75 kitchen window design ideas

The kitchen is an important place in any home. Here is cooking and often its use. This room has the most concentrated household appliances and household items: from jars of spices to large pots. Properly place all this culinary wealth, especially in a small room, is sometimes difficult. Each kitchen utensil should have its place, only in this case, order will prevail. In small apartments, one has to be clever in any way, so even windows not only decorate and decorate with curtains, but also modernize to a completely different functional area. Consider the popular and unconventional options for the conversion of window sills and the adjacent area.

Functions window in the interior of the kitchen

The windows in the kitchen are often undeservedly ignored. They are used exclusively for its intended purpose, only as a source of light, and on the windowsill you can put a couple of cacti and geraniums in pots. In fact, this undervalued interior element after transformation may become a completely different functional unit. In standard kitchens, the window is only one, but large. Let's start with the glass. The tree is naturally natural and gives retro antiquity, but it is more convenient to replace it with modern plastic, which will last for a long time, will not miss any heat or cold. With French panoramic windows to the floor, the thirst for experiments will have to be cooled. In this case, it will be possible to excel with the selection of curtains, blinds and original frames. It is simply a sin to make such beauty with home furnishings, but the usual openings with wide window-sills can be modified and turned into a working area of ​​the kitchen. Spacious worktops, work areas, storage space or washing dishes are made from window sills. Let's talk about each of the practical options for using windows in more detail.


    

Window wash

The idea of ​​placing a window washer is not new at all. The first in practice, it was tested by the British. The inhabitants of foggy Albion were taken over by the Americans, who spread it all over the world. Interior magazines are full of photographs, where the headset is "wrapped" to the windows. The most relevant is a similar design solution for small kitchens in small apartments, often of old, “Khrushchev's” layout. In such rooms, almost every centimeter is worth its weight in gold. The advantages of such an interior course weight:

  • The working area for washing dishes will no longer need additional lighting, which will be replaced with natural. This will save on electricity bills.
  • The sink can be “supplemented” with special towel holders, which are installed above the working area directly in the window frame.
  • Aesthetic plus is also important. Now the hostess will be able to perform routine, domestic work with a beautiful view of the street.
  • Wide countertop. Sink - continuation of the kitchen set to which excess centimeters at the expense of a window sill are added. Now this zone will be wide and comfortable.

Among the shortcomings noted:

  • It is necessary to frequently wash the windows due to small droplets of water on the glass that fall on it from the tap. There is no place to put an apron here, so the surface will remain completely defenseless. The problem is partially solved by reducing the pressure during washing dishes, but even the most careful housewives will not be able to eliminate it completely.
  • A crane that is too high may interfere with airing if the window opens inwards. The problem is solved by buying a special design mixer. Its height is adjustable, and before airing the unit simply presses against the sink.
  • To many, the absence of a dishwasher above the sink at eye level seems too unusual. The inconvenience will disappear with time, since the new arrangement of the lattice will become customary, but at first the hands will involuntarily reach upwards.
  • In standard apartments under the windows have heating batteries. They can be embedded in the headset or move. The first is fraught with the loss of a palpable amount of heat, and the second option is expensive.

In this case, wooden frames will have to be forgotten. Increased humidity will inevitably "eat up" the tree and catalyze the processes of decay. No special impregnation of the frame will not save, so only PVC.

Sill-tabletop

The main rule with such an upgrade kitchen: the air from the battery should rise, and from the window to go down without interference. It is impossible to disturb its circulation by installing the table top and the pedestal under it, otherwise the kitchen climate will change for the worse, it will be cold and damp. On the other hand, additional niches behind the doors can hide an ugly radiator, and the working area from the windowsill again allows you to do household chores in good daylight, not including electricity. There are three main types of countertops:

StraightThe most common option, which is ideal for kitchens in Khrushchev.
With hinged lidOne of the most modern design ideas, which allows not only to transform the window sill into a working platform, but also add extra centimeters to it if necessary.
Two in oneThe worktop, which smoothly passes into the bar counter, is suitable for spacious kitchens with windows opening onto a balcony or loggia. In this case, the glass is removed, and at such an improvised table you can sit on both sides.

