Ready for kitchen window treatments

2 years ago

It’s only taken 18 months from the end of our kitchen project (part of Phase I) to get the windows trimmed. Window replacement for our entire house was part of Phase II.

I’d really like to keep it simple. Our backyard, which both windows face, is pretty private and whatever I use will spend most of the time open, but I want the option to close completely if desired.
This is what the 2 windows, on the same north facing wall, look like now:

Here are some pictures of the kitchen in general, taken before the windows were trimmed. I had been using curtains as a temporary fix.

Any suggestions? Thanks -

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herbflavor
2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago
when you say " option to close" is the issue for some insulation....due to wind/ colder conditions based on seasonality w your location.....or to create "looks" w color/pattern etc w valance or panels.....sometimes in urban areas panels can have sound insulation for noisy conditions.......roads/ airports / light problems etc [ becoming serious issues for people]....they are smaller windows......panels on a rod that extends both sides create illusion of larger , at least on the dinette window. You can use a valance installed higher up and then something tailored like solar or " top down /bottom up " cellular beneath that......there are tons of materials and styles for whatever you want..
Susan W
Original Author
2 years ago
Actually, my only desire to ever close would be if I wanted to block out the backyard for some reason. No weather or noise issues at all. I imagine they’ll be open 95% of the time, but I want “something” just in case.

I was thinking simple blinds or shades, but at this point in our project any decision at all is big and I’m struggling…
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herbflavor
2 years ago
I would do panels.....in a color// pattern....I like hold backs....the metal rod adds interest. and you can "corral" them w the holdbacks and release them whenever. JC Penny has tons of panels all the time on sale...if you dont sew.. but panels are about the easiest thing to make then spend on cool hardware. then maybe a valance at the sink...or coordinate a solar shade.

neutral room w a bit of punch from the fabric at the window....note the holdbacks ...gives you control....
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Forever Now
2 years ago
I'd probably do a ceiling-to-floor curtain like herb flavor shows above in the dining area, but for over the sink, I'd suggest a roman blind with a pretty pattern. I'd mount it above the window towards the top of the ceiling and have it partially closed to the top of the glass. It will make the window look longer. If you didn't want to fuss with curtains you could do a roman blind in the same pattern in your dining room too.