@Cheryl BKaun, I love the window! And yes, it is a Marvin vent window. Mine measures (including framing) 46.5 x 45.5. It comes with a screen but I have not installed it because I love the clear view and the light the window provides. I opened it a few inches in the spring for some fresh air but honestly, our summer has been so hot that I mostly run the AC.

We brought the window right down to the counter which I also love. And I had the base cabinets on that wall built at 27 deep. That allowed me a nice deep space behind the faucet and deeper pullouts below the sink and deeper drawer stack to the left of the DW. I went with 15 inch uppers throughout the kitchen L. Here are a couple of shots of the space behind the window.

Thanks so much, Mary! My window will be almost exactly the same dimensions but I have only 5 inches from the window to the edge of my countertop.

By the way, my contractor just called to say the wait for the Marvin Vent window is now 24 weeks. He mentioned several other options but I'm totally stuck on this window so I will wait. So cabinets back ordered 20 weeks and now the window 24. Sure I'm in for a bumpy renovation ride but know it will be worth it when it's completed.

Hope you are enjoying your stunning kitchen! You are so sweet for sharing all of this info.

Be well!

@Cheryl BKaun, Hi! I wanted to correct something. I have the Marvin Ultimate Awning window, NOT the Vent window. My sister does have the Vent window and she gets very little airflow so I decided it wasn't worth it. My contractor highly recommended the Awning window which can be opened a foot or so but as I said earlier in the thread, it has a full screen. (He has the same window so I went by his experience.)

My experience has been that if I open the window about 6 inches without the screen in, I get a nice amount of air, much more than my sister does with her Vent Marvin. I don't leave it open all day or anything as we have mosquitoes, flies, etc. I do enjoy the clear view so have not put the screen in.

Just wanted to clarify and let you know the difference. Here is a YouTube video that shows both windows and how they operate. Hope this helps!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHdgGMvY0Z8

Thank you for that video! I'm actually now considering the Ultimate Casement window because I love that I can easily clean the outside. It's always bothered me that I can't clean the outside of my current double casement window like all of my other windows. Having a crystal clear window above my sink will make me happy--lol! I will leave out the screen because I just don't open it much. During the holidays, when I do a lot of cooking, I will pop it in.

Now back to the contractor to see the wait time for the casement window.

Again, super appreciated!

So going with the Marvin Ultimate Casement window. Contractor says still 24-26 weeks.

@Cheryl BKaun, Wow, I can't believe the lead times on everything. I guess 2020 messed up more than our way of life. Glad you figured out which window will work best for you! Just remember, the casement windows only go to 40 inches wide.

2020 sure did mess up every single thing! Yes on the 40 inches. So our current window is 38 inches square but with the molding approx 46 inches(4 inches on each side). Had hoped to max that 46 inches. Instead, we will do the 40 inch without the molding. I'll get to see the snow clearly from my window by the time the window is placed but again, worth the wait!

@MinnesotaMary Hi again. Trying to figure out placement of my recessed lights. Are your lights on the sink run 24" out from the wall? My electrician thinks I should center the lights in the aisle but I am reading they should be at the counter edge. TIA!

@Snbtwins, mine are centered on the edge of the counter. My sink run cabinets are actually 27" deep so the lights are spaced accordingly - about 27"/at the counter's edge. Hope that helps!

@MinnesotaMary you are so helpful. Thank you so much!

@MinnesotaMary Hi again. Do you remember how much reveal you did on your sink, did you follow the Kohler template? TIA!

@Snbtwins Hello! I did a 3/4 inch reveal on the Whitehaven and I don't think my installers used the template. I originally thought I wanted a one-inch reveal but my contractor was a bit uncomfortable with it so I settled on the 3/4 inch. I'm very happy with it. I can still straddle the sink with an adjustable colander and the reveal is easy to keep clean. Hope your project is going smoothly!

@MinnesotaMary Thank you so much. Project going okay, some minor issues along the way. But all the cabinets are in and counter layout happening tomorrow. Can't wait until this is done. I need to decide my hardware lengths soon, I am ready for decisions to end!

Your kitchen choices and finished project are just impeccable. I love it all! And especially how you transformed that kitchen desk area into such a useful yet beautiful space. Thanks for all the details, I am making notes! Love it all.

@Design2 girl, thanks! That desk transformation is one of my favorite things in the kitchen. It's pretty and functional which is the ultimate goal for me. That space was used by my kids growing up (we had the desktop computer there) but had gone unused for several years after we became empty nesters and started using laptops or tablets. Now, it is used all of the time and houses wine and cocktail glasses, barware, placemats, napkins, party ware and all of the alcohol! I love the dual beverage cooler. It keeps my red wine at the right temp and DH uses the right side for beer and my white wine. Guests gravitate there for drinks and snacks which keeps them out of my work space. Win win!

Looks absolutely stunning!! Such an amazing transformation to your space.

MM: in what part of MN do you live? I have tons of relatives there, was born there. Your kitchen is beautiful. I have that same floor plan but with a counter and was thinking of doing an island when we remodel next summer. Just gorgeous!! Yours, not mine LOL

A+

@Kathy Furt, thank you! We live in the south metro area. I was born in St. Paul and moved out of the city 40 years ago. Love Minnesota - but not its winters so head much further south for that season!

I loved every part of your kitchen remodeling - now it seems to be brighter and more modern.

Yes that’s nice. My grandparents used to winter in Palm Springs, my aunt has a house in Arizona. My dad hated those winters! We loved them. We moved in 1963, the day Kennedy was assassinated! Have you heard of Lake Alexander, Long Lake? The best people !!

looks amazing!

Hard work pays off. I saw this project a while back, these updates are insane, congratulations on your new spaces!

