The best design options for curtains for the kitchen with a balcony door

It’s not always possible to choose the right tulle for the balcony door. All due to the large size of the opening and its functionality. You must carefully study all the commercially available textiles and focus on the most practical. The right choice of tulle in the kitchen with the balcony door there will help our article.

The benefits of tulle in the kitchen

For many years, tulle has been actively used as a decorative element in the design of a balcony door and has many undoubted advantages:

• A large assortment of design: with drawings, embossed motifs, smooth surface, drapery and more,
• Tulle makes the room cozy and complements it with its lightness and simplicity,
• The material is very light and with its fastening there will be no problems,
• Due to its subtlety, tulle lets a lot of light into the kitchen, and this is very important, especially if the windows of the apartment face north,
• Tulle is durable, despite its fragility,
• To see what is happening outside the window, you do not need to touch the curtains with dirty hands: thanks to the transparent material, everything is visible and so,
• Easy to wash and dry quickly
• Does not take up much space.

Disadvantages of tulle

Some disadvantages also apply to the advantages, depending on which side you look:

• Because of the transparency, everything that happens in the kitchen in the evening is visible,
• With the window or door open, the tulle flutters and at the same time catches all objects lying or standing nearby,
• Dust regularly accumulates on the product,
• The tulle is very thin and requires careful care: it can only be washed by hand and in warm water.

Selection rules

If there is no need to hide from neighbors and from prying eyes, then you should opt for tulle, which will add lightness, airiness and warmth to the interior. Designers recommend choosing a tulle in the kitchen with a balcony door is not too short, but not too long. Design by design, and practicality has not been canceled.

The most optimal option in this regard is a two-piece tulle. It will be perfectly combined, if necessary, with curtains, curtains and will not impede access to the balcony. Thus, the balcony door will not look naked, but will fit perfectly into the interior of the room.

Be sure to choose the practicality and functionality of the product when choosing tulle in the kitchen. The material should be well washed away from grease stains, dust, but at the same time it should look aesthetically pleasing. For this, designers recommend using linen, chintz or cotton. This type of material does not fade in the sun and is resistant to dust settling.

For those who want to independently decorate the curtain for the balcony door, it is necessary to opt for the linen version. On it you can embroider, decorate with various applications, pompons, flowers and more. Such a handmade will give the kitchen room a special charm and uniqueness.

Features of choice

Any ill-conceived detail in the interior will sooner or later make itself felt, especially in the kitchen - the most moody of rooms where the environment should be the most ergonomic.

Therefore, choosing curtains, you need to consider such practical points:

• kitchen sizes
• which way the balcony door opens
• convenience of sliding-sliding curtains,
• how often do you go out onto the balcony
• whether the balcony is glazed
• how the kitchen is located in relation to the cardinal points,
• Do you need regular access to the windowsill and what is on it - indoor plants, washing, decoration or nothing.

No less important is the aesthetic side of the issue, because ideally the design of the curtains corresponds to the appearance of the doors and windows, as well as the general style of decoration of the kitchen or apartment as a whole, as in these photos.

In addition, the color scheme and texture of the curtains should be in harmony with the textile elements, furniture, walls, floor or other elements of the room.

What types of curtains are most often used to decorate a modern kitchen with a balcony? Let's get it right. And we will start with the most versatile and convenient options.

Roman curtains

Curtains with horizontal drapery and a lifting mechanism - one of the best options for a kitchen with a balcony.

• fits snugly to the window, occupying a minimum of space - this is especially convenient for small kitchens, where the window sill acts as another working surface,
• when raised, forms beautiful folds,
• can have different lengths and widths, which makes it possible to harmoniously design both the window and the door,
• fastens to a ceiling, to a window or an aperture, without needing a standard bulky eaves,
• fits modern interior styles with its conciseness, and traditional styles - the ability to add decor,
• can be made of any - dense or light fabric, bamboo, jute and other materials,
• will allow you to open a window or balcony without wasting time moving the canvas,
• goes well with tulle, curtains, muslin, other types of curtains and lambrequins.

You yourself will see this by looking at the following photos.

