Traditionally, there is one window in the kitchen, but the layout of apartments in old brick houses and modern country cottages often provides for the presence of two or more openings in them. As a rule, such rooms have a large area, so thinking through the design of a kitchen with two windows and bringing it to life can be much easier than decorating a tiny kitchenette. Natural light in any room plays an important role, and the huge amount of light that kitchens with 2 windows are famous for is simply necessary.

Pros and cons of two windows in one room

The main advantage of the two window openings in relation to one standard window is the magnificent natural light that creates a feeling of freedom. An elongated window sill along the wall can be used as a tabletop or work desk, and the space under and around the windows can be filled with cabinets or shelves. This arrangement of kitchen furniture will free up adjacent walls and allow you to create a separate area for eating.

A kitchen with two windows gives you more options for the design and decoration of the openings, and a dining table installed near one of them will help diversify tea drinking with a lively street picture.

The disadvantages of a kitchen layout with two windows include, first of all, large heat losses. These can be significant, especially with single glazing.

The location of windows on the wall significantly affects design solution on kitchen design. Often the dimensions of the walls are so small that they do not allow placing kitchen furniture. If the window sills are too low, it will not be possible to organize a work area, but placing a sofa along the windows or creating cozy seating areas with drawers will be quite acceptable.

Two windows for a kitchen are not a typical layout option, so it design decoration requires non-standard approaches. Among the priority tasks are:

• the need to give the kitchen a cozy atmosphere;
• providing convenience;
• optimal fullness.

A competent approach and the absence of stereotypes can emphasize the advantages and eliminate the disadvantages of the presence of two window openings in one kitchen.

Features of kitchen design with two windows

The layout of the kitchen space may include the placement of windows on one or different walls. Each option has its own characteristics and capabilities.

Placing the countertop and cabinets along the window line has its benefits:

• the structure will occupy that area of ​​the kitchen that could remain unused;
• the room will unload and become truly spacious.

There are two design options for the countertop.

1. With a single-level arrangement of the window sill and the desktop, a combined surface is created. The tabletop in the area of ​​the blank wall, in this case, will be somewhat narrowed (to the depth of the window opening).
2. When the window sill is located above the level of the countertop, the wall between them acquires the status of a “kitchen apron” with all the ensuing requirements for its finishing.

It is not recommended to organize a work area along window sills located below 0.8-0.85 meters from the floor. The view of the kitchen from the street will be unaesthetic.

Professionals advise washing, hob or install the stove in the walls that serve as a kitchen apron. Window glass, in this case, will not be splashed with grease or water, and above the stove it will be possible to hang a hood, without which modern kitchen will not become fully functional.

If an angle is formed between the window openings, then floor cabinets or shelves are installed in it. They are placed only under window sills or along the entire height of the walls (if the partitions are sufficiently wide). An L-shaped work area with a countertop, stove and sink is organized along two walls.

The interior of a kitchen with two windows located at a short distance from each other is decorated with textiles, decorative or flower arrangements. In the corners under the window sills or flush with them, soft corners or floor cabinets are installed. On the corner tables they put TVs, flowerpots with fruit, microwaves and etc.

The problem is radiators

A possible obstacle to installing countertops along windows can be heating radiators located under the windows. But the problem can be dealt with quite simply. Above the battery, oblong through holes are cut out in the tabletop and covered with decorative grilles. In this case, there are no obstacles to the upward movement of warm masses. To ensure air flow to the radiators located behind the cabinets, gaps are prudently left between the furniture facades and the floor.

It should be understood that radiators covered by cabinets give off a lot of heat to the furniture walls and not to the surrounding air.

It would be wiser to remove the batteries and use a “warm floor” system for heating. But its installation will require significant material costs. A more economical option would be to move the radiators to a new location where they will not be covered.

Design of openings

The design of a kitchen with 2 windows should include their decoration in the same style, colors and textile design. Openings can be “highlighted” and made the main accent by hanging bright curtains on them or painting the frames in a contrasting color. But no less impressive are the windows, which do not stand out in any way from the surrounding interior.

For example, white furniture installed along and around the windows and white blinds, combined with a black countertop and window sills decorated with flower pots, will be a good option for a kitchen with two windows. During the day, the landscape outside the window will look like two identical paintings, and in the evening, beautiful lighting will be able to highlight the openings with flowers and greenery on a white background in its own way.

