According to me you should go with honeycomb blinds. It is the most practical & pretty blinds to have in your kitchen. It helps to regulate the temperature as well as light. I have installed it few months back only. I found it functional & environmentally friendly. You should consider this.
The apartment I am looking at doesn't include window coverings in the rent in the rent so I will have to purchase my own. I plan on buying curtains for my dining room and bedroom but want blinds for my kitchen window as the window is right above the sink (so the curtains would be way too long and wouldn't work for me) I want to keep the kitchen cool during the day and am wondering what kind of blinds should I buy and where can I get them cheap (under $15)?