While you can choose whatever windows you want, certain home styles match specific windows perfectly.
According to Statista, around 4.09 million homes were sold last year. While that’s down from 2022 and 2021, many homes changed hands nonetheless.
Whether you want replacement windows for a home you just moved into or one you’ve lived in for years, getting the right ones will make a big difference. You get to make the call on what you buy. But it can help to find out which windows go best with different styles of homes.
Keep reading to see examples of windows that pair nicely with particular home styles. Find a reputable replacement window retailer once you decide what windows you want. They’ll offer consultations, a great selection, and excellent installation and customer service.
American Craftsman-Style Homes
Homes constructed in line with the American Craftsman architectural style feature streamlined — rather than ornate and showy — aesthetics. They feature low-pitched gable roofs, horizontal lines, and large covered porches in the front of the homes. If you’ve seen a Victorian-style residence, an American Craftsman-style residence is the polar opposite. Both are great. But you won’t confuse the two styles.
So, what types of windows go great with an American Craftstman-style home? Single-hung and double-hung windows are common options for homes of this style. Both types of windows have two sashes. It’s just that only one sash opens on single-hung windows while both sashes open on double-hung windows. Casement windows, which open on hinges using cranks, are also popular options for American Craftsman-style homes.
Victorian-Style Homes
Another popular house style is the Victorian-style architectural style. They typically have stone or wood exteriors. Even so, most Victorian-style homes feature wood siding. While American Craftsman-style homes feature horizontal lines, Victorian-style homes feature complicated, asymmetrical shapes. They also have high-pitched roofs. Victorian-style homes were popular in the U.S. during the 1860s to 1900s.
If you want the perfect windows for a Victorian-style home, look at some bay window options. A bay window is an upscale type of window that projects outward from the walls of a home. It consists of various windows including a central window with two or more smaller windows on either side of the central window. The smaller windows are usually double-hung or casement.
Ranch-Style Homes
Yet another popular home style in the U.S. is the Ranch-style residence. It’s an architectural housing style originating in the U.S. These homes, which were especially popular in the 1950s and 1960s and are still loved by homeowners today, tend to be single-story or split-level residences. They tend to feature open floor plans and big windows.
Bow or bay windows are the perfect options for Ranch-style residences. These types of windows are typically large and consist of several windows positioned to extend beyond the walls.
Other windows that are a great fit for Ranch-style homes are casement windows and awning windows. A casement window has hinges on the side and opens to the right or left using a cranking mechanism. An awning window has hinges on the top and opens outward from the bottom. When open, it allows air to get in but prevents rain from getting in.
If you have a home in any of these styles and are seeking replacement windows, now you know which windows are a great fit. Of course, you don’t have to stick with tradition. Find a reputable replacement window retailer and speak with one of the staff members. You can find the right windows for your home, whether you stick with tradition or do your own thing.
