Simple kitchen window treatments really added some warmth and charm to this corner nook.
Hey lovely people, hope you’re having a great Wednesday. I wanted to share the kitchen window treatments I installed recently that completely updated our corner space. We have two windows in this corner and I love looking outside while I wash the dishes.
I knew eventually I wanted curtains here but the location of the corner windows made it difficult to figure out what would look good.
One Thursday morning on my drive to Trader Joe’s, I saw a garage sale sign in an upscale neighborhood. I stopped by and discovered the sale was held by a local interior designer. She was having a moving sale because she had just gotten married. She sold beautiful but still very expensive furniture, art, and home decor. She also sold designer fabric in bolts and I saw one that caught my eye. She sold the bolts for only $5 each and so I snatched up this buffalo check patterned one. I knew this fabric could work for my kitchen windows since it was neutral and perfectly my style. Plus, that price was such a steal.
My partner in crime put up the hardware for me since he gets nervous seeing me stand on countertops. #clumsy Plus, he’s a perfectionist so these things are better left for him. We bought simple black curtain rods and clips from Walmart. I measured, ironed, and sewed two curtains.
Isn’t it so cute?! When placing curtain rods, go up as high as possible so your eye is drawn upwards. Visually, this will make your windows appear longer. Try not to place your rods right above the top of the window trim. Jimmy installed them right under the trim of the cabinets. Another trick is to place the rods wider out than your windows. Following both of these tips will make your windows appear longer and wider than they actually are.
The weather has been gloomy here lately so the picture quality isn’t that great but I couldn’t wait to show you guys. Since I have more fabric left, I’m considering making floor length drapes for the patio doors in the kitchen. Stay tuned!
I leave you with a little Humpday Humor! 😀 Have a great day, everyone!
yuni
Let all that you do be done in Love. 1 Corinthians 16:14
Good job! Very nice! 🙂
Thanks, Sunny!!
Lovely! I’m getting ready to make a curtain for my kitchen window, so this is a great inspiration just when I need it. =-)
I’m so glad, Ali!! Good luck! I’m sure it will look fantastic. 🙂
Hello! Can the curtains close for privacy or are they only decorative? I have a similar corner sink and windows but I can’t figure out an easy way to close them since the distance in the corner is so deep.
Hi there! I’m so sorry I just saw this comment as I’ve been taking a blog break. They are decorative because the windows already had blinds on them. I could’ve made them wider for privacy sakes if the blinds weren’t there. Hope that helps!
Juni, love the windows and the curtains! And I love and appreciate you sharing scripture. Thanks!
Brenda
I’m so glad you like them. Thanks so much for the sweet comment, Brenda!
Do you know where they got this fabric from for the curtains? I love it and I’m looking to make curtains for my corner window. We have the same color cabinets and all haha
Hi Mark, I’m sorry I don’t know where they bought that fabric. I just know the designer used really good quality fabric. Sorry I’m no help! That’s awesome you have the same cabinet color!