A kitchen with a window and door opening onto a balcony is a convenient and popular layout choice. How to decorate a balcony opening? Previously it was believed that without folded curtains there would be nowhere, a “stripped” window would look bare. This opinion has been replaced by another trend in the design of balcony doors and windows - lightness, laconicism and functionality, which allows for the absence of curtains at all. Let's consider the options for the “golden mean” - ideas for modern design of curtains for a kitchen with a balcony.
Current ideas about the design of kitchen curtains have long been no longer limited to modest half-window curtains and snow-white lace tulle with tiebacks. The following videos present a selection of design projects and real photos with ideas for decorating a window opening and a balcony door in the kitchen.
Some models are so simple to make that even at home you can sew several options and change them depending on the time of year and mood. Video tutorials on sewing popular models:
Features of choosing curtains for a balcony door
First of all, decide why you need curtains for a kitchen with access to a balcony. To hide from too bright sun or from prying eyes? To compensate for design deficiencies or for beauty? Calculate the installation options that are acceptable in your kitchen. What difficulties might you encounter? A couple of examples.
- Stretch ceiling without the provided mounting strip at the window does not allow installation ceiling cornices.
- Cornice hidden in plasterboard construction, not scheduled yet initial stage repair.
- The already narrow window opening is obscured by the thick glazing frame of the balcony.
- The walls do not allow the installation of fasteners that will support the weight of heavy curtains.
In the case under consideration, when the window is adjacent to balcony door, the design of the opening itself cannot be called beautiful. Its L-shaped configuration and the almost obligatory heating radiator under the window sill attract attention already from the entrance. Attempts to disguise this area with decor bring the opposite effect. Therefore, if the step of the window sill block is an eyesore and you want to hide it, the best solution, other than the not always possible demolition of the partition, is a discreet design in the general colors and style of the kitchen. For example, as in the following photos.
Repetition of colors of walls and furniture in textiles:
Requirements for curtains on a balcony block
A mandatory requirement is free access to the balcony door. On the balcony next to the kitchen there is usually a utility block with storage space, a seating area with chairs and a table, or part of a dining group in the warm season. All these options assume that people will often go out onto the balcony, so curtains should not be an obstacle on the way.
Laconic and almost invisible Roman folds
Compliance not only with the style, but also with the functionality of the room. Lush double curtains with transparent tulle covering the entire width of the window opening and thick curtains with tiebacks at the edges look most traditional in the kitchen classic style. However, you will get confused in their numerous folds every time you go out onto the balcony, and in the end the curtains will be constantly moved to a position convenient for you, which, of course, will not add beauty to the interior.
Light curtains with tiebacks framing the balcony block
If there is only one window with a balcony in the kitchen, then it is desirable that the curtains look uniform, without breaking the opening into a door area and an area with a window sill. Otherwise, the clearance is visually reduced, and the interior loses harmony. What techniques combine curtains for a balcony door and a window?
- Same material and/or color scheme.
- Matching trims: piping, fringe, flounces, tiebacks, eyelets.
- Common cornice and lambrequin.
Photo examples of successful window and balcony door framing:
What to pay attention to
Even in the cleanest kitchen with a powerful hood, special kitchen dust collects - heavy, greasy, sticky. Therefore, it is undesirable for curtains to absorb dirt and complicate cleaning. Soft draping curtain fabrics should be easy to wash, and hard, impregnated materials for tension structures (roller blinds, woven blinds, pleated fabrics) should be dry cleaned.
Important: curtains made from natural brushed materials that can only be dry cleaned are not the best choice for the kitchen.
Since kitchen curtains will have to be removed and washed more often than room curtains, choose simple fasteners that you can handle alone. It’s a good idea to have another set of “clothes” in stock for the kitchen window while the previous one is washed and dried. And refreshing the interior by changing the curtains is as easy as shelling pears.
Various curtain mounts:
Which side of the world does the window face? Curtains in rooms facing south or west fade faster than those in northern and eastern directions. This matters if the balcony is not protected from the sun or is not glazed at all. The problem is solved by choosing the right fabrics impregnated with ultraviolet radiation or installation of external awnings, blinds, roller blinds.
Curtain options for a kitchen with a loggia
The loggia, even being separated from the kitchen structurally by a partition, often functionally continues the room: they bring lunch group, bar or relaxation area. In this case, it is logical to visually lighten the balcony opening by hanging light plain curtains without a lot of folds and bulky decor.
