Bumped out window but not counter height?
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Comments (4)I also bumped the rangetop cabinet out 3", but went with a 24" range hood depth. I think it will be fine, as the burners and grill are located about 2 1/2" from the front edge of the rangetop. So I think it depends on the location of your actual burners. All my burners are same power, but if they were not, I would not want both of my power burners on the back, as it would be inconvenient for stir frying or making a roux. However, if you are bumped out 4" and the front of your front burner is more than 24" out, I would definitely go with a 27" depth. Just my @.02...See MoreWindow down to counter, no bump, design option feedback
Comments (11)Would it be possible to put in a bow window? That would make the middle of the window where the faucet is a few inches deeper - enough to protect the window from splashes and the sill from crumbs, etc. But, I doubt you'll be able to open it...but I'm not sure as I don't know much about bow windows. The other possibility is to have the window just an inch or so off the counter and trim it w/corner round or other small trim. It would keep the "window to the counter" effect while still raising it a tad off the counter and perhaps be less prone to collecting "gunk". It probably won't help with the splashing though. Is it possible to add a 6" bump-out? Something like MamaDadaPaige's or ErikaNH's windows in the threads linked below. They also offer some architectural interest to the outside of the house...assuming it fits the house (or see what you can do to make it "fit".) We have a bay window behind our sink & faucet that's down to the counter and we love it! It gives you such a great expanse of view and you don't feel like you're being cut off from the outside like a raised window does. counter height window pictures please Counter window h[e]ight -- please help! Counter height window owners--Help! Counter Height Window Installation This kitchen has a bow window... Another Finished White Kitchen...But I have morgue drawers...See Morekitchen window bump out at counter hight or higher?
Comments (8)I think its personal preference. i opted to have the window installed a little higher than the counter. Some things you should consider are: What will you use for window sill? I used a separate piece of granite. I was lucky to get a piece leftover from counters to make the sill. The granite was too thick and had to be shaved. This was a bit pricey. If you wanted to use continuous granite for a counter height sill as shown in the first picture above, then you will either have a seam behind your faucet or you will need to have enough width on you slab to accommodate the bump out. If you had the width, How would this work if the window had to be changed? Would the faucet and whole countertop have to come out? I assume the window frame will be mounted to the studs inside the wall. What if you plan on counter height, but your measurements are a bit off or your granite is thicker than the clearance you allowed when the window was installed? What if you decide to tile the sill? Tile is not as thick as granite. I had an excellent GC, but he steered me away from the counter height sill. I'm happy with my decision....See Morewhich comes first: counter-height windows or counters?
Comments (5)I put in a counter height window after the cabinets were in, so any necessary shimming wouldn't mess up the height. The window should be installed before the counters are templated if you want the countertop to extend onto the window sill area. You need to know the exact heights of everything ahead of time so it all matches up. It is nice for the counter to extend onto the sill but unfortunately, it snowed the day of my window install (the only snow of the whole year) and the counters were templated before the window was put in. So I ended up with the counter being installed the same day as the window. Talk about chaos. I still haven't filled in that tiny strip of sill because I am still irritated about the chain of events. I am hoping when I get soapstone counters put in my bathroom, they can add the strip to the counter. Since soapstone has an invisible seam, it should look okay. It was one of the few things I paid for because I was nervous about the height of the cutout but it was not a big deal for the guy that did the work. by the way; shezzy; I love your butcher block piece!!!!...See Moredilly_ny
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