Hang pleated shades for a kitchen with a view

Kitchens are sometimes the center of a home's activity, especially when it's time to cook dinner or clean dishes afterward. Natural lighting can be an important feature of any room, but it is particularly appealing to have a kitchen with a source of gentle illumination.

Buzzle.com recommends pleated shades if a homeowner is looking for window treatments that will grant the kitchen some privacy, but also allow the sunlight into the room during the day. Summer is a good time for these shades, since the daylight hours are long and bright.

For those who find themselves constantly perched over the sink doing dishe r at an oven, a nearby window can also afford some welcome relief. Pleated shades are compactly built, so when they are raised they fold at the tops of the windows, which means that the view is unobstructed when people in the kitchen feel the need to see the backyard or the street.


These shades are also ideal for humid kitchens, because their design makes them resistant to sagging or drooping. Pleated shades also come with room darkening features, if one wants to relax in the security and privacy of their home.