The disadvantages of Roman curtains are minor, but still there. Firstly, the lifting mechanism can be very unusual and difficult for older people.

And secondly, you will not be able to completely expose the window, leaving its upper part for the assembly of folds. If this is important for you, pay attention to the closest relatives of the Roman curtains -

Roller blinds

Roller blinds or fabric blinds are twisted into a roll tube when lifting, without forming folds. In all other respects, roller blinds are the same as the Roman ones, and have practically the same advantages.

They cover only the most necessary, are suitable for compact and spacious rooms, can be an inconspicuous or bright part of the interior - for example, as in the photo.

Due to its straightforward nature, roller blinds without accompaniment of curtains or tulle are considered more compatible with modern trends in the interior - such as minimalism, techno, constructivism, high-tech, lounge.

Rolls made of bamboo, burlap, linen or jute will fit into eco, ethnic and African styles, and rolls of translucent fabrics will suit the Scandinavian style.

But, given the trendy mix of styles in 2018 and the functionality of roller blinds, you can safely make them part of any environment.

Like blinds, roller blinds often adorn the windows of bay windows, glazed balconies and loggias, obstructing sunlight. This frees you from the need for thick, lightproof curtains for the balcony block and gives rise to the realization of creative impulses.

If you don't like lifting curtains or you are looking for a decorative addition to them, we move on to the sliding versions of the curtains.

Japanese curtains

Not wide cloths of panel curtains - a stylish and convenient solution for the balcony block, which will allow you to freely exit to the balcony.

It is believed that they are appropriate in spacious rooms with high ceilings, but you can hang short models in a small kitchen. A game with a curtain length - a ladder, a "semicircle" or an arch promises an infinite number of variations.

They will become even more if you add the edging, eyelets, ribbons and lambrequins.

If the window you do not have a free meter for guides - it does not matter. Panel curtains are hung on the most ordinary cornice, on hinges, hooks, eyelets.

Transparent or dense, plain or multi-colored, austere or decorated, Japanese curtains went beyond the eastern style.

Curtains on grommets

Before moving on to the sliding types of curtains, I would like to devote a couple of words to the types of fastening. Ties, drawstring, loops, hooks - there are a variety of ways to fix the fabric on the ledge. But from the point of view of the convenience of pushing back and forth curtains, especially if you will do this several times a day, the leadership is behind the grommets.

Apparently, therefore, the curtains on the rings strung on the cornice are the most relevant in modern design. With a slight movement, you move the curtain aside, not worrying about the safety of the canvas or fastening.

In addition, eyelets are rich in forms. Square, oval, curly “rings” made of metal, wood or plastic will complement the color of furniture, appliances and curtain rods.

Kisei

Thread curtains are another good way to decorate a window with a balcony door. Unlike solid canvases, such curtains will gracefully part, letting you onto the balcony and back, because freely falling threads are fixed only in the upper part. With the help of catches or clamps from kittens create symmetrical or asymmetric compositions, examples of which are presented in the photo below.

Filament curtains wonderfully get along with roller blinds, curtains, tulle, have a rich color scheme and gently scatter light. Airy, beautifully flowing straight or spiral kisei are decorated with textile inserts, beads, feathers, lurex, glass beads, artificial pearls, pompons.

Instead of threads, plain or multi-colored textile ribbons are also used, which can be decorated with beads. As you guessed, ready-made curtains are easy to individualize, improving in your own way.

One caveat is that when you go through the kiseen rain, slow down, because the thread can catch on a belt, button, other parts of the clothes, and it will be difficult to predict who will win - you, the curtain or the cornice. For the same reason, it is better to hang such curtains away from drawers.

The rest of the curtains are quite practical and even more versatile than previous models, because they suit completely different styles of interior. Neoclassic, versailles, avant-garde, baroque, art deco, contemporary, boho, futurism - Kisei will harmoniously look in the kitchen, decorated in any direction. In addition, they are also used for zoning the kitchen-living room.

Long or short, filament curtains have long gone beyond the boundaries of rectangles and squares, so that their curved lines easily complement the flowing shapes of the kitchen set.

