The window blinds experts at Forth Blinds in East Lothian, have written this article giving their advice on choosing the best type of blinds for a kitchen.
About Forth Blinds
Forth Blinds offers high-quality made-to-measure window blinds and window shutters in Edinburgh and throughout the Lothians.
We can supply and fit all types of blinds for homes and commercial premises.
The Best Type of Blinds for a Kitchen
When choosing a window covering for your kitchen, most people will
prefer blinds rather than curtains as they are more practical in this busy
and often steamy room. If your kitchen window is above the sink you
don’t want the bottom of your curtains getting wet and dirty. If the
window is near the hob you don’t want them to be a fire hazard.
So how do you choose the best type of blinds for a kitchen?
As we mentioned already, the kitchen is often a busy and sometimes a
dirty place when cooking or baking so your blinds need to be easy to
clean. They also need to be able to withstand warm, steamy conditions,
especially if your kitchen is small.
Our top 2 recommendations for kitchens are roller blinds and Venetian
blinds.
Kitchen Roller Blinds
At Forth Blinds, we believe you can’t go wrong with roller blinds in your
kitchen as they are available in a wide range of materials. A roller blind
made with a PVC fabric is the easiest to keep clean, however blinds
made with a polyester material will be able to handle a warm, moist
environment.
If you can’t find a pattern you like in these hardwearing fabrics, another
benefit of a roller blind is that you can easily change the fabric after a
few years without having to buy new rollers.
We also like roller blinds because they sit neatly close to your window
and won’t get in the way when cooking or washing. And of course, they
can be rolled up out of the way if you wish.
If you have uPVC windows in your kitchen, the ideal solution is to buy
Perfect Fit roller blinds as they fit into your window frame and won’t flap
about even if you have your window open.
Kitchen Venetian Blinds
Venetian blinds are always a popular choice for all rooms and they are
suitable in kitchens too. We wouldn’t advise wooden Venetian blinds
as they can get damaged by moisture and warp but aluminium or PVC
slats will look great in your kitchen. If you really want the wood-look we
can offer Faux Wooden blinds that are fire retardant and waterproof.
Similarly, to roller blinds they are fitted close to your window so won’t
get in the way while working in the kitchen. Although you can clean
them, it probably takes a little longer cleaning each slat but they are
durable and will look great for a long time.
The benefit of a venetian blind over a roller blind is that even when they
are down, you can angle the slats to let some light in.
If you do have uPVC windows, we will recommend Perfect Fit venetian
blinds as they are attached to your window surround and won’t move
even when the window is open.
Other Types of Blinds Suitable For Kitchens
Becoming more popular in recent years are Vision blinds or day and
night blinds. They have all the benefits of roller blinds but also have
translucent horizontal strips so that you can have them down for privacy
but the translucent strip will allow light in. This is great if you enjoy
working in a bright kitchen.
Vertical blinds with PVC slats are sometimes chosen for kitchens
especially when there are tall windows.
With so many materials now available that can be easily cleaned and
can withstand moisture, the choice of blinds for your kitchen is huge. It
is not so much the type of blind that you choose but the material you
choose that makes them suitable for a kitchen.
At Forth Blinds, we have many years of experience fitting made to
measure blinds in all sizes of kitchen, so can help you pick a suitable
material for your kitchen. We want you to enjoy your blinds for many
years to come so will help you make the best choice.
When choosing a window covering for your kitchen, most people will
prefer blinds rather than curtains as they are more practical in this busy
and often steamy room. If your kitchen window is above the sink you
don’t want the bottom of your curtains getting wet and dirty. If the
window is near the hob you don’t want them to be a fire hazard.
So how do you choose the best type of blinds for a kitchen?
As we mentioned already, the kitchen is often a busy and sometimes a
dirty place when cooking or baking so your blinds need to be easy to
clean. They also need to be able to withstand warm, steamy conditions,
especially if your kitchen is small.
Our top 2 recommendations for kitchens are roller blinds and Venetian
blinds.
Kitchen Roller Blinds
At Forth Blinds, we believe you can’t go wrong with roller blinds in your
kitchen as they are available in a wide range of materials. A roller blind
made with a PVC fabric is the easiest to keep clean, however blinds
made with a polyester material will be able to handle a warm, moist
environment.
If you can’t find a pattern you like in these hardwearing fabrics, another
benefit of a roller blind is that you can easily change the fabric after a
few years without having to buy new rollers.
We also like roller blinds because they sit neatly close to your window
and won’t get in the way when cooking or washing. And of course, they
can be rolled up out of the way if you wish.
If you have uPVC windows in your kitchen, the ideal solution is to buy
Perfect Fit roller blinds as they fit into your window frame and won’t flap
about even if you have your window open.
Kitchen Venetian Blinds
Venetian blinds are always a popular choice for all rooms and they are
suitable in kitchens too. We wouldn’t advise wooden Venetian blinds
as they can get damaged by moisture and warp but aluminium or PVC
slats will look great in your kitchen. If you really want the wood-look we
can offer Faux Wooden blinds that are fire retardant and waterproof.
Similarly, to roller blinds they are fitted close to your window so won’t
get in the way while working in the kitchen. Although you can clean
them, it probably takes a little longer cleaning each slat but they are
durable and will look great for a long time.
The benefit of a venetian blind over a roller blind is that even when they
are down, you can angle the slats to let some light in.
If you do have uPVC windows, we will recommend Perfect Fit venetian
blinds as they are attached to your window surround and won’t move
even when the window is open.
Other Types of Blinds Suitable For Kitchens
Becoming more popular in recent years are Vision blinds or day and
night blinds. They have all the benefits of roller blinds but also have
translucent horizontal strips so that you can have them down for privacy
but the translucent strip will allow light in. This is great if you enjoy
working in a bright kitchen.
Vertical blinds with PVC slats are sometimes chosen for kitchens
especially when there are tall windows.
With so many materials now available that can be easily cleaned and
can withstand moisture, the choice of blinds for your kitchen is huge. It
is not so much the type of blind that you choose but the material you
choose that makes them suitable for a kitchen.
At Forth Blinds, we have many years of experience fitting made to
measure blinds in all sizes of kitchen, so can help you pick a suitable
material for your kitchen. We want you to enjoy your blinds for many
years to come so will help you make the best choice.