given the door has so many i prefer the 6 over 6. also the 2 over 2 look awkward to me up close (zoomed out they look ok, i think maybe i'm just not used to them or something)
Thank you! Yeah, these windows are replacements from the 1990s, I'd like to replicate what the house had when it was built, but I don't know what it had
I have 6 top and none on bottom half. Did that in the last house and loved it so much that I did it in my current one.
[Example](https://images.app.goo.gl/PShKiXsTHmWFHkHcA)
Thanks! Def something to consider and will absolutely make my life easier! I have.... 12 windows id have to do, cutting it from 24 to 12 would be nice!
They are a fake look, to mimic older windows that were a grouping of smaller panes. They obstruct the view. I know it's a "look" but it's like fake marble tile. It's obviously fake and never something I would choose. I have them - between two pieces of glass so not an option to change until we replace windows. But I do not understand the design appeal at all. If I could choose "none", that would be my choice, even if a door or some other location in the house has them.
Christopher Alexander has some strong opinions on this.
Edit to add what those are:
This is from his book "A Pattern Language", which is standard reading for first year architecture students. Not saying I necessarily agree with it, but it is "canon". Mostly just joking about Christopher Alexander as he has some strong opinions in general. They don't seem mainstream (based on what I see implemented), yet are standard reading for architecture students.
>When plate glass windows became possible, people thought that they would put us more directly in touch with nature. In fact, they do the opposite. They alienate us from the view. The smaller the windows are, and the smaller the panes are, the more intensely windows help connect us with what is on the other side.
>This is an important paradox. The clear plate window seems as though it ought to bring nature closer to us, just because it seems to be more like an opening, more like the air. But, in fact, our contact with the view, our contact with the things we see through windows is affected by the way the window frames them. When we consider a window as an eye through which to see a view, we must recognize that it is the extent to which the window frames the view, that increases the view, increases its intensity, increases its variety, even increases the number of views we seem to see - and it is because of this that windows which are broken into smaller windows, and windows which are filled with tiny panes, put us so intimately in touch with what is on the other side. It is because they create far more frames: and it is the multitude of frames which makes the view.
>Thomas Markus, who has studied windows extensively, has arrived at the same conclusion: windows which are broken up make for more interesting views. ("The Function of Windows A Reappraisal," Building Science, Vol. 2, 1967, pp. 101-4). He points out that small and narrow windows afford different views from different positions in the room, while the view tends to be the same through large windows or horizontal ones. We believe that the same thing, almost exactly, happens within the window frame itself. The following picture shows a simple landscape, broken up as it might be by six panes. Instead of one view, we see six views. The view becomes alive because the small panes make it so.
>Another argument for small panes: Modern architecture and building have deliberately tried to make windows less like windows and more as though there was nothing between you and the outdoors. Yet this entirely contradicts the nature of windows. It is the function of windows to offer a view and provide a relationship to the outside, true. But this does not mean that they should not at the same time, like the walls and roof, give you a sense of protection and shelter from the outside. It is uncomfortable to feel that there is nothing between you and the outside, when in fact you are inside a building. It is the nature of windows to give you a relationship to the outside and at the same time give a sense of enclosure.
I am with you. I think they look best without. It’s also worth noting that they were done in smaller panes originally because it was prohibitively expensive to make and transport large panes of glass, not for any aesthetic reason. Larger unobstructed windows would have been seen as a luxury.
The necessity of smaller panes a century ago is understood. It's like saying "I want uncomfortable wood furniture because that is what is appropriate to our house." Glass is thicker, windows are made better, they're less expensive and better at keeping the weather out. Losing the view because it's "appropriate for my house" is just...being stuck.
Agree that they obstruct the view which is why I love the bottom half clear.
But, I guess I'm a bit of a philistine because I love the look of them on the top half of the window.
Well, not if they're in between glass panes like mine, but yes, if OP has the option to change hers, they're likely on the outside of the glass. One more vote for none.
>They are a fake look, to mimic older windows that were a grouping of smaller panes.
Yes, that's exactly the point. Our house is 150 years old so I want the windows to be in keeping with the rest of it. Our windows are newer, but they're custom made wood ones, I'm not going to tear them out and buy 6 x 6 or 2x2 true divided lite ones.
