Kitchen along the window: design examples

The location of the headset in the kitchen along the windows is not a very common solution. Most often, there are heating devices in this zone, which significantly complicates the approach to the window. Despite this, placing an area for work by the window is sometimes the only option.

A kitchen set along the wall with a window looks very impressive and unusual, this design is suitable for small rooms. If the apartment has a bay window, one of the walls is semicircular - this layout will look extremely advantageous. The main thing is to weigh the pros and cons of such a design, to decide what to do with the battery, if any.

If your kitchen space is small, the area must be used as functionally as possible. Leaving the window and the area near it free is simply irrational. That's why, if the kitchen area is less than 9 sq. m, you should think about such a layout. The same goes for an elongated, narrow kitchen. After all, placing the headset on one of the long walls significantly narrows the room visually.

In addition to situations where such a layout is a necessity, there are a number of advantages that attract attention when choosing a design.

• Functional use of space... Regardless of the size of the room, an increase in the size of the kitchen set will certainly be a plus for any housewife. Often the window sill is used as a work area, which makes the work area comfortable and large. This does not create a feeling of clutter.
• Stylish appearance. This very original solution is very common in foreign interiors. Effective placement fits perfectly into different styles.
• Natural light. In the working area by the window, additional lighting is not required in the daytime. In addition, you have the opportunity to look out the window: admire the view or follow the children.
• Non-trivial appearance. In our country, such a layout is rarely used, so if you like original, modern design finds, this option will be almost ideal. The window in the kitchen area of ​​the working type looks unusual, makes the room visually larger. However, remember that you should not place the slab in the window opening. This will complicate compliance with safety measures and installation of the hood.

This option is especially suitable for small kitchens. It makes the room not only beautiful and interesting, but also comfortable and functional. It is important that the window sill and table top are installed at the same level.

Pre-make all the measurements with high quality, think over a harmonious continuation of the tabletop, take into account the size of the headset. There are a lot of options for using a window sill as a table top. Although it is impossible to hang cabinets over it, small shelves or racks can be placed on the sides of the window opening. Heating radiators in this version will have to be transferred to another part of the kitchen.

If the room is small in area, the headset can by no means be bulky. An effective solution is a tabletop that smoothly flows into a bar-type counter. When the room is not too small, the work area can be safely separated from the dining room. At the same time, combining these zones significantly saves space and looks organic.

It should be noted that the window should open without hindrance, no matter how complex design delights you conceive in the opening... There are models of windows that open sideways, like a compartment. If your kitchen is tiny, consider a flip-down countertop. In the case when the area allows, the corner set, which occupies the wall by the window, looks great.

This is a modern trend, perfect for a kitchen in a small apartment or in a large country house. Washing under the window opening frees up a significant amount of space for other purposes. You can wash dishes during the day without turning on the light. Curtains in this situation will perfectly replace a film on glass or light curtains, blinds.

There are also disadvantages to this solution. This requires additional financial investments, in addition, it is technically difficult, because communications are transferred to another place. It will be especially difficult to implement such a variation in a room where the battery is located in a standard place - under a window opening.

Most often, heating devices are located just under the window area. This becomes the reason for the rejection of such types of design. Nevertheless, you can solve the problem. The easiest way is to move the battery to another location. This is the most profitable solution from a financial point of view, opening access to the window opening.

In addition, you can completely abandon the radiators by installing a system of underfloor heating. This way out will allow you not to limit yourself in the choice of furniture. However, it is also costly from a financial point of view. Moreover, not every coating is suitable for installing underfloor heating.

Also, the battery can be placed in the depth of the wall. To do this, a hole is cut in the wall and space is made for the radiator. This is quite easy for a specialist to do, but it will limit you when choosing a module for a window opening. In any case, this solution is considered less costly, the level of complexity of execution is low.

If the windows in the room are located in a bay window, in a semicircle, panoramic glasses will become a luxurious solution. Rounded openings will ideally fit into the style of Provence, shabby chic, country, classics, art deco. In this zone, a place to relax, a dining place literally suggests itself. In this case, the size of the kitchen should not be less than 9 square meters. m.

It is in the window area that the dining area looks especially impressive. The view from the window opens, it becomes more pleasant to sit at the table. This design solution is perfect for two-window rooms, not too large areas. If there are two openings, in the area of ​​one there may be a working area, in the area of ​​the other - a dining room.

The dining area can be in a single color scheme with a kitchen set or a catchy accent. Projects look very interesting in which a light, for example, white kitchen, is complemented by a dining area by the window in wine, blue, and gray tones.

Placing the dining area in the window opening is important if there is no exit to the balcony. It is quite possible to connect the insulated loggia with the kitchen by placing a dining area, a place for rest, reading, an office in an enlarged space.

For an overview of the kitchen set located along the window, see the video below.