Barrington Farmhouse Windows And Patio Doors Replaced Preserving Property's Visual Character
The homeowners now have a tighter, quieter, more comfortable house that still looks exactly as the architecture intends.
Set on five acres in Barrington, Illinois, with a five-stall barn and seven fenced areas, this 1976 single-family home is a masterpiece of unparalleled beauty. The interior embodies a true American farmhouse modernized for 21st-century luxury: hardwood flooring, barn doors, sun-drenched rooms, and rustic elegance in every space.
A property of this character sets a high bar for replacement windows. WarmDreams specified Andersen A-Series products — designed in conjunction with leading architects to provide authentic architectural style, and the best-performing, most energy-efficient windows and patio doors in the Andersen lineup. Ten windows and five gliding patio doors were replaced across the home.
The detail work is what makes this project. Rather than accepting a factory interior finish, our team stained every window and door interior after installation so the new units read continuously with the home's existing millwork and hardwood. Andersen distressed brass designer hardware was selected to echo the barn door hardware and fixtures already in place. The homeowners gained modern energy performance and clean operation with no visual break in the farmhouse aesthetic.
The Challenge
Replacing 15 openings in a farmhouse this well-detailed risked flattening its character. Standard factory interior finishes and stock hardware would have sat visibly apart from the home's hardwood, barn doors, and rustic millwork.
The Solution
We installed Andersen A-Series windows and gliding patio doors, then stained each interior on site to blend with existing woodwork. Distressed brass designer hardware matched the home's barn doors, keeping the farmhouse aesthetic completely intact.
The Transformation
Project Metrics
Technical Specifications
- Frame material: Composite
- Exterior color: White
- Interior color: Stained Wood
- Hardware finish: Distressed Bronze
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