Replacing your windows can be a drag. Well, we say get excited, because when you replace your old windows, you can re-create the entire look of your home with new window grilles! Window grilles are the vinyl or wood separators between your panes of glass. Check out some of these popular window grilles to revolutionize the look of your home.
Fully Divided– Fully divided grilles can either traditionally separate each pane of glass, or they can visually replicate a full divide. Many people prefer the fully divided look, because it is the most traditional window grille style. The replica look of fully divided is also popular, since a solid pane of glass is more energy efficient than smaller separate pieces. Either way, this look is classic, clean, and very desirable, even if it takes more time to clean.
Grilles Between the Glass – This style was created to replicate the fully divided look but to provide ease in cleaning. Unlike the fully divided style where grilles are on the inside and outside of the glass, this style features grilles on the inside, so that you can quickly and easily clean each sash as a whole.
Snap on Grilles – The best of both, they fully divided and the grille between glass styles. When the grilles are snapped on, the window appears to be a fully divided window; however, exterior grilles can snap off, in order to easily clean each sash as a whole. Snap on Grilles are also great when you want to paint, refinish, or change your grilles completely.
Once you’ve decided on a style, you then need to pick the pattern. The following are some timeless patterns that are sure to give your home a beautiful new look.
Colonial – Colonial is one of the most popular patterns. This style features equally divided panes of glass for a very balanced, traditional look.
Prairie – Prairie is very stylish and used on many custom homes. This style features a pair of horizontal grilles and a pair of vertical grilles on each sash for a total of eight grilles per window. Prairie patterns feature more open viewing than colonial patterns.
Farmhouse – The farmhouse pattern has the most open viewing space of the three. The top sash of the farmhouse style features three vertical grilles and the bottom of the farmhouse features no grilles at all. This combination gives your window style on the top sash and optimal viewing on the bottom.
New window grilles can completely change the look of your home. Have fun as you shop for window replacements and get excited about new grilles!