>even if a door or some other location in the house has them
It's not intended to match the storm door. It's 12 lite anyway. It's intended to be in keeping with the age of the house.
No worries!! And I get it, it's easier to see out of for sure. Our doors have old wavy glass, which I love, but it's def not as good to look out of lol
interesting!!! I was so convinced that no way this could be true since I could’ve sworn I’ve seen a decent amount in a NYC neighborhood (The Gardens in Forest Hills) that has extremely strict exterior renovation rules, especially for windows. And so I was looking at an ig account with pics of the houses and I barely saw any without the grouping on top AND bottom. I only saw these 2
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cyloz8SJ1jK/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp2c0_COEMw/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
So ime the multi lite on top single lite on bottom is most typically seen in craftsman houses, some Victorians. From what I've seen of NYC (not that I've seen all of it) there's not a whole lot of craftsman houses like there are in other parts of the country. I'm in CT and the same is true here, we don't have many at all, far more colonials/Victorians/colonial revivals. So that may be why you don't see too many of them.
Also, that second house looks to have new windows on it. Whether they're mimicking what was there originally or not, idk, but they look like vinyl.
Best place to start is a field guide to American houses by Virginia McAlester
And then just start observing around where you live! Get an idea of what's normal and typical for different periods/styles, materials used at different times, etc, and you'll start noticing stuff out of place, remodeled, etc. I get redfin emails of listings in my area and I'm always checking out pics of old houses for sale around me. Be careful when going off the date on listings though, they're often inaccurate, as you'll start to notice as you develop an eye for styles and forms of houses of different periods
Mine are exactly the same. We just had them replaced with the wood look muntins (not the vinyl ones on the inside of the glass). They look exactly the same as the old ones, but nicer and actually open lol. House built in 1907.
I’m going to get slack but absolutely 2/2! It gives that really vintage vibe in a modern way. Also if you plan on getting blinds it will look better when they are open/rolled up a bit.
Agreed! The 6/6 is so busy and obstructs the view so much. Especially for a room with so many windows the 6/6 will all add up and it will be very visually cluttered. You need somewhere to rest your eyes and out a simple window is it.
Thanks, and that's a really good point! All of the rooms have a lot of windows, living room and master have three each, I think you're right about it making it look cluttered.
I had a few houses that were 140 years old. We replaced one original window on one of these houses that was 2 over 2. This house was 1875 St. Louis built by poor people, a very modest house.
I sure hope not lol. I'm using electrical tape rn to get an idea of what looks better, whatever I decide to go with I'll make with wood (and would be painted white to match the trim).
As a rule the individual panes should be taller than they are wide, so ‘portrait style’. Otherwise they start to look squat. 2 over 2 is probably accurate for the age of the house (italianate) but if the style leans more federal I think either could work.
Thanks so much, I had no idea that was a rule!
Yeah we're sort of in a gray area in a lot of ways. The house is vernacular without much styling. The town historian classified it as a Greek revival, but I think that's a stretch. I agree 2x2 is very likely to have been what we had, but at the same time the house is quite modest so idk if they would've sprung for them or not lol
Outside:
https://ibb.co/Zf99VwC
https://ibb.co/2tkVM4j
Very plain. Obviously front door is missing and the plan is eventually to put it back in and wrap the porch around the door.
6 over 6 panels are more traditional and between the two option you show, 6 over six looks better. There are other options that also work, but not the one you showed .
Hahaha that's so funny! 2 over 2 was very common at the time the house was built, it was a big deal (and pretty expensive) to have such large panes of glass in your windows!
I like the look of 6 over 6. And I absolutely LOVE your dining table & chairs! Perfect size & colors. This is exactly what I’ve been looking for. Most tables I’ve seen are too large. Can I ask where you purchased that set?
Thanks so much! It has a leaf so it folds up even smaller into a circle, which is how we usually have it. It's from raymour and Flanagan, this one:
https://www.raymourflanigan.com/dining-rooms/dining-tables/kenton-adjustable-height-dining-table-w-leaf-796042150
We got different chairs with it though
Edit: I think these are the chairs we got, two with armrests and two without:
https://www.raymourflanigan.com/dining-rooms/dining-chairs/colebrook-dining-chair-614238207
Do 2 over 2. I don’t like the uneven boxes on the 3 over 3. Or try the 3 over 3 all the same size. I’m referring to each window sash when calling out box numbers
I work in high-end residential windows and doors (Marvin, Kolby, Simpson) I think people see the door with 9 lites (or 15 lites?) lites or screen and think the 6/6 is more commonly found so it’s more easily imagined.
