South Dakota Architectural Styles and Their Windows

Your windows have an important role to play in your home’s appearance. They are an architectural element and they act as one of the main hallmarks for a home’s style. Renewal by Andersen® of Rapid City is a replacement window installation expert and we can provide windows in a wide variety of designs. Here are a few popular home styles in South Dakota and our matching windows:

Queen Anne Style Homes

Queen Anne style homes usually have many eclectic details and decorative patterns. Common features include towers, bay windows, gables and all sorts of textures. Queen Anne style homes also have elaborate decorative trim, decorative patterns of stone and wood and stained glass windows. Many Queen Anne homes have tall double-hung windows, decorative glass and decorative grille patterns.

Craftsman-Style Homes

Craftsman style homes first emerged during the early 20th century because of the Arts and Crafts movement. It features a shallow pitched roof, exposed rafter tails, decorative brackets at the rake overhang and deep and broad porch elements. Renewal by Andersen of Rapid City’s replacement double hung windows are the best alternative to constant double hung window repair because they can replicate the look of any kind of historical window, including Craftsman-style windows. These windows are double or casement windows with stained wood interiors and horizontal grilles.

Ranch Style Homes

Ranch style homes have one story and they usually have a rectangular, U-shaped, L-shaped, or asymmetrical layout. They also have an open floor plan that makes the interior feel expansive and welcoming. We suggest using large picture windows or double-hung windows for this architectural style. Consider adding shutters to the windows, as well.

You can rely on Renewal by Andersen of Rapid City for your picture window installation or any other kind of window installation project. During our first meetings, we will help you design the best replacement windows for your home’s specific style. We will also explain the many ways our replacement windows will enhance your home. Call us at (605) 341-7831 to learn more about home styles and our matching windows or to ask for a free consultation. We serve Rapid City and nearby areas in SD.