My kitchen windows (as well as my master bath) are two inches above the counter. If I had a primary sink at the window I might find the splashing worrisome, as it is I have a bar sink under the window so it’s not too much extra work.

Go as low as you possibly can, it's worth it. We had a very low sill and had no water splash problem.

I have had the countertop run right into the window with no problems.

Mine is counter height and I love it-

Quick wipe for splashes is no big deal

My window frame meets my counter.

I had a home for many years with the windows 0” above the counter. Like Beth pictured above. There were 6 windows, side-by-side. No issues. They were beautiful.

@Buehl and all others THANK YOU for all the helpful tips!

Mine are planned to be 3" above the counter, only because it's an 8' wide window and I have to cram some outlets in somewhere. Curious what solution people with wide counter-height windows came up with. Is there anything besides pop-up outlets?

@Robbin Capers: I plan to leave 4" for that reason too-

I used Mocketts - outlets that were installed in my countertop. My electrician checked and they meet the Code requirements.

https://www.mockett.com/kitchen-bath-closet/kitchen-power/

Mocketts up....

Mocketts down...

Robin, I have 4 counter height 5' tall windows in my kitchen. I designed an area for wall sconces between them, which also left enough space for wall outlets. I bumped my counter deeper than average, it works well behind the sink and the depth also camouflages a standard depth fridge.

Sadly the window supplier will not take the window back. Is there an after market for windows? If not, I'm stuck at 8" above counter...:(

Mousumi, there is actually an after market, of sorts, for your window. I post my mistakes and mind changes on Facebook Marketplace quite often. You won't get nearly what you spent, but you'll get something. I would rather take the loss than live with a window I wish I had changed when it wasn't such a big deal. This sounds like a big deal to you if you are looking forward to seeing out this window almost daily while at your island. If you don't change it now, you may regret it every day!

I agree with Amy, even a 1K mistake is better to correct now than live with it, and wish you had just fixed it. Every major reno has some "oops, I didn't think about that". I added a window 2 weeks ago, well after the initial window order was installed. Had to cut away the painted drywall, deal with insulation, cut away stucco, reframe...but wow, it's so amazing and the light it lets in was worth it! I had a reason to leave that window out...but when it was all said and done, I realized my mistake. Make that change!!

See the sconce and the space for outlets...and windows down to the granite.

Yeah, for an 8” difference, I’d eat the cost and get a new window. Two or 3”, no, but 8” of wall that could be window is significant in a kitchen.

Selling windows is very difficult, donating for a write off is easy.

I tend to be a little less cautious and I was afraid of splashing, so I did not choose to place my windows at counter height although I know it looks really good. Bottom of window trim 4” above counter. Not quite as pretty but good enough.