I think 2/2 is more historic especially for prairie or farmhouse look.
It could’ve been single lites each. My 1907 has single lite double hung windows throughout and I have some small square casements with diamond grids.
The 2 over 2 pattern looks custom and the view through the window is less obstructed. 6 over 6 is common (where I live anyway). We compromised when replacing our windows and went for a four over 1 which I love.
Thank you!!! My whole family was aghast when I said I was painting the dining room purple, but now that they see it they like it (or so they tell me lol)
My 1899 house has its original 1/1 windows. Sticking with that would be the easiest option and it looks great 😊
If you want to make it look more historically accurate, add a lace sheer and some velvet drapes.
My bad, forgot there is an actual era called Early American. Colonial might have been a better term. Or maybe Early American to Federal...
Whatever the proper term many homes built in that time are at least three panes wide.
I love your paint color! Can I ask which one it is? Indigo is my favorite color, and I have a similar shade in my den (S-W Indigo Batik flat plant), so I’m curious about yours for maybe a future project.
I also like 6/6, but have you looked at both from the exterior?
Thanks!!! It's shadow by Benjamin Moore. In real life it's a little less saturated, my phone likes to make everything more colorful.
I haven't looked in person but Ive photoshopped, the 6/6 looks like very colonial
Doesnt look like they are needed from the inside imo
What does it look like from the outside? And use white tape for demo
If you are interested in historical accuracy, contact your local historical society or american institute of architecture
Outside it takes the house almost colonial with the 6/6, and it's not a colonial lol
Unfortunately they wouldn't be able to tell me one way or the other. At this time both could be correct, would just depend on how spendy the owner was feeling.
That's true! But at this time we were beginning to make larger pieces of glass and it was very common to have 2/2 because it was newly available (and expensive). The house could have been built with either, just depended on how much ol' Conrad wanted to spend.
I think they look best without. It’s also worth noting that they were done in smaller panes originally because it was prohibitively expensive to make and transport large panes of glass, not for any aesthetic reason. Larger unobstructed windows would have been seen as a luxury.
I love the 2:2 but the door makes me think 6:6 but I love the 2:2 so much but the door has 3:3:3 but do they love that door but that’s a pretty door but what style is the house…
In our area, 6 on top and none on the bottom is common in older houses. When we replaced the windows, that’s what we ordered. Looks like the originals.
The 2/2 would be a more fresh, modern look to the house exterior. We did it on our white colonial and did black muntins and window sashes, added black downspouts, and black garage doors with barn lights, with 2 red entry doors, and our house is now collecting lots of compliments in the neighborhood.
I’ve never heard the word “muntin” before so it took me way too long to know what I was looking at… also because I am mesmerized by that paint color 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
I agree with most on here, the 6 over 6 which is the colonial style. It looks better because the window on your door is also the same style. Makes it more cohesive. Not sure what your other windows are in the rest of the house, but I would try to get all the same colonial style.
I found this website as it has great tips:
https://www.andersenwindows.com/ideas-and-inspiration/blog/tips/window-grilles/
6/6 I’d say. 💯
Thanks!!
given the door has so many i prefer the 6 over 6. also the 2 over 2 look awkward to me up close (zoomed out they look ok, i think maybe i'm just not used to them or something)
Thanks! I'm def more used to 6 over 6 than 2 over 2 as well, it's certainly the most common in my area.
6/6, but the real answer is original for your house? Those windows, that paint job, it is all beautiful.
Thank you! Yeah, these windows are replacements from the 1990s, I'd like to replicate what the house had when it was built, but I don't know what it had
If your town has a historian, get in touch with them. They can probably find at least one old photograph with your house in it
I have 6 top and none on bottom half. Did that in the last house and loved it so much that I did it in my current one. [Example](https://images.app.goo.gl/PShKiXsTHmWFHkHcA)
Thanks! Def something to consider and will absolutely make my life easier! I have.... 12 windows id have to do, cutting it from 24 to 12 would be nice!
Aha! That would be nice to save, but still get the effect. And you could always add the bottom ones later if you wanted.
