Need help with window design

5 years ago

I have 2 smaller windows on One side of my cape. They are smaller in size because there is a counter under the window. under one of the windows is a sink. I’d like to center the sink It I don’t want to look at a wall. Plus, the water view is right outside! Should I add another window in the middle and eliminate the shutters and add a substantial white moulding around the windows? The color of the house will not be white, so the moulding will stand out. Thoughts? Also, should I keep the bay?

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5 years ago

Hi from a neighbor in Fairfield County. I honestly don't think three windows on your house would look right. I have seen two windows together and I think you could pull that off, but I'd want to match it on the other side. I have nothing against bay windows, but it's not fitting under your existing roof properly. There's the roof of your bay, under the roof of your house. That bay window would have been better on the side of your home than in the front. Maybe some of the savvy people here can do a mock up for you. That's above my skill level.

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emilyam819
5 years ago
The two windows are cute. I don’t think three windows would be good; Capes have one or two windows on each side, usually. I also hate bay windows on Capes.
Can you post your proposed kitchen layout? Maybe there is a better option that involves leaving the two windows.
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jck910
5 years ago
I've seen Capes with the windows the same on both sides of the door. Can the dining area be on the front and the kitchen at the back? I prefer bow or picture windows to bays
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apple_pie_order
5 years ago
If you want the view to the water, center the sink under a new window. It could be one just like the others or three new ones could be installed together. The bay is fine, but if you don't love it, this would be the time to install a window that matches the others in style.
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decoenthusiaste
5 years ago
I would do it in a heartbeat! Be happy in your home; the outside won't be ruined by the new window.
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meeganamurray
Original Author
5 years ago
Thanks for your comments everyone! we have thought about putting the kitchen in the back of the house but $$$$. We are doing so much to the house already! I’m not crazy about the look of the bay window but it does help with the views. What would you suggest instead? 2 large windows? We did hire an architect, but he’s worthless!!
meeganamurray
Original Author
5 years ago

The glass cabinet between the 2 windows would be eliminated if I added a window or made one long horizontal window. I would have to take down the left cabinet....