In the photo there is a balcony block framed by light and light curtains:
If your kitchen with a loggia is on the ground floor, and you want to close it from prying eyes, you should not choose heavy and dense curtain fabrics. IN daytime they limit the light flow too much and even a spacious room will look dark. Privacy in the evening light can just as easily be created by curtains made of translucent materials with a woven pattern or multi-layer ones.
A convenient and therefore popular option is to curtain the balcony opening with transparent tulle or organza, and then install simple fabric roller blinds or blinds on the loggia. Thus, during the daytime, maximum natural light is provided to the kitchen, and in the evening it is enough to lower the functional curtains to protect the living space from prying eyes. Moreover, even in the evening the kitchen is not visually cut off from the loggia.
Materials
Both conventional curtain fabrics and non-standard ones - jute and bamboo fabric, rice paper, mesh - are treated with dust-, dirt-repellent and sun-protective compounds in order to require less maintenance and not lose their decorative effect. It is desirable that even natural fabrics intended for kitchen curtains contained an admixture of synthetics: the fabrics will absorb dirt and wrinkle less, and their care will be easier.
Photos of bamboo and jute curtains:
A special type of material is blackout. The thick curtain fabric is additionally covered with a special acrylic composition which reflects the sun's rays. Thanks to this, the room is as dark as possible and does not heat up even under direct sunlight. sun rays. Most often, blackout is used for roller blinds and as a lining for traditional curtains. A fabric that, due to processing, transmits only 20-30% of solar radiation is called dimout.
For traditional single-layer curtains for a kitchen with a balcony, cotton or synthetic voile, lightweight linen, loosely woven tulle and organza are ideal. When designing a balcony block in two layers, the curtains look lighter if the layers differ in color or weave, and not in density - as in the photo above.
Cotton, linen, jute, bamboo curtains fit perfectly into interiors, the style of which involves an emphasis on texture and the use of natural materials: almost all varieties of country, eco-style, modern. Smooth, flowing, draping fabrics will be appropriate in both classic and modern Scandinavian, Mediterranean, and minimalist kitchens.
Design
With eyelets, hidden and decorative hooks, woven loops, with a motor lifting mechanism, rolled into a tube and gathered into folds - there are many ways to attach curtains. Let's consider traditional and modern options for curtain designs for a kitchen with a balcony door.
Curtains flowing from the cornice, straight or with tiebacks, are a classic of window decor. In the kitchen they will be appropriate in both full-length and shortened versions. Short curtains add lightness to the interior, do not interfere with the working or dining area on the windowsill, and look great in various country style options.
Practical and functional blinds do not like to be used in home interior Due to the strong association with the office, compact roller blinds and assembled Roman blinds are preferred instead. They are similar in that they are mounted at the top of the window opening and are adjustable in height, covering the window from top to bottom, but they differ structurally.
Photo examples of horizontal and vertical blinds in the kitchen interior:
In roller blinds, the fabric is wound in a roll on a narrow shaft and treated with special compounds for rigidity, and the free end is weighted. The spring-chain mechanism allows you to unwind and reassemble the curtain, fixing it on required height.
The lifting design of fabric Roman blinds is the same as that of blinds, but with a sparser arrangement of links. Since they are most often attached to a frame or to an opening with a small overlap, it is important to accurately calculate the width of the canvas - otherwise there will be creases and distortions. A variant of the Romanesque type curtains are the Austrian ones - they do not have rigid form-forming rods, so when raised, the draperies hang in semicircular scallops.
Austrian curtain with ties - on the window, curtain with tieback - on the balcony door
Roman and roller blinds look extremely laconic and do not take away extra centimeters the size of the room, therefore they fit perfectly into the style of the 60s, hi-tech, minimalism and are suitable for tiny kitchens. You can evaluate the design options from the photos below.
"Rimki" in the interior:
Japanese panel curtains are expressive simplicity and economy: literally every centimeter of the canvas performs its function, covering the window opening. The fabric is not folded; on the contrary, it is stretched using guides and secured to a special cornice. The finished panels cover the window opening completely or slide apart like wardrobe doors.
Japanese fabric panels in the kitchen interior:
Flat curtains of any type allow the following installation options:
- on the window sash directly or on the glazing bead;
- into the opening across the entire width of the window;
- to the ceiling;
- outside the window opening onto the wall above it.
Photo examples of curtain design for a kitchen with a balcony
Even with the same design and method of fastening, kitchen curtains can look completely original in interiors of different styles. Proof of this is our selection of photos with various design options: from traditional short checkered kitchen curtains and laconic plain tulle folds to pompous patterned curtains with lambrequins. And the combination of curtains different designs allows you to make access to the balcony convenient.