By tulle we mean light curtains made of translucent fabrics that perfectly transmit light - organza, tulle, chiffon, mixed semisynthetic fibers.

If the window with the balcony door faces the north side or another type of curtains provides protection from the sun, these air curtains will be a good solution. They let in air, scatter light, do not burden the interior and are suitable for many interior directions.

If before, tulle was part of a standard trio, today it is a solo act.
Tulle to the floor, a tone lighter or darker than the walls will make the small kitchen significantly more spacious, filling it with freshness.

Mesh, patterned, plain, bicolor, gradient, with frills or fringe - today the tulle is represented by the widest assortment, as these photo examples show.

Adding a fringing of dense fabric at the top, side or bottom of the composition will complement the color scheme of the interior. The same role will be played by a pickup, magnet or clamp.

It is not necessary that one single piece of cloth cover the entire balcony block. You can cross two curtains of different saturation and type of pattern, getting an interesting combination at the intersection.

As in clothes, in the interior fashion in 2018 there is an asymmetry, and a window with a balcony directly begs for such a design. At the same time, oblique curtains look great with the usual rectangular models, being their complement or frame.

Often in the design of windows there are symmetrically located curtains of different colors, combined by color with accessories.

A tulle with a three-dimensional pattern (photo curtain 3D) is an idea for creating an accent “wall” for which there was no place in your kitchen. Prospective images - something that extends into the distance - the balcony block is visually moved away, favorably increasing the tiny room.

3D curtains to the kitchen with a balcony is a great chance to make the interior of the kitchen unique, because absolutely any image can be printed on the fabric.

Curtains

In combination with or without tulle, curtains are ideal for framing a door in the middle of a balcony block. The traditional symmetrical design of the windows is characteristic of many interior areas, including modern ones.

If the balcony door is located on the edge, perhaps one curtain will be enough, changing its location with the movement of the sun.

Curtains made of thin fabric without tulle will fit into any modern interior, and the two framing curtains curtains made of tulle fabric will look good in a setting close to the classics.

Two or three paintings on each side of the window will complement the color scheme of the interior, combining the colors that dominate it on one plane.

To fix curtains or exquisite drapery, they often use a useful, and if you want, also a beautiful accessory - a pickup. It can be invisible, merging in color with the canvas, or contrasting, in harmony with furniture, floor or cornice.

Short curtains

• the window sill in your kitchen plays a functional role,
• you often open a window
• by the window is a table, sofa or kitchen unit,
• you don’t want to block access to the drawers or heating radiators located under the window,
• The design style you have chosen is binding ...

- Short curtains will be the best choice.

Such a compact and cozy window decoration is characteristic not only of lovely rustic Provence, but also of modern trends. Suppose you have already chosen a long curtain for a balcony door. Add small elements of the same fabric or color to your window shades.

Depending on the type, size and method of opening the window, the following will suit you:

• shortened curtains
• curtains cafe
• stained glass curtains
• Kissel or Macramé curtain
• tulle.

Examples of short models are waiting for you in the photo.

For swing windows that open regularly, curtains on telescopic cornices mounted directly on the window are perfect. Also, a convenient decoration will serve as a few narrow canvases - an hourglass tied up with hooks.

Lambrequins

Do you want to open a balcony without unnecessary movements? Or maybe you are looking for a way to hide the cornice by decorating it with a miniskirt? Add lambrequin to your curtain composition.

Its soft or delicate varieties will add notes of romance to the atmosphere. A hard lambrequin (bando) will give the cornice more smooth, curved forms, combining the design of windows and doors into a single whole - for example, as in the photo.

As you can see, all varieties of curtains are combined with lambrequin. It can be the only window decoration or participate in a complex weave of paintings.

The advantage of lambrequins is not only in variety. They unload the lower part of the composition, occupying a non-functional space, and give you the opportunity of an interesting design.

Combined Curtains

To choose the most suitable curtains, it is better to be guided by a practical approach, focusing on their purpose, their own convenience or habits. At the same time, do not forget about compliance with style, and in beauty, you must agree, it’s difficult to deny yourself.

A very popular compromise today is the use of two (or more) types of curtains, one of which will protect your kitchen from excess light and curious neighbors, and the other will play the role of decor.