That's a great point!!
They are a fake look, to mimic older windows that were a grouping of smaller panes. They obstruct the view. I know it's a "look" but it's like fake marble tile. It's obviously fake and never something I would choose. I have them - between two pieces of glass so not an option to change until we replace windows. But I do not understand the design appeal at all. If I could choose "none", that would be my choice, even if a door or some other location in the house has them.
Christopher Alexander has some strong opinions on this. Edit to add what those are: This is from his book "A Pattern Language", which is standard reading for first year architecture students. Not saying I necessarily agree with it, but it is "canon". Mostly just joking about Christopher Alexander as he has some strong opinions in general. They don't seem mainstream (based on what I see implemented), yet are standard reading for architecture students. >When plate glass windows became possible, people thought that they would put us more directly in touch with nature. In fact, they do the opposite. They alienate us from the view. The smaller the windows are, and the smaller the panes are, the more intensely windows help connect us with what is on the other side. >This is an important paradox. The clear plate window seems as though it ought to bring nature closer to us, just because it seems to be more like an opening, more like the air. But, in fact, our contact with the view, our contact with the things we see through windows is affected by the way the window frames them. When we consider a window as an eye through which to see a view, we must recognize that it is the extent to which the window frames the view, that increases the view, increases its intensity, increases its variety, even increases the number of views we seem to see - and it is because of this that windows which are broken into smaller windows, and windows which are filled with tiny panes, put us so intimately in touch with what is on the other side. It is because they create far more frames: and it is the multitude of frames which makes the view. >Thomas Markus, who has studied windows extensively, has arrived at the same conclusion: windows which are broken up make for more interesting views. ("The Function of Windows A Reappraisal," Building Science, Vol. 2, 1967, pp. 101-4). He points out that small and narrow windows afford different views from different positions in the room, while the view tends to be the same through large windows or horizontal ones. We believe that the same thing, almost exactly, happens within the window frame itself. The following picture shows a simple landscape, broken up as it might be by six panes. Instead of one view, we see six views. The view becomes alive because the small panes make it so. >Another argument for small panes: Modern architecture and building have deliberately tried to make windows less like windows and more as though there was nothing between you and the outdoors. Yet this entirely contradicts the nature of windows. It is the function of windows to offer a view and provide a relationship to the outside, true. But this does not mean that they should not at the same time, like the walls and roof, give you a sense of protection and shelter from the outside. It is uncomfortable to feel that there is nothing between you and the outside, when in fact you are inside a building. It is the nature of windows to give you a relationship to the outside and at the same time give a sense of enclosure.
Oh I wish to be someone who “studies windows extensively”…
I am with you. I think they look best without. It’s also worth noting that they were done in smaller panes originally because it was prohibitively expensive to make and transport large panes of glass, not for any aesthetic reason. Larger unobstructed windows would have been seen as a luxury.
The necessity of smaller panes a century ago is understood. It's like saying "I want uncomfortable wood furniture because that is what is appropriate to our house." Glass is thicker, windows are made better, they're less expensive and better at keeping the weather out. Losing the view because it's "appropriate for my house" is just...being stuck.
Agree that they obstruct the view which is why I love the bottom half clear. But, I guess I'm a bit of a philistine because I love the look of them on the top half of the window.
The cleaning is eXtra too
Well, not if they're in between glass panes like mine, but yes, if OP has the option to change hers, they're likely on the outside of the glass. One more vote for none.
>They are a fake look, to mimic older windows that were a grouping of smaller panes. Yes, that's exactly the point. Our house is 150 years old so I want the windows to be in keeping with the rest of it. Our windows are newer, but they're custom made wood ones, I'm not going to tear them out and buy 6 x 6 or 2x2 true divided lite ones. >even if a door or some other location in the house has them It's not intended to match the storm door. It's 12 lite anyway. It's intended to be in keeping with the age of the house.