Kitchen curtains
Double-layer organza curtains in contrasting colors
Repeating the color of the furniture set
Bright textiles echo bright furniture
Different lengths of window and door curtains
Photo examples of combinations different types curtains:
examples of combinations of different types of curtains
Other ideas for decorating a window with a balcony door
New for 2017 are roller blinds of the “day-night” type, which allow you to change the intensity of light entering the kitchen. The fabric in them is double and consists of alternating translucent and opaque stripes. The control mechanism makes it possible to both raise/lower the entire roller blind and move the sheets relative to each other, with the following adjustment options possible:
- dim diffused lighting;
- complete blackout;
- partial shading.
Roller blinds day-night:
Let us also note the revival of the popularity of spaghetti thread curtains - a long, thick muslin fastened to the upper horizontal braid. They unobtrusively decorate the balcony opening, do not interfere with the passage to the kitchen-living room and support zoning of space when combining the kitchen with the balcony. Such curtains are decorated with glass beads, beads, rows of intricate knots, sequins, and small shells. The photo above shows transparent light green “spaghetti” on the balcony block.
A fashionable and always noticeable option for decorating a kitchen window is stained glass, especially if you use it to decorate not only the window glass, but also the balcony door. Real typesetting equipment is expensive, but in the kitchen it can be replaced by painting with translucent paints or even gluing a film with a finished design.
Important: some colored window films are produced on an opaque base, so they transmit little daylight or are not translucent at all - check before sticking.
Photos of stained glass on kitchen windows:
Photos of stained glass on kitchen windows
Textured glass - sandblasted or chemically treated - becomes frosted, but at the same time perfectly transmits and diffuses light, making the room brighter. Full or partial glazing of a balcony block with frosted glass allows you to elegantly separate the kitchen from the balcony without darkening it.
Please note: many plants, especially orchids, love diffused light and will often enjoy flowering on a windowsill behind such glass.
In the bedroom
A layout that provides access to a balcony through a combined window and doorway is often found in living rooms, for example in the bedroom. General requirements To textile design This block has the same features as for the kitchen: the ability to freely pass through the door, a uniform style with the rest of the room, good light transmittance. But the very purpose of the room allows for a wider use of designer finds. For example, impractical in the kitchen due to numerous horizontal folds french curtains will perfectly complement the interior of a romantic Provence or classic. Long curtains, partially lying on the floor, which are almost never found in kitchens, add relaxation and bliss to the mood of the bedroom.
Photo of curtains in an Art Nouveau style bedroom
Curtains in a country bedroom with a balcony
In the living room
Both the purpose of the room and the stylistic possibilities allow the living room with access to the balcony to be widely used, just like in the bedroom. various options design of the balcony block. For example, the canonical flounces, folds, overlaps and draperies of classical-style curtains look too pompous in the kitchen, but in a living room, especially a large one, it’s just right! The only thing is, don’t forget to consider whether it will be convenient to open the balcony door behind multi-layer curtains. French curtains are also appropriate here, usually too fluffy for kitchen windows. The photo below shows ideas for designing curtains for a living room with a balcony.
Bright combined voile curtains
French curtains in a classic style living room
Giving the balcony block in the kitchen a harmonious and complete look that will continue the overall stylistic concept of the room is a fascinating, although not easy, task. In addition to the subjective “beautiful - ugly”, when choosing a curtain design, you need to take into account the properties of the fabrics, how a particular balcony is used, what features of the layout need to be hidden/emphasized, and even the material of the walls and ceiling. It’s not fatal to make a mistake, but all alterations cost money, and Professional designers will help you get everything right the first time.
Because ordinary tulle covering the window from the ceiling to the bottom does not always look good and is inconvenient to use, since a lot of usable space is lost.
In this article you will find out which curtains will look more advantageous in such a room and what types of fabrics are currently in demand.
What should you consider when choosing curtains for a kitchen with a balcony door?
The most important thing here is this: the luminous flux in kitchens with a balcony is much lower than with a window facing directly onto the street.
Therefore, if you do not want the kitchen to become too dark, do not choose dark curtains. Only light shades and only fairly transparent.
The second is blinds. They seem to be convenient, but if you consider that the kitchen is a room in which soot is formed during cooking, all their advantages are reduced to nothing. Washing dirty fabric is much easier than washing blinds. Moreover, they shade the room too much.
Another feature of choosing curtains for a kitchen with a balcony door is the need to take into account unobstructed access to the balcony, and if you hang a heavy, not very easy to open curtain, then, firstly, it will be annoying, and secondly, it will quickly lose its new look due to of being tugged endlessly.
