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# Complementing Architectural Home Styles

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**HONORING ARCHITECTURE**

### With Simulated Divided Light and Grilles Between Glass in Doors

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From traditional Tudor-style homes to modern industrial lofts, architects and designers have long used the iconic look of divided lights to accent home exteriors and honor the rich history of residential design. But while these gridded or segmented lights and windows have transcended time periods, each style put its own unique spin on the divided light.

This white paper outlines the uses of divided lights in exterior doors in nine distinct and popular architectural styles and gives recommendations for achieving the look. Download it now to see the finishing touch your home needs.

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