Thank you! Here we are a year later, and I still smile every day at what we accomplished.

@MinnesotaMary Your new kitchen is beautiful, as was your old kitchen!

Fresh, bright and gorgeous….you did well, MinnesotaMary. I have one minor suggestion……have the trees (seen from your new over-sink window) trimmed to open up the view more.

Amazing transformation! It's so much brighter and more modern, fab job!

Looks fabulous! Great work and thanks for sharing!

It looks beautiful!

@MinnesotaMary, when you say the Zhephyr cooler is not great for beer bottles what do you mean? Dont they fit on the right part of the fridge, standing vertical?

@venexiano, it depends on the height of the beer bottles. When my DH stores Corona, for example, we need to remove one of the shelves if he wants to store more than 8. Here is a photo that shows the space when I remove a shelf. This gives us 2 full shelves that will accommodate 16 tall bottles of beer.

When I have all of the shelves in - and I need to space them to accommodate the taller bottles, it looks like this:

In this scenario, we would have room on the top shelf for canned beer - about 8 cans - but right now I have white wine stored there. The bottom shelf is probably only good for wine bottles as it has a ridged surface. One also has to be somewhat careful when pulling out a full shelf of beer bottles as the shelves don't slide as smoothly as the wine shelves/left side. I do love the unit and it has worked well for us. Hope that helps!

Hi Mary--I noticed your counter overhang was 1 3/8 inches. Does this account for the cabinet doors? The overhang over your micro looks to be approx 1/2 an inch in these photos. I would like our counters to have a similar look.

We have the full overlay cabinets and the same micro on the island. We met with the fabricator(Imperial Danby-honed is the material) today and discussed 5/8 inch overhang beyond the cabinet doors.

Your kitchen has been the source of much inspiration for many--including myself. Your willingness to share your project details and answer these questions is so appreciated!

Thanks so much!

@Cheryl BKaun, thanks for your note of appreciation! My 1 3/8 inch overhang is from the face frame. So if you add the 3/4-inch cabinet door, it gives you a 5/8 overhang beyond the door. Sounds like you and the fabricator have it figured out. Continued good luck on you project!

@MinnesotaMary

You're the BEST, Mary!

I'll be sure to post photos when our kitchen is completed. Looking forward to that day!

I haven't seen this reveal and the biggest impact for me are your newly stained floors and your redesigned fireplace. That fireplace is just simply gorgeous.

Looks great !

What a transformation! Looks fantastic!

The kitchen desk to beverage center is my favorite part of your stunning renovation. What a show stopper! The backsplash tile is fabulous!

Just WOW! This is such a transformation. I applaude your design sense and choices. Such a gorgeous update!!

@Minnesota Mary, you may remember that I have the same Visual Comfort Pendants as you. Unfortunately, this week one of my light bulbs went out. I'm probably going to have to hire a handyman to change the bulbs as it is quite the operaton! So I'm on my step ladder trying to figure this out, and I notice that the pendants have grease on them. I guess my cleaning people don't do these. So I look up how to clean them on the Visual Comfort website and it says to use a dry microfibre cloth. Of course this isn't going to do it. So I'm writing you today to ask if you've clean them and what product you used. Were you successful? I tried a small drop of vinegar with water and that didn't even begin to cut through the grease. OY! Any help you can provide would be so appreciated. Thank you.

Hi Rachel! I have not washed my lights yet but would try a microfiber cloth dampened with warm water and a couple drops of Dawn. That usually works well on grease for me. Now you have nudged me - I might have to get the ladder out!

You were good to post updates and before-and-after pictures on your transforming kitchen redo. The details were thoughtful for you to include and will answer many questions. I’ll bet lots of kitchen renovators will be looking for that info! Thank you for being such a considerate member of the HOUZZ community.

Looks SOOOO good!! Hard to believe it’s the same kitchen. Well done! Love it.

Beautiful transformation! Well done.

Clean these with a well wrung out /hot Norwex cloth

this one. Super hot water, no detergent necessary. Rinse , wring repeat if needed.Shouldn't take more than twice. It's all I ever use.

They are very unlike all other micros/ and anti microbial /bacterial as well.

Worth every penny.

If grease is on your lights? It's on your hood......and wherever else too. Do the same process : )

https://www.amazon.com/Norwex-002372-Enviro-Cloth-Graphite/dp/B01DE1WBA8/ref=asc_df_B01DE1WBA8/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309748512677&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16094913927265891447&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9005590&hvtargid=pla-570918671021&psc=1&mcid=fe1dcae57d5e31b7ac2ffd3b01f8334f&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvI_87_ffggMVDvzICh1p1QAdEAQYAyABEgI_YfD_BwE

Thank you, Jan.

@MinnesotaMary I just circled back and wanted to say this is absolutely fabulous work. I love all your gorgeous details and choices. Beautiful kitchen and home.

Minnesota Mary, you have my favorite transformation on houzz! now that you have lived in the kitchen for a few years, is there anything you would have done differently? And how donyou like the microwave drawer compared to a countertop one?

Thank you for taking the Before & After photos from the same angles!

@Design2 girl, aw, thanks so much! I loved doing this project and owe a lot of thanks to the Houzz community. The end results were worth all the planning.

@grewa002, wow, thanks! That is high praise considering all the beautiful renovations we have seen on Houzz over the years. I wouldn't change a thing. Everything functions so well and my kitchen and renovated space makes me smile every day. We love love love the micro drawer. It is easy to use, stays out of the way and I find it very easy to clean. AND I don't miss it on the counter. In the previous kitchen, I would lug that thing into the laundry room whenever I was entertaining so I had more counter space. Nope, don't miss it one bit!