How can I make my kitchen window look "finished"?

Bleach
by Bleach
Our kitchen window looks too bare (and so UNdone and boring). While I love the openness and natural-light that shines in throughout the day, I'd like to give the window some personality have it feel more finished. We don't have back neighbors, but I'd still like to close it up at night to feel safe with privacy.

What have you done with your kitchen windows or other rooms? what suggestions do you have?

Thanks for your creativity and help!


Ignore the man behind the curtain. I mean dishes in the sink. ..
  8 answers
  • Teresa Teresa on Mar 23, 2018

    How about a Roman blind? It made add some softness & the needed privacy at night. You could take it up to the height of the ceiling, allowing it to make the window look taller!

  • Alice Morgan Alice Morgan on Mar 23, 2018

    I just took curtains down from a window similar to this because I wanted the light and the view, but am also not happy. Thx for asking the question; hoping you get lots of answers.

    • Bleach Bleach on Mar 24, 2018

      I like the easy tension rod idea with the ring clips. That window seems really wide to me so I'm hoping it looks alright. Good luck! Let me know what you end up doiNg.

  • Liz Sanders Duren Liz Sanders Duren on Mar 23, 2018

    I use a tension rod in my kitchen window, and clip rings. Only close the curtains at night. It's not very big, so 36 in. length work well, and I have several pair that I rotate for the seasons.

    • Bleach Bleach on Mar 24, 2018

      I'm going to do this. Thanks so much. My window is pretty wide so I hope it looks good and not funky. Thanks for your help.

  • Barbara Barbara on Mar 23, 2018

    you can add a bamboo roll up shade, a Roman shade or just hang a nice valance. If you are creative, make a Cornish to hang above the window.

  • Cindy Cindy on Mar 23, 2018

    Your window needs any sort of fabric to soften its appearance. Any sort of window treatment that you like will do. Make sure it goes well with your kitchen decor. Best of luck to you.

  • Janice Janice on Mar 24, 2018

    Just a piece of fabric you love attached cut to the correct size and attached o the frame at the top with push pins would be good to try temporarily. Then maybe use two pieces of ribbon cut long enough to gather up into a type of decorative "header" during the day. Try it out before going to the expense of a rod and curtains.

  • 17335038 17335038 on Dec 14, 2021

    IMO, Roman blinds over a kitchen sink are not practical. The fabric will get splashed with water, soap, and even liquid food spray, which will stain the fabric and will be difficult to keep clean.


    My suggestion is to go for split plantation shutters, as they are easy to clean, and offer the most versatility in providing privacy and light. The hidden tilt option eliminates the centre rod, which makes the window look larger, and does not impede vision.