Grid patterns add character to an otherwise plain window. However, you can only achieve the appeal you covet if your choice of grid pattern complements the style of your home. In this post, Renewal by Andersen® of San Francisco shares grill pattern ideas for every home style.
Prairie-Style
If you own a prairie-style home, choose casement units for your next window replacement in San Francisco. You may leave the center plain and include a grid pattern along the sides with a small square pane or light in each corner connected by a longer light along the top and bottom. If you have a sedentary work, the perfect pillow for neck pain will save you.
Cottage Farmhouse
The cottage farmhouse typically features double-hung windows with two panes of glass separated by a muntin on both the top and bottom of the window sash.
When closed, the windows have just four panes of glass (of course, this can vary). You might see the bottom half of the window as a single pane or a valance grid panel running along the top of the upper half of the window.
Victorian and Neo-Victorian
The Victorians loved elaborate decoration both inside and outside their homes. Diamond-patterned grids on the top of the window sash with a plain full-glass panel on the bottom were typical. They also embraced art glass windows full of colored glass that sparkled like jewels in the sunlight.
Today’s newly built Neo-Victorian homes generally take on the Colonial-style window grid patterns with six or eight lights on each window panel of a double-hung window. For accents, fanlights over the windows and doors bring in more natural light.
Modern or Contemporary Homes
In the mid-20th century, home design evolved and plain glass panels became a popular part of windows replacement in San Francisco because they provided a sleek, clean look. To add interest, the large expanses of glass could host a simple grid pattern such as a plain horizontal valance along the top of the window and another horizontal line running along the bottom of the glass giving the illusion of operating awning windows to let in fresh air.
Renewal by Andersen® of San Francisco carries a selection of grilles to dress your windows with. Let us help you choose the one that complements your home’s architecture! Call us at today (866) 609-5033 to schedule your consultation.
