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.
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.
Does the window still need to be operable? If not, raise the countertop to your preferred height and install a “false” trim on the inside of the window. Beforehand, cover the part of the window that will be blocked (with dark film or similar) so it doesn’t look odd from the outside. Our working height is 86 cm (34 inches), which is perfectly sufficient for us.
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Engadiner3 Apr 2024 13:41Steffi33 schrieb:
Does the window still need to be operable? If not, set your countertop to your desired height and install a “fake” trim on the inside of the window. Beforehand, cover the part of the window that will be built over with tape or a dark film to avoid a strange appearance from the outside. By the way, our working height is 86 cm (34 inches), which is completely sufficient for us. No, the window does not necessarily need to be opened; of course, the ideal working height depends on your height. What works for you might be different from what works for us.
Personally, I find this solution more of an aesthetic compromise — sorry for the blunt wording...
Engadiner schrieb:
Personally, I find this solution more of a visual "botch" – excuse the expression...Honestly, I do too, but you asked for affordable suggestions... 😉Similar topics