Hello everyone,
I am currently planning our single-family house. Everything is going well so far – however, I am still a bit uncertain about the kitchen. I wanted a bay window facing east because the view in that direction is unobstructed for kilometers (miles) and will surely stay that way for the next 20 years.
Our architect suggested a pointed bay window (I’m not sure what the official term for this is).
I was also thinking about extending it straight out (so rectangular), but I’m unsure whether it would look good since the windows couldn’t be floor-to-ceiling but only half-height (due to the countertop). What do you think? Do you have any alternative suggestions?
Overall, the house is a mix of traditional and modern (pitched roof, but with two full stories).
If you need more information, just ask.
Best regards and thanks in advance for your suggestions,
XxTankerxX
I am currently planning our single-family house. Everything is going well so far – however, I am still a bit uncertain about the kitchen. I wanted a bay window facing east because the view in that direction is unobstructed for kilometers (miles) and will surely stay that way for the next 20 years.
Our architect suggested a pointed bay window (I’m not sure what the official term for this is).
I was also thinking about extending it straight out (so rectangular), but I’m unsure whether it would look good since the windows couldn’t be floor-to-ceiling but only half-height (due to the countertop). What do you think? Do you have any alternative suggestions?
Overall, the house is a mix of traditional and modern (pitched roof, but with two full stories).
If you need more information, just ask.
Best regards and thanks in advance for your suggestions,
XxTankerxX
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pagoni202027 Oct 2020 11:55I thought such bay windows have since been banned by the architects’ association because they were considered an architectural mistake of the 1990s.
I also see significant disadvantages in terms of cost-benefit and regarding the building facade, but at the moment I cannot yet identify the desired advantage.
Do you want to create a spectacular view, additional storage space, a special workstation, or something else? Just adding a corner like that feels more like a sign of uncertainty to me.
You should definitely share the entire floor plan, then you’ll get useful feedback to consider, either on your own or with your architect.
Maybe it will turn into a large window with a view from the dining area or the kitchen, or something else that’s important to you and can be realized based on the local conditions.
I also see significant disadvantages in terms of cost-benefit and regarding the building facade, but at the moment I cannot yet identify the desired advantage.
Do you want to create a spectacular view, additional storage space, a special workstation, or something else? Just adding a corner like that feels more like a sign of uncertainty to me.
You should definitely share the entire floor plan, then you’ll get useful feedback to consider, either on your own or with your architect.
Maybe it will turn into a large window with a view from the dining area or the kitchen, or something else that’s important to you and can be realized based on the local conditions.
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XxTankerxX27 Oct 2020 12:21So, here you have the complete ground floor and first floor plans.
Yes... I agree about the 90s style. I’m familiar with corners like these from buildings of that era. Even though the canopy on the east side extending to the garage is a modern choice, I would personally prefer a rectangular bay window. I’m not sure if it would look good having it only on the ground floor (because of the small windows affecting the work area). Ideally, I would have preferred a bay window spanning two floors, but I’m uncertain whether that would be visible with two full floors under a shallow pitched roof, or if a knee wall would be necessary.
As for leaving out the pantry: I would only agree to that as a last resort. I really like a cool, separate pantry, even though few people have one nowadays. Especially with a stove in the open living area.
Yes... I agree about the 90s style. I’m familiar with corners like these from buildings of that era. Even though the canopy on the east side extending to the garage is a modern choice, I would personally prefer a rectangular bay window. I’m not sure if it would look good having it only on the ground floor (because of the small windows affecting the work area). Ideally, I would have preferred a bay window spanning two floors, but I’m uncertain whether that would be visible with two full floors under a shallow pitched roof, or if a knee wall would be necessary.
As for leaving out the pantry: I would only agree to that as a last resort. I really like a cool, separate pantry, even though few people have one nowadays. Especially with a stove in the open living area.
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Pinkiponk27 Oct 2020 12:26XxTankerxX schrieb:
...It’s original and I quite like it. However, I would still like to know how much time you or someone else spends at this countertop looking outside. In my opinion, it’s always a shame when windows are "built in" at the bottom, preventing you from getting fully close to them or even stepping outside through a window door or patio door. Would it be an option to leave at least part of the windows without a front extension and instead integrate a retractable countertop into the bar/table that can be pulled out or pushed back as needed? Another idea might be a semi-circular bay window, as I usually prefer curves over corners and edges.
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XxTankerxX27 Oct 2020 12:28matte1987 schrieb:
Painting the pantry aside, what first comes to mind is a tall cabinet wall and a large kitchen island with a breakfast bar by the bay window...
But you’d need to check the measurements to make sure there’s enough space to walk through the island from the living area to the bar.
Since you’re still early in the process, the walls can still be adjusted, which is why the suggestion to work with the floor plan and measurements—even if an idea like mine is not an option—is definitely valid.
The kitchen needs to be planned as part of the overall layout, not afterwards. Then it could really become a nice corner.
Ideally, the tall cabinet wall and thus the room should be wide enough for six cabinets at 60cm (24 inches) each, which is 3.6m (12 feet).
That would fit perfectly with the island (1.2m (4 feet) wide), leaving about 1.2m (4 feet) of space on both long sides of the island.
With five cabinets and 3.0m (10 feet), it gets a bit tighter but is still probably doable. Thanks for your efforts. I’ll take a closer look, but as I said... the pantry would be gone then.
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XxTankerxX27 Oct 2020 12:29Pinkiponk schrieb:
It’s original and I quite like it. However, I would still like to know how much time you or someone else spends at this countertop looking outside. In my opinion, it’s always a pity when windows are "blocked at the bottom," making it impossible to step fully up to them or even go outside through a window door / patio door. Would it be an option to leave at least part of the windows unobstructed and instead integrate a retractable countertop into the bar or table that can be pulled out or pushed in as needed?
Another idea might be a semi-circular bay window, as I generally prefer curves over corners and sharp edges. Do you mean leaving out part of the countertop on the window side? Or how should I understand that?
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Pinkiponk27 Oct 2020 12:30Pinkiponk schrieb:
Another idea might be a semi-circular bay window, as I usually prefer curves over corners and sharp angles. Addendum: I just noticed that a curve wouldn’t work; it would look like a bulge.
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