The fashionable trend of leaving windows without “covering” will not appeal to every housewife. Two windows practically expose the kitchen space, especially if they have a corner location.

For those who do not want to show off their lives, professionals recommend decorating the windows with curtains or curtains that cover the entire opening or its lower part. These requirements are fully satisfied:

• blinds;
• Roman or roller blinds;
• small curtains hung directly in the opening.

This design will suit many style solutions– from modern to ethnic. But shortened curtains are not appropriate in all cases. On the windows large kitchens where the wall remains unused, curtains that occupy the space from floor to ceiling will look harmonious. They are usually combined with curtains or tulle.

Both windows should be covered with sets of curtains of the same design or have a common curtain. Textiles are hung on separate cornices or one, representing a solid structure.

It is quite difficult to find universal tips for designing a kitchen with 2 windows. As a rule, such premises are individual in themselves, therefore solutions for them must be original and exclusive.

Niche window

There are situations when there is neither need nor need for two windows in the kitchen, and one of them simply gets in the way for various reasons:

• inconvenience;
• lack of storage space kitchen utensils and products;
• impossibility of placing a dining table, etc.

In this case, a built-in wardrobe with attractive fronts or open shelves is installed in a currently unnecessary opening. This case can be considered as one of the non-standard options for using a window.

A kitchen interior with a window can add a lot to the decor of the kitchen itself. In the vast majority of cases, the kitchen interior comes down to either installing a sink near the window or a table. If we are talking about a kitchen with two windows or even three, say, in a private house where there are no problems with space, then you can afford to decorate it with large curtains.

Under the window depends on many things, but connecting the surface of the window sill, for example, with a table or cabinet, can be rational.

Kitchen design with one window

In a small kitchen, owners want to save every centimeter. Typically, the window is always located opposite the door. If the kitchen has one window (as in standard 2, 3 room apartments or Khrushchev), the current solution is to use the space underneath as an area for placing household items or installing furniture.

Useful ideas for using the space next to it:

• folding table with folding tabletop. When assembled, it does not take up much space, but when unfolded, it allows you to have lunch or prepare food. The tripod and invisible table mount are an interesting design project;
• storage box with doors, curtain or open form. This is a mini pantry where it is convenient to store various household items;
• a window sill as a continuation of the countertop, into which it is easy to install a sink by the window. This option looks great in U-shaped room in small and spacious apartments.

Important! To design a kitchen with a work area, you must take into account the size and shape of the room. For example, all the described options are suitable for elongated and narrow kitchen where everyone matters square meter.

If you have L-shaped project, then select one corner for the work area, and install a dining table in the other.

Most full version The design of any kitchen should have several so-called zones:

• work area: a food preparation area that should contain, at a minimum, an oven, sink and storage space for kitchen utensils;
• dining area: a place for residents to eat, where there should be chairs and a table at a minimum;
• passage area: the space required to access the areas specified above.

For “small-sized” kitchens, design options with a window in the middle as a central object are often found. This option is not accidental: a window, due to its capabilities, can play the role of not only an auxiliary element, but also carry a significant decorative load.

Washing by the window is very common; in this case, using any decor other than indoor flowers and short curtains or blinds is hardly possible. Placing the dining area near the window seems more rational, since in this case the aesthetically loaded part of the kitchen space enhances the positive effect when eating.

When the kitchen is installed in rooms with a panoramic window, the kitchen ceases to be the central object of the interior, but rather is an addition to it.

Given the size of such windows, they are often equipped with automation - blinds or curtains are moved by special devices.

A kitchen-dining room with a bay window is not typical for most buildings, but its fans are becoming more and more popular: now many new buildings use this element of architecture. In addition to traditional blinds, the market now offers filter curtains, pleated curtains and Combo curtains that take into account the time of day. And since they are always placed along the window, they are the only decorative element of the windows in such cases.

Kitchen design with two windows

Not every city apartment owner can boast of a kitchen space with many doors and windows. A room with several windows is found only in country houses or in large Eurotrashkas in the city.