So, Japanese panels, tulle, curtains or a soft draping lambrequin falling from the eaves will get along well with roller blinds or Roman curtains. Add to all this an abundance of materials, drawings, textures and accessories, and you have at your disposal - an entire ocean of combinations.

In addition to the combination of different types of curtains, the trend remains the play of textures and blending fabrics. The combination of fabrics vertically - the addition of edging or the use of several paintings - is ingenious in its own way. With its help, you create a single color ensemble in the room and get the opportunity to regularly refresh the atmosphere, at least changing the canvas in places.

Fabrics

Like all kitchen materials, curtain fabric should harmoniously combine beauty and practicality. Curtains should not accumulate dust, odors and static electricity, burn out from the sun and change after frequent washing. At the same time, I want the fabric to be beautiful and stylish.

To make the right decision, decide on criteria that are important to you, make a list. And we, in turn, have prepared such tables for you with the characteristics of some fabrics.

Jacquard, velvet, brocade and similar heavy fabrics that absorb moisture well are definitely not suitable for the kitchen. Strange as it may seem, it is also better to leave the veil for the design of a bedroom or a living room. It is highly electrified and stains well.

The best solution for the kitchen will be mixed fabrics - satin, taffeta, burlap, satin, chiffon, organza. Modern curtains from these fabrics combine the strength and durability of natural fibers and the simplicity of artificial. Before buying matter, be sure to familiarize yourself with its characteristics by comparing them with your list of requirements.

Color schemes

Curtains - a significant part of the interior, which will appear as an inconspicuous continuation of the walls or become a bright accent of the interior, depending on your goals. By color, they can be in harmony with the pattern on the ceiling or kitchen apron, upholstery, tablecloth, and other home textiles.

Holders of monochrome or two-color kitchens should pay attention to the photo images. And if you adhere to the rule of three colors, add them to the window decoration.

If your choice fell on bright, saturated colors that are not found in the kitchen setting, here's the idea: get threads or ribbons of the same color and wrap them with furniture legs, chandelier elements, and the bar counter. The work done will pay off with the trendy originality of the interior.

On this positive note, we will say goodbye to you. Let the new curtains fill your kitchen with harmony and comfort!

5 general tips for choosing

Curtains for the kitchen with a balcony will have their own nuances. And the principle of their choice is based on the features of the premises.

• Firstly, the illumination of such a kitchen will be less, because light passes through a balcony or a loggia.
• Secondly, the constant use of the balcony door should affect the choice of curtains, curtain rods and the method of hanging curtains.
• Thirdly, the radiator on the wall under the window affects the choice of material.
• Fourth, due to the characteristics of the room, the curtains will become dirty more often than in other rooms of the house or apartment. Frequent washing requires durability.

Tip 1 - Choose light shades of curtains

Due to poor lighting conditions, dark curtains will exacerbate the problem. White, cream, beige colors will make the kitchen visually brighter.

Kitchen window design with door with roman blinds and tulle

For the same reason, curtains should be as transparent as possible. This means that dense options and others that do not allow a little light will not work.

Tip 2 - Choose a sturdy curtain rod and convenient mounting mechanism

Curtains will often need to be pushed or lifted (rolled), and the mechanism at the mounts should be as reliable, durable and easy to use.

String mounts are not so convenient, but large rings are more practical.

Fixing the cornice can have several options:

In the first case, the convex part above the door allows it to be opened freely and unhindered. In the second version, an additional cornice is installed above the door so that only a part can be moved away without touching the curtains at the window.

Tip 4 - Material must be of high quality

Due to frequent washes, cheap fabric will lose its beautiful appearance in a year: it will wash, fade, and turn gray. Therefore, saving once, you will be forced to update the design constantly.

Your option is not too thin and not thick, quick-drying, not very absorbent in odors.

Contemporary kitchen design with roman blinds

Today, manufacturers offer fully synthetic materials, but environmentally friendly and safe for health. They do not pass air so well, but are durable, and thanks to special production technology and processing are fireproof.

