American Farmhouse style window hardware takes its design cues from the Victorian style. However, since the American Farmhouse style is deeply rooted in practicality, only the less ornate examples of Victorian style window hardware are appropriate.

Like its window counterparts, American Farmhouse style door hardware uses the less ornate examples from the Victorian style.

The traditional window and grille pattern is a double-hung window with a 2-over-2 pattern.  The Colonial pattern, the 2-over-1 pattern or no grilles at all may also be used as alternatives.

When casement windows are used for egress purposes, their grille patterns should create the look of rectangular windowpanes that are approximately the same size as those in the home's double-hung windows. Andersen offers a 2 1/4" wide grille that can be positioned horizontally across the center of a casement window to simulate a check rail, giving it the appearance of a double-hung window.