I didn’t think I would like it as I was reading your dilemma but when I saw the photos, I really like the largeness of them. I would like it more if the glass was replaced with mirrors on both sides unless you really want to see through. It’s hard to tell in the pics. I would paint the stained wood on the kitchen side.

Thank you Susan - what color would you paint the wood part of the wall? Thank you for the feedback!

I would probably paint the stained wall below the windows the same color as the trim around the windows. I see that you are selecting new paint color in the kitchen. That should provide a nice contrast to the windows and set them off nicely.

The windows look better on the dinning room side, due to the cabinetry being the same color as the windows. I agree with Susan, painting the kitchen cabinetry to match the window is a good idea. Mirrors are a good idea too. Another option could be to frost or add a tint/filter to the glass. Have you thought of staining your kitchen cabinetry a darker color? (I think a darker color would go well with the look you have in the dinning room-to match your windows and door.)

The only reason people normally has inside windows, because when they did addition it saved them $$$ to keep original walls. Beautiful examples above, but I would never keep that wall. From practical point, you don't have good space behind chairs in the kitchen, every time going through the door to dining room would be a deal breaker for me. Open up this space end enjoy larger kitchen and conveniently located dining room. In addition, though windows don't match any other in your home, not by style not by heights.

I think you have a second post? I remember commenting about the kitchen wall in your previous question. Suggested painting the bottom portion the same as your white trim. Onto your new question: when the DR door is closed and you’re looking from your kitchen, it looks like a dark room that could be a garage or an add on. It does not look cohesive. I love the look from the DR though. How about removing the upper part of that wall-remove the windows and have it open until you are in a position to take the wall down entirely. Mirrors would enclose it even more and add a vibe that does not go with your style. Also if you open this up can you keep the door open to the DR side so that it doesn’t take space away from the kitchen?

I like your built-in storage on the DR side. I would remove the windows and add leaded glass cabinets that could open from both sides, which would allow the light to pour through but still give you the separation that you like. I think it would look finished and would be a charming feature.