23+ Kitchen Window Ideas
“Kitchen window ideas over sink” has become a prevalent topic recently, and many people are discussing it. If searching for your favorite window ideas (or related issues) has been challenging, my humble article will never let you down.
From the recommended window styles to decorating them, you will discover them all here. Why not scroll down and get my suggestions in the upcoming sections if you can’t wait anymore?
Why Is There A Window Above The Kitchen Sink?
There are two main reasons why kitchen windows are normally placed beside or above the sink areas.
- The first reason is the smells/odors from the kitchen or the dirty things inside the sink. When placing your windows there, better air ventilation can help to filter the air inside your kitchen.
- The second one is because of the plumbing and drainage system. You only need to use a short/waste pipe and lead it outdoors through the window; you can already solve a tricky problem with the least cost.
And should the kitchen sink be placed at the center of your window? If it does not affect your kitchen’s water supply and drainage system, then you should place your sink in the center of the window width. It is because the symmetry will make the overall look more beautiful.
The best explanation for why they usually put a window over the sink!
Fascinating Small Windows Ideas Above Sink You Should Know Now
Compared to the windows used for large kitchen areas, you need to pay more attention to many aspects when choosing windows for smaller spaces. Some most straightforward tips to enlarge a narrow area by using windows are:
- Never use dark shades for window treatments (curtains, blinds, etc.)
- Opt for wide/broad/larger-sized windows.
- Use the interiors’ matched theme for your window trim/molding.
- Install decorations with light-colored patterns.
For example, you must pay attention to the size and the air ventilation it brings to the room. If these are too complicated, scroll down and see what I have to show you.
`1. Small Double Casement Window
If your sink is between two floating cabinets and you only have a tiny, blank wall space between them, a double casement window (with two openable doors) will be the best choice.
It will fit in a small spacing and help with better air circulation as you can open the window anytime.
Simple casement window introduction for you to refer to.
2. Small French Casement Window
The finest window option for an artistic kitchen featuring brown color, especially tawny brown tone is a rustic-designed French casement window. Although it looks absolutely simple with the classic square shape, it performs well in decorating your kitchen sink area.
3. White Cottage Window
The cottage window typically reminds me of a gorgeous small-scale cooking space in a small English countryside housing.
A white window with a classic design is placed over the sink, such a proper placement to catch the sun and illuminate your entire vintage, pastel sage kitchen. How lovely it is!
4. Two-Panel Slider Window
If you want to keep things as simple as possible, it’s a good idea. The room I’m recommending here has a blue hue scheme with white walls and ceilings and is decorated in a simple, modern way.
It will seem cluttered if you try to add a colorful or intricate window design to this area. Thus, you should try this white-colored two-panel slider window. Believe me, it will work incredibly well!
5. Two-Panel Double-Hung Windows
Appropriate kitchen ceiling designs are essential in a kitchen; however, the ceiling is fairly low (drop ceiling) in this layout. As a result, your first concern should be to locate a modest window that creates the ideal space-extension effect.
My recommendation is for double-hung windows in a neutral white tone. Don’t worry; you won’t be sorry for putting them in.
This is the general guidance on installing a double-hung window you might need.
6. Arch Window Over Countertop-Undermount Sink
A small arch window can undeniably and efficiently offer a luxury and vintage look, especially in a Victorian-inspired cooking space.
In a general white theme kitchen such as this, you should keep the rustic wood brown frame of your window to retain a lovely mid-century vibe look to the whole area.
7. Kitchen Box/Garden Window
Don’t mistype this window with a bay window; it is actually another kind. Although they are both convexed, this box type has a square and box shape and looks a bit more compatible with such a small sink-above area.
It would be best to choose a bright-colored window frame like white or eggshell shades so that your window can go in any kitchen wall theme.
8. Small Bay Window Over Countertop Sink
How to place a bay window in your kitchen? You don’t need a huge area to install a bay window since you still have smaller-sized options for a narrower cooking area.
Don’t let your hesitation stop you from being creative! Simply install a bay window above your kitchen sink with confidence if you want to do so!
It will not only assign that area a feeling of luxury, but it will also give the entire kitchen a soothing elegance.
Stunning Large Sink-Above Windows Suggestions
What to do if you want to install large windows into your room, not those small ones? Is it more complicated than selecting a small window? Absolutely not! There are various designs to choose from and see what exciting thing I will show you now.
9. Non-Framing Huge Fixed/Picture Glass Window
There’s no better option than the fixed window for connecting the outdoors with your kitchen, and there’s no reason not to place it above your sink.
You don’t have to be bothered about the size of this type of window. You can put it as I proposed utilizing all of the unused space on the wall behind the sink.
I can assure you that while you’re doing the dishes, you’ll be able to see everything that happens in your backyard as if you were there.
10. Black Framing Glass Fixed Window Over Sink
If you don’t like the previous non-framing option for a fixed window, you can opt for this black one. Actually, the framing doesn’t have to be black; you can have many other coloring options such as brown and others.
It is just because choosing a matched color scheme will benefit the space extension effect, as I have mentioned before.
11. Modern-Looking Large Bay Window Over Sink
Moving on to another suggestion about bay windows, I recommend choosing the appropriate window to go in a modernistic kitchen. And white is always the best color for that.
To maximize its use, you merely need to choose the minimalistic design for the frame and glass options. After that, you won’t have to worry about messing up the atmosphere.