The main advantage kitchen space with several window openings - this increases natural light. This allows:

• save on electricity during the daytime;
• visually expand the space;
• make the room more comfortable;
• implement interesting design solutions.

The presence of an additional window sill allows you to turn it into a tabletop, bar counter, or snack table. It is not only functional, but also unique. Even if you do not use it to make additional structures, the space under it can also be used for storing things, installing an additional sink or a stand with fresh flowers. This is true if the windows are located on different walls.

Advice! If there are openings in the kitchen different sizes, one of them can be made higher by using a long curtain under the ceiling.

A common design option for large paired window openings is their design using textiles. Curtains are chosen to be identical or complementary to each other. For example, on one, hang white tulle with a green lambrequin, and on the second, on the contrary, hang green tulle and a white lambrequin. Despite the same colors, each will look different and complement the interior in its own way. In addition, use roller, Roman, bamboo, pleated or Japanese curtains.

Photo - 44 Small windows should not be covered with curtains

It is important to proceed from the style of kitchen design. For example, rustic style loves pastel shades and natural materials, and the high-tech direction is cool colors and metal.

Photo - 47 High-tech style in the kitchen

If the openings are located low, their window sills can be used to organize a soft sofa, to which a table is placed and you get a wonderful area for eating. In addition, higher window sills can be used as a countertop and a sink, and the space under them can be organized for storing kitchen utensils.

If there are under them heating batteries, you can easily dismantle them or eliminate an unnecessary number of sections.

Photo - 50 Design in snow-white shades

The kitchen is an important room in any home. This is where food is prepared and often consumed. This room contains the most household appliances and household items: from jars of spices to large saucepans. Properly place all this culinary wealth especially in small room sometimes it can be difficult. Each kitchen utensil should have its place, only in this case order will reign. In small-sized apartments you have to invent in any way, so even the windows are not only decorated and decorated with curtains, but are modernized into a completely different functional area. Let's consider popular and non-traditional options for transforming window sills and the adjacent area.

Window functions in the kitchen interior

Windows in the kitchen are often unfairly ignored. They are used exclusively for their intended purpose, only as a light source, and you can put a couple of cacti and geraniums in pots on the windowsill. In fact, this underrated interior element can become a completely different functional unit after transformation. In standard kitchens there is only one window, but it is large. Let's start with the glass unit. Wood, of course, is natural and gives off a retro, antique feel, but it is more convenient to replace it with modern plastic, which will last a long time and will not let in either heat or cold. With French panoramic windows the thirst for experimentation will have to be cooled. In this case, you will only be able to get sophisticated with the selection of curtains, blinds and original frames. It’s simply a sin to cover such beauty with interior items, but ordinary openings with wide window sills can be modified and turned into a kitchen work area. Window sills are used to make spacious countertops, work areas, storage spaces or dishwashers. Let's talk about each of the options for practical use of windows in more detail.

Sink by the window

The idea of ​​placing a sink near a window is by no means new. The British were the first to actually try it. The Americans adopted the idea from the inhabitants of Foggy Albion, who spread it throughout the world. Interior magazines are full of photographs where sets are “wrapped” towards the windows. This design solution is most relevant for small kitchens in small apartments often old, “Khrushchev” layout. In such rooms, almost every centimeter is worth its weight in gold. There are many advantages to such an interior design:

• The work area for washing dishes will no longer need additional lighting, which will be replaced with natural lighting. This will save you on your energy bills.
• The sink can be “equipped” with special towel holders, which are installed above the work area directly in the window frame.
• The aesthetic plus is also important. Now the housewife will be able to carry out routine, household work With beautiful view outside.
• Wide table top. The sink is a continuation of the kitchen set, to which extra centimeters are added due to the window sill. Now this zone will be wide and comfortable.

Among the disadvantages are noted:

• The emerging need to frequently wash windows is due to small droplets of water on the glass that fall on it from the tap. There is no place to place the apron here, so the surface will remain completely defenseless. The problem can be partially solved by reducing the pressure when washing dishes, but even the most careful housewives will not be able to eliminate it completely.
• A faucet that is too high may interfere with ventilation if the window opens inward. The problem is solved by purchasing a specially designed mixer. Its height is adjustable, and before ventilating, the unit is simply pressed against the sink.
• Many people find it too unusual to not have a dish dryer above the sink at eye level. The inconvenience will disappear over time, as the new location of the grille becomes familiar, but at first your hands will involuntarily reach up.
• IN standard apartments Heating batteries are located under the windows. They can be built into the headset or moved. The first is fraught with the loss of a noticeable amount of heat, and the second option is expensive.

