Contemporary or Classic Kitchen Curtains?

If you are shopping for kitchen curtains and are not sure which type to buy, consider this; the most prevalent styles available are either contemporary or classic. Of course, there are a few other types in between, such as licensed character styles, curtains made of extreme materials or home-made improvised curtains that do not fit into any category. But still, the two main categories to choose from fall under either contemporary or classic styles. What is the difference between the two? What are the most popular of each that consumers are buying these days? What else should be considered when buying either style? Here, we answer these questions to help you decide which ones are best for you.

Kitchen curtains that have a contemporary feel to them are usually made of solid colors, plain or textured fabrics, simple yet large or bold prints and are typically stitched in very linear designs. Examples of these are bold stripes or retro look prints in bright colors, or interesting fabrics with textures that are visibly noticeable and stand out. Other contemporary kitchen curtains are very minimalist, such as simple white sheers hanging from a shiny chrome or crystal clear curtain rod.

Classic curtains for your kitchen windows typically are made with 100 percent cotton and are usually stitched with gathers at the top and attached to standard brass or iron curtain rods. Prints used to make classic kitchen curtains will often include flowers or animals or colors that are mostly associated with a “country” feel. Colors tend to be either realistic, as in a print with sunflowers true to their real hues, or medium range colors like a dusty blue or a musky mauve.

When incorporated into a kitchen with clean and simple lines, basic colors and modern equipment, contemporary kitchen curtains further emulate the basic simplicity of most modern styles. Classic kitchen curtains always exude a warm, homely feeling that is synonymous real life. Kitchens where classic curtains fit in are those with warm wood floors, neutral cabinets and counter tops, tiled walls and more traditional appliances.

The right choice of kitchen curtain style will enhance and add significant design value to the space, while the wrong one will detract from it, so the decision of which theme to go with should be made carefully.