When selecting curtains for the kitchen window with access to the balcony, specific requirements must be taken into account:

1. To open the balcony door there should be no obstructions and barriers, the curtains should be easy to move and not impede passage to the balcony.
2. Window decoration should combined with the general style of the room and fit its size.
3. Kitchen curtains often have to be washed, and pollution, soot and high humidity are inevitable in the room itself. Therefore, curtains for the kitchen should be simple and easy to careand the fabric is resistant to fading and molting.

We consider each item in more detail.

Accessibility to the balcony

The door to the balcony opens into the room - there are certain difficulties in choosing curtains. The following design methods are considered the most successful for the kitchen:

• Curtains with pickup. Adherents of classics and traditions prefer standard long curtains. Of course, it is beautiful and cozy, but inconvenient for the design of the window-doorway. Such curtains create problems when trying to go to the balcony, cling to the door and get dirty quickly. The simplest solution is curtains with a pickup, which can be strips of fabric, ribbons, ribbons, chains. The main thing is that the hooks fit the color and style of the curtains panel and the general style of the room.

• Curtains on the grommets. Convenient for the design of the balcony door can be considered the mounting of curtains on the grommets - rings embedded in the fabric through which the canvas is strung on a cornice. Thanks to this method, the curtains are easily moved with one movement of the hand, and the characteristic soft folds create a cozy and comfortable atmosphere.

• Roller blinds. They are the most practical solution for a kitchen with a balcony door. The popularity of roller blinds is due to the ease of care, a variety of colors and design solutions. They are installed only on the glazed part of the window-doorway and absolutely do not impede access to the balcony. The huge assortment on the market allows you to choose a window design for any room style. Such curtains are especially appropriate in the kitchen, the interior of which is made in a minimalist design.

They can be used both independently and in conjunction with ordinary textile curtains - often this technique is used if the taste of the owner or the style of the room requires the use of classic curtains. In this case, roller blinds protect the room from excessive solar radiation, which prevents fading of furniture and wall coverings, and also protect the home from prying eyes. Practical enough, especially for the kitchen, since they do not collect dust and dirt, are easily removed, cleaned with a sponge and a mild detergent.

• Roman curtains represent a piece of fabric that rises and falls to different heights. When raised, horizontal folds form on the web. A variation of the Roman curtains is Austrian, which forms wave-shaped folds of various widths. Decorated in this way, the windows look stylish and modern. The disadvantage of such curtains is the likelihood of damage to the lifting system, as well as the need to remove the fabric from the rails for washing.

• Japanese curtains. Reminiscent of vertical blinds and consist of panels with a width of about 40-60 centimeters, moving to the side according to the principle of compartment doors. A fairly convenient solution for the kitchen, successfully suited to restrained interiors. By themselves, they look very original and add exoticness to the room, they look especially impressive in spacious rooms with high ceilings and large windows.

• Thread curtains, consisting of long beaded or textile threads, confidently enter the trend due to its undeniable advantages. They do not impede access to the balcony, are easily erased. They do not interfere with the natural air circulation, while doing an excellent job with the main function of the curtains - they effectively shade the windows. A variety of colors and textures, infinitely possible combinations allow you to implement any design ideas.

Matching the style and size of the room

For curtains in a kitchen room decorated in contemporary style, you need to choose the appropriate low-key materials.

And in classic interiors curtains with draperies, ruffles, lace and other style attributes will harmoniously look.

To complement the premises in the style of provence you need light, light curtains with floral print to the tone of furniture and walls, and for country - frills, embroideries and ethnic-style ornaments.

Roller blinds and Japanese curtains - the perfect finishing touch for hi-tech, loft and minimalism.

In standard, small-sized kitchens, heavy curtains are inappropriate, even if the furniture is made in a classic style. It is also undesirable to design windows with long curtains, especially if the stove is located close to the window - they can cause a fire. A universal solution for any area - curtains of short or medium length, partially covering the windows. This solution is especially convenient if there are flowers or household appliances on the windowsill.

The color palette should be sustained in bright colors. Preference should be given to plain fabrics. If a drawing or ornament is present, then it should be medium-sized. Curtains of cold tones visually expand the space, but give the interior rigor and restraint. Warm colors, especially with a pattern, on the contrary, eat up space, but bring home comfort and warmth.

