Window Grille Inserts 

Hey, Dwight Kopp here with Forgotten Mountain. 

If you’re renovating your home or just enjoy adding personal touches to your space, custom window grille inserts are a great project to consider. They combine style and privacy, and depending on what option you select, you can get a heat reducing function in one of the most visible parts of your home, your windows. 

What Are Window Grille Inserts?

But what exactly are they and why are DIYers using them to upgrade their homes? Well, window grille inserts are decorative and functional. They fit right against the glass in your windows, and they can be purely aesthetic or serve practical purposes like reducing heat gain or providing a bit of privacy. Now, unlike built-in grilles, these are removable and they’re sized exactly to fit in existing windows so they can be removed in seconds to wash your windows should you feel the need to do that. 

Why Homeowners Love Them 

Now, homeowners love these because they provide a pop of style.

Without major construction, they can dramatically change the look of a window without replacing it. They’re ideal for matching certain architectural styles too. So think farmhouse industrial lines, or Colonial or Victorian charm, they’re DIY friendly because they’re designed to be installed in less than 10 minutes. So that’s a very short project on a honey do list. They’re an easy lift project for homeowners who want big results without major renovation. In fact, there’s no renovation at all. There are lots of custom options too. You can get sizes to get them all sized. To allow for an exact fit in your window, all you need to do is select the size you need, your favorite color and pattern that suits your interior style. Whether your goal is historic renovation or modern minimalism, there’s lots of flexibility. They’re cost effective too, compared to the cost of replacing windows or investing in custom window units or other kinds of draperies. Inserts are a much more budget friendly way to enhance appearance and quickly change the atmosphere of room.

Things to Consider

So here are some things to consider: First of all, because all our grilles are laser cut, you got to take exact measurements of the glass opening to get a good fit. If you’ve got issues with solar glare or heat gain, you might want to consider getting the solar screen add-on. While all the grilles are interior mount, they’re painted on both sides, and so they’re visible from the outside as well. Pick a finished color that’s going to go well with your room and aligns with your exterior. For what it’s worth, black is the go-to for almost 85% of our customers buying window grille inserts. 

Give us a shout at forgottenmountain.com if you have any questions.