If you’ve added replacement windows to your Tucson, AZ kitchen you need to finish them 100% and add some window treatments. However, not just any old drapes or curtains will do for kitchen windows. When shopping for kitchen window treatments that:
- Offer flexible control over the amount of natural light
- Are secure
- Provide flexible control over privacy and outdoor views
- Help cut down on afternoon or morning glare
- Are durable
- Give better heat and cold control
- Offer protection against furniture and décor fading with UV protection
- Are easy to clean and maintain
You also need to think about durability and style when it comes to your kitchen replacement window treatments. For starters, color is very important. White is always a good choice for kitchen coverings, as white brightens up a room while blending in or offering a vibrant contrast. You can also go with a more contrasting color like red or yellow, or choose a classic neutral like brown, black or beige.
Durable materials are also key. Your kitchen sees lots of daily use, so your kitchen coverings need to stand up to spills, splashes, grease, and lingering smells, so look into vinyl or faux wood. These materials are completely waterproof so there’s no need to worry about splashes. They’re also super easy to clean and maintain, and only need a quick wipe with a damp cloth every once in a while. If your coverings will be next to a sink, get bi-folding paneled shutters or foldable blinds so you can fold them away from the sink when in use to avoid too much splashing and wetness.
Need more inspiration? Look into shutters. From plantation shutters to café, modern to classic, shutters look great in any kitchen. But with so many different kinds of shutters, how do you choose the right kind for your kitchen? You can start with style. Kitchens should look nice but not be too fancy.
Café style shutters fit the bill perfectly. They offer a classic kitchen look that’s stylish but not too fancy, and also offer great function. Café shutters cover the lower portion of the window for privacy but leave the upper portion open for light and ventilation. Café shutters come in different sizes and shapes to fit any window or kitchen style. You can have the shutters cover the bottom third, or you can add a mid-rail and have the shutters go all the way up to the top of the window as upper and lower louvres can then be operated independently.
Finding the right kind of treatments for your kitchen replacement windows doesn’t have to be hard. If you need more guidance on choosing window treatments or windows in general, Olander’s Window Replacement is here to help. We offer premium and expert Tucson, AZ replacement window services. You can visit us at 4141 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85712 or give us a call at (520) 326-2909 to learn more about what we can do for you and your windows.