An interesting design decision is multilayer curtains made of different materials, with each layer being made in different lengths and shapes. This type of decoration is only suitable for wide windows with a balcony door and large areas. In a small kitchen, multilayer curtains visually reduce the already modest dimensions of the room.

Often, designers use one type of textile for upholstery of upholstered furniture and curtains, which allows to give unity to the entire room. The inconvenience of such a solution is that if you want to change the curtains, you must also drag the furniture, which is expensive and troublesome.

The design mistake is the selection of the color of the curtains exactly to the tone of the furniture facades or walls. In this case, the curtains are lost against the general background, and the room looks dull and boring. It is necessary that the tone of the curtains be darker than the main color and repeat in the form of accents in furniture elements or accessories. For example, floors and walls are kept in beige tones, and textiles - warm chocolate shade.

Bright wall decoration involves the use of window shades of contrasting light color. For a successful selection of shades, designers use a color wheel with which you can choose non-trivial, but harmonious combinations.

Practical and easy care

The durability and safety of the presentable appearance of window curtains over time depends on the materials used. Fabric curtains are the most common and practical option. The most commonly used synthetic or mixed fabrics, since they are in many ways superior to natural ones in their hygienic properties. In addition, they are more resistant to fading and creasing.

However, natural materials are also still popular - in the styles of country, Provence or ethnic areas, other options are simply not acceptable. Flax and cotton are resistant to abrasion and easy to care for, they pass air well. Silk is also used, albeit to a lesser extent.

It is not recommended to use heavy curtains for the kitchen - they are difficult to remove and hang, they dry for a long time. Even if the inconvenience of care does not scare you, you need to remember that thick fabrics absorb moisture quickly, so it will be damp and uncomfortable in a kitchen with such curtains.

Fabrics with roller blinds are often used with special impregnations - they do not absorb odors and pollution, some of them do not need to be washed at all.

Blinds are not the best option for window decoration in the kitchen, since they are quite difficult to clean from the grease that is inevitably present in the kitchen. An exception is the blinds made of textiles with special dirt-repellent impregnations or fiberglass. In the high-tech or loft style, their use is harmonious and appropriate.

With a modern choice of materials and ready-made solutions, it is not difficult to choose the best window decoration option and give the room an individual touch. Consider all factors and features of the choice of curtains for the kitchen, but do not forget about your preferences. The main criterion for a successful design is the comfort of the residents.

Tip 4 - The design of the room and the balcony block should be combined with the design of the curtains

A harmonious interior is one in which there are no details that violate a single style space.

Curtains for the kitchen with a balcony door are often just such a detail. Many choose dense expensive curtains to close the ugly finish of the door and windows. But it would be better to invest in a beautiful design of the block and leave it without curtains at all, while maintaining good illumination.

Another important design nuance is the size of the room. Lush lambrequins and other, too lacy options that will surely appeal to the adherents of traditions and classics are inappropriate in a small kitchen. The simpler their design, the better.

Types of curtains: select the desired model

Solid, maximally transparent tulle will decorate the kitchen with access to the balcony. Monochrome and restrained design makes this design option universal and suitable for any style.

It is important to select high-quality materials, as kitchen tulle will often wear out and wear out faster.

Tulle can be of several types:

• grid. It passes light rays and air well, but strongly absorbs all pollution.

• veil. The fabric is very wear-resistant, drapes well.

• organza. Strong and durable. Easy to wash and dry quickly, does not absorb dust very much, inexpensive. Also ideal for the kitchen. The only negative is that it does not allow air to pass through well. For ventilation it will be necessary to move it away.

Jalousie

In the kitchen in the style of minimalism, loft and Scandinavian, this is the most common option.

But is it so practical compared to tulle? In case of contamination, the latter can be quickly and easily cleaned by washing in a typewriter. Blinds quickly lose their original attractive appearance: they accumulate soot, particles of fat and food on themselves. Washing dirt on such a product is inconvenient and long.

