Kitchen Upgrades That Make a Difference
The kitchen is the clear heart of your home. It is more than the room where the most delicious and creative meals are created. It is the place where your family begins the day over breakfast, the spot where kids work on their school projects and the room where guests gather to chat while meal prep finishes or to help with the dishes. Doesn’t this room deserve some love? It is easy to make some changes without a complete kitchen renovation. Beyond selecting appliances, the best way to create flair in the kitchen is by figuring out the window solutions that match your needs and your style. The key is to remember the purpose of the room and the unique challenges that exist there. It is easier than you might think!
As many large kitchen appliances are black, white, cream or stainless steel, the best way to pull in a pop of color is in your choice of window treatments. If your backsplash is neutral or metallic, a bold fabric shade in an exotic print becomes a focal point. This works unusually well with a Roman shade, as it folds up at the top when raised completely and is flat when lowered. The low profile design is brilliant to showcase colors and dramatic prints.
Fabric window solutions soften and round out the hard surfaces around the kitchen. Find additional places to use the fabric to lend some continuity without overpowering the space in a matching vibe. Bar stool cushions, wall sconce shades and even matching the window treatment fabric to a pet bed in the room can make the room welcoming. Prints with a touch of yellow add sunny warmth, although the possibilities for letting your imagination run wild are limitless.
If your kitchen faces out on the street, consider shutters for added curb appeal. Since the kitchen is a high moisture zone, composite shutters are an excellent and affordable alternative to real wood shutters. They can stand up to moisture and they won’t warp or fade. As they are naturally cordless, shutters are a fantastic solution. Wider slat sizes are preferable as cleanup of kitchen grease buildup is fast and simple. You’ll love the upscale look that never goes out of fashion.
Since windows are normally located above sinks and stoves, a cordless shade is an absolute plus. Long cords can be a nuisance, trailing into the garbage disposal, hanging dangerously near burners or just dangling near sink fixtures. Cordless top down/ bottom up cellular shades are very popular this year. They can be lowered or raised from either direction, allowing you to control the view as well as the sunlight that flows into your kitchen. Their unique look lends a modern touch and is extremely popular.
Fall in love with your kitchen again. We can help and provide options that are exciting and within your budget, too. At Budget Blinds of Greenwich, our design pros can help you unleash your creative side. Call 203-580-3362 to schedule your free consultation and we’ll bring the showroom to your home.
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