanliness, and price. There is a product that perfectly expresses your sense of home.

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