ABOUT wooden frames in this case you will have to forget. High humidity will inevitably “eat up” the tree and catalyze the processes of decay. No special impregnation of the frame will save it, so only PVC.

Window sill-tabletop

The main rule for such modernization of the kitchen: the air from the radiator should rise and fall from the window without interference. Its circulation must not be disrupted by installing a countertop and a cabinet underneath, otherwise the microclimate of the kitchen will change for the worse, it will be cold and damp. On the other hand, additional niches behind the doors can hide an unsightly radiator, and the work area from the window sill will again allow you to do household chores in good daylight, without turning on the electricity. There are three main types of countertops:

Average height working area The kitchen set is about 85 cm. To make it convenient to cook at the countertop, it should be 15 cm below the housewife’s bent elbow. Take this fact into account when modernizing the kitchen, so that later you don’t have to cut vegetables while hunching over or using a low stool.

Dining area by the window

This is another one of modern options. If the window faces the street, then dinner Zone becomes one-sided. For those who are accustomed to eating at a “round table” face to face with their dining companions, this option may seem strange. But even we began to practice placing the dining area in one line, like in a cafe. This method is convenient for quick snacks and significantly saves space. If the window sill is significantly higher than the work areas in the kitchen set, it will not have to be seriously modified; you just need to buy high stools. In addition, eating with a beautiful view of the street improves your mood.

A place to relax, read books and have a snack

The window sill can be turned into a cozy soft corner with a couple of decorative pillows, where it is pleasant to sit, read a book or leisurely drink a cup of coffee. Even in the kitchen, such a solution will look original, but appropriate. Significant disadvantage consists in the need to clean textiles more often than in other rooms. We must not forget that the kitchen has its own microclimate, and no matter how well the hood works, particles of fat and odors will still be absorbed into the fabric. This solution is perfect for private houses with bay windows. A small niche offers privacy, and a short break will take place in double comfort if the window offers a wonderful view of the city or countryside. Wide windows usually have low sills, which can simply be strengthened from below and covered with a mattress to fit. In standard apartments, you will have to dismantle the too-high “shelf” and replace it with a full-fledged mini-sofa, on which guests or the hostess, tired of preparations, can sit. If the width of the window allows, then on one side install several narrow shelves for storing books and decorative trinkets, which will only add coziness.

Storage system under the window

In cases where the housewife has already despaired of finding free space to place pots and dishes, designers offer a simple, but original version. The empty space under the window is filled with shelves. They can be either open or closed type. The second option is used if the zone is made a continuation of the kitchen unit. The problem is in this case can only be batteries, which are most often placed under the windows. You can leave them and simply not store food on the shelves, but only kitchen utensils that are not afraid of heat. Or you'll have to do more major renovation and redo the entire heating system in the kitchen, moving the radiator to another location. The lid of such a bedside table is used as an additional work area or as a window sill under flower pots and other decorative little things, as before.

Window decoration options

Traditionally, the window opening is decorated with curtains and tulle. The decor of the window plays an important role, because it determines how much it will “play” in the interior. To appreciate this difference more clearly, pay attention to the “bare” frame during repairs or cleaning and to the neat curtains that add coziness. The perception of the room in these cases changes radically. There are a lot of varieties of main decorations. The cornice also has its own “weight”. Recently, the market has been offering original models with bizarre shapes. Cornices are single, multi-row, string, round, wall and ceiling. The leading materials are metal, wood and plastic. There are many ways to attach curtains to curtain rods, but the most popular are:

• Rings (like in the bathroom) with clips or hooks;
• Clothespins;
• Ties;
• Kuliska;
• Loops.

“Clothespins” with toothed clamps, which everyone is accustomed to, are already a thing of the past due to their impracticality. They easily damaged delicate tissue and left “bite” marks after long use.

