Historical house styles are often distinguished by their window designs. Below is a breakdown of historical house styles and their signature window types, which often reflect the architectural character and period details of the home:

Georgian (1700–1780)

        • Windows: Double-hung sash windows with 6-over-6 or 9-over-9 panes.

        • Details: Symmetrical arrangement, flat arches or simple lintels, often with shutters.

        • Materials: Wood frames, usually painted white.

Federal (1780–1830)

        • Windows: Double-hung sash windows, typically 6-over-6.

        • Details: Frequently include fanlights over doors and elliptical or Palladian windows.

        • Shape: Taller and more slender than Georgian.

Greek Revival (1825–1860)

        • Windows: 6-over-6 or 9-over-9 double-hung.

        • Details: Trim is heavier, with bold lintels or cornices, and sometimes triple windows.

        • Symmetry: Very formal and aligned.

Gothic Revival (1840–1880)

        • Windows: Pointed arched or lancet windows.

        • Details: Often include tracery or leaded glass.

        • Unique Feature: Steep gables often include small attic windows with Gothic arch tops.

Italianate (1840–1885)

        • Windows: Tall and narrow, typically 2-over-2 double-hung.

        • Details: Frequently arched or curved at the top with elaborate hood molds or brackets.

Queen Anne / Victorian (1880–1910)

        • Windows: Mix of 1-over-1 sash, bay windows, and stained or leaded glass.

        • Details: Asymmetrical placement, curved or multi-faceted bays.

        • Ornamentation: Highly decorative, often with colored panes or etched glass.

Colonial Revival (1880–1955)

        • Windows: Double-hung sash with 6-over-6 or 8-over-8 panes.

        • Details: Return to Georgian symmetry and formality, often with shutters.

        • Palladian window usage is revived.

Tudor Revival (1890–1940)

        • Windows: Casement windows with diamond-pane leaded glass.

        • Details: Grouped in twos or threes, framed in dark wood or stone.

        • Bay or oriel windows common.

Craftsman / Bungalow (1905–1930)

        • Windows: Double-hung with 3-over-1 or 6-over-1 panes.

        • Details: Grouped in bands, simple wood trim.

        • Materials: Often wood, sometimes stained.

Prairie (1900–1920)

        • Windows: Horizontal bands of casement windows.

        • Details: Art glass or geometric patterns.

        • Style: Integrated with horizontal emphasis of the home.