We're thinking about remodeling and moving our kitchen into what is our sunroom, a previous owner's addition at the back of the house. There are 5 casement windows in the room that begin only 33" above the floor. We'd like to put regular height cabinets/counters around the perimeter as there isn't enough room to do otherwise, and can think of two options....hoping you can help if there are others.

First, replace the windows. This option would take more of the remodeling budget than we would really like to put into it if the other option(s) work. The windows are still in great shape.

Second, we were thinking we could place the cabinets about 6" away from the wall and have a cut out with a well of some sort (for plants/herbs?) fit front of the window. This would work and give us extra workspace, but it would be a bit of a stretch to open two of the windows near the corners. I've found a website that offers motors for these windows. Does anyone else have these?

Anyone else have any ideas or photos of how you've solved a problem with low windows? We're really looking forward to moving from the dark interior of the house out to the sunny side. If we can solve the window problem, the layout will come next.

Thanks in advance for the ideas.....