Browse Forums Kitchen Corner Re: Anyone used a window for a splashback and any regrets? 21May 22, 2013 12:21 pm . Block settled 07 June 2011 Our little piece of the Interwebs on HomeOne....... viewtopic.php?f=31&t=48577&start=0 Re: Anyone used a window for a splashback and any regrets? 24Jun 05, 2013 9:53 am Modified Fernside 38 Rawson Homes Blog: http://www.thehousethatmatandjenbuilt.blogspot.com Build Thread: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=60501 Re: Anyone used a window for a splashback and any regrets? 25Jun 05, 2013 3:12 pm kylie40 I would like to have a window in my kitchen as splashback b/n bench & wall units on my western kitchen wall facing the backyard - so that we have view of the backyard but don't loose storage space. My architect is recommending a taller window (& presumeably losing some wall cupboards) because a splashback window is below eye-line, so the only view would be of the deck. I don't know what to do... Here is our splashback window Although the window is below eye-line we still get a lovely view out of it when we step back a meter or so. It's only when standing right at the bench that the view is of the ground. Our custom Gemmill Home in Bedfordale WA Build thread:https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=53788 Timeline on page 1 Re: Anyone used a window for a splashback and any regrets? 28Jun 05, 2013 8:33 pm CC101 i don't like window splash-backs. i like broad view - not just eye line. Ours has a view of a public lane way so was always gonna be opaque. It might cost a bit more but I always liked the symmetry of having the window run the full length of the bench top. Just a thought for anyone in the design stages, the extra expense is offset by not having the need of filling in the rest with splash back glass etc. Re: Anyone used a window for a splashback and any regrets? 29Jun 05, 2013 8:41 pm I'm inspired by this idea, however will go for an opaque window for privacy. The main purpose is natural light. Build thread: here Land Nov 12, Contract 6/07/13, Consent 15/08/13, Start 20/09/13, Slab 25/09/13, Frame 4/10/13, Brick 21/10/13, Roof 2/11/13, Lock-up 17/12/13, Handover 3/3/14 Re: Anyone used a window for a splashback and any regrets? 30Jun 06, 2013 5:54 pm Soaked blonde - with your window I can see there is a small gap between the top of the window and the bottom of your cupboards. With your splashback is there a small piece of glass there. Did you continue your splashback into the return of the window surround? Modified Fernside 38 Rawson Homes Blog: http://www.thehousethatmatandjenbuilt.blogspot.com Build Thread: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=60501 Re: Anyone used a window for a splashback and any regrets? 31Jun 11, 2013 3:02 pm kylie40 Thank you SoakedBLonde! That's very helpful. Beautiful kitchen! Thanks Jen1977 Soaked blonde - with your window I can see there is a small gap between the top of the window and the bottom of your cupboards. With your splashback is there a small piece of glass there. Did you continue your splashback into the return of the window surround? Our splash back is just white tiles and they have tiled between the top of the window and the bottom of the overhead cupboards. They have also tiled into the window surround right up to the window frame. Our custom Gemmill Home in Bedfordale WA Build thread:https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=53788 Timeline on page 1 Re: Anyone used a window for a splashback and any regrets? 32Jun 21, 2013 10:56 am people with window as splashbacks - how are you dealing with privacy? Ours is going to be overlooking on to fence, and we are planning to put some plants on that side to make more interesting. So there is no way people can look directly into our house through that unless they really want to bend down and look into. But still wondering if we need to do anything about that? Also somepeople suggested opaque glass, can i know how much does it cost? Re: Anyone used a window for a splashback and any regrets? 33Jun 21, 2013 3:36 pm Quote: Our splash back is just white tiles and they have tiled between the top of the window and the bottom of the overhead cupboards. They have also tiled into the window surround right up to the window frame. Thank you - we have ended up going for glass, but I would have been happy with tiles, but I SS overruled by DH In regards to privacy. We are on a semi-rural block, so no 6 foot fencing. Our neighbours house is about 15 metres away. We have planted bamboo that will get to about 9 metres in height, but in the mean time we might make some timber screens. Modified Fernside 38 Rawson Homes Blog: http://www.thehousethatmatandjenbuilt.blogspot.com Build Thread: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=60501 Re: Anyone used a window for a splashback and any regrets? 