Also, you need to consider the presence of a battery under the window. If it is there, and it doesn’t look pretty, then the curtains should hide it.
And if there is no battery, or it serves a decorative function (for example, a cast-iron radiator in a retro style), then it is better to make the curtains on this part of the window short; this is much more convenient in the kitchen.
Now we will look at the most optimal options, and you can already choose what you like.
How to choose a cornice for a window with access to a balcony?
A curtain rod for curtains that have to be opened frequently should be either durable or of a special configuration, thanks to which opening the door will not be difficult.
As for strength, there are no secrets here. Choose not string fastenings, but cornices made of wood or plastic with big rings. They are very durable and comfortable.
And if you want to make a special shape for the location of the cornice, we recommend that you pay attention to the following options:
- Two-level cornice, one part of which is above the window, and the second above the door and located a little further
- The cornice is attached obliquely, thereby creating a wide part that allows you to open the door without moving the curtain fabric
What fabrics are best for the kitchen?
In the kitchen, curtains will get dirty much faster than in other rooms, because they cook there. This includes high humidity, soot and drops of fat splashing in different directions.
Also, do not forget that any material accumulates odors and even if the curtain is clean on the outside, it will have to be washed, otherwise there will be stale air in the room. Therefore, when choosing fabric, you must take this point into account.
The curtain for the kitchen should be:
- As simple as possible, without a lot of lace and embroidery
- Easy to wash and dry quickly
- Durable, non-fading and well-sewn, which will withstand frequent washing
Based on this, we can say exactly which curtains should be avoided:
- Crocheted from cotton fabric, since frequent washing will turn them into just a rag in a year
- Curtains made of thin tulle with frills, ruffles and voluminous embroidery
- Thick and velvet curtains, as they strongly accumulate odor and take a very long time to dry after washing. Moreover, they will always be slightly damp, since steam is an almost constant phenomenon in the kitchen. A damp cloth is unpleasant to the touch, lowers the temperature in the room and smells damp.
So, as you can see, it is easier to list what is not worth buying than what is suitable, since the choice is now simply huge.
What color of curtains looks most interesting in the kitchen?
A lot depends on the choice of color. If you choose well, the room will “play out”, but if you choose poorly, the curtains will only spoil general impression, even if they cost you a lot.
The color of the fabric should be in harmony with the chandelier, furniture, tablecloth and other kitchen textiles. But there is a risk of overdoing it. For example, people often choose a fabric that exactly matches the color of the kitchen facade and it looks completely unattractive; they simply get lost against the background of the cabinets. It is much better if one color element is combined with the main color of the furniture.
Let’s say, if the kitchen is red, then the curtains should be taken with some kind of pattern, including red splashes: unobtrusive and not very noticeable.
Also, it looks great if the textiles are completely contrasting, but at the same time blend perfectly with the main tone.
In order to choose the right color scheme, you can use a special table. Focusing on it, you can choose unusual combinations that you wouldn’t even think about if you’re not a designer.
I would also like to say about dark curtains. If you have a small kitchen, then it is better to avoid such tones, as they visually make the window and the room smaller. It is better to give preference to light materials.
Drawing also plays a big role. Large elements visually make the room smaller, while small ones, on the contrary, make the space wider.
Now, let's talk about modifications of curtains, discuss their features and look at photos in the interior.
Curtains with lambrequin
Often this type of curtain is chosen to decorate a kitchen window. But, frankly speaking, this is not the best option, since in order for the lambrequin to look good, you need a large amount of fabric that can easily drape.
And whatever color you choose here, general form The frame looks quite voluminous and pompous, which, given the small square footage, looks unnatural and out of place.
Here are examples of curtains with a lambrequin against a window with a balcony door:
The only option for lambrequins that look good are cotton options without excessive drapery and excessive asymmetry. For example, this option looks great:
Curtains with hinges
These curtains look very interesting and at the same time very simple to cut. If desired, anyone can sew them with their own hands. Here's how they look in the interior:
Curtains with eyelets
Their advantage is that they look elegant and interesting, but at the same time they are simple in cut and very easy to move apart. This is what it looks like:
French curtains
Probably everyone knows French curtains. Their characteristic- assembled festoons. They are very fond of decorating theater premises.
Therefore, such chic will not be appropriate in every kitchen. Still, French curtains are too pretentious and look as catchy on the window as the option with multi-tiered lambrequins.
And even more so on a window combined with a door, this option will look too voluminous.
