Architectural DetailsBeach Style Porch, New York
In order for the kitchen to serve the back porch, I designed the window opening to be a glass garage door, with continuous granite countertop. It's perfect.
What Houzz contributors are saying:
For something completely different, there’s always a garage-door-style window. It opens up the window space entirely, tucks overhead and out of the way, and is always a conversation piece. It also fits well in wider openings where casement or double-hung windows wouldn’t be practical. Here, the rounded design of the counter adds a bit more serving space, and softer edges can minimize the impact of hitting a corner.Although this appears to be a single slab, it’s actually two pieces. A thin joint of silicone between the two prevents any cold absorbed by the outdoor piece from transferring to the indoor counter.
8. Try window service. If your grill setup is near the house, a pass-through to the kitchen can be extremely handy — and fun! Pull up a couple of stools on the outside, and you'll have your own little bar, too.
What Houzzers are commenting on:
Eventually add window that opens UP to access sunroom. Maybe a little countertop.
Like the idea of a big kitchen window opening onto "bar"
Rice and Brown Architects
Ryan Reid