8. Kitchen Sink Window Ideas

If your kitchen window is directly over your sink—as many are—be sure to choose a window treatment that won’t dangle into the kitchen sink. cafe curtains are a traditional treatment for over-the-sink windows. They feature a valance and a pair of short curtains hung several inches below the valance’s hem. This provides privacy but allows light to flow freely through the gap.

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You may be concerned about sun protection, especially if it shines brightly through your kitchen window. Too much exposure to UV rays can damage interior materials and furnishings. It can also be bad for your skin if you spend a lot of time in the kitchen. Flat roman shades with a UV-protective privacy lining are ideal.

9. Sliding Kitchen Window Ideas

Sliding kitchen windows come in all sizes, from small slider windows over the sink to full-size sliding glass doors. Small kitchen sliding windows can usually accommodate the same window treatment ideas used on other window styles. 

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Sliding glass doors usually need long drapes or vertical blinds that open easily so people can pass through. Be sure to purchase a quality set of blinds as inferior sets will break easily. 

10. Kitchen Window Valence Ideas

Kitchen window valances soften a window frame and add color or pattern to your kitchen decor. Valances can vary from a few inches tall to over a foot long. They may be straight or scalloped, plain or fancy, often trimmed with decorative ribbon, tassels, or fringe.

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Since the point of a valance is to add a splash of color or texture to your kitchen, it doesn’t have to be fancy. In fact, you can make a simple valance with no sewing involved.