kitchen window bump out at counter hight or higher?
M_N_A
10 years ago
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dilly_ny
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Counter height window + thicker than standard counters
Comments (10)Thanks again everyone. firsthouse_mp and rhome, your kitchens have long been in my inspiration notebook and I think your thick countertops are awesome! firsthouse, may I ask how tall you are? I'm 5'7. My mom is 5'11", and designed her kitchen to have a finished counter height of 37 1/2" because standard feels too short for her. For me, 37 1/2" feels on the edge of uncomfortably high. rhome, may I ask what the floor to countertop height of your cabinets ended up being? Is it comfortable for you? Unfortunately, working with the cabinet guy isn't an option yet, since I don't have one thus far. My place is just being framed now, so cabinets won't be happening for a while. I wouldn't even have to be thinking about this yet, if it weren't for the window issue. I'm going with an induction cooktop and wall ovens, so unless there's something I'm forgetting, I mainly have to worry about the dishwasher height here. Sorry for the dense question, but is a "Euro model" one that's actually imported from overseas, or just a European brand, like Miele? (I'm guessing brands like Miele market larger units to the US market but I don't know)...See MoreBumped 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 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 MoreHelp with deciding on a kitchen window for Counter Height
Comments (7)Hi, 2Fishies. Thanks for the post in the other thread to lead folks here. I do like the extra counter top space you would get for the full 6' if you build a bump out like Erikahnh's. Plus, if your second story overhangs the first, you would not need to build an extra roof for the bump out (or for a bow). As to the cost question, you are right, you'll have to consult with your contractor. Since this is a new build (yes? no?), it may be less expensive to buy "off the rack" casement windows and construct a bump out. The final issue is the "look and feel." Which do you prefer? It looks like Erikahnh's window section is about 8' long -- and that provides a nice expanse of view. Since you have 6' you might also have enough. Since we had just over 4' I really wanted to bow to give us the extra sight lines. Ok, there is one final consideration: the view from outside. Looking at your elevation, IMHO a bow and the bay in the dining room would be just fine. Both are curved so that provides some symmetry. How do you think you'd like a box bump out with the bay window? If this is new construction, what if you went with box bump outs both in the kitchen and dining room -- especially is that approach was more cost effective? Lots to think about. Let us know what you decide....See Morehomebuyer23
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