The future of indoor-outdoor living is now; get a gas strut pass-thru window from OpenUp Windows and connect your dining room and patio.
It's finally summer! And that means, it's time for late-night outdoor dinners! If you're anything like me, this is one of your favorite things about summer — it's the time of day when it's finally possible to go outside and not get sunburned.
But, if there's one thing I could do without, it's the back and forth between the kitchen and patio. I feel like I spend more time balancing trays than actually "entertaining". (Which is a shame because I have a horrible track record of carrying trays, but I'm a great entertainer!)
This has been a pain in my butt for years, but this year I discovered pass-thru windows. As the name suggests, they're super convenient windows designed to make it easy for you to pass stuff from your kitchen and dining area to your patio.
And I'm not the only one going crazy about these windows. In fact, Better Homes & Gardens ranked expansive windows as the number two kitchen trend for 2023, adding that “We can expect to see kitchens having huge window walls, merging the indoor-outdoor spaces.”
Way ahead of you there, experts. And so is OpenUp Windows — they've been designing flip-out pass-thru windows for years. You can check them out at https://openupwindows.com/ and see for yourself how their pass-thru windows make indoor-outdoor living a breeze.
That's pretty much their main mission: to change the way people enjoy their kitchens, dining rooms, and outdoor areas. And boy have they changed it!
OpenUp designs its windows with a gas strut system which locks the window at a 90-degree angle when open. You got that right, no more side-hung windows that are in the way all the time. How many times did you walk straight into one of those?
What, just me?
Fine, be that way — but we both know the truth.
In any case, they're annoying and not practical at all. And don't even get me started on double-hung windows — who invented those and why?
That's a topic for another day; right now let's focus on the one kind of window that will allow you to seamlessly connect your dining room and patio area so you can spend more time entertaining than juggling trays.
With OpenUp's gas strut window, you can just hand over all the food and beverages like you're serving customers at a restaurant. And once you're done, you can use their retractable screen to protect your home from insect invaders — no one wants those, especially around food.
Another thing I love about OpenUp pass-thru windows is their single-hand locking system and sill-less countertop mount — very practical and doesn't look clunky, so it fits well with my overall minimalist design aesthetic.
When it comes to window frames, all OpenUp pass-thru windows are crafted with sustainable Accoya® wood and heavy extruded tubular aluminum. This combination, which they call 2Fold Technology, provides improved thermal insulation, durability, and natural beauty. Several glass insulation options are available, including double-silver and triple-silver soft coating. If you're not quite sure what you need, don't worry — OpenUp can assist you throughout the process so you get exactly the window you wanted.
To learn more about 2Fold Technology, built-in insect screens, and glass options, visit https://openupwindows.com/features/
OpenUp has tons of standard sizes available — from 36 by 42 inches to 120 by 48 inches — but can also create a custom window if needed. Both will be shipped in 4 to 6 weeks.
Yep, in just 4 to 6 weeks you could have your pass-thru window and bid adieu to juggling trays once and for all. Just visit https://openupwindows.com/store/
