Hello
I am planning to make some major changes in my kitchen and want to install a window approximately H50xB190 in the current window opening 140x140. See the picture below!
The idea is to remove the radiator, place the window a little higher than in the picture below, and have a long workbench with cabinets above the window!
QUESTION? Do you have any tips on how I should carry it off?
The house is an old 1950s build with walls made of masonry blocks.
I am planning to make some major changes in my kitchen and want to install a window approximately H50xB190 in the current window opening 140x140. See the picture below!
The idea is to remove the radiator, place the window a little higher than in the picture below, and have a long workbench with cabinets above the window!
QUESTION? Do you have any tips on how I should carry it off?
The house is an old 1950s build with walls made of masonry blocks.
Maybe you can do it this way instead - with a center post. I was also thinking of having a long window, but when I calculated it, it became too complicated and EXPENSIVE. If you choose a window with narrow frames, it won't take up much space. Otherwise, the answer is probably that you need an HEA beam. The dimension depends on the load you have. You need to calculate that or let a structural engineer assist you.
can look odd with windows at different heights
Now I'm going to be boring...
Keep in mind that facade/window changes may require planning permission
Keep in mind that facade/window changes may require planning permission
1300x600 eachtuut said:Titanium! Great idea with a center post!
How high and wide windows are you planning to have?
Since there will be a black facade and white windows/center post, it sort of makes the two windows disappear.
Of course, you need to apply for a building permit; otherwise, Mr. Municipality might come knocking
The workbench is at the standard height of 900, and the overhead cabinets are at 1780. It's a bit too high because not everyone in the household can reach it properly. So, there might be a lowering. What we will not do, however, is install the window so low that you cannot see out, while others standing outside see your navel. I've seen this quite often in many home magazines and house catalogs. Then we are discussing whether we should install taller upper cabinets as well to get more storage.
I've seen this quite often in many home magazines and house catalogs. Then we are discussing whether we should install taller upper cabinets as well to get more storage.
A comment on that:titanium said:
These deep window niches over the work and countertops are worth GOLD.
Perfect for storing small items like salt shakers, pepper mills, testing pins, timers, toothpicks, kitchen scales, and everything else.
This way, you can keep the counters empty and easy to clean.
PS
I also have 1150 as the window sill height.
Provides the perfect height for a tile row 25x40 cm as splash and splatter protection.