Kitchen Windows: Practical, Yet Stylish Design Ideas

 

Designing windows for your kitchen is always tricky. As one of the busiest home areas, it requires units that provide adequate ventilation, plentiful daylighting, and, if possible, extra real estate to function smoothly.

To inspire your windows replacement, Renewal by Andersen® of San Francisco wants to share some practical yet stylish design ideas:

Glass Backsplash

A window backsplash is a clever solution, especially for space-deprived kitchens. It puts a utilitarian spin on the usual boring, blank, solid wall behind the range or sink. The glass could admit a decent amount of natural light to illuminate your hardworking area. With reflective countertop surfaces, the sun could bounce around and brighten up other kitchen zones.

Moreover, using replacement windows as backsplash creates a sense of openness. The illusion of space could make your kitchen look larger and feel less cramped. Install one or more operating units and you can increase the airflow in the room, cooling the area and preventing excessive humidity.

Sink Bay

Some people love a bump-out in their sink wall than cabinetry, so placing a bay window is a smart touch. The instant ledge offers a perfect area for displaying sun-loving ornamentals and flowers.

However, considering its awkward location, we recommend using casement units as flankers for the sink bay. This way, you can easily open the side windows for ventilation with little fuss. Unless you live in a modern home, set the flankers at a 30° or 45° angle to make them more prominent, adding more interest to your kitchen.

Well-Placed Clerestories

When your backsplash is too short, faces an uninteresting view, and has storage units above, it’s best not to turn it into a window. Rather, use the empty, upper portion of the wall to let in sunlight. A continuous line of rectangular, fixed replacement windows would make abundant daylighting possible. Plus, clerestories hardly make privacy a concern.

Want to hear more brilliant kitchen window ideas for homes in San Francisco, CA? Call (866) 609-5033 now and schedule your free, no-obligation consultation with Renewal by Andersen of San Francisco.