All architectural styles are uniquely beautiful and individually iconic, and windows are chiefly responsible for that. If you design your replacement units consistently with your home’s aesthetic, the end-result would be historically accurate and visually appealing.
For the first part of our special blog, Renewal by Andersen® of San Francisco wants to talk about the most popular home-window matches. Check out the following to wake up the designer in you:
You can distinguish American Farmhouse architecture with its double-hung windows with a 2-over-2 grille pattern. The units are traditionally taller than they’re wide, but there’s no rule when it comes to their number. Place as many replacement windows as you can as long as they have canvas-colored exterior frames with red rock trim and a stained wood interior.
Double-hung windows with crisscross grilles are emblematic of Georgian- and Federal-style homes. Historically, they feature a 12-over-12 pattern, but 9-over-9 and 6-over-6 designs are also acceptable these days. For bedrooms, casement units are used to meet modern egress requirements. Nonetheless, you can use decorate them with a simulated double-hung grille pattern to meet your aesthetic needs.
The modern interpretation of Craftsman bungalows often employs replacement windows that crank out instead of the typical, two-sash units that slide up and down. They utilize the farmhouse grille pattern except the vertically divided lights come in threes and are only found on the upper half. Cocoa bean is almost their default exterior, while dark-stained wood is a popular interior.
Today’s Mission Revival homes use a combination of double-hung and French casement windows. The latter comes in pairs hinged on the sides without a stile in the middle, providing a large, unobstructed aperture when open.
Unlike their large French casement windows with grilles all over, their double-hung windows have either a 9-over-1 or a 6-over-1 pattern. Red rock is the most suitable exterior color, while the interior must be dark-stained wood.
Much other contemporary architectural styles, Industrial Modern homes have large, fixed replacement windows to let in unbroken sunlight and capture panoramic views. For ventilation and egress purposes, you can complement your oversized glass units with casement or sliding windows. We recommend black for the exterior and pine or maple for the interior.
Did we cover the style of home? Call Renewal by Andersen of San Francisco today at (866) 609-5033 to schedule your free, in-home consultation to talk about the quintessential details your windows must have.
On the first part of our special blog, we talked about the quintessential window elements of some popular home styles. Now, we want to share the many ways you can customize your replacement windows with Renewal by Andersen® of San Francisco.
Apart from offering you different high-performance glass solutions, we want to give you considerable latitude to meet your aesthetic needs in windows replacement. Here are our decorative options:
We can cut fixed glass units in almost any way. We specialize in more than 10 configurations, outfitting your rooms with aptly shaped windows. From sexy round to head-turning polygonal units, we can bring more art into your space and make it more interesting. Our specialty windows are a neat solution to capture gorgeous pieces of the outside world and admit natural light in ways regular units can’t do.
We let you choose from 47 color palettes, allowing you to pick the perfect combination of hues for your indoor and outdoor spaces. Our window replacement gives you access to nine exterior colors, including dark ones, which is virtually unavailable from other companies. We also offer eight interior choices—three of them real, stainable wood options to match your existing décor.
When it comes to grilles, we’re adept at traditional patterns, such as farmhouse, colonial, and prairie. Furthermore, we can bring your unique specifications to life to recreate vintage window designs or express your individual style. Whether you want a realistic replication of divided lights or have the grilles installed between the glass panes, we can do it.
The lovely Estate™ Collection of metal hardware finishes is available in our window replacement. Our nickel, brass, and chrome options come with a special coating that delivers exceptional protection against tarnish and corrosion. Our bronze varieties feature a distinctive patina that grows more beautiful with time and use. Whichever Estate hardware finish you choose, you can enhance the look of your home and design the kind of windows you’ve always wanted.
Let us help you design your replacement windows in San Francisco to perfection. To schedule your free, no-obligation consultation at your convenience, call Renewal by Andersen of San Francisco now at 908-858-5861.
