Style Boosts: Ideas for Upgrading a Simple Kitchen Sink Window

Dabney Frake
Dabney Frake
Dabney is a Southern-born, New England-raised, current Midwesterner. Her dog Grim is part terrier, part basset hound, part dust mop.
published Apr 4, 2016
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White kitchen with gold faucet, blue-trimmed window, and blue tie-dye towel on sink.
(Image credit: Submitted by Erin)

Windows over sinks tend to draw the eye, which means that this small area in your kitchen has a lot of visual responsibility. Taking some time to dress it up — even a little bit — can change the entire look and feel of the room, and reward you tenfold.

Erin of Francoise et Moi painted the window frame a pretty blue to make it stand out, and topped it off with brass hardware.

(Image credit: Elizabeth Backup)

Elizabeth and Jeremy have plant vines trained around the perimeter of the window, which is both a beautifully organic and unusual decorating decision.

Two sconces on either side of sink from House & Home (via Halcyon Style) frame the window nicely and call your attention to the view outside.

Sometimes it’s as simple as adding a single pendant light to add movement and give the window some personality.

(Image credit: Jennifer Rizzo)

Jennifer Rizzo’s kitchen window is framed by a couple of wooden brackets, which dress it up without needing a curtain.

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