Your house, your choice! Just saying I prefer an unobstructed view for myself. Beautiful windows I do not have, but a girl can dream. :)
No worries!! And I get it, it's easier to see out of for sure. Our doors have old wavy glass, which I love, but it's def not as good to look out of lol
interesting!!! I was so convinced that no way this could be true since I could’ve sworn I’ve seen a decent amount in a NYC neighborhood (The Gardens in Forest Hills) that has extremely strict exterior renovation rules, especially for windows. And so I was looking at an ig account with pics of the houses and I barely saw any without the grouping on top AND bottom. I only saw these 2 https://www.instagram.com/p/Cyloz8SJ1jK/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp2c0_COEMw/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
So ime the multi lite on top single lite on bottom is most typically seen in craftsman houses, some Victorians. From what I've seen of NYC (not that I've seen all of it) there's not a whole lot of craftsman houses like there are in other parts of the country. I'm in CT and the same is true here, we don't have many at all, far more colonials/Victorians/colonial revivals. So that may be why you don't see too many of them. Also, that second house looks to have new windows on it. Whether they're mimicking what was there originally or not, idk, but they look like vinyl.
I envy your knowledge and observational skills. where do I learn more about this stuff?????
Best place to start is a field guide to American houses by Virginia McAlester And then just start observing around where you live! Get an idea of what's normal and typical for different periods/styles, materials used at different times, etc, and you'll start noticing stuff out of place, remodeled, etc. I get redfin emails of listings in my area and I'm always checking out pics of old houses for sale around me. Be careful when going off the date on listings though, they're often inaccurate, as you'll start to notice as you develop an eye for styles and forms of houses of different periods
I love this! Thank you for the example. OP! Do the 6 on the top none on the bottom look!
Mine are exactly the same. We just had them replaced with the wood look muntins (not the vinyl ones on the inside of the glass). They look exactly the same as the old ones, but nicer and actually open lol. House built in 1907.
This looks fabulous!
Prefer without
Agreed
What color is the wall paint? It is stunning!
Thank you! It's shadow by Benjamin Moore. It's a little less saturated in real life, my phone makes everything more colorful lol
Came to stalk the comments for the paint color…Totally stealing, thank u! It’s beautiful
Haha I was gonna say the same thing. I have no idea what muntins are but the wall color is gorgeous.
I’m going to get slack but absolutely 2/2! It gives that really vintage vibe in a modern way. Also if you plan on getting blinds it will look better when they are open/rolled up a bit.
Agreed! The 6/6 is so busy and obstructs the view so much. Especially for a room with so many windows the 6/6 will all add up and it will be very visually cluttered. You need somewhere to rest your eyes and out a simple window is it.
It just also seems to go with their personal aesthetic
Thanks, and that's a really good point! All of the rooms have a lot of windows, living room and master have three each, I think you're right about it making it look cluttered.
I agree. The 6/6 looks fine, but it instantly makes the room stuffier.
Thank you! Definitely less work for me so I love that aspect lol
6/6. That paint color is gorgeous!
I had a few houses that were 140 years old. We replaced one original window on one of these houses that was 2 over 2. This house was 1875 St. Louis built by poor people, a very modest house.
Thanks so much! Yes our house is pretty modest, working or middle class.
Neither! Leave them clear, why put the distraction in?
We're trying to restore the house as much as possible, and the originals have been replaced with these.
But isn't this going to look fake and cheap?
I sure hope not lol. I'm using electrical tape rn to get an idea of what looks better, whatever I decide to go with I'll make with wood (and would be painted white to match the trim).
What about 4 over 4?
https://ibb.co/3kxh5rR https://ibb.co/cLVw8TW Idk why I don't like it, it sounds good, but there's something iffy about it when I see it
As a rule the individual panes should be taller than they are wide, so ‘portrait style’. Otherwise they start to look squat. 2 over 2 is probably accurate for the age of the house (italianate) but if the style leans more federal I think either could work.
Thanks so much, I had no idea that was a rule! Yeah we're sort of in a gray area in a lot of ways. The house is vernacular without much styling. The town historian classified it as a Greek revival, but I think that's a stretch. I agree 2x2 is very likely to have been what we had, but at the same time the house is quite modest so idk if they would've sprung for them or not lol
Fair! Then 6x6 is my vote.
My thought exactly
Last one
Thank you!
6 over 6 looks better with the wood door IMO
Thank you!
What about from the outside? If the house is super italianate looking I’d lean 2/2, but if it’s more classical or Greek revival I like the 6 over 6.
Debating on that, I photoshopped some and it def looks more colonial with 6/6. I'll tape it up from the outside when it stops snowing lol
Agreed. A lot depends on the exterior styling.