French curtains look harmonious in the kitchen in one case: if they are short and do not require additional textiles. Like in this picture:
And as you understand, there can be no question of practicality here. You cannot move them or close them in the evening. That is, it is exclusively decorative look window decorations.
Italian curtains
Italian curtains are, roughly speaking, a triple fabric. The option is unusual, elegant, but again, not very appropriate in a small kitchen due to its excessive volume.
It looks beautiful in the picture, of course. But imagine the same thing on 6-7 squares?
German curtains
The German version of window drapery involves double cornice: on top and in the middle of the window. It looks very cozy and cute, but they are not suitable for every window from a functional point of view.
If you have it swinging open in a standard way, and not rising up, in the European style, then such curtains will make it very difficult to ventilate and wash the glass.
Japanese curtains
These curtains are somewhat reminiscent of blinds, but they look much more interesting and cozy. They can be of absolutely any color, have a different number of canvases and very successfully decorate a window with a balcony door.
The only thing to consider: if you hang the canvas above the door, and the cornice remains at the level of the main window, then it will be inconvenient for you to enter. It is better to move the cornice forward a little.
Here, look at the photo of Japanese curtains in the interior:
Roman curtains
Laconic and practical, therefore, for the kitchen it is a good choice, provided that the material selected for them is transparent.
If you choose something darker, then you will have to keep them in the dark all the time. assembled form, since even half the unfolded area of the fabric will shade too much the already dark kitchen.
Blinds
We already talked about blinds at the very beginning: they are not very convenient and they don’t look good. See for yourself how boring they look:
Unless they are used in tandem with fabric curtains, then they will be more or less practical.
Let's say that tulle plays a decorative role, and the blinds are lowered only when you want to completely close the opening from human eyes, that is, in the evening.
True, if your kitchen is made in some ultra-modern style, such as “high-tech”, then the blinds will look harmonious.
Thread curtains
If you choose the right color, they look very interesting and appropriate in the kitchen. They transmit light well and do not need to be washed often. It cannot be said that this is a new product in window design, but it cannot be called an antediluvian option either.
This is how thread curtains look in the interior of a kitchen with a balcony:
Curtains made of beads
You can make such curtains with your own hands. Their big advantage is that the dirt on them is invisible, they look very unusual, they transmit light perfectly and can be combined with any curtain. Here's what it looks like in real life:
We have analyzed almost all existing curtains for the kitchen with a balcony door and hope that our review will help you make the right choice.
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There are two main reasons to decorate a window with a balcony door. Firstly, you need to close it from views from the street, and secondly, this is required by the design of the room. Arranging access to a balcony is much more difficult than regular window, since it has an asymmetrical design consisting of two levels: a balcony door and a window opening. The difficulty is that the door must open freely, and curtains can be an obstacle to this. Let's consider how to solve the problem and make using the balcony comfortable.
Which curtains to choose for going out to the balcony?
Just as in the case of a regular window opening, curtains for a window with a balcony door are selected based on the purpose of the room and the interior used in its design. Each room has its own design rules that follow when choosing fabric for curtains and cut.
Balcony in the bedroom
In the interior of a bedroom it is common to use soft, delicate shades, and this rule also applies to curtains. They are chosen a couple of shades darker than the wallpaper, or are in harmony with the pattern on the walls. Also, curtains can be the same tone as the bedspreads, modular picture on the wall, a panel above the head of the bed. A special charm in the bedroom is achieved by using lambrequins - they will add to the design of the bedroom home comfort, comfort.
To ensure a complete rest, the window in the bedroom is decorated with two types of curtains, night and light. The first of them are sewn from heavy fabric that does not allow daylight to pass through. Light curtains cover the window during the day, creating a special atmosphere of airiness and transparency. Instead of night curtains, you can hang roller blinds, horizontal blinds or Roman blinds. But it should be taken into account that horizontal and Roman types of curtains will only cover the window, and the glass of the balcony door will remain open. For apartments located on the lower floors, this can be a problem, so it is better to opt for roller blinds or thick fabric curtains.
Important. Curtains for exiting to the balcony always consist of two stripes. They converge opposite door handle- this makes it possible to go out onto the balcony without moving the curtain along the cornice to the side.
Balcony in the living room
In the living room, when designing an exit to the balcony, you should be guided by the style in which the room is designed. In a spacious living room, you can use your maximum imagination and hang curtains with lush drapery, lambrequins, and all kinds of folds. In a room of modest size, the volume of the folds will look out of place, although you can also give free rein to your imagination when thinking through the design of the curtains.