The average height of the working area of ​​the kitchen unit is about 85 cm. In order to cook comfortably at the worktop, it should be 15 cm below the bent elbow of the hostess. Consider this fact when modernizing the kitchen so that you do not have to cut the vegetables when hunched or placing a low stool.

Dining area by the window

This is another of the modern options. If the window faces the street, the dining area becomes “one-way”. For those who are accustomed to eat at the "round table" face to face with fellow workers, this option may seem strange. But even we began to practice placing the dining area in one line, as in a cafe. This method is convenient for quick snacks and significantly saves space. If the window sill is significantly higher than the working areas in the kitchen, it will not have to be seriously modified, you just need to buy high stools. In addition, eating with a beautiful view of the street cheers up.


    

Place to relax, read books and snacks

The window sill can be turned into a cozy soft corner with a pair of decorative pads, in which it is pleasant to sit, read a book or slowly drink a cup of coffee. Even in the kitchen, this solution will look, though original, but appropriate. A significant disadvantage is the need to clean textiles more often than in other rooms. We must not forget that the kitchen has its own microclimate, and no matter how well the extractor would work, and parts of the fat and odors will still be absorbed into the fabric. This solution is perfect for private houses in which there are bay windows. A small niche disposes to solitude, and a small break will take place with double comfort, if the window offers a wonderful view of the city or countryside. Wide windows usually have lowered window sills, which you can simply reinforce from below and cover the mattress in size. In standard apartments, it will be necessary to dismantle too high a “shelf” and replace it with a full-fledged mini-sofa, on which guests can sit down or the owner, who is tired of preparations. If the width of the window allows, on the one hand install several narrow shelves for storing books and decorative trinkets, which only adds comfort.

Storage system under the window

In cases where the hostess is desperate to find free space for placing pans and dishes, designers offer a simple but original version. The empty space under the window is occupied by shelves. They can be both open and closed. The second option is used if the zone is made a continuation of the kitchen. The problem in this case can only be the batteries, which are often located just under the windows. You can leave them and simply do not store food on the shelves, but only kitchen utensils that are not afraid of heat. Either it is necessary to start a major overhaul and redo the entire heating system in the kitchen, moving the battery to another place. The cover of such a bedside table is used as an additional working area or as a window sill for flower pots and other decorative stuff, as before.

Window decoration options

Traditionally, the window opening is decorated with curtains and tulle. Window decor plays an important role, because it depends on him how much it will “play” in the interior. To evaluate this difference more clearly, pay attention to the “bare” frame during the repair or cleaning and neat curtains that add comfort. The perception of the room in these cases changes dramatically. Varieties of the main scenery weight. The cornice also has its “weight”. Recently, the market offers original models with fancy shapes. Cornices are single, multi-row, string, round, wall and ceiling. Among the materials lead metal, wood and plastic. There are many ways of fastening curtains to the eaves, but they consider the most popular:

  • Rings (as in a bathroom) with clips or hooks;
  • Clothespins;
  • Strings;
  • Kuliska;
  • Hinges

"Clothespins" with toothy clips to which all got used, already departed in the past because of the impracticality. They easily damaged delicate tissue and left traces of "bites" after long use.

    

Curtains and Tulle

With the role of curtains and tulle in the interior are determined in advance before the purchase. They can be:

  • The highlight of the design, bright and catchy, to which guests will pay attention in the first place.
  • Neutral background on which the atmosphere itself will play with bright colors.

Next, you need to decide on the form:

  • Short curtains. Suitable for those kitchens in which the window sill is not used for its intended purpose, and the extra space cannot be tightly covered with a cloth.
  • Long curtains and tulle to the floor. Ageless classics, which is suitable for stylish and strict interiors (modern, industrial).
  • Curtains with garters (kutasami) and lambrequins. Look beautiful in the kitchens, which are decorated in the style of Provence, vintage or Victorian motifs.
  • Mobile panels.
  • Collected along the length of the curtains.
  • Cotton curtains.

