Tier curtains are a very popular choice for kitchen curtains. As the name implies, a tier curtain is in sections, with one section hung about half way down the window, stretching across from one side to the other, and a second level of curtain hung at the top of the window. This section can either be straight across or can be shaped so that the sides are longer than the top section, reaching down to the bottom level of curtain.
Lace kitchen tier curtains are a great choice for the kitchen. Whereas once lace curtains were only found in very pale creams, whites and beiges these days there are many different styles of lace to choose from. Frequently, with kitchens, a nice cheery bright pattern is appropriate and whether you choose lace or material you should be able to find something that suits.
There are many types of lace that is manufactured specifically with the kitchen in mind, featuring fruit or food items or other kitchen like themes. This material is a little more costly than plain lace but not too much more. The advantage with buying patterned lace is that it does not tend to look as shabby as pure lace can, with the yellowing that often seems to come with age and lots of sunlight shining on them.
Fabric tiers are another alternative. Again, as with lace, there is plenty of kitchen themed material to choose from. The top section of the curtain can be strung over a curtain wire or pole, or it can be tabbed, or even be an eyelet curtain. There are many different styles and basically the choice will depend on your preference and in some instances your budget—although kitchen curtains are rarely the most expensive curtains on the market.
As with any kitchen curtain, make sure the material is washable and easy to care for as kitchen curtains do tend to become soiled much more quickly than curtains that hang in bedrooms or living areas. You will also most likely need to replace your kitchen curtains more often than other curtains, thus another reason for purchasing curtains that are not too expensive.