Interior Decorating Ideas » kitchen curtains http://intdeconow.com Furniture, Design and Decoration Around the Home Mon, 16 Aug 2010 05:11:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Ring the Changes with Your Kitchen Curtains http://intdeconow.com/ring-changes-with-kitchen-curtains/ http://intdeconow.com/ring-changes-with-kitchen-curtains/#comments Sat, 06 Feb 2010 07:44:19 +0000 Adm http://intdeconow.com/?p=403 Most of us rarely change things in our homes without having a whole new room scheme. So we might change our kitchen curtains when we remodel the kitchen but not just because we feel like a change.

If you have a colored kitchen with, for example, blue painted doors, then ringing the changes is a bit difficult anyway but now that the fashion is for more neutral kitchens with lots of white or wooden cabinets and stainless steel appliances then we can have a change whenever we feel like it. In fact changing the curtains along with a few other accessories is a great way to give our kitchen a new look without having to completely redecorate.

If you are updating your kitchen bear this in mind because if you choose a colored kitchen you will not be able to change your color scheme very easily. You may love that shade of green or blue at the moment while it is so fashionable but how will you feel about it in five years time when the interior magazines have long ago moved onto something else?

To make changing your kitchen curtains even easier you can always hang neutral blinds up at your windows and then buy dress curtains for your windows. These are very inexpensive as the fabric does does not have to be wide enough to be able to be drawn across the window (while still being gathered at the top). Instead of one and a half times the width of the window you can probably get by with two thirds or one times. As long as the fabric looks as if it could stretch across the window that is fine.

If you can make your own curtains, you can create new window coverings for your kitchen very cheaply indeed and ring the changes whenever you like. If blue is the latest color add blue curtains, a couple of tea towels and a few pieces of new china an you have a new color scheme. If next year, green is in vogue, change everything to green without too much expense!

]]> http://intdeconow.com/ring-changes-with-kitchen-curtains/feed/ 0 Cafe Curtains For the Kitchen http://intdeconow.com/cafe-curtains-for-the-kitchen/ http://intdeconow.com/cafe-curtains-for-the-kitchen/#comments Sun, 18 Oct 2009 09:27:58 +0000 http://intdeconow.com/?p=112 Café curtains are a compromise of sorts between letting the light in while maintaining a level of privacy from the outside world. They cover the bottom half of a window while the top half remains uncovered. They are fashioned from the look that was common in cafes and eateries, thus where the name originated.

Because of the desire with café curtains to let in as much of the sunlight as possible, it is common to find café curtains made of thin or sheer materials. Sheer café curtains are the perfect example of a kind of curtain that will allow a certain amount of light into the room while giving you a little bit of privacy. These types of curtains, such as voile curtains, are also particularly attractive and give the room a cozy charm and elegance while still remaining casual.

For full privacy it is not uncommon to find café curtains hung in front of a full set of curtains giving you the best of both worlds. When you want the light and privacy balance you would draw back the full curtains and then, at night you can give yourself full privacy by drawing them closed again.

2 Panel White Lace Cafe Curtain 56 2 Panel White Lace Cafe Curtain 56"W x 30"H
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Room Essentials™ Ball Cafe Drapery Rod - Nickel (48-84 Room Essentials™ Ball Cafe Drapery Rod - Nickel (48-84")
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CAFE CURTAIN ROD #721 - 48 CAFE CURTAIN ROD #721 - 48" TO 86"
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Levolor W7004213102 Magnetic Cafe Rod Levolor W7004213102 Magnetic Cafe Rod
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CAFE CURTAIN ROD #720/1 - 28 CAFE CURTAIN ROD #720/1 - 28" TO 48"
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Another common name for these types of curtains is kitchen café curtains because they are ideal for dressing a kitchen window. The kitchen is one of the rooms in the house where it is important to get as much natural light as you possibly can. Café curtains fulfill this need by covering up the bottom half of your window while still getting access to the sun up the top.

A breakfast room is also the ideal setting for café curtains. This type of room usually faces the east so that the morning sun hits the room casting natural light upon those having their morning meal. Creating the perfect mood for this type of setting is a set of linen café curtains.

There is no set rule as to what material café curtains are made from, although the usual type of fabric is a light material that lets a measure of the light through. I think we would all have seen a set of lace café curtain at some point and would agree that they create a definite charm while blowing in a gentle breeze.

Giving a more country style feeling is toile, a type of pattern that is very popular in this setting and makes a definite statement. Café curtains with matching or even offsetting toile valance above will certainly enhance the appearance of any kitchen.

Café curtains really give a sunny room a comfortable and breezy feeling, inviting guests in to sit down and enjoy a quiet cup of tea or coffee.

