Units higher than windows

[innocentbystander]

Trying to design a kitchen and because of the plumbing, the kitchen sink unit has to be under the window.

But the window is lower than the back of the kitchen unit.

The last people lived with this problem, but is there any way - other than having new windows, to make the units look ok from the outside?

 

[Hypnoman]

Hi, Got round same problem by ftting venetian blinds in window recess. Not ideal but kept the wife happy.

 

[innocentbystander]

What a good idea - I'd never have thought of that.

Thank you very much.

 

[Hypnoman]

No probs mate, stay happy.

 

[ColJack]

get an "upstand" for the back of the counter tops ( a thin strip of mdf in the same patern as the counter ) and fit it going down at the back instead of up the wall..

 

[innocentbystander]

get an "upstand" for the back of the counter tops ( a thin strip of mdf in the same patern as the counter ) and fit it going down at the back instead of up the wall..

That's another good idea - thanks.

BTW I'm not a mate... I'm a female.

So thanks both knights in shining armour.

 

[DeadJoe]

We made our up-stand out of a section of worktop, with the wood-block patterned surface facing the window, so it looks good from the outside. It only stands about half an inch above the counter surface, so from the inside all you see is the pattern as well. It looks good and sturdy - better than the up-stands we looked at. It's useless as a splashback, but it does stop drips from the counter into the window sill...

 

[innocentbystander]

Brilliant - I shall tell the builder.

And hopefully, he will think that I am very bright for once.

 

[outmyway]

I'm having my kitchen window raised by a double glazing firm.

The quote was much cheaper than I had anticipated.

 

[noseall]

BTW I'm not a mate... I'm a female.

Is mating with females not allowed these days?

 

[innocentbystander]

BTW I'm not a mate... I'm a female.

Is mating with females not allowed these days?

You really must keep up with the new Government directives.

I'm afraid you are not allowed to take pictures of policepersons in politically embarrassing situations, trains and patio heaters owned by ministers.

...Or fail to re-cycle your tights, underpants or G-strings as garden plant accessories.

Climbing stairs and mating are also out of the question, as these hazardous occupations are clearly too dangerous, according to H&S.

 

[stephenf8542]

How much lower is the window than the units?

 

[innocentbystander]

How much lower is the window than the units?

About 4/5 inches.