I LOVE everyone's windows and kitchens, and I want to come to Peyton's party also! These double casements were just installed yesterday. We ordered three, but had to settle for two to allow enough space for other things. Those cabinets are going. The only wall with anything above counter will be the fridge wall. My main inspirations were erikanh, jenswrens and these steel windows from Things That Inspire. We didn't come close to any of these, but we like ours anyway. They fit the scale and scope of our house and renovation. boxerpups, great pix as always! I had some of the same ones in my inspiration file. pps7, your elevation looks a little limited in space for a towel rack. The door of the sink cabinet looks like the most likely, unless there is some clever disguise for the wall to the left of the windows. Is that a LS in the right corner? Is there a possibility there? I am planning to put a bar in one of the pullouts near the sink. igloochic, try this -- point your lens at the dark part just above the window, push the shutter half way, then move your camera down to center the window in the lens and take the picture. If that is overexposed, try right on the edge of the window. Also try the same things with flash, if you haven't.

You know, you might benefit from cross posting in the building a house and decor forums. Lots of folks there who might be able to give you some great advise.

If the OP had been really happy with what their designer had recommended they would not have posted the question here. Designers are always happy to try different things in other people's homes! They can add an extra photo to their portfolio and they don't have to live with the results! I think OP is looking for validation to stand up to the designer ... just the vibe I got from the question.

In a given opening, 2 wide windows will be cheaper and provide a better view than three narrow ones. Double/single hungs will be cheaper than casements. Otherwise, not much to say about the overall apearance without the elevations and climate info. The Andersen 100 (with an e) is made of a PVC and wood fiber composite that is stronger than PVC/vinyl but the configuration of the frame and sash mimics vinyl in that the glass is so far forward in the wall that the glass is actually forward of the siding and trim which would not be appropriate for a Modern Farmhouse. Also, the sill doesn't have an adequate drip which is more likely to allow water to get behind the siding when the caulking deteriorates assuning it was well installed to begin with. I would add an Azek historic sill or flash under the sill and over the second course of horizontal siding below. I've seen this kind of sill detail get Andersen into big trouble before and they redesigned their clad wood double hungs but they seem to have forgotten the lesson.