Corner kitchens are very convenient and make great use of even small spaces. Many people think that the idea of having a corner kitchen with an attached window is even more appealing.
In fact, the kitchen window provides a view to the outside and lets us admire the scenery while we’re busy preparing meals or washing dishes—a truly inviting sight.
Similarly, a window above the stovetop or sink provides plenty of natural light during the day, allowing us to cook without needing artificial lighting.
How to Furnish a Corner Kitchen with a Window
Since Italian law requires that a room used as a kitchen have at least one window, placing the kitchenette right where the window is located is a choice anyone can make.
In many cases, however, you’ll need to take the window’s opening mechanism into account, especially if the window is located near the sink or the stovetop. Another factor to consider is that a corner kitchen with a window must have one side without wall cabinets.
Corner kitchen with a central window
If the room has a window in the center, we can choose to design the kitchen by placing the window between the wall cabinets, thus creating an open space with a view of the outside.
A second option involves placing wall cabinets on only one side, while the wall with the window remains completely free of tall cabinets. In this case, we can opt for side shelves or racks to store small items.
Corner kitchen with a sink under the window
The most charming kitchen with a window is one wherethe window is locatedabove the sink. A corner kitchen with a window above the sink has the advantage of providing plenty of natural light.
As we mentioned, in these cases you need to consider how the window opens: if it opens inward, it could get in the way of normal daily activities, as well as interfere with the faucets.
The ideal solution is to choose windows that open outward, or that have a tilt-and-turn or sliding mechanism.
Corner kitchen with a window above the cooktop
Placing the cooktop in a corner kitchen under the window is perhaps the smartest choice if you want to reduce odors in your home. When the weather permits, keeping the window open while cooking will help carry away smoke and various cooking odors, as well as keep the room well-ventilated.
In addition, the countertops will always be well-lit, allowing you to cook and clean under optimal conditions. As with the sink, the same rule regarding opening windows applies to corner kitchens with a window above the cooktop.
Modern kitchen with a side window
When the water and gas connections don’t allow it and we don’t want to spend too much on upgrading the system, we have to settle for placing the corner kitchen away from the window, perhaps positioning it to the side.
No big deal—this could be the perfect opportunity to place the dining table near the window, so we can enjoy our meals in direct natural light. This is also an ideal option for those who have a lot of pots, pans, and kitchen accessories and can’t or don’t want to give up the wall cabinets on both sides of the corner kitchen.
Corner Kitchen with a Window as a Piece of Furniture
A window can also serve as a true piece of furniture in the kitchen. This is especially true when we love the idea of designing a kitchen in dark colors, such as black or oak.
In these cases, the light coming through the window will break up the space and create a natural light source that brightens the entire room. This is also an excellent solution for small kitchens: creating a kitchen nook with a window will help make the room feel more spacious, giving the illusion of more space.
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