Get inspired – a window for the kitchen

The kitchen is the heart of the whole house. It is in this room that we spend most of our time - preparing meals, talking to family and even hosting friends. This is why it is so important to plan this interior well to feel comfortable in it. Both visual considerations and functional aspects are important here. The one element of the kitchen that is not worth saving time on planning is the window.

This is because the window fulfils a number of functions that affect the comfort of using and staying in the room. It provides a source of sunlight, allows the room's adequate ventilation, and enhances the visual character of the space. This is why, in this article, we'll look at modern joinery solutions that are perfect for the kitchen.

Small or large window in the kitchen?

The greatest opportunities in terms of joinery are available to those who can make a decision at the house design stage. In such a situation, you can decide not only on the opening method or material, but also on the size or location. When faced with choosing a window size, it is worth considering both our decor inspirations and the view outside the window. Large glazing will work much better if you have a view of the garden rather than a busy, not-so-pretty street. Below we have prepared some inspiration with popular joinery solutions for the kitchen.

Functional kitchen with a sliding window

A sliding window is one solution that is ideal for the kitchen. By opting for this type of opening, we gain, above all, convenience and functionality in the most important room of the house. The principle of opening a sliding window is to move the window sash, without opening the whole sash inwards. This solution gives us the opportunity to ventilate the kitchen without having to remove items standing on the counter or windowsill. It also saves space and gives us more freedom in planning the décor and furnishings, e.g. in the case of a window located by the sink, we do not have to purchase a a folding tap.

The special design of the sliding windows allows efficient ventilation of the rooms and removal of excess moisture without overcooling the interior, as it is sufficient to move the sash back a few millimetres.

Fans of classic tilt-and-turn windows can opt for a compromise of sorts and choose windows where one sash opens classically to the interior and the other slides open.

Original kitchen with a corner window

Corner windows are a solution that is still not found very often in Polish homes. Most often we can see them in newly constructed modern buildings. Supporters of this solution emphasise the obvious aesthetic qualities of the corner window. And sceptics are concerned about the arrangement difficulties.

First of all, it is worth noting that corner windows can be of various types. The most common division is between corner windows with a connecting mullion in the corner and those without one, i.e. with a refracting sheet of glass. We can also distinguish between opening corner windows and fixed glazing. The advantage of a kitchen with a corner window is undoubtedly the ample access to sunlight and the modern character of the interior. If you have a large kitchen then fitting a large worktop under the corner window would work well.

Modern kitchen with a fix panoramic window

Large-format glazing is a hallmark of modern construction. We most often see them in the living room or dining room, but more and more people are opting for a panoramic window in the kitchen. A panoramic window in the kitchen is a solution that allows natural light to flow into the room. The correct positioning of the worktop in relation to the window will ensure excellent illumination of the workspace, influencing comfort and reducing electricity consumption for artificial lighting.

Panoramic glazing is also a fantastic design element. Of course, the environment behind the 'glass wall' is important to achieve an amazing effect. If the view from the kitchen is not interesting, it will not be the best decision.

Kitchen with access to the terrace - even more space

The terrace is a natural extension of the house. Nowadays, large sliding HST glazing makes it possible to create the illusion of the interior of the house merging with the garden, blurring the barriers. We most often see this type of solution in the living room, but it will also work well in the kitchen.

Nowadays, it is popular to combine the kitchen with the living room, in which case opting for a terrace exit from the kitchen area can have its advantages. Naturally, we would illuminate the place where we spend a lot of time preparing meals and would also create the possibility of transporting meals to the terrace more quickly. Good communication between kitchen and terrace means even more pleasant garden parties with the family.