What Blinds Are Best for Kitchens?

Roller Blinds (Moisture-Resistant or Wipeable PVC fabric)

Roller blinds are one of the most practical choices for kitchens. When fitted inside the recess, they sit neatly out of the way while you’re cooking or washing up and can be lowered part-way to give privacy without blocking valuable daylight.

Moisture-resistant and wipe-clean fabrics make them well-suited to splashes, steam and day-to-day use, especially around the sink. They’re also a good option where the window ledge is busy with plants, soaps or kitchen essentials, as the blind doesn’t interfere with items on the sill.

We manufacture our Roller blinds in our Wickford workshop, which allows us to offer a wide range of durable, moisture-resistant fabrics that perform reliably in real kitchen conditions.

Works Well In Kitchens Where:

• Easy cleaning is important

• The window sits directly above the sink or food-prep areas

• The ledge is used for plants, soaps or decorative items

• Privacy is needed without losing all natural light

• A simple, modern look is preferred

• There are several windows in the area, they can all match

• Moisture, steam or condensation are common

• Blinds are used frequently and need to stay practical

• Wipeable or PVC fabrics are preferred for hygiene

• Motorisation would be helpful for hands-free use

Perfect Fit Blinds (Roller, Cellular, Pleated, Venetian, Day & Night & Shutter Lite)

Perfect Fit blinds are one of the most practical solutions for kitchen windows, especially in homes where the window is opened often or where the window ledge is used for plants, soaps or everyday kitchen essentials. Because the blind sits within a slim frame clipped directly onto the window, it stays stable and never interferes with the sill.

This makes Perfect Fit an excellent option for modern uPVC kitchen windows, inward-opening or tilt-and-turn styles and kitchen back doors where a standard blind might obstruct the handle or swing of the door.

Perfect Fit is available in several styles – Roller, Cellular & Pleated, Aluminium & Wood Venetians, Day & Night and Shutter Lite – each offering different practical benefits depending on your kitchen’s light, privacy, moisture levels and layout.

We manufacture the majority of our Perfect Fit styles in our Wickford workshop (excluding Shutter Lite), giving us hands-on experience with the designs that perform reliably in real kitchens.

Works Well In Kitchens Where:

• The window ledge is heavily used

• The window opens inward or needs regular ventilation

• A blind must stay clean, secure and out of the way

• Privacy is needed without reducing natural light

• A standard blind would obstruct a back-door handle

• A no-drill solution is preferred for tiles or uPVC frames

Faux Wood Venetian Blinds

Faux Wood Venetian blinds are a practical, durable choice for many kitchens. Their moisture-resistant slats cope well with steam and splashes and the ability to tilt the slats gives excellent control over both privacy and natural light. They offer a structured, classic look that works in modern and traditional kitchens alike.

Because the slats sit slightly forward from the window, they do reduce the amount of usable ledge space – worth considering if you keep plants, soaps or kitchen essentials on the sill. However, for homeowners who value adjustable light control, privacy and a wipe-clean finish, Faux Wood Venetians remain one of the most versatile blind types for everyday kitchen layouts.

Works Well In Kitchens Where:

• Privacy and light control need to be adjusted throughout the day

• A clean, structured, classic look is preferred over fabric styles

• The window faces neighbouring properties, paths or busy areas

• A small reduction in ledge space isn’t an issue

• Moisture and steam are frequent but splash-heavy areas are minimal

Faux Wood & Composite Shutters

Although shutters aren’t technically a “blind,” they’re often considered alongside blind options because they offer similar benefits for privacy, light control and kitchen durability.

Faux wood and composite Shutters are a strong, long-lasting option for kitchens, especially in homes looking for a clean, structured and timeless finish. Because they are made from moisture-resistant materials, they cope well with humidity, steam and daily use, making them far better suited to kitchens than traditional timber shutters.

Their adjustable louvres offer excellent control over privacy and daylight, and the solid frame creates a smart, architectural look that suits both modern and classic kitchen styles.

However, Plantation Shutters do project further into the room or window recess than most blinds and will reduce the amount of usable window-ledge space. They are also more of a considered investment and aren’t always the most practical choice directly above a sink where splashing is frequent.

Shutters also work particularly well in kitchens that have more than one window – for example, open plan kitchens with side windows or dining areas – where splashing is minimal and the shutters can be enjoyed without practical limitations.

Works Well In Kitchens Where:

• A structured, elegant and timeless look is preferred

• Moisture and steam are common but heavy splashing is minimal

• Privacy is important throughout the day

• The window opens outward

• A permanent, fitted window solution is desired

• The home would benefit from improved insulation and light control

Other Blinds to Consider

While these blind styles aren’t the most practical choice for a typical kitchen sink window, some homeowners do prefer them for specific layouts, larger windows or for achieving a particular interior style.

They can work well in kitchens where the sink area isn’t splash-heavy, where windows sit away from cooking zones, or where design is a higher priority than everyday practicality.

Below are the main alternatives, with a clear look at their strengths and limitations to help you decide whether they may be suitable for your kitchen.