Curtains and tulle

The role of curtains and tulle in the interior is determined in advance even before purchase. They can be:

• The highlight of the design, bright and catchy, which guests will pay attention to first.
• A neutral background against which the decor itself will sparkle with bright colors.

• Short curtains. Suitable for those kitchens in which the window sill is not used for its intended purpose, and the additional space cannot be heavily covered with fabric.
• Long curtains and floor-length tulle. A timeless classic that is suitable for stylish and simple interiors (modern, industrial).
• Curtains with garters (cutas) and lambrequins. They look beautiful in kitchens decorated in Provence, vintage or Victorian styles.
• Mobile panels.
• Curtains gathered along the length.
• Thread curtains.

For the culinary “center” of the apartment, it is better to give preference to thin, practical natural textiles that are easy to wash, because the fabric will accumulate odors. Synthetics will quickly become unusable after such use.

Roman curtains

Roman blinds are both elegant and simple; they are sometimes also called roller blinds. As the name implies, the ancestors of modern Italians came up with this method of curtaining windows back during the existence of the great empire. Surprisingly general design Since the invention of curtains, almost nothing has changed, only more options for the main material have appeared. A canvas is attached to the cornice, which is “strung” along its entire length on special horizontal pins. They form beautifully flowing folds, and a weighting agent is attached to the bottom of the curtain, which fixes the shape. The entire structure is adjustable using a chain or cord. The curtains can be raised and lowered to the desired length. The Roman version is practical, it fits well into almost any kitchen design and can only look ridiculous in a pretentious, rich interior.

Austrian curtains

Austrian curtains reach the floor in length. Using a cord, they are lifted up to the required length, and the material forms neat wavy folds, divided into sections along the entire length of the canvas. The higher the curtain is raised, the more voluminous the fabric gathers. An elegant option using deep, noble shades of blue, burgundy, and brown will look elegant in a kitchen decorated in accordance with the canons of the Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo or Antique style. Translucent fabric with light floral pattern suitable for Provence, Italian, Greek motifs or romanticism.

French curtains

At first glance, French curtains are very similar to Austrian ones. They are really based on the same idea: the fabric is stitched from the wrong side along the entire length with threads that form “sections” and gather the material into folds. But Austrian curtains, when “straightened” to the floor, have a smooth surface, while in the French version, flirty ruffles always remain. When the lifting mechanism is activated, there are simply more of them. If you choose White color or pastel shades, this option looks incredibly airy and light, as if the window is covered by a light cloud of thin, translucent fabric. Heavy materials for sewing French curtains are not used as a matter of principle; they will destroy the atmosphere of flirtatious and sophisticated France. This option is combined with the traditional style of the French countryside - Provence. They can be floor-length, medium or short in length. There are also two types:

• Static;
• Movable.

The first option is used only for short curtains that do not have to be raised.

Kisei

By muslin we mean dense, thick (from 1 mm to 1 cm in diameter) threads. It is made from natural materials(cotton, linen, silk) and synthetic (polyester). Recently, preference is given to the latter: they do not fade, do not wrinkle and last a long time. Kisey has a number of advantages:

• It lets a lot of light into the room;
• Does not collect dust;
• Has little weight;
• It is easy to handle with your own hands. When trimmed, the threads do not unravel.

Kisey decorates not only windows, but also openings without doors. Neat, weightless threads do not interfere at all when leaving the room and cover the window just as unobtrusively. The muslin set usually comes with special ribbons with ties, magnets or clothespins. If necessary, such curtains can be attached to the sides of the window. This option looks very impressive, especially if you choose a rich shade or color gradation with an ombre effect.

Roller blinds

Roller blinds classified by type of structure.

• Open system. It consists of a shaft on which the fabric is wound, a lower bar and a control mechanism: an electric drive, a spring holder or a cord.
• Closed system. It is additionally equipped with a box that fixes the material, presses it tightly to the window and does not allow it to sag.

The preferred fabric materials are cotton, nylon and polyester. Roller blinds can be plain, printed, matte or glossy. In the kitchen, this option is practical and convenient. The design is well suited for windows facing the shady side, where during the day there is no need for tulle. Roller blinds are combined with blinds. To avoid the feeling of a government premises, choose material with original patterns that fit into the overall design.