During the day, the curtains are in the open position, and during this time they can be assembled in a special way, using decorative tiebacks with magnets, ribbons, twisted cords with tassels and fringe. All kinds of accessories for curtains allow you to decorate your exit to the balcony with a twist and make it your own. 
Important. No matter how much you would like to hang the first model of curtains you like on the window in the living room, first of all you should correlate their design with the interior of the room. The window and door to the balcony should not stand out from the overall design.
A new product in the world of curtains is thread curtains. They are threads attached to a dense fabric strip. They are made in different colors, come with patterns, with threads of different thicknesses, and can be decorated with glass beads, beads and other decor. In addition to being decorative, thread curtains have another advantage - you can walk through them anywhere, simply by moving the threads apart with your hands, and they will return to their original position. When going out onto the balcony, you do not need to move the curtain along the cornice.
Balcony in the kitchen
If there is access to the balcony from the kitchen, this is a great advantage, the dream of every housewife. When decorating a window with a balcony door, you should take into account the size of the room. Usually it is not spacious, so it should be designed as concisely as possible. They will help with this. They are installed on the frame and cover only the glass, so they do not take up extra space.
Read also: What to choose to protect your balcony from the sun?
Roller blinds are mounted both on the window and on the glass part of the door. To prevent the curtain from deflecting on a window opened in ventilation mode, magnets are mounted at the bottom of the sash, which attract a metal strip built into the lower edge of the curtain. In this case, the fabric will fit tightly to the frame and will not sway from the wind.
Advice. To brighten up the severity of roller blinds, the opening is decorated with transparent curtains up to the length of the window sill. They can be of different cuts: diagonally, in the form of an arch, with hanging corners. The cut of the curtains needs to be thought out so that they do not interfere with opening the door and keeping it open.
When decorating the exit to the balcony from the kitchen, multi-layered panels are not used. textile curtains with complex draperies, it is especially not recommended to use long curtains. Textiles absorb odors and attract particles of fat and burning that come from the stove during cooking, so they will have to be washed often, which makes it much more difficult to maintain cleanliness in the kitchen.
Blinds - an extraordinary solution for decorating an exit to a balcony
Previously, blinds were considered exclusively an office accessory, but with the advent of new models with modern designs, they began to be used in residential premises. There are several types of blinds that can be successfully used in the design of a window with a balcony door.
Types of blinds:
- Rolled;
- Horizontal;
- Vertical;
All models are an excellent solution for small rooms, as they practically do not take up space near the window. Let's take a closer look at each of the three types of blinds, their features and method of application in decorating a window with a balcony door.
Roller blinds
This type of blind attaches directly to window frame, for each sash there is a separate canvas. In the assembled position they are wound on the shaft, and in the open position they tightly cover the glass. Control is carried out using a decorative chain. Fabric from which they are made roller blinds, can be dense or not very dense, plain or with a pattern.
Roller blinds, even those made from the most decorative fabric, are rarely used as independent curtains. They are almost always a complement to regular curtains. There are two options for using roller blinds: they are mounted on the window and not on the door, or on the window and on the door. In the second case, the length of the blinds on the door covers only its glass part.
Horizontal blinds
These are the old-timers in the world of blinds. They are made of metal or plastic and look like horizontal strips held together with twine. Blinds are mounted on a non-opening window frame, and the opening is additionally decorated with curtains.
New models horizontal blinds They are mounted inside the double-glazed window and controlled by a mechanism located outside. Such models can be installed between the glass and in the window frame and in the door. Naturally, such blinds are also used in conjunction with fabric curtains. But in this case, it is allowed to hang only light curtains made of tulle, organza, openwork or other transparent material. They will serve the sole purpose of creating a cozy environment.
Vertical blinds
This type of blinds did not have to fight for its popularity - it came immediately and does not go away over the years. Vertical slats are attached to the wall cornice above the window or to the ceiling, easily rotated to any position in relation to the window, and, if necessary, to open a view from the balcony, they are assembled on one side. To decorate the balcony opening, long (to the floor) vertical blinds and short (to the window sill) are used.
Only vertical blinds can be an alternative to fabric curtains. They are made from jacquard polyester different colors, so they can be easily matched to the interior of a bedroom, living room and any other room with a balcony. Vertical blinds They are easy to match to any style of room, both modern and conservative, and if they do not fit into the interior design, they can be hidden behind thin curtains.
Roman curtains
Unlike blinds, Roman blinds are not so laconic, so they can be used as an independent element, without traditional textile curtains. Thanks to stiffening ribs (thin strips sewn into the fabric), they gather into horizontal folds original form, and attractive from a design point of view. Raising and lowering the curtains is done manually or using the control panel.
