Forget Fabric Curtains: Hang Plants In Your Kitchen Window For Privacy & A Mood Boost

Houseplants help boost mood and reduce stress, but if you're living in a small space, it can be hard to find them a spot. But just because there's no room for your plants to have their own IKEA furniture, you don't have to give up on having the leafy friends around. Instead, you can create a functional plant curtain in a kitchen window and get all the privacy of a regular fabric curtain along with a practical and beautiful way to enjoy your plants.

While you can use any kitchen window for your plant curtain, a window by your sink may be best, as it will make it convenient to water your plants and you'll get to admire them while washing dishes. You'll also need to decide what hardware to use to hold your curtain of plants. While you could use an individual hook for each plant, part of the appeal of a plant curtain is having them all on the same rod. A regular curtain rod is unlikely to be sturdy enough, so a towel bar, like this Moen Genta LX Wall-Mounted Towel Bar, may be your best option. Be sure to measure your window and buy the right size.

Before you start buying plants for your leafy curtains, take some time to check the light levels in the window you plan to use. South-facing windows generally let in the most light in the northern hemisphere, assuming there isn't a tree or building blocking the light. However, you can likely find suitable plants for almost any window location. Even low-light conditions are perfect for some houseplants, including pothos (Epipremnum aureum), philodendrons (Philodendron spp.), and spider plants (Chlorophytum comosum). Just be aware that pothos and philodendrons are both toxic, so use caution with these plants if you have pets or small children.

While hanging baskets filled with trailing plants are perfect for creating a curtain, they're not the only option for making a plant curtain in your kitchen window. If you don't have a sturdy way to secure heavy hanging baskets over your kitchen window, consider creating a curtain of air plants instead. These unique plants don't require soil to grow, making them lightweight and easy to hang. Air plants can be displayed on a variety of holders and hangers, so they're an excellent choice for creating stunning living kitchen curtains.