I agree with M Riz. Not sure such a thing would be allowable per building code. Also, I can't imagine the amount of splatter and grease accumulation that you would have to contend with.

I agree, might not be allowable to code, but, I sure wouldnt want a window above my cook surface. That window would be covered with grease, and food splatters, etc. In my mind, its a terrible idea. Can you move your sink to that area, if you really need to have a window there, and then move the stove elsewhere.

"why stare at the stone when you can look out the window."

When you are cooking, you are looking down at your pots and pans. You are not gazing out the window when cooking. The next time you are at your current cooktop, try looking up and out instead of down, and you will see it's nearly impossible to cook and look up and out at the same time.

One cooked meal, and your window will be splattered and not so pretty to look out of. Glass shows splatter much more than stone or tile. I think it would be prettier to have your range flanked by windows as @Charlie mentioned. You will still need to deal with the hood exhaust construction. It might just be easier to have the range on a wall so that you can build an exhaust for it easily.

I think if you are sure it is up to code and you are willing to clean it, you should do it.

Do people not clean their wall backsplashes after cooking? What’s the diff? I have a window above my sink and I have to clean splashes and steam streaks off that.

Do people not clean their wall backsplashes after cooking? What’s the diff?

Stone and tile do not show the splatter as glaringly, and tile in particular can usually go a couple days without showing much. But when glass gets splattered with grease, it immediately looks smeary and unappetizing. In addition, glass is transparent, and the grease/splatter on top of it obscures the transparency. The OP said she is doing this for the view, but a beautiful view obscured by splatter on the window is a shame. I'd rather look at my view out my clear window that does not have to be cleaned with every meal.

I would do it! Not with the pop up vent though. Get a nice hood - function is important as well. If you are cooking on all burners or something that really splatter, just use a splatter shield - easy to clean and store. I use one alot and hardly ever have anything get on my backsplash.

Goo luck!

Splatter shields are god’s gift to all cooks! My cooktop is on a copper-topped island, no backsplash, surrounded by a black and pure white tile floor. I can’t leave grease splatters around for days. No doubt granite hides everything much better — but I’m glad I’m not looking at granite everywhere in my kitchen (I do have other granite countertops, but I clean those every day too.)

I would prefer a hood to a pop-up vent (can’t have that in my kitchen and it’s too bad.)

“When you are cooking, you are looking down at your pots and pans. You are not gazing out the window when cooking.”

How to tell me you never make risotto without telling me you never make risotto.

And a great many other dishes too. You don’t have to stare at a frittata or grilled asparagus every minute. I actualy converse with other people when I cook as well, and I look at them when I talk and they talk.

What is this? A stone or tile backsplash is just one option in life.

@User, funny, I prop my ipad up and watch videos while lovingly stirring my risotto, I made a pretty perfect truffle recipe last week. lol

I think much depends on the kitchen layout, the view, personal preferences and amount of cooking done, type of cooking that is done, type of appliance (gas/electric) along with safety. There are rules on how close anything combustible is to a heat source.

This photo tells me the designer/owner doesn't have any common sense. Open flames with that window treatment and wood window frames and wall treatments? How to burn my house down 101.

This looks safe, but I am not sure what the benefit is looking out at garage doors and their driveway. Do I want people walking past me while I am cooking as they come to my front door?

I love to cook and bake and do my own canning . . . I also love experimenting with all my tools (aka toys) - steamer, air fryer, deep fryer, insta pot, Sous vide, pressure fryer, different mixers, choppers, blenders . . .

I need lots of counter space and lots of cabinets for all my toys, so I would be unlikely to give up cabinet space for a window.

I also cannot make a bushel of peaches into peach preserves without the entire kitchen becoming a sticky mess and when I make funnel cake the grease splatters as I funnel the dough into the pan. Immaculate kitchen is not within my realm of reality, so no windows near the stove for me. My favorite kitchen didn't even have a window over the sink. It had storage along both sides of a long, wide, galley kitchen other than the hood over the range and had clerestory windows above the cabinets. I can generally keep the ceiling clean, so those windows were safe!

I know others who seldom cook a full meal and a few with secondary kitchens for cooking messy meals and a whole bunch of people somewhere in between.

Just make sure that the design you choose is safe (meets code), functions well for your style of meal prep and will make you happy.

My sister had a window behind her stove in a very old house - no range hood, just a window. It never bothered her, but it wasn't the location that she would have chosen had she built in from scratch.

I prefer my stove in an island, so there's space in front of me, not a wall........the next time I do a kitchen remodel, I'll do that again. I can't explain how much I miss my island stove.

