12 Kitchen Window Covering Ideas to Add Style and Privacy to Any Space

Curtains may not be the first thing that comes to mind when designing a kitchen, but they are one of our favorite ways to upgrade your space. From an aesthetic point of view, curtains and blinds soften a hard space, turning a room full of cold, hard finishes into a warmer, more inviting space. Textiles are also an easy way to introduce colours, patterns, and textures that can enhance the desired design style in a room.

In addition to being aesthetically pleasing, curtains diffuse light, provide privacy, and help improve acoustics, absorb sound, and reduce echoes, which can be helpful in kitchens that are always full of chattering children or guests. Also, if you have a nice kitchen window or a beautiful view, the curtains will immediately draw attention.

If you’re looking for an easy way to upgrade your kitchen, take inspiration from these stylish kitchen curtain ideas.

1. Choose the Correct Curtain Title

When choosing curtains for your kitchen, pay attention to the header style, as it controls the fullness of the curtain and determines its overall look and feel. French pleats, triple pleats, and pencil pleats create a classic, tailored look, while label titles, eyelets, scallops, and box curtain headings create a loose-fit, casual style.

2. Add a Color or Pattern

These short curtains add the perfect warmth and coziness to this neutral kitchen. Curtains like this offer the ideal opportunity to introduce a touch of pattern and softness to the kitchen without compromising the overall aesthetic.

3. Farmhouse Kitchen Curtains

Use curtains to add farmhouse décor to your kitchen. Even if light and privacy weren’t an issue, a small café curtain like this one would bring a bit of rustic charm to the space.

4. Colorful Kitchen Curtains

If you like a bold color but don’t have the courage to use it on your kitchen cabinets, try incorporating it into your curtains. Curtains are the perfect way to add color and personality to a silent or neutral kitchen and can be easily replaced as your taste changes.

5. Floor-to-Ceiling Kitchen Curtains

Long white curtains add the perfect elegance to this open-plan dining area. It’s important to note that it’s only a good idea to install full-length curtains in your kitchen if it’s far away from the main cooking area and high-traffic areas so that they don’t pose a possible tripping or fire hazard.

6. Kitchen Curtains Are Safe

The window next to the stove is the hardest place to clean. You will avoid curtains at all costs, as they are a significant fire hazard and will absorb grease and odors that are difficult to remove. Roller blinds or flame-retardant roman blinds are safer options, especially if they are easy to clean.

7. Flat-Topped Window Curtains

The flat-topped curtains are the perfect rustic curtain for this large country kitchen. Loose-fitting patterned fabrics were popular in Victorian interiors, bringing a layer of pattern, texture, and warmth to a space, and drawing attention to the beautiful high ceilings. The combination of drapery and bamboo blinds provides privacy and light filtering when needed.

8. Cafe Curtains

Cafe curtains are half-sized curtains that cover only the lower part of the window, allowing natural light to pour down from above while still providing privacy at eye level. They create a casual, comfortable aesthetic in the kitchen.

9. Mix Curtains and Blinds

Celebrate the beauty of floor-to-ceiling windows with long, flowing curtains. These sheer curtains create a casual look, providing a soft texture while allowing natural light to penetrate in. They complement bamboo roller blinds for added privacy and light filtering.

10. Restaurant-Style Curtains

If one style of tracery doesn’t work exactly, consider combining both. The café’s curtains complement the kitchen’s retro style, providing privacy and light during the day, while longer window sill curtains will shade out the street lights and provide insulation and privacy at night.

11. Bamboo Curtains and Curtains

Because bamboo blinds are woven loosely and unlined, they cannot block all light or provide complete privacy. Here, the homeowner solves this problem with a stylish combination of curtains and blinds.

12. Curtain Ring Clamp

Café curtain ring clamps are a quick, easy, and effective way to hang curtains. All you need to do is clip them to the fabric of your choice and slide the ring onto the curtain rod. You’ll love that they can be easily disassembled for cleaning or replacement to suit the changing seasons.