25 Charming Kitchen Curtain Ideas for Instant Personality

To complement forest green cabinets, interior designer Anna Applegate hangs a wicker shade on this kitchen’s only window. The natural material brings texture and personality into the space.

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For this modern kitchen, Cat Walker Design sticks with an off-white color scheme — from the creamy white cabinets and simple subway tiles to a semi-sheer Roman shade.

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Cafe curtains, which are short curtains that cover only a portion of a window, add instant character to this neutral kitchen by Sunday House Design. A sheer fabric allows natural light to enter the space.

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Cafe curtains are surprisingly easy to make, which can be particularly helpful if your window is a unique size. This blogger turns kitchen towels into adorable striped curtains in only 10 minutes (no sewing required).

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Soft and airy, these sheer cafe curtains allow sunlight to enter this farmhouse kitchen. The gold tension rod pairs well with the gold cabinet hardware and pendant lights.

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In an otherwise neutral space, these blue-and-white patterned Roman shades add texture and color. We love that there’s a light fixture above each window for a sense of balance.

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Light-filtering shades provide privacy without preventing natural light from entering the kitchen — especially important for illuminating your prep station. Here, Dorling Design Studio contrasts a black window with a crisp white shade.

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Take note from Studio Munroe and match your window treatments to the backsplash — bright blue is just one option. For added style, consider a floral pattern.

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To complement this bold kitchen design (notice terracotta-colored upper walls, teal cabinets and geometric backsplash tiles), designer Michelle Bordeau goes for a natural rattan Roman shade.

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Mixing modern with vintage, blogger Bre Bertolini installs an off-white balloon shade to complete the look. Plus, she hangs it slightly higher than the window to make the room feel larger.

SHOP BALLOON SHADE

If your drapes aren’t over the counter, or too close to a stove, opt for floor-length sheers to cozy up the space. Here, blogger Brigette Muller of @hummusbirrd hangs them from a gold curtain rod.

SHOP FLOOR-LENGTH SHEERS

You can’t go wrong with classic stripes, especially if you prefer rustic or farmhouse kitchen design. Here, BHDM Design also uses striped fabric for the bar stool cushions to create balance.

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SHOP STRIPED SHADE

Stick with a streamlined design by hanging a solid white Roman shade that matches the walls. Linda Hayslett of LH.Designs suggests settling on the curtains last — once you’ve chosen the cabinet color, counters, backsplash and lighting.

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