For a traditional look with a sill and an apron at the bottom of the window add another 4 to 6 inches to the height to determine the standard kitchen.
Countertop window height.
I think bumping the window out is pretty important to getting the uncramped and open feeling that makes this look so appealing.
I have the windows with the flush counter behind but with white tiles and with a fantastic view unfortunately the first thing that i had planned on doing was raising the window height.
This isn t the greatest picture but i can t take another right now.
I don t know of any actual standard for one but what is somewhat standard is your countertop would be at 36 your backsplash would be 4 more inches and you would need to leave several more inches for casings or apron so i would say make it at least 44 inches off the finished floor height that should also leave you a little allowance so your trim isn t squeezing your.
I can understand having the space behind the sink but if there is an water that spills over it goes right into the vinyl window.
For countertops the established standard is for the top of the countertop to fall about 36 inches above the floor.
Kitchen countertop standards.
While the exact measurements vary from manufacturer to manufacturer a table with a surface height of between 34 to 39 is considered to be counter height these tables are generally meant to correspond with the average height of a kitchen or reception counter.
Counter height tables stools.