34Jul 09, 2013 11:31 pm Hi Jen It's been a while since I caught up with your build....wow! That window splashback looks awesome. That is the exact size I have been quoted, 3m x 600mm, but our builder wants to put it on a 'sill' not directly onto the bench top. Our saleslady said the advantage is you get the window and hence the overhead cupboards a bit higher. I don't like that look. Do you feel the overhead cupboards are too low (and I read somewhere you have a 40mm gap between the top of the window and the overheads you weren't expecting) . Awesome job, love your colour scheme too, although I can't find the licorice colour in our Createc Brochure? Regards Ally Deposit paid to Masterton 30/05/13 Contracts signed and 5% deposit paid 09/10/13 CDC Approval 14/11/13 Slab 22/01/14 Frame 18/02/14 Brickwork 14/03/14 Roof 22/03/14 Lock Up 11/04/14 Re: Anyone used a window for a splashback and any regrets? 35Jul 10, 2013 1:37 pm Thanks for this thread, it helped me win over the other half and now I'm getting my splashback window! maximus, I'm doing something similar to the pic you posted. i think my window is 4.2m long and about 300mm high. the initial tender came back at 985 for that one window, but they were going to do two pieces of glass with a silicone join. We have double glazing and seeing as this window won't be getting curtains its important it's double glazed too, so I'm expecting it to come back a tonne more in the revised tender, once they price up a double glazed one, unless it's possible that the silicone jointed one was double glazed? seems unlikely to me. So everyone, what seems reasonable, especially considering we'll have a normal tiled splashback between the window and bench/cooker etc. I'm just after clear, not opaque Re: Anyone used a window for a splashback and any regrets? 36Aug 15, 2013 9:11 pm Vetra43 people with window as splashbacks - how are you dealing with privacy? .. I was going to ask the same My main concern would be having privacy at night time when the kitchen lights are on Our build thread: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=60755 Re: Anyone used a window for a splashback and any regrets? 38Aug 27, 2013 11:37 am Maximus - I love the example you offered. Everyone is doing the window above bench but are opting for a window that fits neatly between cupboards and benchtop. This slimmer window looks elegant and is probably a bit more practical. Sometimes less is more! Re: Anyone used a window for a splashback and any regrets? 39Nov 16, 2021 10:08 pm Great! this is also the question I'd like to ask. seeing most of the threads talk about the pros which I agree, but I also worried a little about the cleaning works on the window, will you have a lot of grease on it say after a while, especially the light coming from behind the window, would it looked just a little bit unsightly:(? Re: Anyone used a window for a splashback and any regrets? 40Nov 17, 2021 9:50 am Ericzy Great! this is also the question I'd like to ask. seeing most of the threads talk about the pros which I agree, but I also worried a little about the cleaning works on the window, will you have a lot of grease on it say after a while, especially the light coming from behind the window, would it looked just a little bit unsightly:(? yes a greasy window splashback is unsightly. You either clean it after every cook, put up with the greasy window or Buy a large chopping board to place behind the cooktop to intercept the splatter while you cook. They look great in display houses because those homes aren't in use. The moment you start living with a window splash back, they become an added chore you didn't have before. With the position of kitchens and sizes of blocks these days, most look out on to a fence which adds extra costs to you to do something about (i.e. vertical garden etc.). My preference is to avoid them. Dark matter scientist, can breathe underwater, mind reader and can freeze matter just by willing it. Trust me, its in my sig. As title suggests, looking at using the interlocking Pentablock stacked stone products to replace failing timber retaining… 0 17894 there is only 20% difference in concrete strength between 20 mpa and 25 mpa, so check with your engineer first if it fits his calculation tolerances. 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