Advantages of Roman blinds:
- Variety of colors and models;
- Easy to install;
- Reliability of the control mechanism;
- Resistant to stains.
When decorating the exit to the balcony with Roman blinds, two canvases are used - one for the window and the second for the door. The disadvantage of Roman blinds is that they cannot be tilted to the side to look out the window, and you can also open the door to the balcony only after the curtain has been assembled, otherwise it will get in the way.
The layout of the apartment, which implies the presence of a balcony door on the kitchen side, is regarded as very successful. If you use its capabilities to the maximum, you will get a functional one or even a combination with a balcony into a single practical and comfortable area.
The balcony can remain just a balcony. During the warm season, the owners have a great opportunity to take out the table and chairs and have a tea party in the open air. Here the bright kitchen is notable for its dining furniture in natural shades and furniture with a metallic shade to the façade. The window and balcony bay are decorated with panels of curtains in a rich blue shade, having successively increasing lengths.
The parallel arrangement of furniture ensures free movement between the kitchen work areas and the balcony. Against the background of the white ceiling and walls, the dark wood of the countertop, apron and table and color accents in the form of a yellow-green facade of the set and figstanovo upholstery of the sofa contrast favorably.
A contrasting façade solution in coffee shades for the furniture distracts attention from the balcony door. Great idea, if you don’t want to focus on the “passability” of the kitchen.
This incredibly bright kitchen is completely transferred to the balcony. Such a solution requires large-scale redevelopment and collection of permits for the supply of communications. “Moving” allowed us to get a bright kitchen, which became a bright solution in the house - black glossy facade, white tabletop and apron with bright photos juicy fruits.
Here the kitchen is also completely located on the balcony, but the color scheme is calm, light pastel. The room looks light and airy.
The design concept for a kitchen with a balcony door is based on its location and the nature of the room.
An elongated and narrow kitchen with a balcony door at the far end. Owners preferred kitchen set straight type, which will be located along the wall. There will be a dining area on the opposite wall.
Here the room is wider. The L-shaped set fits perfectly, where the short part adjoins the window. Bright orange accents set the dynamics of the interior, and the combination of stylized patterns on the facade of the furniture sets the theme of airiness of the space.
9 square meters and a balcony. Bet on color and light
Due to matte surfaces and light textiles, the kitchen turns into a “veranda” with access to the balcony. Colors - creamy, white, pistachio. Laths, mosaic apron, graphic elements on the walls. A niche for the TV has been installed.
An excellent sunny combination of white and golden yellow colors for the façade. A backsplash with bright pineapples adds flavor to the kitchen, where a dismantled window opening has been turned into a beach bar counter.
Another partition stand. The kitchen area accommodated a U-shaped set. Green, purple and white colors make the interior eco-oriented. White marble on the floor, grass on the lampshade.
White color and light are used to the maximum. Exit to the balcony - glass doors to the floor. Original design of the lampshade, lightweight textiles combined with plastic and chrome parts.
10 square meters and a balcony: classic and modern style
A classic kitchen set would be too bulky for such an area if not for its light, milky white shade. Corner sections and an L-shaped configuration maximize the use of space. Thanks to the uniform design, attention is not focused on the balcony door.
And in this case, on the contrary, the dark brown color of the frame against the background bright solution The interior is emphasized by the presence of a balcony.
If desired, the balcony door can be completely hidden with the help of panel curtains, then it will not be conspicuous and visually the kitchen will no longer be a “pass-through”.
11 squares with a balcony. Rich color, gloss and arched opening
The gloss reflects light, making the room visually more spacious. The balcony door is made to match the walls and behind light curtain doesn't catch the eye. All attention to the bright modern color scheme of the headset.
The opening when combining a balcony with a kitchen can be made in the form of an arch. Rounded lines look more harmonious compared to a rectangular opening. The arch lets in sunlight, but clearly separates the dining and kitchen areas.
Chrome and double hinged glass doors are another original solution For kitchen interiors with a balcony! Light and airy despite the shine of the metal.
Kitchen 12 sq. with access to the balcony. Unconventional approach to corners and bright details
Sometimes the layout can be extraordinary - for example, the kitchen may have as many as 5 corners! The corner design of the headset fits perfectly. Small cabinets and shelves helped to rationally use the space and free up the central part of the room for free movement.
There is never too much usable space. Transforming the window opening while combining the areas allowed more natural light to flow into the kitchen with soft blue walls. This is an example of bright monochrome solutions. Dynamic shades of gray in the splashback tiles, glossy white and black facades.
