Kitchen with sink by the window

Experiments with the optimization of the kitchen space allow you to make the room more convenient, thoughtful and ergonomic, without overloading it with unnecessary details. One way to optimize space is to use a kitchen with a sink at the window. For most people, it’s a little unusual, but recently such a design is becoming more and more popular, because it makes it possible to achieve a certain originality in the interior. After reading this article, you will learn about the features, advantages and disadvantages of installing a kitchen sink near a window.

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Features of installing a window sink

Before re-planning the kitchen in this way, it is necessary to carefully analyze the features of the space of the room, the location of communications, as well as draw up a thorough drawing of the future layout. The redevelopment of the kitchen will be rather laborious, therefore it is advisable to time it to repair in the apartment, having thought over the method of transfer and the future location of communications.

Important! Only those who are fully confident in their knowledge and skills will be able to do this work on their own. The rest will have to resort to the services of specialists.

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Benefits

A similar design in European homes is widespread enough. This is not surprising, because a sink by the window in the kitchen has a number of advantages:

• By placing a sink near the window, we increase the usable area of ​​the room. This is especially true for a small kitchen.
• During the day, you can enjoy natural light without the need for backlighting. This will save energy.
• No need to discount the aesthetic component: looking out the window while washing dishes is much nicer than looking at the wall. It is known that Agatha Christie composed her famous detectives, doing dishes. You may not come up with something like that, but take your mind off everyday routine. This is a definite plus.
• Quick moisture removal. This is facilitated by natural ventilation from an open window.

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Are there any disadvantages?

With all its advantages, a kitchen with a sink by the window has several disadvantages:

• Additional difficulties arising from opening and washing a window due to an interfering faucet.
• If you have wooden frames, you will have to install a double-glazed window made of plastic. The tree does not tolerate increased dampness.
• A sink under the window automatically robs you of the kitchen “apron”. Curtains and windowpanes will become soiled much faster. The problem can be solved by replacing the curtains with blinds, Roman or roller blinds, which are easily cleaned of dirt. You can avoid splashing on the glass by installing a sink at the maximum distance from the window (if the window sill allows it) or by installing a deep sink. A sink made of stone makes a good save from splashes.
• Possible deformation of the countertop: wooden or MDF (particleboard). Deformation, swelling and cracking of the material can cause changes in air temperature in cold weather. You can solve the problem by installing a countertop made of natural or artificial stone. If you are still considering the option of using wood, then it is treated with special hydrophobic substances.

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Ways to solve possible problems

So, a sink by the window in the kitchen has certain disadvantages.Are these issues solvable? The problem that is associated with opening, closing and washing the windows can be solved by buying a special mixer:

1. There are models of mixers, with a removable spout, which is mounted on a flexible hose.
2. Faucets are convenient, which can be recessed at the base or tilted with a special hinge.
3. The easiest option is to mount the mixer on the side of the sink.

In these cases, the crane does not interfere with the movement of the window sashes.

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Some useful tips:

• Before planning to install the mixer near the window, evaluate the height of the window sill. It should be several centimeters more than the height of the countertop. If the work surface is above the windowsill, then your project is associated with additional difficulties. It is possible to change the design of a window in a private house, but this cannot be done in an apartment building, since the facade of the building is changing. In the latter case, the project “kitchen with a sink by the window” will have to be abandoned.
• If a heater is located under the window, you will have to transfer it to a free wall. But keep in mind that cold and damp can cause mold and mildew in the room. The heat transfer problem in the kitchen can be solved by installing built-in underfloor heating in the kitchen. There is also a simpler solution - to make decorative lattices in the countertop.
• When transferring the sink under the kitchen window, you have to stretch the water supply and equip the sewer. To avoid blockages, it is necessary to provide a slope of the drain pipe at a rate of 30-50 mm for each meter of pipe transfer. If the transfer distance exceeds 3 m, it is advisable to install a disposer (device for grinding food waste). Vegetable peeling, poultry bones and even small pork bones are grinded into a pulp, which is a good prevention of blockages. In addition, care must be taken to ensure that all materials are of high quality, and installation is carried out by an experienced specialist.
• If your kitchen has two windows placed at an angle, then the sink, located in an unconventional way, will be lit twice as much. In addition, the space under the sink by the window in the kitchen is increased to store the necessary details. In this case, you can do without additional window decor. A small cupboard will look good in the gap between the windows.

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Design options

The design of the kitchen with the sink located near the window may be different. Basically, the choice of a particular design decision depends on the shape and dimensions of the room:

1. For a narrow kitchen, it is advisable to arrange the kitchen furniture along the window. A kitchen with a matte or transparent facade will visually expand the room.
2. If you have a panoramic window in the entire wall, it is advisable to place the hob and sink near the window in one row.

The window itself can be beaten in a variety of ways

• Mount a shelf for dishes or a bar in the window opening to accommodate kitchen items.
• Nail the shelf for dishes and other kitchen utensils over the window.

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Stock footage

Thinking over the design of the kitchen with a sink at the window, make sure that all the interior items are harmoniously combined with each other and correspond to the choice of style.