The kitchen is often a multifunctional room; used not only for cooking and eating but as a social gathering place in the home. The kids do their homework and assignments in the kitchen, board games are played at the kitchen table, neighbours stop by for a cuppa at the counter and dinner parties gather in the kitchen. It would be wise to say the kitchen is often the most used room within a house and therefore its decorations should reflect and promote the decor style of your home.
When it comes to interior design and decoration the kitchen is often neglected despite how frequently it is used. Like the rest of the house it needs to reflect your personal style but also adhere to the decorating style used throughout the rest of your home. Besides the basic functions of cooking and eating the decor needs to accommodate the other activities this room is used for. One of the easiest tips to follow is colour coordinating the kitchen- look at the colours within your house i.e. wallpaper, lounges, cushions etc and choose a common colour theme to tie them all together.
When choosing blinds for your kitchen remember there is often a lot of moisture surrounding the kitchen area and blinds need to be able to withstand this. When opting for a fabric ensure it is waterproofed. Venetians and shutter blinds are very popular in kitchens as you are given the option of how much light to filter.
Below are some creative and inexpensive ideas you can try yourself when choosing window furnishing to decorate your kitchen:
If you want to reinvent the look of your kitchen try re-painting your venetian blinds. Metallic, bright, bold, pastel, fluoro, designs or stripes- your creativity limit is infinite. You can even get the kids involved; lay your venetians flat and design a stencil which can be seen when hanging closed in your window. Old blinds can look better than you when repainted and will save you the money of buying a new set of blinds.
If you have a formal style kitchen then roman blinds may be the best option for you. These blinds roll up in soft, layered pleats and can be lowered to whatever length necessary to keep out the sun or provide complete block out for the night time. With a large variety of materials on offer there is sure to be a colour and fabric that will suit all kitchens. You can also personalise them to suit your decor or colour scheme by adding a decorative border along the bottom.
Often a popular and practical choice in kitchens, roller blinds can often look a bit plain and simple. If you want to jazz them up a bit, why not paint a unique design on them or glue on beads or a fancy trim? This will immediately make your blinds the focal point of your kitchen and you can show off your craft skills to your neighbours at the same time!
Your kitchen is one of the rooms you spend the most time therefore it is important that it reflects your personality as well as the style of your home. By revamping your window coverings you will be well on the way to a uniquely styled kitchen. For more window covering ideas check out Cheapa-Blinds, Australia’s largest online window coverings store.
