Picture this: It’s 1950 and the kids are playing in the backyard. A doting mother watches from the window above the kitchen sink as she dutifully rinses the breakfast dishes. Fast-forward to today and not only is there a whole host of people who use the sink, but it's not even located at the window anymore. It's installed in the island. Just as the entire look and function of the kitchen has changed with time, so has its window design. Kitchen windows are now a point of style, a strategic way to transform the overall look and feel of a room. So don't underestimate their design power—get inspired by these five cool ideas that are sure to brighten your kitchen's entire personality.