Contemporary Kitchen Window Treatments for Bakersfield Homes

October 08, 2015

With regards to looks and practicality, the best window treatments for your kitchen are faux-wood blinds or faux-wood shutters.

What makes them great for kitchens? Faux wood shutters and blinds are better suited than other window treatments to stand up to the messes and humidity of the kitchen, in addition to giving you privacy and fantastic looks.

See how shutters and blinds can stand the heat, and stay in the kitchen in Bakersfield homes.

Faux Wood Shutters Are Your Kitchen Windows’ Best Friend

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For all those things you need from a window treatment, Bakersfield’s best faux wood shutters offer. These are a few things you probably want out of any kitchen furnishing:

It needs to be moisture resistant. Steam rising from a skillet, splashes from washing dishes in the sink, or spilled beverages can destroy the appeal of most window treatments. Faux wood shutters are 100% moisture-proof, as well as coated with an extra layer of protective finish.
It needs to be easily cleaned. It’s a fact – kitchens get messy. So if some tomato sauce flies toward your window and onto your shutters, all you’ll need is a wipe with a slightly wet cloth to make them look brand-new.
It needs to be easy to operate. Want to open your window in a hurry to let out steam or smoke? Need to sit that pie fresh from the oven on the window sill to cool? Shutters are easy to operate, and still let you have full use of your window.

The vast majority of window treatments can’t do any of those, let alone all of them. Fabric window treatments like drapes can easily stain, anything made of wood won’t last long in a humid room like the kitchen, and mini blinds can be a hassle to operate in a pinch.

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Oh, and did we mention that faux wood shutters look absolutely gorgeous in the kitchen? With quartz, natural wood and slate countertops all the rage in Bakersfield, faux wood shutters give your kitchen a look that’s as beautiful as any designer’s best work.

That’s why Polywood® plantation shutters are your kitchen windows’ best friend.

Faux Wood Blinds – Classic Window Treatment For Contemporary Bakersfield Kitchens

Polywood shutters are our first recommendation for Bakersfield kitchens, but they aren’t the only thing that will work. In Bakersfield, faux wood blinds are our second pick for best kitchen window covering.

Especially when you're looking for kitchen window blinds over sinks, faux wood is usually going to be water resistant, so they’re already halfway there. Since faux wood blinds are also stain-proof, a damp cloth will get them looking pristine again after a mess. Bear in mind that more blind slats will mean more surface area to clean compared to shutters. Also remember that certain blind cords could mildew or shrivel after constant exposure to moisture, so ask your window treatment provider about the cord material — or better yet, ask for cordless options!

Faux wood blinds are also perfect for windows near the sink. In some Bakersfield 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 absolutely stunning. They might not be as complementary as Polywood shutters, but faux wood blinds can accentuate other natural elements such as a granite countertop or natural wood cabinetry and trim.

Common Questions about Kitchen Window Treatments

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

Many fabric window treatments such as shades and drapes tend to stain easily, making them impractical for a busy kitchen. The moisture in your kitchen might also result in mildewing.

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

For the kitchen, you can’t go wrong with neutrals. A solid white or near-white is a great options, since they’ll complement any modern appliances or countertops you might put in down the road. Blacks and browns also work well.

Which window treatment should I get if my kitchen window uses a lever to open?

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

Which kitchen window treatments are heat-resistant?

Polywood shutters are fire-resistant, and won’t show discoloring even from longterm exposure to heat, whether from the sun or from the range.

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

Your window treatments, no matter if they’re shades, shutters, or blinds, should be one of the last things you do 90% of the time. However, there’s a benefit to involving your window treatment installer early in your redesign to make the whole thing run smoother.

Get The Kitchen of Your Dreams With Better Window Treatments

Polywood shutters and faux wood blinds are our top picks for most Bakersfield kitchens, but each kitchen is unique. For some personal attention for your windows, get an in-home consultation with one of Sunburst’s window experts. Call us at 661-449-1092 or use the form below.

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

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