Kitchen window treatment needed
I don't like cell shades, mini blinds, (or wider ones) or fabric curtains for my kitchen. We live in the country on a lake, so casual and easy clean would be best.
I would like to stop the heat coming in the window in the afternoon. The window is 4 ft wide x 3 ft tall. I don't want to block too much of the light from above the sink. Horrible view, so the window treatment will be closed most of the time.
The window will have oak trim on all sides because all of the house windows are like that so we are keeping it consistent.
We will paint above the window and put a backsplash under the upper cabinets and window.
This is all I found after searching HOUZZ all day. Shutters would be stained oak or painted but not white. I don't have any idea which color to choose if I get a roll up shade. I don't know which one would block the heat/sunlight the best.
Any other suggestions? Thanks.
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PROAnglophilia
5 years ago
torreykm
5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoRelated Discussions
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Peke
5 years ago- PRO
toddinmn
5 years ago 
Olychick
5 years agoWhat about an exterior mounted remote controlled solar shade? You still get light but it blocks the heat, the view would be softened.
I would erect some kind of a screen, out a ways from the house, to block that view:
Someone on the landscape forum did something like this and used artificial ivy until the live plants grew up tall enough to be effective as a screen:
Peke thanked Olychick
PROL & L Window Fashions
5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoPeke
5 years ago
amykath