Kitchen design with window.

Designing a kitchen with a window is not easy to think through. And all because there are always a lot of ideas about this. The family often disputes and disagreements regarding the style of design, color schemes and arrangement of the working space of the kitchen. Particular attention in this case requires window decoration. The best options for designing a kitchen with a window are presented in this article.

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Small single window kitchen

The most practical and beautiful option is to place a working area along the window opening. Thus, you will make the kitchen more spacious, even if its area is only 5-7 square meters. m:

• The window in the middle can be played differently. A possible option is to increase the size of the countertops due to the window sill. This approach will not only increase the working area, but also make cooking more enjoyable, as you can simultaneously enjoy the pleasant view from the window.
• Small apartments often have an elongated kitchen. In this case, the countertop is best placed along the wall, and a sink is built into the windowsill. Around the opening, cupboards for dishes will be appropriate. Thus, the shape of the room will visually change, and the space will be used most rationally.

Important! Wide drawers would be better to replace the sliding facades of the headset.

• The kitchen room with square shapes can be equipped as follows: it is better to place the dining area near one wall, but on the contrary - make a relaxation area.

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Kitchen with two windows:

• Since two window openings in a room take up a lot of space, their design must be organized rationally. In this case, narrow long cabinets for dishes or built-in appliances, or tall columns will be appropriate.
• If the room has high ceilings, then it is rational to use the space under the mezzanine of small depth.
• The dining area can be positioned near the window against the opposite wall.
• Two windows can be curtained with a beautiful tulle in the same style.

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Kitchen with sink by the window

The successful location in the kitchen room of the window will not only allow you to enjoy the view of nature while cooking and absorbing food, but also mask the radiators. When placing the sink under the windowsill, it is very important to calculate everything thoroughly:

• The mixer is better to buy a small size so that the tap is not an obstacle to the frames.
• Choose a mixer so that the water stream flows only down. So you can avoid splashing on the window and window sill.
• If the battery will be placed under the windowsill, then the kitchen set must be installed in such a way that it allows air to circulate freely.

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Kitchen design with a window in the working area

The design of a kitchen with a window according to this principle depends on the size of the room, the location of the window opening, the overall design and the wishes of the owners. Combining a window with a work surface, you should know the features of such an arrangement:

• Often the batteries under the window are covered with a countertop. Thus, the flow of warm air into the room is disrupted. If there is no possibility to install a warm floor, then you can replace the radiator with a compact heat convector.
• The standard depth of the kitchen cabinets is 60 cm, but as practice shows, 40 cm depth is quite enough for storing dishes.In a narrow room, it is better to make the cabinet doors sliding so that the swing doors do not block the passage.
• The best option for a table in a narrow kitchen would be a multifunctional model with retractable modules.
• It is better to abandon the classic curtains and give preference to Roman or roller blinds, blinds.
• To highlight the working area in the design of a kitchen with a window, you can expressive and original apron. Functional materials of bright shades in the form of decorative protective panels will help in this. The working surface of tempered durable glass withstands large temperature differences, is an excellent protection against drops of grease and water.
• On the panel, you can apply any picture that suits the design of your kitchen with a window. Easy maintenance guarantees solid glass. A smooth surface prevents the development of mold or mildew - a common problem for ceramic tile seams.

Important! Such an apron can be designed for an aquarium, and by applying LED backlight, you get an original “live” picture.

• Along a narrow wall it will be better to place furniture G or U-shaped design. This frees up a seat opposite for the dining area.

Kitchen design with a window in the working area can be done in several ways:

• Use exclusive materials for decoration. Thus, your kitchen will look modern.
• The location of the table can be changed by placing it in the center of the room.
• You can equip the windowsill with a folding tabletop, which will serve as a convenient area for lunch, while in the folded form there will not be any separate place. For small apartments this is an ideal option.
• The maximum amount of space can be obtained by arranging all the kitchen furniture and appliances in the form of the letter "P".

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Corner kitchen:

• Placing a work area in the form of the letter “G” along a blank wall will be a rational solution in a corner kitchen with two windows. So you combine the maximum of usable space with a kitchen corner.
• If the windows are on different walls of the corner kitchen, then a cupboard, open shelves or plasma TVs can fit perfectly into the kitchen corner.

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How to beat heating batteries?

Batteries are not only a useful item in any room, but also somewhat problematic. They always want to hide and disguise. So, how can this be done in the kitchen to make a window into a usable space?

• Move the battery to a free wall. Thus, you can achieve good heating of the entire kitchen and make room near the windowsill.
• You can do without batteries in such a generally limited space by arranging a warm floor. With this design approach, you can equip a window opening with a bar counter.

Important! Such a conversion is quite expensive and is not suitable for all floor coverings.

• Part of the wall can be torn down to mask the battery.
• Place the sink under the windowsill, and place the heat elements in the drawer.

Important! You may need to transfer communications and pipes for this.

• Sometimes, to disguise the batteries, it is enough to repaint them to the color of the interior.

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Kitchen window decor

The warm and cozy atmosphere of the kitchen can be greatly emphasized by the decorative design of window openings. Nowadays, windows are increasingly less often decorated with heavy curtains and curtains, choosing light tulles or blinds:

• If the window is located above the stove, you must constantly ensure that air flows do not extinguish the gas flame. High temperatures often cause a fire to curtains. In this case, it is better to decorate the window with Roman or roller blinds with fireproof impregnation. If necessary or desired, they can easily be lifted up.
• If there is a sink under the window, then it is better to abandon the curtains from textiles so that they do not interfere with washing dishes. The best option in this case would be blinds made of bamboo or dense material. To create coziness and home decor, give preference to light shades.

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The window in the kitchen is not a disadvantage, but a great advantage. It will provide the room with natural light and will play an important role in creating coziness. To equip the window opening in the kitchen with benefit, so that at the same time it looks beautiful, it’s not difficult. All you need is your desire and creative inspiration.