Stylish Kitchen Window Treatments for New York Homeowners

October 08, 2015

With regards to looks and usability, your best bet for kitchen window treatments are faux wood blinds or faux wood shutters.

What makes them the best options? Faux wood shutters and blinds are the best at standing up to the messes and moisture of the kitchen, while still offering great looks and privacy.

See how faux wood blinds and shutters stand up to the heat, and stay in the kitchen in New York homes.

Faux Wood Shutters Are A Kitchen Window’s Best Friend

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Just about anything you could want out of a window treatment for your kitchen, New York’s best faux wood shutters offer. Think about what you need from any kitchen furnishing:

It should be moisture resistant. Steam rising from a skillet, splashes from cleaning off dishes, or spilled drinks can spell disaster most window treatments. Faux wood shutters are completely moisture-proof, and coated with a protective finish to prevent damage.
It should be easily cleaned. It’s a fact – kitchens get dirty. So when that tomato sauce flies toward your window and onto your shutters, all it takes is a wipe with a slightly wet cloth to make them look brand-new.
It needs to be easy to use. Want to open up the window quickly to let steam from dinner escape? Need to set that fresh apple pie on the window sill to cool? Shutters are some of the easiest window treatments to operate, and still let you have full access to your window.

Most other window treatments don’t offer any of those benefits, let alone all of them. Fabric window treatments such as shades are easy to stain, anything made of wood can mildew in a humid room like the kitchen, and aluminum blinds can be a pain to open and close in a pinch.

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Oh, and did we mention that plantation shutters look fantastic in the kitchen? With marble, hardwood and limestone countertops at the height of popularity in New York, plantation shutters give your kitchen a look that’s as gorgeous as any kitchen on HGTV.

That’s why Polywood® plantation shutters are a kitchen window’s perfect match.

Faux Wood Blinds – Classic Window Treatment For Contemporary New York Kitchens

Faux wood shutters are our top pick for New York kitchens, but it’s not the only window treatment that we’d recommend. In New York, faux wood blinds are our runner-up for best window treatment for the kitchen.

Faux wood is usually going to be water resistant, so we’re headed in the right direction. Since faux wood blinds are also stain-proof, a damp cloth will get them looking pristine again after a mess. Keep in mind that blinds are a little more work to clean than shutters due to the size and number of slats. Also remember that certain blind cords could rot or wither after constant exposure to moisture, so be sure to ask about the cord material.

Faux wood blinds are a great addition to windows near the sink. In some New York kitchens, an appliance or extensive cabinetry might not allow you enough room to open shutters completely. With blinds, you don’t need as much room to fully open your window.

And their looks are gorgeous. They may not be as versatile as Polywood shutters, but faux wood blinds can pair with other natural elements like a granite counter or hardwood cabinets and trim.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kitchen Window Treatments

Why don’t you recommend fabric window treatments like drapes or shades for windows in the kitchen?

Most fabric window treatments such as draperies or shades are easy to stain, making them not ideal for a busy kitchen. The humidity in your kitchen can also cause them to mildew easily.

What color should I get for kitchen shutters or blinds?

For the kitchen, your best bet is a neutral tone. A solid white or near-white is a great pick, since they’ll match any new countertops or appliances you install in the future. Blacks, grays and earthtones also work well.

Which window treatment do I need if my kitchen window uses a crank to open?

If your kitchen windows use a crank, shutters will still work! Shutter panel cut-outs are easily made, and give you full access to your window.

Are any of these kitchen window treatments heat-resistant?

Polywood plantation shutters are fire-resistant, and will never show discoloring even from prolonged heat exposure, no matter if it’s from the sun or from the oven.

When should I put in window treatments during a kitchen remodel?

Your window treatments, no matter if they’re shutters, blinds, or shades, will usually be the last part of a remodel. However, there’s a benefit to involving your window treatment installer early on in your remodel to coordinate timelines, and better match styles and colors.

Get The Kitchen of Your Dreams With Better Window Treatments

Polywood shutters and faux wood blinds are our top picks for most New York kitchens, but your kitchen might be different. For some personal attention for your windows, get a free in-home consultation with one of Sunburst’s window treatment pros. Call us at 631-246-3930 or use the form below.

And for window treatment picks for the rest of your home, check out our Total Room Window Guide.

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