Flat Panel Kitchen Drapes
Flat panel drapes are popular with modern decors, and are relatively inexpensive and easy to put up. As their name suggests, each drape section is made of a flat piece of material. The top edge is often held to rings with small clips which grab the drape to secure it. The rings can then be slid onto a drapery rod.
When you measure the kitchen window size before purchasing, ensure you buy panels which are around twice the width as the window frame itself. The attractive effect of these ‘flat' drapes is the way they form a gently waving pattern when closed. Buy them too narrow and they will look like a very boring flat sheet when shut.
Pinch Pleated Tops
Pinch pleat window drapes have folds of fabric sewn together at regular intervals. Three folds is a common number to be sewn together, but some pinch pleats have two and some have four or more. Pinch pleated drapes for the kitchen look attractive with relatively heavy fabrics. Heavy fabrics are sometimes beneficial as they block light out when the curtains are shut. In a kitchen this might not be a huge concern, but the privacy they give when closed will be appreciated.
Pinch pleats have been around for decades and give a more traditional look to the kitchen. For a more contemporary and updated look, attach each pleat to a metal ring and place on a wrought iron rod.
Tab or Loop Topped Drapes
Kitchen drapes which are held to the rod with loops of fabric are often called tab tops. These simple and easy to install drapes have gained popularity in the last decade or so. Country decors are well suited to these types, but also to contemporary decors with simple lines. Ikea, a purveyor of modernized home items, sells a number of varieties of tab top drapes in both long and short lengths.
Rod Pockets
Another very simple kitchen drapery design has the top edge of the drapes sewn over, leaving a ‘pocket' wide enough to push a rod through. The material bunches up at the top creating natural pleats and waves throughout the panel. Ensure the pocket is large enough to accommodate your chosen rod without becoming too tight when opening.
Cuff Topped Drapes
A cuff of material at the top of the drapes creates a bolder look to most styles. The cuff can be a contrasting color to the rest of the material, which adds visual interest.
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