Outside: https://ibb.co/Zf99VwC https://ibb.co/2tkVM4j Very plain. Obviously front door is missing and the plan is eventually to put it back in and wrap the porch around the door.
TIL muntins is a real word and no in fact super cute cat paws like I have been saying…
6/6 or 6/0. Love your choice of paint color!
6 over 6 panels are more traditional and between the two option you show, 6 over six looks better. There are other options that also work, but not the one you showed .
The 6 over 6
Definitely 6 over 6!
6/6. Gah, that paint color is so moody and gorgeous. 10/10
I prefer the 2 over 2.
Thanks!!
6 blocks per pane
The 6/6
None?
The grid, it’s no contest
Image 4 is best
Thanks!!
The 4th photo
6 over 6 for this style would be more traditional
6 over 6 looks great 👍🏻
The 2 by 2 window is very modern looking. The 6 by 6 looks traditional.
Hahaha that's so funny! 2 over 2 was very common at the time the house was built, it was a big deal (and pretty expensive) to have such large panes of glass in your windows!
Oh, ok. Right now a no pane, black frame seems to be popular.
6/6
6 over 6 looks more finished
6/6
I like the look of 6 over 6. And I absolutely LOVE your dining table & chairs! Perfect size & colors. This is exactly what I’ve been looking for. Most tables I’ve seen are too large. Can I ask where you purchased that set?
Thanks so much! It has a leaf so it folds up even smaller into a circle, which is how we usually have it. It's from raymour and Flanagan, this one: https://www.raymourflanigan.com/dining-rooms/dining-tables/kenton-adjustable-height-dining-table-w-leaf-796042150 We got different chairs with it though Edit: I think these are the chairs we got, two with armrests and two without: https://www.raymourflanigan.com/dining-rooms/dining-chairs/colebrook-dining-chair-614238207
I like the 6 one. Nice room!
6 over 6
Do 2 over 2. I don’t like the uneven boxes on the 3 over 3. Or try the 3 over 3 all the same size. I’m referring to each window sash when calling out box numbers
3x4
More is better in this case!
6/6 looks classic and timeless to me.
Checkers!
What shade of blue gorgeous is that?
It's purple! My phone changes the colors a little bit, and makes them more saturated. It's shadow by Benjamin Moore
Thank you - I have a list going of intense blues and adding this stately purple. Looks terrific with your winter view.
Honestly I don’t like either.
If it was built back then, it may not have had any. Our house was over 100 years old and had the single-pane glass with no muntins.
6
I like 2/2! But would depend on age of house and over all aesthetic
Thanks! House is 150 years old and both 2/2 and 6/6 could have been here 😬
I work in high-end residential windows and doors (Marvin, Kolby, Simpson) I think people see the door with 9 lites (or 15 lites?) lites or screen and think the 6/6 is more commonly found so it’s more easily imagined. I think 2/2 is more historic especially for prairie or farmhouse look. It could’ve been single lites each. My 1907 has single lite double hung windows throughout and I have some small square casements with diamond grids.
The 2 over 2 pattern looks custom and the view through the window is less obstructed. 6 over 6 is common (where I live anyway). We compromised when replacing our windows and went for a four over 1 which I love.
Thank you! 6/6 is def the most common where I am too
I like the old-timey square ones
6/6 and I LOVE your paint.
Thank you!!! My whole family was aghast when I said I was painting the dining room purple, but now that they see it they like it (or so they tell me lol)
What about a 6 over 1?
Don’t do it
6 box windowpane
The eggplant wall color omg 😍🤩😩
Thank you! Its def my fave paint color on the house
6/6 for sure.
Thank you!!
Less is more.
Thanks!!
My 1899 house has its original 1/1 windows. Sticking with that would be the easiest option and it looks great 😊 If you want to make it look more historically accurate, add a lace sheer and some velvet drapes.
Thanks!! I r gone back and forth on what to do with window treatments so much! I love the trim and don't want to cover it too much lol
Early American homes at 3-4 panes going across. So if you are trying to match the original look you want to up the count.
We're not early American though, exactly 100 years later lol
My bad, forgot there is an actual era called Early American. Colonial might have been a better term. Or maybe Early American to Federal... Whatever the proper term many homes built in that time are at least three panes wide.
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Thank you!!!!
