Kitchen Blinds Ideas

Practical first

Kitchen windows often sit above a sink or worktop, close to steam and splashes. So we'd usually start with materials that are easy to wipe and won't be affected by humidity.

Ideas that work well

• Wipe-clean roller blinds: simple, compact and easy to clean — see roller blinds.
• Aluminium or faux wood Venetians: you can adjust the slats for privacy, and they cope well in humid rooms — see Venetian blinds.
• Perfect Fit® blinds: these sit within the glazing itself, so they stay clear of the taps — see Perfect Fit® blinds.
• Bi-fold doors: kitchen-diners often need blinds for the doors too — see bi-fold door blinds.

More ideas

• Day & night blinds: a modern alternative to Venetians, with easy light control — see day & night blinds.
• Shutters: café-style or tier-on-tier shutters give privacy at the sink while keeping light above — see café style shutters.
• Roman blinds: a softer touch for windows away from the hob and sink.

Watch out for

We'd always keep fabric blinds away from the hob, and choose controls that don't hang down over the sink. We'll point this out when we measure.