ᐅ Kitchen windows installed too low – how to adjust?

Hello,

we are about to buy an older house, but the windows were replaced about 12 years ago. In the kitchen, one window is quite low, down to around 80cm (31.5 inches) above the floor. However, the countertop definitely needs to go there, and it should be about 90cm (35.5 inches) high.

How would you solve this: by thickening the window frame or installing a smaller window and bricking up the rest? And what costs should we expect?

If you have other ideas, such as making part of the countertop lower or something similar:

Those options are not possible for us.

Looking forward to your feedback.

How can one answer such a question without knowing how important the window sizes are for the facade layout, what the walls are made of, or what the floor plan looks like? You should talk to the window manufacturer, architect, or bricklayer; they can help you.

... and the kitchen design could perhaps be completely rethought as well.

Engadiner schrieb:

If other ideas come up, like lowering part of the countertop or something similar:

Exactly, the countertop doesn’t have to fit into the window recess. You accept such challenges, and they can somehow be resolved—I would postpone this until the kitchen planning stage. The specialist will certainly have tricks up their sleeve for this common issue.

Schorsch_baut schrieb:

How can anyone answer such a question without knowing how important the window dimensions are for the facade design, what the walls are made of, or the floor plan? You should consult the window manufacturer, architect, or mason— they can help you.

Well, the countertop is going there, and the floor plan doesn’t matter for my question. It’s a typical masonry house, and the kitchen builder had no idea when I mentioned this. Visually, we wouldn’t mind if the window were 10cm (4 inches) smaller...

Engadiner schrieb:

So, the countertop is going to be installed there, and the floor plan doesn’t really matter for my question. It’s a standard masonry house, and the kitchen fitter had no idea about the options I mentioned. Visually, we wouldn’t mind if the window were 10cm (4 inches) smaller...

Engadiner schrieb:

No other solution is an option for us.

Then just go ahead if everything else complies with regulations and no alternative is possible. Window costs depend on the material, type, and size.