Japanese panels

Kitchen window design using Japanese panels is usually laconic and simple. This option is suitable for minimalism, avant-garde and the style of the same name. According to the type of construction, Japanese panels are divided into two types:

• Simple. There is only one groove in a special cornice, with the help of which the curtains synchronously move or diverge to the sides.
• Complex. The cornice has several multilayer grooves, which allows you to move each panel individually in the desired direction. This option is convenient if you need to regulate the level of illumination in the room.

For kitchens, the first type is mainly used, since there is no particular need to constantly move the panels in this room. They are simply closed at night so that what is happening indoors cannot be seen from the street, or during the day when the sun shines completely mercilessly. Japanese panels are characterized by a long service life, as they wear out little. At the bottom of the canvas there are special weights that ensure its uniform tension.

Japanese panels look original when each panel has its own color and print, and together they complement each other.

Blinds

Blinds in the kitchen have a number of advantages:

• They don't collect odors;
• Easy installation;
• They are easy to wash;
• The room illumination is easily adjustable.

Horizontal blinds are used more often than vertical ones. They fit more tightly to the glass and allow you to open the windows freely, without constantly changing the mode. This design happens:

• Overhead type;
• Built-in (interframe).

The last option is only suitable for wooden windows. Vertical blinds are most often made of fabric, but this option is not suitable for the kitchen. Unfortunately, they will quickly absorb odors and collect dust. For this room, only segments with a vinyl coating are suitable, which can be washed periodically. Roll-up construction is used very rarely in the kitchen, as it is considered outdated and interferes with opening windows. Blinds are made of aluminum, plastic, fabric, wood and combined materials. All types except fabric are suitable for the kitchen area. Contrary to misconceptions based on boring office options, blinds come in the most different shades, With color gradation, patterns and prints.

Narrow windows visually expand horizontal blinds, and excessively wide ones can be stretched in length using vertical segmentation of the structure.

A kitchen with two windows is a real gift for a designer. This layout is found only in modern, atypical apartments or private houses. For lovers of symmetry, windows are often designed in the same style, like two twins. In cases where the kitchen is combined with a dining room or living room, different design allows you to zone the space so that it is immediately clear that they belong to two “worlds” of the house. If window sills are modernized into tabletops or bar counters, then the space between them can be filled with a narrow but comfortable seating area. For example, a neat sofa or a retro bench is suitable for rustic style, Provence. Moreover, if one window is remodeled as a continuation of the kitchen unit, then the second is left in its original form to be used for its intended purpose.

Windows in the bay window

Bay windows look stylish and elegant. If they represent a whole composition of several meters, then the window sills are completely removed and the same curved one is installed kitchen set. The entire work area will be constantly illuminated from the street, and the hostess will be happy panoramic view. The bay window can also be used to arrange a resting place. A low curved sofa will become a separate mini-room in large kitchen, where you can hide for those who want privacy. A dining area is being set up right next to the bay window. The windows themselves are decorated only with classic long floor-length curtains. Diners will have a great opportunity to breathe fresh air in the summer and admire the local beauty.

The practice of dismantling the balcony door and window frame is now popular. The rooms are combined, which becomes a salvation for a small kitchen. It finds its continuation or smoothly flows into a separate dining room, blooming garden, office, rest room. Such a simple technique, according to the designers’ comments, is associated not only with the desire to expand the living space, but also with the emergence of fashion for combined rooms. After all, the balcony in the post-Soviet space was used exclusively as a “storage room for trash.” Unforgivable luxury when every square meter can be modernized and put to good use. Naturally, such redevelopment is possible only in cases where the balcony is properly insulated so that temperature regime was the same in both rooms. The former window sill is converted into a bar counter, dining area or a special niche with shelves for decorative elements. Opening under balcony door hang with lungs thread curtains or drape fabric around the perimeter.

Conclusion

The window is not only a source of natural light, but also a decorative element of the space. Its design can be bright or calm. Windows complement the overall interior picture. With proper decoration, the lighting intensity can be adjusted, and the light directly determines what colors the room will sparkle with. For this reason, you cannot dismiss window decoration as an insignificant detail, because it can become the center of the entire interior composition.

