How Builders Can Use Grilles to Elevate the Style of a New Home

Window and door grilles give builders an easy way to add distinctive value to new homes. Though often overlooked, they enhance curb appeal and help projects stand out in a competitive market. Whether your home project leans toward traditional or modern style, grilles can be tailored to complement any architectural design. Colonial grids evoke a timeless, classic feel, while contemporary patterns can create bold visual interest. The right grille pattern and profile can elevate the design, character and overall appeal of a new home.

Distinctive Architectural Character

Window grilles can personalize the look of windows and doors, complementing the style of a new home. With a selection of Colonial, prairie, diamond, and custom grille patterns, windows and doors with grilles enhance traditional, farmhouse and modern homes. The right grille pattern and profile give every project a distinctive signature look that appeals to discerning buyers.
Ply Gem® grille patterns and the home styles they best complement:
Colonial Grille Pattern
Symmetrical multi-lite pattern that offers traditional appeal and complements Colonial, Cape Cod, Farmhouse or Victorian home styles.

Prairie Grille Pattern

Combining traditional and modern styling, prairie grilles frame each sash in multiple-lite windows with an open view. Prairie grilles highlight traditional, contemporary and craftsman-style homes.

Plaza Grille Pattern

Placed at the top of a window or door, they are also called valance grilles. They have a traditional aesthetic and are ideal for Victorian, Queen Anne, Craftsman and Farmhouse-style homes.

Diamond Grille Pattern

A unique, ornate pattern that highlights Victorian and Tudor-style homes or cottage home design.

Custom Grille Pattern

Add a unique vertical or horizontal linear pattern to create a contemporary or traditional appearance.

Grille Profiles

Grille patterns are created with unique profiles for added dimension and beauty. Grilles between the glass (GBG) in flat and sculptured profiles provide a smooth, easy-to-clean surface. Simulated divided lites (SDL) are placed on the glass to give the appearance of individual windowpanes.

Customization and Increased Curb Appeal

Grilles add depth and sophistication to exteriors, helping homes stand out before buyers see the inside. With thoughtfully designed patterns that emphasize architectural details, they deliver unique features that enhance a home’s value and tap into home buyers’ desire for detail. From an interior perspective, window and door grilles become a design element that adds interest to a room.

The right grille patterns and profiles can elevate the design, character and overall appeal of a new home. Builders should consider the following when selecting grille patterns for windows and doors:

• When selecting a grille pattern, be sure to consider both the new build’s architectural style and the target market
• Ply Gem Windows offers grille profiles and patterns for virtually every type of building and architectural style.
• Create a custom pattern for a true one-of-a-kind look.
• Simulated divided lites provide the look of traditional windowpanes.
• Attractive grilles between the glass don’t require dusting or cleaning and will be a selling feature to homeowners looking for low-maintenance features.

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