Kitchen blinds built for steam and sun

Roller blinds with a wipe-clean or PVC-coated fabric and PVC or aluminium venetians are the most practical kitchen choices in NZ. Both handle steam and cooking residue well, are easy to clean, and are available in a wide range of colours and styles. Your consultant will assess each window's position and exposure before making a specific recommendation.

Yes, if you choose the right fabric. A roller blind with a wipeable or moisture-resistant coating is practical, easy to maintain, and suits the clean aesthetic of most contemporary NZ kitchens. Standard fabric roller blinds near the cooktop or sink will absorb steam and grease over time. Your local consultant will confirm which fabrics are kitchen-appropriate.

Roman blinds are not recommended for windows directly above or near the cooktop or sink. The fabric absorbs steam, grease, and cooking odours, and most roman blind fabrics are not easy to clean. In a kitchen dining area away from direct steam exposure, a roman blind can work. Your consultant will assess the window position and advise.

Aluminium and PVC venetians and PVC-coated roller blinds can be wiped down with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Regular wiping prevents the build-up of cooking residue and grease. Your consultant will provide specific care guidance for the product and fabric you choose.

A waterproof or PVC-coated roller blind or an aluminium or PVC venetian is the best choice for a window directly above a kitchen sink. Both handle water and steam exposure well, are easy to wipe down, and can be operated easily with wet or damp hands.

Real timber venetians are not recommended for kitchen windows near the cooktop or sink, where steam and moisture are consistent. Faux-wood venetians offer the same aesthetic with full moisture resistance and are the right alternative for a kitchen where a timber look is preferred.

Yes, particularly for north- or west-facing kitchen windows that receive strong afternoon sun. A sunscreen blind reduces glare on benchtops and screens, protects surfaces from UV damage, and maintains a bright, open feel. For windows near the cooktop or sink, a wipe-clean fabric in a sunscreen is preferable to a standard sunscreen fabric.

In open-plan kitchen and dining spaces, using a consistent blind across the windows creates a unified look. Your consultant will assess which blind type suits both the practical demands of the kitchen windows and the aesthetic of the dining area and advise on whether a single product works across both or whether different solutions are better for different windows.

Yes — there are a few easy ways. Any of our chain-controlled blinds can have a chain tensioner added for child and pet safety, at no extra cost. Prefer to do away with cords and chains completely? Motorising your blinds removes them altogether, and several of our ranges also come with a cordless option. Just tell your consultant it’s a priority and we’ll point you to the safest choice for your home.