A correctly and stylishly designed space in front of the kitchen window can become a designer find that will decorate the entire room and make it unique. But the task is not an easy one. It is necessary to take into account the specific features of the location: high humidity, temperature changes, access to window frame for ventilation.

Working surface along the window – best option for a small kitchen. It may include a countertop and cabinets for storing kitchen utensils. A small bar-style dining area can expand the space and make it more functional. To make it easier to integrate the structure, heating radiators can be moved to another location or replaced with electric floor heating, a compact convector under the countertop, which can be used instead of a window sill or its continuation at the same height. The main thing is to ensure access to the window for unhindered opening of the window frame or window.

A kitchen countertop with a window in the work area is made from more expensive and durable materials: stone, marble, ceramic tiles or budget - chipboard, MDF with an additional waterproof coating. It can also be folded down to increase space.

Modern kitchen design allows you to include a sink by the window. This will allow you to “redraw” the entire interior of the kitchen with a window and change the semantic zones. There is only one goal: to free up more space in the dining room for a work area and storage space for essentials.

Advantages of installing a kitchen sink near a window:

• active use of unused dining room space;
• energy savings: traditionally, the sink is located in an area with poor access to natural light;
• the unforgettable experience of washing dishes by hand with views of the street

Disadvantages and possibilities for eliminating them during repairs:

• heating radiator under the sink. It can be solved by transferring it or replacing it with modern ones. alternative sources heat supply;
• distance from the riser is prone to clogs in the drain pipe extension. Solved by installing a household waste shredder;
• splashes on the windows. It is solved by moving the sink away from the window, using materials that retain moisture - artificial granite or marble, stone, durable plastic;
• difficulty opening the window frame. Solved by installing a bendable crane.

A window in the middle of the kitchen or two windows on one wall allows you to take a closer look at the design of organizing the kitchen along the entire surface: with a set, sink, hob, stove, countertop, refrigerator. Wall shelves and cabinets in the kitchen with large window, along its perimeter, will not spoil the overall picture of the interior, will not reduce the penetration of natural light.

In a kitchen with a small window, a compact kitchen table with chairs located near a low window opening looks advantageous. In this case, the window sill plays the role of additional space for placing cutlery, increasing the usable area of ​​​​the place for eating.

It is very important not to block natural sunlight from entering your kitchen. But you may want to strike a balance between daylight brightness and privacy. Then it won’t hurt to find out how to decorate a window in the kitchen so that it complements your design idea.

A retro-style window decorated with curtains made of lightweight cotton fabric with a cheerful floral pattern is pleasing to the eye.

How to hide a bad view from a window

If your kitchen window faces a neighboring house or a blind brick wall, you can hide this unaesthetic appearance using a special film. It has an adhesive base and attaches directly to the glass, while it goes well with curtains, blinds, roller blinds or Roman blinds. Film with different patterns is available for sale. For example, imitation of faceted glass with sputtering, translucent slightly shaded or colored film. If you enjoy DIYing your home decor, you might want to create a stained glass effect on your kitchen window. To do this, you can use film of several colors, cutting out squares or strips of various shapes and colors from it.

Curtains with a discreet geometric pattern, decorating the window from the ceiling to the floor, visually expand the room, giving it a strict and at the same time elegant look

How to beautifully “fit” a window into the kitchen interior: use the window sill

Many people abandon the window sill, replacing it with a work surface or table. This solution is especially successful for small kitchens. Or you can even place a sink or hob along the window. It is very comfortable. Firstly, on work surface enough light gets in, secondly, this way you can create an ideal working triangle, thirdly, it’s just beautiful and interesting.

Light airy curtains of different lengths unobtrusively frame the kitchen window and balcony door

Modern designers carefully consider the location of the window and the placement of furniture in the kitchen relative to this window. In old Soviet apartments, unfortunately, the window in the kitchen in most cases is not installed very well, not joining or integrating with anything. Try placing a work surface or sink here. Undoubtedly, you will not regret it, especially if the view from your window is beautiful.

To effectively use kitchen space and daylight, you can place the work surface near the window

Another option for placing a cutting table near the kitchen window

A small table of an original shape is suitable for work, for storing kitchen items, and for drinking tea together.