Another drawback is dimming, which does not correspond to the features that were discussed above. Even in an open room, they take out too much light.

If other options are not suitable, and the blinds are really the only successful way for the interior of the window and door, then

With grommets

Form beautiful and stylish folds. Therefore, it is important for them to select a well-draped fabric.

Curtains with eyelets - the perfect solution for modern kitchens in high-tech, Scandinavian, neoclassical style.

With lambrequin

Honestly, in modern interiors such a window decoration is rare. And for the kitchen with a balcony door is not a very practical option. As they like to say, “expensive, rich”, but in reality it often turns out completely tasteless.

Bad design with lambrequins

If you have already bought lambrequins, but it is a pity to throw it out, then you can leave it in the case if they have a laconic design, unusual. The photo below is a good example.

And below is another version of the curtains. Due to the fact that the door has a sliding mechanism, the fabric will not interfere with free opening.

Curtains with pelmet in the kitchen with a sliding balcony door

Japanese or panel

The long canvas with oriental notes looks especially stylish on the windows and doors with panoramic glazing. In the apartments of some modern developers, such windows are found more and more often.

They are easily removable and washable, do not absorb odors, and do not collect dust. If you choose a plain, concise design, you can fit them into any interior.

But a significant disadvantage of this design is that they can not be raised. They can only be moved. But not like ordinary ones, but completely shifting the entire canvas aside.

Filament Curtains or Kisei

It is difficult to choose such a model for the style, but they look interesting and unusual. And it attracts. Light monophonic or monochrome are more universal.

Kisei goes well with curtains.

In another way, curtains-threads with a border from which the ropes come out are called kisei or rope.

Curtains-nitid for the design of the window unit is an excellent solution, because they transmit light well.

Thick curtains without tulle

Ordinary classic colored, opaque curtains that can be pushed back during the day and decorate door and window openings after sunset.

Previously, it was not customary to use dense curtains without tulle. But today, designers are actively resorting to this design. Indeed, in the classic interior you can’t imagine a better design.

What to consider when choosing curtains in the kitchen with a balcony door?

The most important thing here is this: the luminous flux in kitchens with a balcony is much lower than with a window looking directly onto the street.

Therefore, if you do not want the kitchen to become too dark, do not choose dark curtains. Only light shades and only fairly transparent.

The second is the blinds. They seem to be convenient, but given that the kitchen is a room in which soot is formed during cooking, all their advantages are reduced to "no." Wash contaminated fabric is much easier than washing blinds. Moreover, they overshadow the room.

Another feature of choosing curtains for the kitchen with a balcony door is the need to take into account unhindered access to the balcony and if you hang a heavy curtain that is not very easy to open, then, firstly, it will be annoying, and secondly, it will quickly lose its new look due to of being pulled endlessly.

Also, you need to consider the presence of a battery under the window. If she is, while she looks unsympathetic, then the curtains should hide her.

And if there is no battery, or it performs a decorative function (for example, a cast-iron radiator in retro style), then it is better to make the curtains on this part of the window short, it is much more convenient in the kitchen.

Now we will consider the best options, and you can already choose what you like.

How to choose a curtain rod for a window with a balcony?

The curtain rod for curtains, which often have to be opened, must be either durable, or a special configuration, thanks to which it will not be difficult to open the door.

As for strength - there are no secrets here. Do not choose string fasteners, but cornices made of wood or plastic with large rings. They are very durable and comfortable.

And if you want to make a special form of the location of the cornice, we recommend that you pay attention to such options:

• Two-level cornice, one part of which is above the window, and the second above the door and is located a little further
• The cornice is attached obliquely, due to which a wide part is formed, allowing you to open the door without moving the curtain

What fabrics are more suitable for the kitchen?

In the kitchen, the curtains will get dirty much faster than in other rooms, because they cook there. This and increased humidity, and soot and drops of fat, splashing in different directions.

Also, do not forget that any material accumulates odors and even if the curtain is clean, it will have to be washed, otherwise there will be stale air in the room. Therefore, when choosing a fabric, this moment must be taken into account.