@ M Riz

I would hope with a name like Riz you can make a great risotto!

“How to tell me you never make risotto without telling me you never make risotto.”

@*Sensitive Information Hidden* - from your mentions of risotto on this thread, it seems very important to you. As you said, I do not make risotto. That is because I do not like risotto even after living in Florence for a year. I do cook many Italian foods, even a dish like Patate in Umido which has similarities to risotto. In any case, I stand by what I said initially that a cook looks down at their pots and pans, and does not spend time gazing up and out while cooking. Your cooking methods differ, but I asked the OP to think about it next time she is cooking and try looking up while cooking and see if that works for her.

@*Sensitive Information Hidden* - there are several other issues with a window in front of a range. In many jurisdictions it does not meet Building Codes. It is a challenge to exhaust the range as well as expensive to exhaust it. The window behind the range must be fixed, not openable. The window will show grease and splatters, but reaching across the range’s 28” depth to clean the window is a frustrating task.

I also find a big hood hanging in front of the window would dominate the view the OP likes. The alternative of a downdraft exhaust is ineffective. The OP is getting a gas range. A downdraft pulls on the flames, but meanwhile is not much able to pull on the grease and steam since the laws of physics make them float up. Life would be easier for the OP if she either flanked her range with windows, or relocated it on another wall. If she loves the look ofbthe range in front of the window so much, she can now get it with eyes wide open on what will be the negatives.

The good news is that we still have free will, nobody will ever force you (yet) to have a cooktop in front of a window. Those kitchens posted above, are gorgeous, if you dont like the idea, dont do it. To each his own, and as long as someone doesnt mind the maintenance, what do you care? There’s so many I’s in that diatribe…

Thanks all. Yes, we will, of course, check code. If we do sun shades, they will be on the outside and/or may do induction range (which is cool to the touch). Initially, 5 years ago I was very concerned about splatter like some of you are, but I am not worried anymore and think it would be worth it. I spoke with someone once who had this and yes, I may make french fries or something "really fried" on the BBQ outside or just before my cleaners come, but I think general cooking will be fine. I love Persian cooking, and would love to learn to make some Thai food/soups in the future..We will find out the code -depending on the latest, we may need maybe 6- 9 inches of space in-between range and the window for a nice, stone(porcelain) shelf and/or splatter guard. I think having an ocean/sunset view in Laguna Niguel and have no neighbor on that (west) side will make it worth it. I envision white lights on the trees at night..maybe even twinkling..LOL, Maybe I'm dreaming too much! We had a meeting with an engineer this morning, so should have more information and a quote from contractors soon.

I was just wondering if anyone has done this out there and how it all went and if you considered the "downdraft" vent. We may just have to keep the sheer wall and like someone suggested above, move it to the side and maybe then have asymmetrical window as long as it maximizes the sunset ocean view which we miss unless we are outside! (especially in the corner ) Maybe I will post a before picture of our original 30 year old kitchen, the desired view etc.. sometime for kicks! Thank you.

Here is a photo I have had saved for a while. I thought it was awesome!

I do notice that they did the short backsplash under the windows the same height as the back stainless part of the range. I think looks nice, but maybe it was for prectical reasons as well?

On a side note, I see youre planning on induction. I made the switch from gas, (bulky commercial looking stove) to induction, not only is it the absolute easiest cooking surface to clean but you have so much instant control of heating that you dont have to have a boiling spattering mess going on as you cook. we have the Thermador Freedom cooktop, where you can put pots and pans anywhere on the surface and cook (not limited to the little circles) but you can move your pots around and the heat settings will follow. If you like asian cooking, you can get a Teppanyaki surface to cook on. When you use a large griddle, it heats up evenly, no hot or cold spots (unless you need one for your teppanyaki) from spanning the induction surface. Any messy searing or even rotisserie is done on our outdoor kitchen and grill, we dont have a problem with greasy spattering in the kitchen. I make a lot of sauce but the induction keeps most spattering from happening Do a bit of research on features you want. Also, the setting for your home sounds lovely, good luck

Came across these pictures, similar to what my step daughter did to enjoy her garden, sunset and ocean views while cooking Her window is about 8” high, and the width of the 48” Ilve range, at eye level, surrounded by marble tile. She has no issues with keeping it clean and she cooks and preserves everything from her garden.

Also, good advice on induction. Easy clean up and instant control. If you’re cooking something that splatters a lot, simply cover everything with paper towels and cook on top!

Not sure this is what you were imagining, but my step daughter’s inoperable window passed inspection.