Kitchen Window Design Ideas for Lighting and Ventilation

The kitchen is one of the busiest areas of the home. It requires ample natural lighting and ventilation—not just for aesthetics, but also for workspace lighting and for venting out kitchen odors. In today’s post, we explain how replacement windows can improve your kitchen in numerous ways.

Window Walls

Window walls are a great way to enhance natural lighting in a room. Window walls are typically made of picture windows, but you can combine them with operable styles like casement or sliding windows for better ventilation. We recommend having at least two operable windows: one pushes stale air, steam, and kitchen smells out while the other cycles fresh air in. Also consider other combinations: a row of double hung windows looks beautiful in any architectural style, and you can open the closest window as needed.

White Frames

White window frames, and by extension white walls and cabinetry, reflect natural light, which helps keep your kitchen well-lit. Our High-Performance™ Low-E4® glass packages feature several layers of low-emissivity coatings that block harmful UV and infrared rays. This helps protect your furnishings from becoming faded.

Bay or Bow Windows

Regardless of your home’s architectural style, you can never have enough kitchen space. If you feel you’re tight on space, consider bay windows. The bay space creates a protrusion that increases your indoor floor space. You can use this area to extend your storage space, among other things. You can even install booth-style breakfast nook with a bow window. Both bay and bow windows allow ample natural lighting and ventilation.

If you would like to explore window styles like bay, bow, or casement windows for your kitchen, call Renewal by Andersen® of Central PA today at (717) 591-4900 or fill out our contact form to schedule a free in-home consultation and price quote. We serve York, PA, and nearby areas in South Central PA.

Linda Johnston