The Best Blinds for Your Kitchen

For many of us, the kitchen is the hub of the home. From cooking to entertaining, we spend a lot of time in there, so it needs to be a comfortable, practical, inviting, and stylish space.

Kitchens are messy enough without worrying about maintaining the blinds, but chances are, your kitchen window is near the sink, and is prone to splashing water, grease, and grime. That's why it's important blinds are waterproof, easy to clean and won't hold on to smells.

How to choose kitchen blinds

There are few things to consider when choosing the right window coverings for your home. Here are a few things to get you started:

• What's my budget?
• Is my window behind the sink and prone to getting wet?
• Is my window near the stove and prone to splashes of food or oil?
• What style of window covering do I want?
• Am I considering motorised blinds?

Which blinds are best for your kitchen?

Here are our top tips for the best kitchen blinds that should be on your radar:

Roller blinds or Double Roller blinds

For a practical and economical option, Roller blinds or Double Roller blinds are a great choice. Not only do they offer excellent light control, but they're also perfect if your kitchen window faces the street, as they provide extra privacy.

Both of these blind options are water-resistant, easy to clean, require minimal maintenance and of course look stylish.

Another benefit of installing Roller blinds is that they can be motorised by choosing the SmartHub option or EveMotionBlinds.

To learn more about motorised blinds, head to our website.

Aluminium Venetian blinds

Aluminium Venetian blinds are another great option for your kitchen as they are super easy to clean. Simply use a cloth and wipe over the slats to prevent any build-up of dust, grime, or miscellaneous splashes of food.

They also provide your space with excellent light control, which is needed when you're cooking, as well as if you have any indoor plants needing good light.

Timber-look Venetian blinds

Timber blinds aren't a great idea to install in wet or humid areas, as the grains of wood can swell, warping the blind slats. That's where Timber-look Venetians come in!

These Venetians are made from PVC and give the appearance of timber blinds but with more strength and durability.

Vertical blinds

Vertical blinds are a very affordable option to consider as kitchen blinds. Verticals are available in both standard and blockout fabric and have a range of colour options.

These blinds are simple to maintain and are easy to wipe down if any food splashes onto the slats, making them perfect for the kitchen environment.

Shutters for your kitchen

If you're still not sure whether kitchen blinds are the best option for your home, consider installing shutters instead.

Kitchen window shutters are guaranteed to make your space pop! An added benefit is that you can choose the hinge placement of your shutters to determine which way they will open, so you can let the sunlight in while still enjoying your privacy.

There are two types of shutters we recommend for use in kitchens. These are Aluminium shutters and Basswood shutters.

Aluminium shutters

Aluminium shutters are one of the most durable window covering options for your home. They are water resistant, durable and are simple to maintain and clean.

They are available in a variety of colours, rather than just the standard aluminium look.

Basswood shutters

Unlike timber shutters, which look great but aren't as durable in wet or humid areas,

Basswood shutters will give you the natural timber look but with a more durable finish.

These shutters are the perfect alternative to timber shutters in terms of look and function, but will last a lot longer and aren't in danger of getting damaged.

Made to measure kitchen blinds or shutters

Opting for standard order blinds come with many risks, especially if your window is of a unique size. That's why ordering made to measure blinds is a great alternative to alleviate the stress of ensuring your measurements are exact and your blinds arrive in the correct size.

Installing kitchen blinds

Kitchen windows tend to be an awkward location to access, particularly if your window is located behind the sink. Save the hassle for us, and simply sit back and wait for your brand new blinds to be installed.

Are you looking to order made to measure kitchen blinds or shutters? To arrange a free measure and quote with a highly-trained consultant in your own home, give us a call on 13 13 15 or fill out this simple online form. We provide this service to a wide range of locations around the metro and select regional areas, 6 days a week between 8am and 6pm.

The majority of our blinds, curtains and awnings are made in Australia and are sold for the lowest price in the market, guaranteed. Just bring in a quote on any competitor's comparable item and we'll beat it by 5%.