6 Window Kitchen Ideas to Spice Up Your Home

If you’re looking to give your home a whole new ambience, start with the kitchen—and when it comes to giving this part of your home a major facelift, the perfect new windows can make all the difference.

Not only do kitchen windows provide more natural light and ventilation for this area of your home, making it easier to sit back, relax, and take in the time that you and your family spend here—but quality windows can also grab your guest’s attention, start a conversation, and enhance the overall style of your space.

Now, let’s explore six inspiring kitchen window ideas that will take your space to the next level.

1. Picture Windows to Feel Closer to Nature

If your kitchen is located on an exterior wall, why not take full advantage of the great outdoors?

For the homeowner with a great outdoor scene just waiting to be appreciated, picture windows are a great way to bring that scenery right to the forefront of your home.

These large, fixed windows let you enjoy the view, while also flooding your kitchen with natural light, making your kitchen feel brighter and more open, and creating a seamless connection between the comfort inside your home and the nature outside.

In terms of where to put your new picture windows, installing them above your sink or along a prominent wall will allow you to enjoy the view of the outside whenever you’re cooking up a tasty meal or washing those pesky dishes.

Pella has several styles of picture windows that will help you transform your kitchen and let your surroundings take the center stage. And if you’re looking for more ways to add a classic touch to your new picture windows, add custom grilles.

2. Casement Windows to Go with Any Style

Another style of windows that fits perfectly inside most kitchens are casement windows. Casement windows are known for bringing out the best in any environment, perfect for those who love to go with the flow or adventurously set the tone.

Casement windows are also incredibly easy to use, making them ideal for kitchens (and people!) of all sizes and styles. These windows open outwards, sideways, like a door, by using a simple crank that is attached to the side. Just swing your new casement window open and enjoy the airflow.

Great places to install casement windows include above your countertop, or near any other areas where you’ll be doing most of the cooking. This allows you to let the fresh air in and while also filtering the cooking odors out.

In addition to ventilation benefits that can help your kitchen stay comfortable year-round, casement windows look timeless and classic without reinventing the wheel.

Pella has several options for casement windows, including different frame, hardware, grille, and screen options for you to choose from.

3. Bay or Bow Windows to Make the Most out of Your Space

If you want your kitchen to have an added charm and make the most out of the space that you have, bay or bow windows may be the perfect option.

Bay windows let you add more space to your kitchen by extending outward beyond your outside wall, creating a peaceful little nook. Bay windows usually have three panels, with the main central panel surrounded by two smaller panels.

Bow windows are ideal for bigger kitchens. These windows stand tall in a row of four or more windows, and generally boast a curved look that brings a touch of elegance and a whole lot of light into the equation.

Pella offers several different options for both bay and bow windows—including different framing styles and screen options. Bay windows allow for more customization, including hardware and grilles to give your kitchen that same attention to detail that you give your home-cooked meals.

4. Sliding Windows for a Classic Look

If you prefer a more subtle, minimalist design, sliding windows will get the job done right.

Sliding windows are simple to use, and they also look modern and timeless, making for a perfect addition to contemporary kitchen layouts.

Especially if you don’t have a ton of extra space to work with, these windows are ideal. Just glide the windows along their horizontal tracks for a smooth opening experience, and voila!

Placing your new sliding windows above countertops or next to spots like the outdoor patio can create a closer connection to the inside and outside of your abode. Even in the busiest of kitchens or backyards, you can enjoy the simple things like space and convenience.

On top of offering different framing styles for our sliding windows, Pella has different options to select from when it comes to hardware, grilles, and screens—making for a personalized touch.

5. Awning Windows for a Breath of Fresh Air

Thanks to their design, not only do awning windows look great in any part of the home, but they also excel at ventilating your kitchen.

Awning windows feature a hinge at the top and swing outward like a mini roof or an awning, which makes these windows extra effective at clearing the air. But on top of that, you don’t have to let the elements stop you from rejuvenating your space.

Awning windows are perfect for getting rid of all the built-up heat and smells from “cooking up a storm”—even during a real thunderstorm! You can open your new awning window to get a reprieve from cooking or cleaning, and thanks to their simple but genius design, the rain (and debris) will just roll off the top and stay on the outside.

Pella offers several types of awning windows that can get the job done right while looking fantastic in your kitchen. We also offer different hardware, grille, and screen options for some added function and fashion.

6. Transom Windows for Height and Light

Last but not least, transom windows are perfect for spicing up the kitchen with a different set of flavors. With the key ingredients of height and light, these windows make smaller spaces look bigger and light up the home with an abundance of sweet, sweet sunshine.

Transom windows are small fixed windows. These windows bring in a nice array of natural light and look dashing sitting next to other features in your kitchen, like classy cabinets or amazing artwork.

While most people have transom windows installed above doors to add to a vertical flair, you can also install them above the windows that you already have in your kitchen for a one-of-a-kind arrangement.

No matter where you decide to install the windows, or how spacious your kitchen may be, transom windows can compliment your space and make it feel more open, airy, and inviting.

At Pella, we offer a variety of transom windows that will help you elevate the design of your kitchen space and draw the eye upward, featuring customizable glass, color, and grille options.

Transform Your Kitchen with Pella Windows & Doors

No matter what kind of kitchen you have, investing in new windows is a surefire way to bring new life into your home, with several practical benefits.

From picture-perfect picture windows to charming bay or bow windows, there is no shortage of possibilities when it comes to redesigning your kitchen.

Whether you are looking to bring in the maximum amount of natural light or want to add visual flourishes to the architecture of your home, there is a window to fit your exact specifications and situation.

At Pella, we are committed to helping you make your kitchen dreams a reality. We can help you find the best option that takes into consideration the layout of your kitchen, your stylistic preferences, and your practical needs, so that you can have the creative, comfortable space that you deserve inside your home.

And when you buy from your local Pella Windows & Doors of Omaha and Lincoln, you can rest assured knowing that your Pella products and installations are backed by the strongest warranties in the industry, thanks to The Pella Care Guarantee.

Schedule a free in-home consultation today and let one of our helpful experts guide you in your path to reimagining your kitchen the way that only you could envision.