An unsurpassed combination of comfort and decorativeness in practicality will become a favorite place for the inhabitants of the house

The surface of the table is located flush with the window sill, above or below it - it all depends on your design idea. You can “fit” the window into the interior of the kitchen by hanging it on both sides of the window wall cabinets. Or you can equip a bar counter or a mini dining table by the window. This perfect solution for a small kitchen.

If your kitchen window has a deep sill, you can place plastic dresser drawer dividers on it to create a interesting effect cell Such dividers are inexpensive and are sold in hardware stores. They are intended for storing linen in a chest of drawers. You can easily cut off the excess sections with scissors.

The carefully thought-out design of this kitchen helps to optimize the work process, providing maximum convenience to the hostess

How to decorate a kitchen window with curtains

Cotton and muslin fabrics transmit light well, but create a certain barrier between the kitchen and the outside world located outside the window. It is advisable that kitchen curtains be located as close as possible to the window and as far as possible from kitchen stove. To secure the curtain along the window, you can sew wire or a special curtain rod into each edge. The wire is fixed in the upper or lower part of the frame using small hooks, and the curtain rod is installed on semicircular supports.

Cute simple curtains fluttering in the wind fill you with a feeling of peace and well-being.

Many people choose curtains for kitchen windows. If your kitchen is small, then curtains should be thin and light to match the walls. This creates a unified space in the kitchen. Avoid curtains with folds and folds. They can be used to decorate a window only in a very large kitchen. In a small room, folds in the curtains “steal” space.

If you wish and have some skills, you can make stylish curtains for the kitchen yourself

You can make curtains for the kitchen with your own hands. Then they will become your little design masterpiece. So, the most ordinary curtains made of light, plain material will look much more interesting if you decorate them with a pattern of multi-colored buttons different shapes and size. You can use not buttons, but multi-colored beads, rhinestones or sequins - it all depends on your imagination and general style premises.

Another interesting effect that can be achieved using buttons is imitation of clothing details in a curtain. For example, curtains can be trimmed with piping in a contrasting color, sew buttons along the edge of one of the panels, and make loops on the other edge opposite these buttons.

If you choose light translucent curtains for the kitchen, they can become the basis for a stylish design. You can choose any drawing, add a beautiful font to it and print the composition on a sheet of paper. Having placed the curtain fabric on this sheet, carefully trace the outline of the design with a pencil, and then stretch the fabric on a hard surface and paint over the design with a special permanent marker for fabric, and then iron the design with an iron without steam to fix it on the fabric. Wash such curtains by hand at a temperature of no more than 30 degrees.

In a large, originally furnished kitchen, the window design style should match the style of furniture and household appliances

Another one original idea– decorating the kitchen window with towels. You need to take several kitchen towels different colors and stitch them together in pairs. Main secret– in the texture of the selected towels and the richness of their color. If you have suitable ones, you can make such curtains yourself.

Decorating a kitchen window with curtains

Blinds - great solution for window decoration in the kitchen. Many people are sure that blinds belong in offices. But now manufacturers offer so many options that blinds can become a worthy decoration not only for the kitchen, but also for the living room. For the kitchen, it is better to choose not plastic blinds, but ones made of fabric with special impregnation. And if the slats are small in width, and the mechanism is equipped with a handle, wiping and cleaning the blinds is quite simple.

Roman curtains made of straw in the kitchen not only decorate the windows, but also reliably protect from bright sunlight

If your kitchen is decorated in a high-tech or minimalist style, plastic or metal blinds will suit you. If you prefer oriental design, pay attention to bamboo. Another original solution– photo blinds with any thematic image on the surface. Sometimes they help create visual space and perspective.

If you have chosen flat folding fabric blinds for your kitchen, they can be neatly secured to the window frame. They will not take up much space and will allow enough daylight into the room. Fabric blinds rise to the top of the window, and when lowered they can dissipate daylight.

The combination of roller blinds with curtains looks quite organic, without causing a feeling of excessive congestion in the interior

You can decorate the kitchen window with roller blinds or Roman blinds. They are attached directly to the window frame or to the wall above the window. Roller blinds are rolled into a roll located at the top or bottom, while Roman blinds are folded into even folds of the same width. Both curtains look great in the kitchen. They allow you to make the window expressive and not bulky and create clear lines.