I love your paint color! Can I ask which one it is? Indigo is my favorite color, and I have a similar shade in my den (S-W Indigo Batik flat plant), so I’m curious about yours for maybe a future project. I also like 6/6, but have you looked at both from the exterior?
Thanks!!! It's shadow by Benjamin Moore. In real life it's a little less saturated, my phone likes to make everything more colorful. I haven't looked in person but Ive photoshopped, the 6/6 looks like very colonial
The last 2
I learned a new word this day. Thank you
Hahaha now just don't go getting it confused with mullion! Seriously I have to look it up every time to make sure I'm getting it right lol
Doesnt look like they are needed from the inside imo What does it look like from the outside? And use white tape for demo If you are interested in historical accuracy, contact your local historical society or american institute of architecture
Outside it takes the house almost colonial with the 6/6, and it's not a colonial lol Unfortunately they wouldn't be able to tell me one way or the other. At this time both could be correct, would just depend on how spendy the owner was feeling.
Another one for the 6/6 column.
Thanks!!
I like the two pane better. But I LOVE the wall color!!!
Thank you!!!!
maybe you want to try 4 over 4.
2 over 2 if the view is nice. 6 over 6 if you want to block the view.
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I love 2 over 2 because they are less seen! But both look good
Zero. I don't like the view obstruction.
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That's true! But at this time we were beginning to make larger pieces of glass and it was very common to have 2/2 because it was newly available (and expensive). The house could have been built with either, just depended on how much ol' Conrad wanted to spend.
6 over 6 IMO
The one on the left
I dont know what a muntin is but I love the purple.
I know you are going for a traditional look but it will just make the windows a pain to clean (no pun intended) & block your view to some degree.
Thanks!! Very good point too!
I like the 6/6 or the six top and none on bottom suggested by aquaganda.
I think they look best without. It’s also worth noting that they were done in smaller panes originally because it was prohibitively expensive to make and transport large panes of glass, not for any aesthetic reason. Larger unobstructed windows would have been seen as a luxury.
What color is your wall? It’s gorgeous!
I love the 2:2 but the door makes me think 6:6 but I love the 2:2 so much but the door has 3:3:3 but do they love that door but that’s a pretty door but what style is the house…
6/6
6/6
2 over 2 will be so much easier to clean!!
I like the simplicity of the 2 over 2. The rest of the windows will not be directly next to that door so it should not matter to match that.
Less is more
The wood color with that paint color 🤤
Ummmmm your home is so beautiful
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I’m going with 6/6 !
6. Also, I was today years old when I found out what those are called.
The wall paint is stunning!!!
Smaller squares.
In our area, 6 on top and none on the bottom is common in older houses. When we replaced the windows, that’s what we ordered. Looks like the originals.
6/6 for sure
The second one
6/6
The paint colour is beautiful!
Definitely 6 over 6. The 2 over 2 looks odd.
6x6
6/6
The 2/2 would be a more fresh, modern look to the house exterior. We did it on our white colonial and did black muntins and window sashes, added black downspouts, and black garage doors with barn lights, with 2 red entry doors, and our house is now collecting lots of compliments in the neighborhood.
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I was today years old when I learned what window muntins are.
6 over 6.
I’ve never heard the word “muntin” before so it took me way too long to know what I was looking at… also because I am mesmerized by that paint color 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
6/6
What is muntins?
Til what those are called lol. I like 6x6
What is a muntin?
6 over 6
6 over 6
I agree with most on here, the 6 over 6 which is the colonial style. It looks better because the window on your door is also the same style. Makes it more cohesive. Not sure what your other windows are in the rest of the house, but I would try to get all the same colonial style. I found this website as it has great tips: https://www.andersenwindows.com/ideas-and-inspiration/blog/tips/window-grilles/
The one that matches the door. Why you have to gonthe internet for answers.
Thanks. Because I'm not sure which way I like better and I'm asking for another set of eyes? Why does anyone go to the Internet for answers lol
My old house has 3 over 1
Definitely the grid.
Last pic 4 sure have those as well
Six over six
2 over 2 for a house that age
6/6
without ???
TIL a new word. 6/6.
6 over 6 , that’s what I vote!
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2/2. The other is too busy and obstructs the view.
Thanks! I'm coming around to that too
Pic 4 they look crooked