Blinds in the kitchen - how to choose the perfect option for yourself?

Blinds in the kitchen - a good solution for the interior of almost any style. Thanks to them, you can forget about the stains on the curtains, the effect of high humidity and soaking up the smells of cooking food. Correctly selected material from which they will be made, will create an atmosphere of coziness and hospitality.

Variants of blinds in the kitchen

Since this version of the design of window and door openings is a cloth made of light-shielding plates fastened together, it is necessary to take care of exact measurements in advance. It is necessary to take into account their indicators to decide which blinds are best for the kitchen and what they will have a format - vertical or horizontal slats. The following are their types that can be used in this room:

• rectangular blinds on the window;
• blinds for the bay window;
• blinds up to the floor;
• shutters for kitchen doors.

Blinds on the kitchen window

They consist of a lot of slats (slats), which are either movable or not. The material of the lamellas varies in thickness, manner of care and texture, but it definitely wins against the backdrop of curtains made of thin fabric that quickly get dirty and wear out. Blinds for plastic windows in the kitchen should be chosen, guided by such advice:

1. Lamellae made of plastic and pressed wood do not absorb dust: if a busy highway passes under the windows of the room, they will be the best choice.
2. The pattern and color scheme of the blinds to the kitchen will help visually adjust the room. Light colors and geometric patterns make it more spacious, and dark colors and floral prints create an atmosphere of mystery.
3. If there are children in the house, the preferred lamellas with a simple control system are "ladder" or "cord-cord".

Blinds on the bay window in the kitchen

The original architectural solution in the form of a protrusion of several glazed openings is designed by most designers only by vertical plates fastened to the cornice. When deciding which blinds to choose for a kitchen with a bay window, one can consider options with ribbons made of fabric or plastic, given that there is a dining table in this area of ​​the room, and not a stove. There are several basic recommendations for playing around this part of the room:

1. The trapezoidal bay window will be enough for three plastic cornices, which will close at the edges.
2. In the cornice, an additional reinforcing element must be installed, so that vertical strips of textiles hold a shape.
3. To the bay window from three windows it is possible to pick up the curved cast cornice of optimum curvature.

Blinds to the floor in the kitchen

The design of fabric strips on the cornice is suitable for non-standard window openings - for example, panoramic. Kitchen blinds to the floor are virtually indistinguishable from textile curtains, so they can become part of the classic and Art Deco interiors. Compared to curtains, they have three advantages:

• low cost against the background of prices for natural fabrics;
• wide range of colors;
• the possibility of zoning the room.

Blinds on the kitchen door

Since the main function of the lamellas is to protect them from light and dirt, they can be used not only on windows. There are often design options for an apartment when blinds are installed in the kitchen with a balcony door or instead. In the first case, they play the role of a screen preventing the ingress of fat, drops of water and other contaminants on the surface of the massif. In the second - the shutters-blinds in the kitchen replace the front door, giving the room airiness and increasing free space. Such a replacement has its advantages:

1. The lamellas are easier to change during repair than the door frame.
2. The louvered doors have a strong frame, so they are stable and suitable for constant operation.
3. Reiki allow you to control the light flux and prevent insects from entering the dining room.

Blinds in the interior of the kitchen

From the plaques on the ropes the lamellas have long become a full-fledged decor element, which can be in harmony with other interior details. The design of blinds in the kitchen differs according to the types of materials and the types of assembly when shifting:

1. Horizontal and vertical slats. The first is the most popular kind among the existing ones. They can be located inside the double-glazed windows and then they are called inter-frame.
2. Roll shutters in the kitchen in the form of a continuous cloth.
3. Roman curtains , gathering in the folds.
4. Multifactural blinds. They combine at least two items from the list of materials: aluminum, wood, plastic, bamboo, textiles.

