One mismatched element is all it takes to ruin your home’s curb appeal, which is why all the elements of your exterior – right down to your windows’ design and grille patterns – have to fit in with your home’s wider design scheme.
So, it’s important to know which windows work best with different designs.
An Overview of the Most Common Architectural Styles
American farmhouse (double-hung windows) – Since emerging in the Midwest back in the mid-1800s, the American farmhouse style has been interpreted several times, producing variations that remain true to its simple midwestern roots as well as design interpretations as elaborate as Victorian-style homes. Two-pane double-hung windows with colonial grilles go well with American farmhouse-style homes, although grille-less windows would work just as well.
Colonial-style homes (double-hung windows) – This is the most popular architectural style in the country. Like American Farmhouse-style homes, double-hung replacement windows with colonial grilles are a common feature on the facade of colonial-style homes.
Tudor-style homes (casement windows) – Tudor-style homes, which are known for their brick, stucco and exposed timber accents, often have clustered casement windows with diamond patterns – six or more panes are arranged to form these diamond-pattern grids.
Prairie-style homes (casement windows) – Prairie-style homes’ focus on simplicity is evident in their flat roofs and open floor plans. Replacement casement windows are also a common feature in prairie-style homes. However, this focus on functionality doesn’t mean these types of homes are completely devoid of visual flair: their casement windows have simple grille patterns to avoid drawing attention away from their signature glass patterns.
Our Selection Of course, even the right window style and grille pattern won’t do your curb appeal any favors if they aren’t able to withstand the midwestern harsh climate, which is why we highly recommend Fibrex® windows to our customers. Not only can our exclusive Fibrex composite withstand extreme temperatures, but it also can help reduce your heating costs through its excellent insulative capabilities.
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