Curtain in the kitchen should be:

• As simple as possible, without a lot of lace and embroidery
• Easy to wash and dry quickly
• Durable, non-shedding and quality stitched, which will withstand frequent washing

Based on this, we can precisely say which curtains should be avoided:

• Crocheted from cotton fabric, as frequent washing them in a year will turn just a rag
• Thin tulle curtain with ruffles, ruffles and volume embroidery
• Dense and velvet curtains, as they strongly accumulate the smell, and dry after washing for a very long time. Moreover, they will be slightly moist all the time, since in the kitchen, steam is an almost constant phenomenon. A wet cloth is unpleasant to the touch, reduces the temperature in the room and smells of damp.

So, as you can see, it’s easier to list what is not worth buying than what is suitable, since the choice is simply huge now.

What color of curtains looks the most interesting in the kitchen?

A lot depends on the choice of color. If you choose successfully, the room will “play”, and unsuccessfully - the curtains will only spoil the overall impression, even if they cost you a lot of money.

The color of the fabric should be in harmony with the chandelier, furniture, tablecloth and other kitchen textiles. But, there is a risk of overdoing it. For example, often people choose a fabric that exactly repeats the color of the facade of the kitchen and it looks completely ugly, they just get lost in the background of cabinets. It is much better if any one color element is combined with the main color of the furniture.

Suppose, if the kitchen is red, then the curtains should be taken with some kind of pattern, including red blotches: unobtrusive and not very noticeable.

Also, it looks great if the textiles are completely contrasting, but at the same time it blends perfectly with the main tone.

In order to choose the right color scheme, you can use the special table. Focusing on it, you can pick up unusual combinations that you don’t even think about if you are not a designer.

I would also like to say about dark curtains. If your kitchen is small, it is better to avoid such tones, as they visually reduce the window and the room. It is better to give preference to light materials.

Drawing also plays a big role. Large elements visually reduce the room, while small elements, on the contrary, make the space wider.

And now, let's talk about the modifications of the curtains, discuss their features and see the photos in the interior.

Curtains with pelmet

Often this type of curtain is chosen for the design of the kitchen window. But, frankly, this is not the best option, because in order for the lambrequin to look good, you need a large amount of fabric, which is easily draped.

And no matter what color you choose here, the general view of the frame is quite voluminous and pompous, which with a small quadrature looks unnatural and out of place.

Here are examples of curtains with a lambrequin against the background of a window with a balcony door:

The only lambrequins that look good are cotton options without excessive drapery and excessive asymmetry. For example, this option looks great:

French curtains

French curtains probably know everything. Their characteristic feature is cambered scallops. They are very fond of decorating theaters.

Therefore, not every kitchen will be appropriate for such chic. Still, the French curtains are too elaborate and look as catchy on the window as the version with multi-tiered lambrequins.

And even more so on the window combined with the door, this option will look too voluminous.

French curtains look harmonious in the kitchen in one case: if they are short and do not require additional textiles. Here's how in this picture:

And as you know, practicality is out of the question here. You do not push them and do not pull them in the evening. That is, it is an exclusively decorative kind of window decoration.

Italian curtains

Italian curtains - roughly speaking, a triple canvas. The option is unusual, elegant, but again, in a small kitchen it is not too appropriate because of its excessive volume.

In the picture, it looks beautiful, of course. But imagine the same thing on 6-7 squares?

German curtains

The German version of window drapery involves a double cornice: on top and in the middle of the window. It looks very cozy and nice, but not for every window they will work from a functional point of view.

If it opens for you in a standard way, and does not rise upwards, in the European manner, then such curtains will greatly interfere with airing and washing the glass.

Thread curtains

If you choose a good color, they look very interesting and appropriate in the kitchen. Light is transmitted well and often do not need to be washed. It cannot be said that this is a novelty in window design, but it cannot be called antediluvian option either.

Here's how thread curtains look in the interior of a kitchen with a balcony:

Bead curtains

Such curtains can be made with your own hands. Their big plus is that the impurities are invisible on them, they look very unusual, they pass light very well and can be combined with any curtain. Here's how it looks live:

We took apart almost all the existing curtains in the kitchen with a balcony door and we hope that our review will help you make the right choice.