Kitchen windows face more moisture, grease, and temperature swings than any other room in the house, which narrows the list of window treatments that actually hold up. The best options balance easy cleaning, heat and humidity resistance, and a look that doesn’t compete with your cabinetry and countertops.
Roman Shades
1. Roman shades, are an excellent choice for a traditional and homey feel. Roman shades make it easy to bring color and life into your kitchen. So many colors and patterns are available that I know you will find one that fits into the ambience of your kitchen. Roman shades are stylish, soft and can easily be lifted up down for privacy and light control. Romans can easily be dressed up with a matching valance for an extra “uumph” of design.
Faux Wood Blinds
2. Faux wood blinds just seem to made for your kitchen window treatment ideas. They are so easy to keep clean, just a swipe with a warm soapy cloth is all you need to get rid of cooking spills or any kitchen disasters. Faux wood blinds are made from PVC or a composite of wood fibers and polymers, and both handle moisture, steam, and humidity far better than natural hardwood. PVC slats are fully synthetic and the most moisture-resistant, which makes them the most durable choice for the grease, steam, and splashes a kitchen window sees. A damp cloth with mild soap cleans cooking residue off the slats without the warping risk real wood carries in humid conditions. The blinds were a dream to clean; the ceiling was another matter. Faux wood blinds also give you a warm and elegant feeling without the fuss of washing or spot cleaning fabric or the worry of warping like real wood blinds. Faux wood blinds are just a perfect match in the kitchen if you are always in a hurry to get food on the table, like most of us.
Woven Wood Shades
3. Woven wood shades are made from natural materials such as bamboo, grasses and reeds and impart texture and an organic look in your kitchen. Plus, they are an environmentally friendly choice and complement any kitchen style from casual to formal or beachy to woodsy. Woven wood blinds are a wonderful addition in any kitchen.
Solar Shades
4. If you are looking for an uber modern approach to your kitchen window treatments, solar shades are the choice for you. If you have an amazing view and a beautiful kitchen, or both (lucky you!) solar shades will preserve your view but maintain privacy. Soft light filters through the shades as your outside panorama is never obscured. Solar shades offer such clear and clean lines that your pristine granite countertops, polished wood floors, and your highly prized Wolff oven take center stage while your solar shades are the backdrop to a very cool kitchen.
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While these options are all perfect for kitchens, check out our post on the ultimate guide to window treatments to learn more about the different types of blinds, their benefits and uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Faux wood blinds or solar shades hold up best directly over a sink, since both resist moisture and wipe clean easily. Fabric treatments can absorb splashes and cooking odors.
Not necessarily. Roman shades work well away from direct splash zones, like a breakfast nook window, but a window near the stove or sink is better served by a wipeable material like faux wood.
Woven wood shades are made from natural materials like bamboo, grasses, reeds, and rattan. Those materials handle normal kitchen humidity, but they aren’t designed for direct, repeated moisture the way faux wood is, so keep them away from the sink and stove.
Yes. Solar shades filter light while keeping your view of the outdoors, and a lower openness factor gives you more daytime privacy and glare control. After dark, with the lights on inside, solar fabric becomes more see-through, so pair it with another layer if you need nighttime privacy.