Stylish Kitchen Window Treatments for Dallas Homeowners

Why are those two great for kitchens? Faux wood shutters and blinds are the best at standing up to the messes and wetness of the kitchen, in addition to giving you privacy and fantastic looks.

Take a look at how faux wood blinds and shutters stand up to the heat, and stay in the kitchen in Dallas homes.

Faux Wood Shutters – Your Kitchen Windows’ Best Friend 

• It needs to be waterproof. Steam coming off the stove, splashes from the sink, or spilled beverages can spell disaster most window treatments. Faux wood shutters are totally moisture-proof, and coated with a protective finish to prevent damage.

• It needs to be easily cleaned. Let’s face it – kitchens get dirty. So when that tomato sauce flies onto your shutter, all it takes is a wipe with a damp cloth to make them look brand-new.

• It should be easy to operate. Have to open your window quickly to let steam from dinner escape? Trying to set that fresh apple pie on the window sill to cool? Shutters are simple to operate, and still let you have full access to your window.

Most other window treatments can’t do any of those, let alone all of them. Fabric window treatments like drapes are easy to stain, any real wood window treatment can mildew in a humid room like the kitchen, and metal blinds can be a pain to open and close in a pinch.

 

Not to mention the fact that faux wood shutters look absolutely gorgeous in the kitchen. With marble, hardwood and slate countertops at the height of popularity in Dallas, plantation shutters give your kitchen a look that can rival anything you’ll see in a designer boutique.

That’s why Polywood® plantation shutters are a kitchen window’s best friend.

Faux Wood Blinds – Vintage Window Treatment For Contemporary Dallas Kitchens

Polywood shutters are our top recommendation for Dallas kitchens, but they aren’t the only thing that will work. In Dallas, faux wood blinds are our runner-up for best window treatment for the kitchen.

Faux wood is typically moisture-resistant, so these blinds are off to a great start already. Faux wood blinds also won’t stain, so, a wet cloth will get them looking pristine again after a mess. Keep in mind that blinds have more slats than shutters have louvers, meaning a little more work to clean. Also bear in mind that certain blind cords might mildew or wither after constant exposure to humidity, so ask your window treatment provider about the cord material.

Faux wood blinds are also perfect for windows above the sink. In some Dallas kitchens, your cabinets or appliances might not allow you enough room to open shutters completely. With blinds, you don’t need as much room to fully open your window.

 

Common Questions about Kitchen Window Treatments

Why don’t you recommend shades or drapes for windows in the kitchen?

Most fabric window treatments like shades and drapes can easily get stained, so they’re unsuited for a busy kitchen. The moisture and humidity in your kitchen may result in some funky smells seeping into the fabric.

Do you recommend a certain color for my kitchen shutters or blinds?

For the kitchen, we recommend a neutral color. A solid white or off-white is a great pick, since they’ll complement any modern countertops or appliances you may purchase in the future. Blacks and browns also work well.

Which window treatment do I need if my kitchen window is a casement?

If your kitchen windows are casement windows, shutters will still work! We offer shutters with cut-out panels, giving you full access to your window.

Are there any kitchen window treatments that are fire-resistant?

Polywood shutters are fire-resistant, and will never show discoloring even from longterm heat exposure, either from the sun or from the stovetop.

If I’m remodeling my kitchen, when should I put in new window treatments?

Your window treatments, whether they’re shutters, shades or blinds, should almost always be one of the last parts of a remodel. However, it can be beneficial to involve your window treatment installer early on in your remodel to make the whole thing run smoother.

Get The Kitchen of Your Dreams With Better Window Treatments

Faux wood shutters and faux wood blinds are what we recommend for most Dallas kitchens, but each kitchen is unique. If you want some personal attention for your windows, get an in-home consultation with one of Sunburst’s window experts. Call us at 214-301-5066 or use the form below.

And for window treatment recommendations for the other rooms in your home, check out our Total Room Window Guide.