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Kitchen window too high?

7 years ago

Somehow our window is 50" inches to the glass from the floor....my husband and I are tall, so it doesn't bother us much but if a shorter person is at our home in the kitchen will it look odd? Is there a "right" height for a window above the sink?

Our cabinets will flank the window up to the ceiling, so I wonder if we will notice it much once everything is in? Ugh....

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GN Builders L.L.C

7 years ago

There is no standards set for the window height above the counter, and as long as your window allows you to get at least 4" or more of space between the counter and the window, that is the basic height builders/designers are shooting for. In your case you will have a few extra rows of tile, unless its really bothering you and you go for a taller window or bring your existing window down.

On the general note it's not a big deal, your counter-top height is 36" so you will end up with a 14" space, which is a bit higher then usual, but the good thing is, the water will not splash on your window.

Furthermore, with different types of Faucets available on the market today and sinks which come in many shapes and sizes which cause the Faucet position to be pushed closer to the back wall, causing window sill get in the way of Faucet operation, so a little extra room can be helpful.

Good luck.

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acm
7 years ago
Well, even a 5-foot person is 60" tall, and would thus have no problem looking out that window!

it's probably a little higher than average for over a sink -- you'll have a foot or so between counter and window ledge, while 4-6 inches is more common -- but with today's high faucets and so forth, I wouldn't sweat it. There are surely enough other things...
hayleydaniels
7 years ago
I'd live with it. A few inches isn't going to matter, and once the kitchen is done, very few people will even notice it if you don't point it out.
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AmyS Skeoch
Original Author
7 years ago
Thank you!!! I was really hoping not to set us back a day:)
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BeverlyFLADeziner
7 years ago
Someone signed off on the size of this window. Your counter will be 36" tall. So there will be 12" between the top of the counter and the frame around the window. A bit higher than you see in this photo.

I would have liked a window that was about 40" above the floor, but that is my preference.
hayleydaniels
7 years ago
After reading your post I got looked more closely at my kitchen window, and it's a good 12" above the countertop. I love it that way as I have my backsplash tile and wide there that add a lot of personality to the kitchen.

I think a lot of the homes in my subdivision have the kitchen window a foot above the top of the counter.
AmyS Skeoch thanked hayleydaniels
AmyS Skeoch
Original Author
7 years ago
Thank you for your comments. I think it will be fine the way it is...and my facet is a taller one so I think it will look great.
ninigret
7 years ago
whats nice about a taller window is the view of the sky. i love looking up and out at treetops, so i wouldnt consider it a negative at all how yours ended up placed.

also, your window treatment will be less exposed to splashes of (less than clean) dish water.

all for the good. unless your view is out and down, to a lake say. then i'd swap it for a taller window instead of just moving it down.
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Stait Tile
7 years ago
I am a tile contractor and have seen windows of all heights behind kitchen sinks. There is no standard height. I prefer a 12" splash behind a sink, give or take, so your window and sill are not constantly getting wet every time you use the sink. I have had many clients that wanted the window height the same as the countertop and have regretted that decision later because of the water. Also, your beautiful backsplash will continue across the back of the sink ( a focal point), and you will appreciate your thought and great choice of materials every time you are standing gazing out the window or just washing your hands.
I use to be concerned about resale every time I did something to my house. The reality is a pink bathroom and turquoise carpet didn't stop me from buying my home!
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ERT Architects, Inc
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Anyone has a window that is taller than the height of the upper cabinets? Can you post a pic? Thanks
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I am wondering about the height of an over tie sink window. i want to go higher than the top of the wall cabinets.. Llooking for pictures or opinions and advice concerning this

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