Dress Up Kitchen Windows With A Boho Curtain Alternative

Deciding on window treatments for your kitchen can be a challenge, particularly if you are looking for something innovative or unusual. Drapery, sheers, and curtain hardware can be expensive, as can other kinds of window-coverings like shades and blinds. There are, however, a number of fun viral curtain alternatives that can not only often be more budget-friendly, but also can help add additional vintage charm to your kitchen. Macrame, long a favorite material in boho and vintage-inspired spaces, is having a moment. Using macrame curtains as an alternative to conventional window treatments in your kitchen can be a great way to add style and texture, as well as a retro boho feel, to any window you use it on.

Pieces of macrame are usually made from cotton cords that are knotted in beautiful and intricate patterns to form a textile. It can often be found used for hanging planters and wall art. Its lightness makes it a great alternative to heavier drapes and curtains, though it still allows some light and air circulation. This means you can use a heavier weave of macrame on windows where you want to block views or a lighter, more open weave where the cord is just decorative. For a more textured boho-style, you can also layer different types of macrame over each other for a charming, eclectic look.

If you want to incorporate macrame in your home, panels and curtains can be found ready-made from retailers like Amazon in many different designs and sizes. For a shorter cafe-style treatment, try the Today's Curtain Medallion Macramé Tier. For a long, floor length window, opt for the Kiido Macrame Curtain. You can also use the corded textile as a valance for an accent piece. You may even be able to find a vintage macrame wall hanging as a cover for a window while thrifting.

For customized panels specifically designed for your windows, you can make your own macrame curtain using a pattern or tutorial. Many involve creating the woven design right on the curtain rod or a wooden dowel with an easy to master configuration of knots. Some also incorporate elements like fringe and wooden beads. Amazon sells macrame cording in a number of colors. They also sell sets of supplies like this Hdviai 121-Piece Macrame Kit, which also includes beads, rings, and dowels. While traditional macrame in cotton cording is best used indoors, you can also make a design with a waterproof polyester material for pieces that get wet frequently or are used outside of the kitchen, like as a curtain divider to add privacy and style to your patio space.