For the culinary "center" of an apartment, it is better to give preference to thin, practical natural textiles, which are convenient to wash, because the fabric will accumulate odors in itself. Synthetics after such operation will quickly become unusable.

    

Roman curtains

Roman curtains are both elegant and simple, they are sometimes also called roller blinds. As the name implies, the ancestors of modern Italians invented such a method of curtaining windows even during the time of the existence of a great empire. Surprisingly, the overall design has not changed much since the invention of curtains; only more variants of the base material appeared. A canvas is attached to the cornice, which is “strung” along the entire length onto special horizontal pins. They form beautifully falling folds, and weighting is attached to the bottom of the curtain, which fixes the form. Adjusts the entire structure with a chain or cord. Curtains can be raised and lowered to the desired length. The Roman version is practical, it fits well in almost any kitchen design and can look ridiculous only in a pretentious, rich interior.


    

Austrian curtains

Austrian curtains long reach to the floor. With the help of a cord, they are lifted up to the required length, and the material forms neat wavy folds, divided into sections along the entire length of the web. The higher the curtain is raised, the larger the fabric is going to. An elegant version using deep, noble shades of blue, burgundy, brown will look elegant in the kitchen, decorated in accordance with the canons of the Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo or antique style. Translucent fabric with a light floral pattern is suitable for Provence, Italian, Greek motifs or romanticism.


    

French curtains

French curtains at first glance are very similar to the Austrian. They are based on the same idea: the fabric is sewn from the seamy side along the entire length with threads that form “sections” and gather the material into folds. But the Austrian curtains in the "straightened" form to the floor have a smooth surface, and in the French version the flirtatious assemblies remain always. When you activate the lifting mechanism simply becomes larger. If you choose white or pastel shades, then this option looks incredibly airy and easy, as if a window is covered by a bright cloud of thin, translucent fabric. Heavy materials for sewing French curtains do not use fundamentally, it will destroy the atmosphere of flirtatious and refined France. This option is combined with the traditional style of the French hinterland - Provence. They can be long, medium or short in length. Also distinguish two types:

  • Static;
  • Moving

The first option is used only for short curtains that do not have to be raised.

    

Kisey

By muslin implies dense, thick (from 1 mm to 1 cm in diameter) threads. It is made from natural materials (cotton, linen, silk) and synthetic (polyester). Recently, preference is given to the latter: they do not fade, do not crumple and serve for a long time. Kisey has several advantages:

  • She passes a lot of light into the room;
  • Does not collect dust;
  • It has low weight;
  • It is easy to handle with your own hands. When cutting the threads do not dissolve.

Kisey decorate not only windows, but also openings without doors. Neat, weightless threads do not interfere at all when leaving the premises and just as unobtrusively cover the window. Complete with muslin usually come with special ribbons with ties, on magnets or clothespins. If necessary, such curtains can be fixed on the sides of the window. This option looks very impressive, especially if you choose a rich shade or color gradation with the ombré effect.

Roller blinds

Roller blinds are classified by type of construction.

  • Open system It consists of a shaft on which the fabric is wound, the lower bar and the control mechanism: electric drive, spring holder or cord.
  • The system is closed. It is additionally equipped with a box that fixes the material, presses it tightly to the window and does not allow it to sag.

Of the materials for the fabric, preference is given to cotton, nylon and polyester. Roller blinds can be plain, printed, matte or glossy. In the kitchen, this option is practical and convenient. A well-suited design for windows overlooking the shady side, where during the day there is no need for tulle. Rolled curtains with blinds are combined. To avoid the feeling of a bureaucratic space, choose material with original patterns that fit into the overall design.


    

Japanese panels

The design of the window in the kitchen using Japanese panels is usually laconic and simple. This option is suitable for minimalism, avant-garde and eponymous style. By type of construction, Japanese panels are divided into two types:

  • Simple. In a special eaves, there is only one furrow, with the help of which the curtains move synchronously or diverge to the sides.
  • Complex There are several multi-layer furrows in the eaves, which allows you to move each panel separately in the right direction. The option is convenient if you need to adjust the degree of illumination of the room.

