Put Your Kitchen in a Good Light With a Window Backsplash

An unexpected and beautiful window backsplash can bring style and light into any kitchen. Whether you opt for a single window or a long row of glass, low-profile windows or full-height windows, it will make your kitchen feel more open and brighter. A window framing the great outdoors could be all the artwork you need in your space.

Need some convincing? Take a look at some of my favorite backsplash windows below.

Three Legged Pig Design

Wall to wall. If you have a small kitchen, incorporating a window that runs along its length can add light and a sense of space.

Just keep in mind that you'll need to find some smart plug-in spots for appliances. Many kitchens have outlets on the front of the base cabinets, right under the countertop overhang.

SchappacherWhite Architecture D.P.C.

Frosted. Worried about a backsplash window revealing too much? Just have it frosted for privacy. Most custom window manufacturers offer this type of glass, but you can also use a vinyl frosted covering as a DIY alternative.

Studio Marler

Extended height. The traditional backsplash is 18 inches high, but don't let that measurement restrict you. Do what this homeowner did and extend the measurement. This extra-large window lets in plenty of sunlight.

Remember that a taller backsplash means any upper cabinets will have to be higher, too. You might just need a step stool to reach them.

Crisp Architects

Tiled in. Like a window in a shower, this one has been fully tiled in, camouflaging the window frame and tying the window into the existing backsplash.

Work carefully with your contractor or designer to create this look. You'll want to make sure that the window is properly aligned with the backsplash tile.

Kitchen & Bath Etc.

All in one. Give a traditional kitchen sink window a contemporary twist by extend it over your entire backsplash.

This homeowner opted to install a continuous single pane of glass to run the entire length of the countertop, without any transitions.

Corner. This seamless corner window installation creates an instant focal point in this stunning space. Connecting the glass with a clear caulk, rather than a frame, made all the difference.

Sarah Greenman

Operable. While most windows installed in a backsplash are fixed (do not open), you can install operable windows that can open and close, like in this photo.

This extra bit of ventilation is great in a part of the home that experiences so many cooking and cleaning odors.

Terri Symington, ASID

Glass block. One of the most common ways to add sunlight to a kitchen is with glass block. Its opaqueness obscures the view for privacy, unlike standard glass.

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