View more curtain options with the following articles:

Swag Curtains For Mood
Use Eyelet Curtains For A Breezy Modern Style
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Benefits of Blackout Curtains

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Kitchen curtains are no less important than the curtains hung in other rooms. For most people there will be a desperate need to invite natural light into the kitchen and so the most suitable curtains are going to be lace or curtains that are made from a thin material.

A country kitchen will allow a more decorative window treatment, particularly if you are going to dress a country kitchen door as well. In this case you will be more likely to use decorative curtains to add a feeling of warmth and comfort to the room while still allowing as much natural light in as possible. There is a range of country kitchen curtains that are not overbearing nor do they make the room overly dark. If the colors are well chosen they will act as an accent on the rest of the room's furnishings.

If you are having trouble trying to work out what will work best in the kitchen, it is always a good idea to go with a classic design. Small prints can help create a homey atmosphere that will brighten the room on their own.

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Java Café Coffee Cup Kitchen Curtains Valance/Tiers NEW Java Café Coffee Cup Kitchen Curtains Valance/Tiers NEW Paypal US $29.99 5h 21m
FAT CHEF WAITER SWAG SET KITCHEN CURTAINS BLACK BORDER FAT CHEF WAITER SWAG SET KITCHEN CURTAINS BLACK BORDER Paypal US $29.99 5h 51m
JCP CRANBERRY RED 30L TIER VALANCE SET KITCHEN CURTAINS JCP CRANBERRY RED 30L TIER VALANCE SET KITCHEN CURTAINS Paypal US $19.97 8h 52m
2 pair red white checked curtains drapes kitchen 2 pair red white checked curtains drapes kitchen Paypal 1 Bid US $3.99 11h 10m
One Pair Kitchen Curtains One Pair Kitchen Curtains Paypal 1 Bid US $.99 12h 30m
VNTG RETRO KITCHEN FABRIC CURTAINS MATERIAL LIME GREEN VNTG RETRO KITCHEN FABRIC CURTAINS MATERIAL LIME GREEN Paypal US $12.99 14h 28m
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There is a safety aspect to consider when deciding on kitchen curtains. While large, billowy curtains can make an impression and look pretty, if they are located too closely to the stove or other heat source they will become a fire hazard.

Another warning, but this one merely a functional one, is to make sure you get window treatments for the kitchen that are easy to use. You may be leaning across kitchen counters or cabinets to operate blinds or curtains and you will want them to be as easy to operate as possible. Similarly if you are in the middle of preparing food the chances are your hands are going to either be dirty or wet so you won't want curtains that are too delicate that they can't withstand the odd bit of soiling.

The kitchen can be a room of extremes with temperature fluctuating wildly as food is being cooked and ovens are operating. The curtains that you choose must be hard-wearing enough that they will be able to withstand high temperatures as well as high traffic.

There are a lot of different styles of kitchen curtains and other window coverings that are both homey and hard-wearing. Make sure the one you choose fits in with the style of your kitchen and it should soon become a vital part of the look of the room.

Cafe Kitchen Curtains

The most common types of kitchen curtains that many people will want to consider are cafe kitchen curtains. These curtains essentially cover the bottom half of a sash window with perhaps a valance running along the top half. There are many different types of embroidery options available that cover the gamut of styles from country comfort to breezy casual.

Choose from the following cafe kitchen curtains for sale

VTG PR RED & GREEN KITCHEN PRINT CAFE CURTAINS-50Wx34L VTG PR RED & GREEN KITCHEN PRINT CAFE CURTAINS-50Wx34L Paypal US $45.00 3h 51m
Java Café Coffee Cup Kitchen Curtains Valance/Tiers NEW Java Café Coffee Cup Kitchen Curtains Valance/Tiers NEW Paypal US $29.99 5h 21m
1950's COUNTRY KITCHEN CAFE CURTAINS VALANCE RINGS EXC 1950's COUNTRY KITCHEN CAFE CURTAINS VALANCE RINGS EXC US $48.99 9h 39m
SUNFLOWER KITCHEN CAFE CURTAINS YELLOW WHITE 60 SUNFLOWER KITCHEN CAFE CURTAINS YELLOW WHITE 60" X 18" Paypal US $7.66 10h 56m
WHITE RED BUTTERFLY KITCHEN CAFE CURTAIN 60 WHITE RED BUTTERFLY KITCHEN CAFE CURTAIN 60" X 18" Paypal US $7.66 11h 31m
Pair Ribbon & CutWork Rose Cafe/ Kitchen Curtains Ivory Pair Ribbon & CutWork Rose Cafe/ Kitchen Curtains Ivory Paypal US $13.85 19h 15m
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