Example of contrast color scheme with turning the balcony into a cozy nook in the kitchen. The abundance of white makes the room light, and red and newspaper princes place accents on the zones.
15 meters and a balcony. Mediterranean magic and French chic
The spacious room allows you to realize more ideas!
Narrow and long kitchen? Lots of technology. Work zone decorated in shades of dark chocolate. As an exit to the balcony, there is a large glazed floor-to-ceiling door with hinged doors. A dark, massive kitchen set needs additional lighting, otherwise it will look overly bulky.
A spacious and bright kitchen with an interior a la a cafe on a Mediterranean terrace, on the contrary, looks light and light, so even if the windows are covered with light blinds, this does not depress the atmosphere at all.
Dark wood in the flooring and trim of the set may echo the design of the balcony door. The ceiling seems to be quite low. The situation is saved by a balcony that is maximally open to the sun - it is glazed both in the upper and lower parts.
The balcony in the kitchen is a real gift! By approaching this resource of living space rationally and with imagination, you can get much more than a seasonal storage area or a place for drying clothes. This is light, air and a large panoramic view of the landscape, which can give many pleasant minutes. Choose, plan, act!
We have collected complete photo reports on all kitchens with a balcony door.
A kitchen with a balcony is not the most common type of layout, but, nevertheless, it is found in some typical high-rise buildings. And in private cottages, the kitchen often has a door that opens onto a veranda or terrace, where you can happily drink a cup of coffee or have lunch in the fresh air. Sometimes the door from the kitchen leads directly to the garden, to the relaxation area and barbecue. This is a very interesting architectural solution, which should be emphasized by a competent choice of curtains.
You have the same layout and you select interesting option door decoration? In this collection of photographs, designers will introduce you to curtain options for a kitchen with a balcony. At your disposal is a whole kaleidoscope of ideas: from classic to very non-trivial.
What to consider when choosing curtains for a kitchen with a balcony
Since the door to a balcony, terrace, veranda or garden should open without problems, mandatory requirement for curtains - division into two parts. If they are curtains, they should slide apart easily ( convenient option- sliding on eyelets). If the door is combined with a window (typical apartment option), and the curtains are roller blinds, then there should be two of them: for the window and for the door. If you choose Japanese panel curtains, nothing should prevent them from sliding.
It is better to avoid complex options like curtains with tulle. After all, the tulle will be inconvenient to pull back, and by cutting it in half, you will lose the integrity of the composition. Naturally, stationary structures are not suitable either. The exception is asymmetrical solutions for an opening with a window and a door, leaving the passage itself free.
It’s better not to burden curtains for a kitchen with a balcony unnecessary details. Every fold and accessory will reduce ergonomics.
Probably, we will have to give up lambrequins too? Not at all. You can easily use rigid lambrequins that do not interfere with the door opening.
And finally, another important point: curtains near the balcony door become dirty faster, especially if it is opened frequently. And besides, the kitchen itself is a zone with a rather aggressive atmosphere: there is steam, fumes, and splashes. So it is better to prefer curtains made of fabrics with dirt-repellent impregnations. Or, as an option, choose a curtain rod design that allows you to easily remove the curtain - while the fabric itself should be easy to wash.
Interesting ideas for a window with a balcony door
The classic option for decorating a balcony door is sliding curtains without additional accessories or with a rigid lambrequin that does not interfere with the opening of the door. As already mentioned, curtains with grommets would be an ergonomic option - they can be easily moved to the side with one movement.
Kiseya is another one a good option design of a balcony door. Ease thread muslin will allow you to maintain a sense of space and light in a small typical kitchen. And to improve ergonomics, muslin threads can be collected with a grab and secured with a holder.
Roller blinds covering the entire length of the balcony door are practical and ergonomic. By raising them to the limit, you can go out onto the balcony, and you can lower them exactly to the level that allows you to create comfortable lighting in the kitchen - depending on the weather. Roman ones, unfortunately, will not work, since they only rise to the top third. But if you fix them directly on the sash, and not on the cornice, it will turn out great! Roller blinds, by the way, can also be attached directly to the door.
Panel, or Japanese, curtains look good in the kitchen, but you should understand that they will take up almost the entire wall with access to the balcony. In small standard kitchens with a balcony, this option is not very convenient: you won’t be able to place a table against the window, and there will be less work space.
For kitchens in which the balcony door leaf is combined with a window, it is worth recommending asymmetrical decorative solutions, leaving open the exit to the loggia.
