Granite on Window Sills-Should it extend to the kitchen nook?
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Comments (13)Thanks for the posts...I'm going to try the wood windowsill if it works out. My cabinet maker/trim guy just told be tonight that I should be there for install of the window trim because it might not be the look I want. The problem is that my cabinets are supposed to meet right up to the window casement, so I don't know if the sill is going to fit right or not?!?! Hope that makes sense, I guess it may be too wide. I hope it can work as I have decided it is the look I'm after!...See MoreShould I cover an awkward window in my 1930 tudor kitchen?
Comments (27)I understand Casey's point to be that to manhandle a window, you have to be able to stand right at the wall. If you are leaning across the width of the counter, you can't get the leverage, and/or your back takes a hit. But overall, what a useful thread this is for me; we have a similar window to Casey's - too low to make countertop even with the sill, requiring a well behind or making the window smaller. So thank you for posting! Plus, like Ashley, we have too little space to one side for what we need to put there, namely a fridge. So the fridge sticks out like the sore thumb it is. Love the idea of a set of under-counter appliances - our only idea so far has been to reduce the size of the window. This is not going to be a bad thing as the original window is not there any more anyway, but a horrid aluminum thing that we want to replace anyway. But the thought of losing the light has been killing me... except in summer, when the heat from the window is killing me. Anyway, all that to say, you can get European fridges that are quite narrow - 24 inches or so. Naturally they have correspondingly less capacity, but for certain people this would work. And Igloo, I love your idea of the glass back/front cabinet. I've thought of shelves across the window but not of making it a cabinet, but keeping the heat out in summer will be an interesting challenge, not to mention privacy. But definitely worth considering. KarinL...See MoreKitchen Window Sill - Anyone done this? Photos please!
Comments (2)Yes, I think it would look more integrated with the counter running out into the windowsill. I think there was a thread recently about windows that went all the way down to the counter--lots of pictures, too. If I can find it, I'll post it--I think seeing it in others kitchens would give you a good idea of how it's going to look! :) Sarah...See MoreShould the granite window sill match the countertop?
Comments (9)I'm limited to granite here, I have a whole range of colors, but I'm focused on black: https://www.google.com.br/search?q=preto+s%C3%A3o+gabriel dark green: https://www.google.com.br/search?q=verde+ubatuba and white: https://www.google.com.br/search?q=branco+itauna+granito The stuff similar to Corian in Brazil is very expensive, much more than I can spare....See Morepk2003
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