I LOVE everyone's windows and kitchens, and I want to come to Peyton's party also! These double casements were just installed yesterday. We ordered three, but had to settle for two to allow enough space for other things. Those cabinets are going. The only wall with anything above counter will be the fridge wall. My main inspirations were erikanh, jenswrens and these steel windows from Things That Inspire. We didn't come close to any of these, but we like ours anyway. They fit the scale and scope of our house and renovation. boxerpups, great pix as always! I had some of the same ones in my inspiration file. pps7, your elevation looks a little limited in space for a towel rack. The door of the sink cabinet looks like the most likely, unless there is some clever disguise for the wall to the left of the windows. Is that a LS in the right corner? Is there a possibility there? I am planning to put a bar in one of the pullouts near the sink. igloochic, try this -- point your lens at the dark part just above the window, push the shutter half way, then move your camera down to center the window in the lens and take the picture. If that is overexposed, try right on the edge of the window. Also try the same things with flash, if you haven't.

Some follow up, if anyone is interested. I talked to the Kolbe dealer again. He said their prices are close to Marvin's and not to choose Kolbe for price. A bigger difference might be the dealer mark-up than the product itself. That dealer is a 45 min away and unknown to my contractor. There are also mixed reviews on yelp. My contractor is getting bids for Marvin from two local stores that are reliable. The one I met with yesterday was great (and came recommended by my architect and interior designer). Fun fact: since Marvin makes all windows to order, there isn't really an up-charge for a "custom" size. (I'm trying to match the windows in the front of my 1940s bungalow and some the dimensions are non-standard ). The Marvin book calls out sizes in 6" increments, but they can make windows to any spec, to 1/8".

I recently bought a product called Veilish. It’s a window film made with fabric material. It’s semi-transparent, so it can provide indoor privacy without blocking the view outdoors. The best thing is that it is self-adhesive, and it can be installed and removed easily, so you don’t need an installation expert. I think you will definitely be satisfied with this product.

I had a 4 lite Okna bow window with casements installed, with a roof done on top of it about 5 years ago now and it was roughly $7k, and that was 5 years ago when cost were down, but I live in a high cost of living area, NYC. After 5 years the window is still amazing and I’d highly recommend it. I’d say that’s a very reasonable price you have.