Prairie

In describing the Prairie style color palette, Frank Lloyd Wright said his choices came from nature. "Go to the woods and fields for color schemes," he said. "Use the soft, warm, optimistic tones of earth and autumn leaves."

The most commonly used colors within Wright's woods and fields color palette are earthy browns and rusts, autumnal reds and golds, the warm tans and beiges of natural stone, and leafy greens.

Prairie style window hardware embraces simple lines and functional form. Hinges, sash locks and lifts are integral to the style, and any decorative elements are simple and understated. The most popular hardware finishes are antique brass and oil rubbed bronze.

Door hardware for Prairie style homes features minimally sized, meticulously matched components in antique brass or oil rubbed bronze finishes. Historically, each door component, such as the opener and deadbolt, are stand-alone elements.

With its simple lines and minimal decoration, Andersen Newbury® hardware is a beautiful match for Prairie style homes. For a slighthly more refined appearance, Anvers® hardware offers a clean look that complements the Prairie style aesthetic.

Pattern books from the Andersen Style Library present quintessential details of the most popular American architectural styles, with an emphasis on window and door design. The result of years of research, they exist to make it easier to create homes with architectural authenticity. Get the Prairie Style Pattern Book.