Kitchen design with window

Kitchen design with a window is rather difficult to think about. And all because there are always a lot of ideas about this. In the family there are often disputes and disagreements about the style of decoration, color solutions and arrangement of the kitchen workspace. Particular attention in this case requires the design of the window. Optimal kitchen design options with a window are presented in this article.

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Small kitchen with one window

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

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

Important! Wide boxes will be better to replace the sliding facades of the headset.

• Kitchen room with square shapes can be arranged as follows: the dining area is better placed on one wall, and on the contrary - to make a recreation area.

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Kitchen with two windows:

• Since two window openings in the room take up a lot of space, their design needs to be organized rationally. In this case, narrow long cabinets for utensils 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 shallow depth.
• The area of ​​the dining area can be located near the window near the opposite wall.
• Two windows can be curtained with beautiful tulle in one style.

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Kitchen with sink at the window

A good location in the kitchen of the window will not only allow you to enjoy the view of nature while cooking and absorbing food, but also disguise the heating batteries. Having a sink under the windowsill, it's very important to calculate everything thoroughly:

• A mixer is better to buy a small size so that the faucet is not an obstacle to the frames.
• Choose such a mixer so that a jet of water flows just down. So you can avoid hitting the spray on the window and the windowsill.
• If the battery is placed under the windowsill, the kitchen set must be installed in such a way that it allows the air to circulate freely.

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Kitchen design with a window in the working area

Kitchen design with a window according to this principle depends on the size of the room, the location of the window opening, the overall design and desires of the owners. Combining the window with the working surface, you should know the peculiarities of such arrangement:

• Often the batteries under the window are closed by the table top. Thus, the flow of warm air into the room is disturbed. If there is no possibility to install a warm floor, then it is possible to replace the radiator with a compact thermal convector.
• The standard depth of the lockers for the kitchen is 60 cm, but as practice shows, there is enough depth of 40 cm to store the dishes. In a narrow room it is better to make the doors of the lockers sliding so that the swing doors do not close the passage.
• The optimal variant of the table in the narrow kitchen is a multifunctional model with retractable modules.
• It is better to abandon the classic curtains and give preference to Roman or roll blinds, blinds.
• Select the working area when designing the kitchen with a window can be an expressive and original apron. The functional materials of bright shades in the form of decorative protective panels will help in this. The work surface of hardened durable glass withstands large temperature differences, it is an excellent protection against drops of fat and water.
• The panel can be applied to any drawing suitable for the design of your kitchen with a window. Easy care guarantees the monolithic glass. A smooth surface prevents the development of mold or fungus - a common problem of ceramic tile joints.

Important! Such an apron can be designed for an aquarium, and using an LED backlight, you get an original "live" picture.

• Along the narrow wall, it will be better to place furniture G or U-shaped structure. So the place will be vacated in front of the dining area.

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

• For finishing use exclusive materials. So, your kitchen will look modern.
• The location of the table can be changed by placing it in the center of the room.
• It is possible to equip the sill with a folding table top, which will serve as a convenient area for lunch, while there will not be any space in the folded form of a separate place. For small apartments this is an ideal option.
• The maximum amount of space can be obtained by placing all kitchen furniture and equipment in the form of the letter "P".

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Corner kitchen:

• Placement of the working area in the form of a letter "D" along a blind wall will be a rational solution in a corner kitchen with two windows. So you combine a maximum of useful space with a kitchenette.
• If the windows are on different walls of the corner kitchen, then in the kitchen corner can perfectly fit the closet, open shelves or plasma TV.

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How to beat the heating batteries?

Batteries are not only a useful object 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 useful space?

• Transfer the battery to a free wall. Thus, you can achieve good heating of the entire kitchen and make room near the windowsill.
• It is possible to do without batteries in such, as a rule, limited space by arrangement of a warm floor. With this approach to design, you can equip a window opening with a bar counter.

Important! Such a reorganization is quite costly and does not apply to all floor coverings.

• To disguise the battery, you can demolish part of the wall.
• The sink is placed under the window sill, and the heat elements are placed in the drawer.

Important! Perhaps, for this you will need the transfer of communications and pipes.

• Sometimes it is enough to repaint the batteries for the color of the interior to mask the batteries.

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Decor of the kitchen window

A warm and cozy atmosphere of the kitchen can be emphasized to a great extent by the decorative design of window openings. Now the windows are increasingly decorated with heavy curtains and curtains, choosing light tulles or blinds:

• If the window is located above the stove, care must be taken to ensure that the air flows do not extinguish the gas flame. High temperatures often cause a fire in the curtains. In this case, it is better to decorate the window with Roman or roll curtains with fireproof impregnation. If necessary or desired, they can easily be lifted up.
• If there is a sink under the window, then it's better to refuse curtains from textile so that they do not interfere with washing dishes. The optimal option in this case will be blinds made of bamboo or dense material. To create a cosiness and a home environment, give preference to light colors.

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 comfort. To equip the window opening in the kitchen with the benefit, so that it looks beautiful, not difficult. You need only your desire and creative inspiration.