When she bought her house, Jami Supsic, former Home and Style Director at HGTV Magazine and Country Living, knew from the very beginning that she couldn't live with the kitchen the way it was. She was eager to draw on her years of experience and tackle a kitchen remodel. When it came time to go through with the project, she decided that window replacement needed to be included. 

After all, she had bought this home outside of Brooklyn so she could finally immerse herself in a more spacious and calming environment. She wanted her kitchen to be a place where she could enjoy cooking and working. Windows, by connecting her with her peaceful backyard, added value to the remodel in a way that a fancy countertop just couldn’t. And suddenly, it was an easy decision to include window replacement in the project.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed because you don’t know whether to replace windows while you’re remodeling your space or devote your budget to other features, fear not! Supsic shares insight into how she made her decision, so you don’t have to start from scratch. 

Here are the questions Supsic had to ask about her kitchen remodel to get her to the point where she could say, “I genuinely love it, and I genuinely love the windows.”

• Where are the windows positioned? How does that affect functionality?
• Do they let in enough light?
• Do they let in enough fresh air?
• Are they maximizing the view?
• Does their position still allow enough space for cabinetry and shelving?

Let’s go through how Supsic answered these questions for herself, resulting in a project that’s beautiful, charming, functional, and efficient.