Horizontal shutters in the kitchen

This species is considered a classic and remains in demand because it has a simple control mechanism. Horizontal laths are treated with a special coating that repels dust particles. They are set in motion by a system of cords stretched through rings located at the edges of the plates. Modern blinds in the kitchen with such an assembly system are rarely deformed, even if subjected to frequent cleaning. When choosing the material, you need to know about the shortcomings of each of them:

1. Plastic slats for use in the slab area are not recommended because they are capable of emitting harmful fumes when heated.
2. Blinds in the kitchen of aluminum have the only drawback in the form of a characteristic sound, which can be heard at the touch of the slats.
3. Next to the source of fire, it is also not recommended to install fire-resistant wooden lamellas.

Vertical Blinds in the Kitchen

Lamels of this type are more often used in office buildings, although they are more functional in operation than horizontal ones. Vertical blinds in the interior of the kitchen will look unusual and give the room a certain originality. They will visually increase the height in the room if they manage to come to terms with their two main shortcomings:

1. The lamellas located close to the glass do not turn, so the adjustment of the lighting becomes difficult.
2. The mechanism is mounted above the window opening or on the ceiling, so it will have to be made unnoticeable or interesting to beat in the design.

Roller blinds in the kitchen

The roller blinds are made of a fabric having different density and degree of light transmission. It is wound on a special shaft when lifting. Fabric curtains-blinds in the kitchen roll type are convenient in that you can choose textiles with impregnation silicone or other dirt-repellent components. Fixation of the roller blind is possible at any level using a chain or console. Specially for kitchen windows, two types of mechanism are used:

1. Mini version - the fabric with the help of fasteners is installed directly on the sash of the plastic window, if the stove is stored utensils or the stove is in close proximity to it.
2. Uni-variant (cassette blinds) - the roll is hidden in a cassette with a special fastener, which takes up more space on the sash or top of the window.

Roman blinds in the kitchen

They look more aesthetically pleasing because they are draped in attractive folds during assembly, rather than folded onto the shaft. Roman blind curtains in the kitchen have several significant advantages:

1. Simple design exclusively with a manual type of control, which is easily shifted: this is important when using the cooking room actively.
2. Light weight and minimal dimensions: the blinds in the kitchen will not take up much space and pose a danger to children if they get to them.
3. Washing - it is allowed to care for heavy soiling, because after it the fabric will not lose its original shape.

Multifaceted blinds in the kitchen

In the interiors of such trends as modern and modern classics, ordinary lamellas look a bit dated. Kitchen curtains, blinds, combining different textures - a fashionable and popular alternative for them. Multifactured lamellas can give the form that the owner of the apartment wanted, whether it be geometric or smooth rounded contours. Two-layer or three-layer blinds with imitation of textile curtains with flounces and lambrequins are especially popular. Some of them are equipped with remote control systems or electric drive.

Wooden shutters in the kitchen

Slat-lamellas, as a rule, are made of bamboo or pressed sawdust, obtained from an array of inexpensive rocks. Variants of blinds in the kitchen can be both horizontal and vertical, but the first have an easier way to mount - on the wall or in the window opening. Among the advantages of this kind of lamellas are ecological compatibility, heat-insulating properties and stylish appearance. The main disadvantages of wooden blinds:

1. High cost on the background of plastic or aluminum models.
2. The need to impregnate the straps with a water repellent or waterproof varnish.
3. They can not be washed, but they need to be vacuumed or wiped with a soft rag.

Aluminum blinds in the kitchen

Lightweight metal allows the lamellas to keep their shape perfectly for a long time. Made of aluminum blinds in the interior of the kitchen painted with a special paint that does not burn out in the light and does not deteriorate from getting on it drops of fat and fruit juice. The material does not absorb dirt and dust particles, it does not accumulate static electricity.

Blinds in the kitchen with a drawing

Those who consider the main advantage of curtains the possibility of choosing textiles with a pattern or photo printing, it is worth paying attention to lamellae of jacquard, tapestry, laser-treated cotton cloth or jute. Color blinds in the kitchen are also called plot: they have the same control mechanism and construction, as well as their counterparts from other materials. They differ in the varieties of the applied image, which can be:

• one-sided;
• bilateral;
• with a pattern for the entire width and height of the blinds;
• with a pattern located in the middle or on the edge;
• symmetrical and asymmetric pattern.