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Kitchen Window Treatments
Im at a loss for what kind of window treatment to use for both the window above my kitchen sink and our sliding door also in the kitchen/eating area. However, I have to do something because Im blinded by the light, quite literally, every morning and I frequently have to move dd all around the kitchen so she can eat without squinting or wash the dishes with sunglasses on (okay Ive never done that, but Ive contemplated it). Its kind of ridiculous.
My typical style is pottery barn on a budget. I shop for most of my window treatments at JCP but Im open to suggestions as long as the price is pretty reasonable. And I believe it goes without saying that Im not interested in vertical blinds for the sliding door, but Ill make that clear anyway.
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Re: Kitchen Window Treatments
I'd look into bamboo shades. Something like this...
How about long drapes for the sliding doors (maybe see-through so you still let in some light)? A friend of mind has long drapes in her kitchen (same situation as you) and it looks really nice. I personally like West Elm and Urban Outfitters for curtains.
Maybe a bamboo shade or roller shade in the window above your sink. We had bamboo shades in the kitchen in our old house, and they looked nice.
I did long curtains on our slider. We pull them back on a hook when we want them open.
I wouldn't use anything with a long string as they can be a strangulation hazard.
For the kitchen, depending on your desired level of handiness, you can get a tension rod and short curtains - or buy fabric and use stitch witchery to make a hem and then use curtain clips.
Places I've bought curtains - BBB, Target, Ikea, and Burlington Coat Factory.
I never look for curtains at the places you mentioned but I typically like their style so Im going to check that out. I really like those shades that you use ribbons to cinch and the middle and far sides kind of sag down in an M type look (is this making any sense?) but all the ones Ive found are too victorian or too country. I cannot find a neutral sheer or unassuming stripe etc.
I have plenty of lace curtains if you want.
How about making them?
Good idea, Im also beginning to think making them is the way to go. I made a lot of curtains at our old house, but I was hoping to take the less time consuming way out and just buy something! Im pretty much sick of waiting for the perfect curtain though, so I might be breaking out my sewing machine pretty soon.
Yay! I bought my first sewing machine yesterday after attempting to use several family machines that were a combined 75 years old.
Also, if you don't have the time or inclination to sew, use an iron on bonder! SO easy. I did this for the baby's crib skirt and attached it using velcro.