Forget Blinds: The Better Way To Cover Kitchen Windows Is Dripping With European Charm - Tasting Table

Cafe curtains cover only the lower portion of a window, creating privacy without blocking daylight. They fit popular modern aesthetics such as grandma core, cottage core, and maximalism, while also recalling European cafe interiors and 1920s breakfast nooks. They can be installed quickly and inexpensively, often in under an hour, using a curtain rod sized to the window frame and hung halfway up from the bottom. Support can come from tension rods, adhesive, or drill-in brackets. Cafe curtain rings with clips are typically used unless the curtains have loops or a casing. Options include striped linen, toile, and trimmed styles, with common lengths of 24, 30, or 36 inches.

"Popular in bistros across Europe, cafe curtains only cover half of the windowpane, providing privacy while still letting in plenty of natural light. Stateside, it's a look that might remind you of 1920s breakfast nooks. Fast forward to the 21st century, and some of the trendiest aesthetics include grandma core, cottage core, and maximalism - with people ditching their blinds and heavy curtains for dainty, Euro-style cafe curtains."

"Cafe curtains are a home project that you can do on a budget in less than an hour. They're one of the many easy granny-chic looks we love for the kitchen, and best of all, they're easy to clean - they can just be thrown in the wash. You'll need a curtain rod that fits inside your window frame, hung halfway up from the bottom using a tension rod, adhesive, or drill-in brackets for support."

"You'll also need a set of cafe curtain rings with clips unless your curtains have loops at the top or have a casing. A simple rod and rings set should cost between $10 and $20 per window. The options for cafe curtains are myriad - striped linen, toile, trimmed - whatever your taste. Cafe curtains like the jinchan Linen Pinch Pleated Kitchen Curtains can be purchased on Amazon for $15 to $20."

"Standard lengths for cafe curtains are 24, 30, or 36 inches. If you're handy wi"

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