Kitchen windows are great to dress up with brand new window treatments, either to change a look or create a dramatic effect. Ironically, the vast selection of window treatments makes it a little difficult to choose which one is right. You’d be torn between two very attractive window treatments at the store and then end up going home empty-handed. So how do you do it? Here are some ideas you can try to help you with your choice:

Be yourself
When it comes to kitchen window treatments, you don’t have to be stuck on your traditional take on how kitchen windows should look like. Maybe you grew up in a household that didn’t care too much about how your window looked from the outside and inside, but don’t let that limit you.

Be creative and choose according to what you feel is the right choice, depending on the color and design scheme of your own kitchen. Try something that’s totally new or go for a complementary color instead of one that’s in the same color family. It might give you a pleasant surprise.

The size of your kitchen
Size does matter when choosing window treatments for your kitchen window. Don’t overwhelm your small kitchen with large, bold prints. Choose smaller prints and lighter colors instead. Use accents sparingly. A drape over the window creates a great look, but it might devour a lot of space and make your kitchen window look ridiculously tiny. Work with your kitchen window size and you can’t go wrong.

Have a large kitchen window? Use a swag or a valance from which to hang curtains from. You can also use ruffled curtains to create a lovely country look. Want it plain? Go for the more structured tailored look and add a few accents like a colorful tieback, for example.

Do you want more privacy?
It’s not like you’re guarding your family’s 100-year-old brownie recipe, but sometimes, privacy is an issue even for kitchens. This is especially important if your kitchen window faces a street, a public place or your neighbor’s backyard.

If you want more privacy but want to let in light, choose sheer printed curtains or louvered blinds. Roman blinds also work well or half-panel curtains that only cover a portion of the kitchen window. These window treatments allow a partial coverage without totally keeping you isolated in your little nook. They also give your kitchen a great look without a lot of cost.

How much light?
Light is an important factor in any kitchen. After all, who wouldn’t want a kitchen that is bathed with a lot of light? It’s cheerful, conducive to a good appetite and helps you move around unencumbered without the aid of artificial lighting when working on a new recipe.

When deciding on which window treatment to use for your kitchen, determine how much light you want to let in. While it’s always a good idea to encourage a lot of sunshine in, there might be times in the day when you want to reduce the glare. If you do, go for sheer curtains topped with printed fabrics or go for slightly thicker curtains and drapes you can tie back if you want more light.

Experiment
Don’t be scared to try new things for your kitchen window treatment. Try bamboo strips or grass mats blinds. They provide enough coverage and they also create a colorful and country-style look to your kitchen. They also help control heat coming in so your kitchen stays cool even on sweltering hot days.