Under-window sink: some tips and ideas on how best to design it

Choosing to place the sink under the window is an increasingly popular kitchen project in Italian homes. This is because, in general, it is a solution capable of merging the functionality and aesthetics of the kitchen in one perfect combination.

When deciding to design an under-window sink for your kitchen, several factors should be taken into consideration before complete implementation. Here are some ideas and tips on how to fit the sink under a window in an innovative and functional way.

Why choose to place the sink under the window? The advantages

The sink under the window is a design choice with several advantages. Firstly, it is impossible not to mention the high aesthetic value it takes on within the kitchen. Furthermore, with an under-window sink, it will be possible to easily observe the outside while preparing tasty dishes. The sink positioned below the window allows excellent penetration of natural light, making the kitchen a bright, sunny and airy environment. In fact, a single central light can cause shadowy areas that are detrimental to the aesthetics of the most inhabited room in the house.

Some tips for the size of an under-window sink

When designing a kitchen, it is necessary and essential to consider in detail all the spaces and dimensions available. This step is of great importance as it allows you to avoid possible mistakes when installing the window frame. In general, the height of the window must start at around fifteen centimetres (with a maximum of 30 centimetres) to facilitate and not hinder the insertion of the window sill and draught excluder. With regard to the size of the window, however, each individual room will have its own measurements to comply with.

What type of window frame to choose?

Before starting with the work, it is a good idea to choose which type of window and door frame you want to fit in your kitchen. This will allow you to understand how to position the tap and, overall, how to distribute and organise the kitchen. Generally speaking, it is possible to distinguish 5 different types of door and window frames which, in recent years, have become the most popular and widely used:

• with sliding sash and central tap;
• with fixed glass and central tap;
• with an up-and-down sash and tap in a central position;
• traditional casement and central tap;
• with vasistas sash and central tap.

The under-window sink and plumbing

Usually, especially when dealing with an existing kitchen, it can happen that the position of the sink is not perfectly compatible with the plumbing system. In these cases, it is preferable to install the system so that it is adjacent to the loading and unloading connection, in order to facilitate possible checks and periodic inspections.

How to furnish a kitchen under a window?

In addition to the border areas of the sink, it is also possible to decorate and embellish the glass door. Even the kitchen, in fact, despite being an absolutely functional and practical room, must be decorated to enhance its aesthetics. A good idea could be to use aromatic plants inside hanging pots or, alternatively, simply placed on the windowsill. This solution is ideal for adding a green touch to the surroundings.

Organising kitchen space: here’s how to do it

When you decide to include a sink positioned below the window in your kitchen design, you should bear in mind that this is a solution that will steal space that is usually dedicated to the storage of wall units. Consequently, it will be necessary to optimise and organise the space in the best possible way to fill the gap caused by the absence of shelves or cupboards. A good idea would be to insert cupboards and sideboards or, alternatively, other pieces of furniture capable of representing both a space-saving and high-design solution. Furthermore, in these cases, it is possible to opt for made-to-measure furnishing accessories to maintain harmony in the room.

Bonaldo Backdrop Sideboard

Among the many proposals, the Arredare Moderno catalogue presents the Bonaldo Backdrop sideboard, with its modern and elegant design. Specifically, it is a piece of furniture characterised by a wooden structure, supported in turn by a black metal base. The Backdrop sideboard is also a perfect space-saving solution for arranging all your kitchen accessories and utensils in an orderly manner. Finally, the product is ideal for enhancing the linear and essential design of the home.

Sideboard Hilton Cattelan Italia

The Hilton Cattelan Italia sideboard, available in the Arredare Moderno catalogue, has a modern and elegant design. The sideboard is made with doors painted in white, canaletto walnut or matt graphite while the internal shelves are in transparent crystal. It is a space-saving solution ideal both for storing kitchen wall units in an orderly manner and for lending class and sophistication to the living area.