12. Arch-Framed Bay Window With A More Vintage Look
How about an antique-designed bay window? It will not be too challenging to offer that vibe to your bay-styled window. You just need to create a nice rock arch-framed over your sink-window area, and your project is halfway done.
At the same time, the rustic wood-made bay window framing is successful in preserving a traditional coziness to the whole farmhouse-style kitchen.
13. Large Awning Windows
Thanks to the easy-opening feature, this type of window is pretty popular to place in the over-the-kitchen-sink position. And it still requires a bit of your attention in the framing style and colors, just as the other windows.
Inside a brown cooking space as in the picture, you should choose a similar-toned wooden-framed window. However, if you don’t like such a brown hue, you can use another neutral color option.
Another opinion on why you should choose an awning window to put over your sink!
14. Three Casement Windows Above Your Sink
The idea of putting three windows at a place has become more common, and you are free to do that instead of using one large picture window. There is no particular reason; it is all about the aesthetic taste.
For instance, the kitchen items are coated with light brown shades in the suggested design and follow a farmhouse style. Then, it might look better with casement and cottage windows.
15. Triple Single-Hung Windows
How to place windows in the drop ceiling kitchen? If the space behind your sink is large enough, you can put three tall single-hung windows ( that reach the ceiling) there.
It will create the feeling that the top of the room is airier/higher and maximize the light that can sleek the whole room.
16. Black Single-Hung Windows
If you want something bolder, opt for these black single-hung windows. These darker shades of window framing should be paired with the matched-tone kitchen equipment like those black counters in the picture.
Otherwise, selecting this design is not a bad idea in case you are looking for a modern window style to remodel your farmhouse cooking area.
Top-Ranked Window Treatment And Decoration Ideas
To avoid making the windows you have spent a lot of time choosing look dull, it is time to think about some ways to decorate them. Take a look at my suggestions as they will surely satisfy you.
17. Floral Curtain For A Summer Vibe Cooking Area
This design will become a lovely focal point to decorate the sink area if you are looking for recommendations for decorating a summer kitchen. These floral patterns will help you to garnish your monotonous kitchen straightforwardly.
You can place other decorative items with similar shades into your cooking area to create a better coherent.
18. Window Roller Shade
Let’s start this category with the most basic first, a window roller shade! This kind of window treatment can pair with any window type. It can prevent extreme sunlight from illuminating and overheating your kitchen perfectly.
Furthermore, since the design and look are pretty simple with only white, black, and other neutral shades, you have various options to cover your windows.
19. Printed Fabric Roller Blind
Like the one shown here, printed fabric blinders will work best in a rustic cottage-style kitchen. However, you must be mindful of the design and color scheme you select for them.
You can start with such basic repeating patterns fabric to avoid messing up the kitchen’s ambiance. The color scheme must also be consistent with the primary kitchen tones. A navy blue blinder, for example, can be considered in this sky blue kitchen zone.
If you don’t know how to install the window’s roller blind, you should see this!
20. Decorate Your Window Sill With Small Potted Tree
Recently, the trend of close-to-nature interior decoration is becoming more and more trendy, so I immediately thought of this option to decorate your window sill location.
At the same time, adding a bit of cool green to your living area is also a great stress reliever idea. It would help if you referred to heat and sun-tolerant perennials that can live inside a house to make the best choices.
21. DIY Wooden Window Shelves Over Sink
If there are not many places on your window sill to put on your wanted gorgeous potted trees, I strongly recommend you install some shelves in front of the window. The chosen materials and color should be based on the theme/design of your kitchen.
If it is a vintage-looking cooking space like this, you should opt for the basic white, wood/faux wood shelves. You can then both create a lovely, ideal place to put your tree on and have a spare area for other kitchen things.
22. Gray Linen Curtain Over A Large Window
As I have mentioned previously, installing window treatments with light gray patterns can help enlarge a narrow area, and this curtain suggestion is one of them.
The material used is thick enough to block a part of the sunlight into your kitchen while not completely shadowing it.
23. Pretty Checked Pattern Farmhouse Valance
If you haven’t come up with the best idea, just go for the classic one first. And this checked pattern will not disappoint you in livening up and covering your sink-above window.
Instead of using the basic black and white checked pattern, why not add a touch of blue? A slight twist adds a reasonable uniqueness to your living area efficiently.
24. Wood Shutter For Your Window
Shutters are one of the best options for window treatment if you love to improve privacy and seek a noise-resistant assistant. Besides the regular white window shutter, you can also apply the exciting contrastive effect to your sink area with a black shutter like this.
25. Decorative Pendant Light Fixture
A wall-mounted light fixture will never let you down in lighting your sink area. Since the lighting system is stuck/fixed right onto the wall above your sink, it can easily illuminate the place well as you wish.
Depending on the theme of your kitchen, you have to choose the right style of the fixture. For instance, you should opt for the metal light/lamp ones in this suggested modern cooking place.
No More Trouble With Your Kitchen Windows From Now On
Have you chosen a favorite type of window for your desired kitchen yet? I have presented you with many ideas and hope that one of them will catch your eye. It would be even better if they could assist you in the process of creating your future dream kitchen.
If you have any other questions or want to share your opinion/experience on the subject, feel free to leave a comment below. I welcome all of your messages, and they will become my motivation in the future.
