If you like your kitchen windows, what is brand and model?
Do you like your window over your sink? I need to make a decision about windows soon. I have followed the reveals here enough to see the windows that are lower down to the counter and I like them. I have also noticed many windows that are "picture windows" and others that are casement and others double hung. Our house is 78 years old and at least from the outside, it has the look of a cottage. On the inside, the recent interior decorating we have done is all in contemporary/modern style with a few vintage furniture pieces here and there. I realize I have violated the rule of not having interior be a reflection of exterior and seem to continue violating that rule so I'm through worrying about it.
Our kitchen will be Ikea. Footprint is 13 X 14 ft that includes an island with a prep sink, cabinets on two walls, 3rd wall is a cleanup sink with open shelves beneath (correction: make that "on the sides of") windows and 4th wall was just removed to open kitchen to dining room. See below for a diagram.
I am at a point where I need to be VERY precise about the windows and I'm having trouble. Of course it would be nice if price is budget priced but I don't want to sacrifice too much "form" to save value. I'm thinking three vinyl casement windows in a row with studs between. The view is not that great now because our lot is narrow and we see neighbors trees planted on the fence line but I hope to have some bougainvillea pot plants attached outside and viewable inside. Can anyone recommend a brand or particular window model number?
At this stage, details are somewhat open - size range could be 6 to 7 ft wide and whatever the height of a standard casement window is. Thoughts?
Here's a post by oldbat2be a while back of windows that would be great. oldbat2be, if you are listening, I would love to know what are dimensions and model and any other specs that you can easily provide for your lovely windows. Do they come without mullions? Since we don't have those on other windows, I'm not sure I want them here but do like their look.
This post was edited by elphaba on Mon, Jul 1, 13 at 13:05
Comments (10)
ccasanova
10 years agoThis is the best picture I have. It is Marvin Integrity Wood Ultrex wood inside/fiberglass outside. They are casements opening left and right. The center trim piece is fixed. Marvin Ultimate makes a large casement which is a French door style creating a very large opening.
dilly_ny
10 years agoI have an Anderson 400 casement, bay window. It's white vinyl outside with wood interior. The center window does not open.
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