Counter-height Windows
kaidan
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Bumped out counter-height window - to drywall or trim?
Comments (4)I would pick it more on the overall look of your kitchen. Mine is all drywall. It is a more modern/transitional look. I also have moulding around all of the other windows and doors. My kitchen is open to the other rooms and all is visible. I went this route also since I am not planning on tiling this wall or having a tiled backsplash. I saw this look on another kitchen and liked it. If the wall was going to be tiled or you were having a small height of tile/granite/marble, etc as a backsplash, then you may want to have the moulding as a way to terminate it versus having the tile turn the corner and run into the windows. It may not even be possible to do the latter if there isn't a wide enough amount of trim between the edge of the window and the sides of the bump out. If you we're planning on tiling all the way up the wall, then you could use tile chair-rail vs. wood trim as well Think about your backsplash and what you are doing on this wall since that will help decide how to trim or not trim it out. You can always drywall the insides of the window anyway and then just decide later if you want trim or not. There really isn't a need for wood jambs on the inside on the window anyway. You could make the box wider and put casing on the inside as well. Depends on how wide you want the box to go and if you can do that and handle the plumbing questions you had in the other thread. Also, depends if you want a more modern/transitional or craftsman look vs traditional. That also depends on the casing look. How did you handle outlets and the kitchen sink. Don't want that to come back and haunt you at inspection time....See MoreCounter height window - window treatment?
Comments (9)2littlefishies- we will have 10' ceilings. I loved the idea of taller ceilings when we started building our house, but now I'm frustrated all the time trying to work with them. Cabinets were hard to figure out and now curtains are really hard because of these transoms. Michelle- I don't really know all the details. The window was ordered from jenn-weld. They will be tall and skinny, but because the transoms divide it up I think it will be okay. Our original plan was a 48" window divided into 2 panels. I didn't want that because I didn't want the window stile to block my view. Im not sure, but I think it may have been a custom window. I hope that helps a little. I'll have to look into roller shades. I don't think we'll have privacy issues, but we are building in a subdivision where there will be other people around. Plus since it's a south facing window might be nice to filter the sunlight sometimes. The light might be pretty bright on the breakfast table....See MoreCounter height window sill
Comments (8)Totally can. But I'd have to wait on them to make a trip to Houston (120+ miles) on their time. I picked a slab from their yard instead to get the ball rolling. Long story short, small town, few options. This business owner is condescending and difficult to work with, but I'm just ready to FINISH this house and move in. Maybe not the wisest choice (and probably not one most would make), but when it comes down to the wire, I'll compromise if it gets me into my home sooner....See MoreCounter height window: should I replace existing?
Comments (14)Here in CA the city made us drill new countertops to put electrical outlets in, since we have two big counter height windows. And they didn't want to hear any reasoning(the kitchen is small, we have enough outlets, etc.) You can have certain distance from the sink and the cooktop..otherwise they here demand many outlets every certain amount of inches apart. So be well aware of your specific codes while you at your planning stage. Less surprises afterwards....See Moreneedsometips08
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