We just wrapped up another long weekend in Canada which explains my absence yesterday. It kind of snuck up on me as did the month of August! I always find this month goes by way too fast and no matter how many years I have been out of school I always feel I should be preparing for the start of a new year.
One of my readers, Janet is also getting things organized. She recently asked me to help her out with some suggestions for her kitchen window treatment. I immediately thought this would be an ideal Cast Your Vote question since you all have such wonderful ideas and suggestions. Janet moved into her house a few months ago and like so many first time homeowners has a long list of repairs and updates to do to the house. She has plans for a complete kitchen overhaul in the near future but for now she is making the most of what she has.
Janet sent along these two photos from the always inspiring Making It Lovely blog as examples of what she is hoping to achieve. She wants to add a touch of fun and colour to her neutral kitchen and thought the window was a great place to start.
This bright yellow window shade really does bring the room to life. You can see how Janet would be inspired to add something similar to her own kitchen.
Here are a couple of images of Janet’s kitchen:
You could see how a burst of colour and pattern would really bring this kitchen alive. I think yellow graphic patterned blinds would also work really well in this space.
This print called Emilio Lemon Drop print from Tonic Living is fun and bold.
I also think this Gate pattern in Citrine from DwellStudio is lovely. In fact, it might be my favorite. I think the subtle touch of warm grey in the print would really tie the kitchen all together.
I found these two prints called Chelsea also at Tonic Living. I think either of them would work well in the space. Like above, that touch of warm grey will reference the colour of the kitchen cabinets making the space feel complete.
If Janet wants to keep the whole colour scheme neutral she could go with either of these prints from DwellStudio. The first one is Maze Work in Dove, the second is Soft Scrolls in Charcoal.
But why would you want to stay neutral when you could add a delightful print like this one! I think Janet’s kitchen would really benefit from an injection of colour; something like these Poppies from Tonic Living.
Or how about this contemporary floral called Madison Wisconsin from the Spring 2010 line by Marimekko. I think this might be my second favorite.
This more traditional garden print called Sweet William in Teal from Tonic Living could also work.
Finally, you can never go wrong with this famous print called Unikko by Maija Isola for Marimekko. They also have an amazing line of plates, cups and bowls that would compliment the fabric nicely.
So what do you think? Would one of these fabrics work for Janet’s neutral kitchen? Is there something out there you think would work better? Cast your vote and let her know what you would pick!
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I vote for the Sweet William in Teal from Tonic Living.
It is a fabric she will not grow tired of emmediately, as it is a classic piece.
I like the Poppies from Tonic Living because it has a good graphic punch, it’s fun (and a kitchen is fundamentally not a formal space) and it brings a third color to the mix. Plus, its just one small window, so if she ever gets sick of the pattern, its easy and affordable to change.
i love the gate pattern from dwell studio!
OMGosh now I want to do MY kitchen window too!
What, tough choice! My fav is the Madison Wiconsin floral. I love the colours in it, and how it’s not too fussy.
ooh…I love the sweet william and chelsea prints from tonic living….but, really? These are all wonderful, you are just so good hun. I hope she shows us an after shot! So fun!
xo
Melis
i think the emilio lemon drop and the gate in citrine are fabulous choices! i am a total sucker for grey + yellow. I also am loving a yellow-grassy green with grey these days, it’s super fresh.
great choices! i hope we get to see an after picture
Great resource for fabrics. I’m digging the Chelsea.
Those are gorgeous shades from Dwell – can’t go wrong with any of them. On a related note, I also love DwellStudio’s line with The Shade Store — they have the cutest/chicest kids and baby line. And The Shade Store is fab…
Hi Meri – These DwellStudio shades are from The Shade Store. I agree it is a great resource.
what gorgeous inspiration. Do you have to pick only one? I love the top 4!
SOFT SCROLLS IN CHARCOAL is my vote for sure !
won’t compete with your awesome dining room colour palette and will look great NOW with the counter and cupboards…
you can always switch it later…alternate between two…that’s what I used to do in my old bedroom, I rotated three of them LOL !
xo P
So many wonderful choices! Thanks so much for all the wonderful suggestions!
-janet