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Frequently Asked Questions
Privacy, light control, and adaptability are the most important factors to consider for kitchen window treatments. The kitchen needs to function equally well in the morning, afternoon, and evening, so the best window treatments are those that allow for fine-tuning of light and privacy at various times of day, such as our Ultimate faux wood blinds or our SmartDrape shades.
Centerpiece roman shades are an excellent choice for kitchens, as they offer a perfect blend of durability, light control, privacy, and convenience. However, to maintain their beauty, we recommend that roman shades be installed away from direct cooking areas or windows with direct exposure to grease, steam, or water.
There is no hard-and-fast rule that kitchen and living room window treatments must match. The decision on whether to match kitchen and living treatments depends on the rooms’ proximity to each other, the style of the home, and of course the design tastes of the homeowner.
Generally, blinds are a better choice for kitchens as they’re less likely to become stained by food and cooking materials. Kitchens are a high-traffic and high-usage area, so ease of cleaning should be a factor when selecting your window treatments.
Yes! Portrait honeycomb shades are a fine choice for kitchen window treatments. They’re easy to use, allow for excellent light control, and allow in light even when closed to provide both privacy and natural light. To maintain their beauty, we recommend honeycomb shades be installed away from windows with direct exposure to grease, steam, or water.
Yes, Ultimate faux wood blinds make for an excellent kitchen window treatment. Durable, versatile, excellent for light control, and easy to clean— all features that make faux wood blinds great for the kitchen.