For kitchens, they mainly use the first type, since there is no special need to constantly move panels in this room. They are simply closed at night, so that it can be seen from the street what is happening indoors, or during the day, when the sun shines very mercilessly. Japanese panels are characterized by a long service life, as they wear out a little. At the bottom of the canvas there are special weights that ensure its uniform tension.

The original Japanese panels look in cases where each panel has its own color and print, and together they complement each other.

Jalousie

Blinds in the kitchen have several advantages:

  • They do not collect odors;
  • Easy installation;
  • They are easy to wash;
  • The illumination of the room is easily adjustable.

Horizontal blinds are used more often than vertical. They are closer to the glass and allow you to freely open the window, without constantly changing the mode. This design is:

  • Surface type;
  • Built-in (interframe).

The latter option is only suitable for wooden windows. Vertical blinds are often made of fabric, and for the kitchen this option is not suitable. Unfortunately, they quickly absorb odors and collect dust. Only vinyl-covered segments, which can be periodically washed, are suitable for this room. Roll construction in the kitchen is used very rarely, as it is considered outdated and prevents the opening of windows. Blinds are made of aluminum, plastic, fabric, wood and composite materials. Все типы кроме ткани, подходят для кухонного помещения. Вопреки заблуждениям, основанным на скучных офисных вариантах, жалюзи бывают самых разных оттенков, с цветовой градацией, узорами и принтами.

Narrow windows visually widen horizontal blinds, and excessively wide ones can be pulled out in length with the help of vertical segmentation of the structure.

Kitchen with two windows

A kitchen with two windows is a real gift for a designer. Such a layout is found only in modern, atypical apartments or private houses. For lovers of symmetry, windows are often designed in the same style, like two twins. In cases where the kitchen is combined with a dining room or living room, a different design allows you to zone the space, so that it is immediately clear that they belong to two "worlds" of the house. If windowsills are upgraded to countertops or bar counters, then the space between them can be filled with a narrow, but comfortable place to sit. For example, a neat sofa or a retro bench for a rustic style, Provence, will do. Moreover, if one window is reworked in the continuation of a kitchen set, the second is left in its original form in order to use it for its intended purpose.


    

Bay window

The windows in the bay window look stylish and elegant. If they are a whole composition of several meters, then the window sills completely remove and install the same curved kitchen set. The entire work area will be constantly illuminated from the street, and the hostess will rejoice in the panoramic view. Bay window can also be used for arranging a resting place. A low curved sofa will become a separate mini-room in the large kitchen, where you can hide for those who want privacy. Right next to the bay window, they set up a dining area. The windows themselves are decorated with only classic long curtains on the floor. Diners will have a great opportunity to breathe fresh air in the summer and enjoy the local beauty.


    

Kitchen with access to the balcony

Nowadays, the practice of dismantling a balcony door and window frame is popular. The rooms combine to become a salvation for a small kitchen. It finds its continuation or smoothly flows into a separate dining room, a flowering garden, a study, a rest room. Such a simple reception, according to the comments of designers, is associated not only with the desire to expand living space, but also with the advent of fashion for combined premises. After all, the balcony in the post-Soviet space was used exclusively as a “storage room for trash”. Unforgivable luxury, when every square meter can be modernized and used with benefit. Naturally, such redevelopment is possible only in cases where the balcony is properly insulated so that the temperature regime is the same in both rooms. The former window sill is converted into a bar, dining area or a special niche with shelves for decorative items. The opening under the balcony door is covered with light thread curtains or draped with fabric around the perimeter.


    

Conclusion

The window is not only a source of natural light, but also an element of the decor of space. Its design can be bright or calm. Windows complement the overall interior picture. With proper decoration, the intensity of illumination can be adjusted, and directly depends on the light, what colors the room will play. For this reason, it is impossible to dismiss the design of windows, as from a minor detail, because it can become the center of the entire interior composition.

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