Of the seemingly endless decisions one has to make when designing, building or remodeling a house, window color has to be one of the most overlooked and underappreciated. The response most often heard is “Just give me the standard window color.”
Of course, the color of your window depends on what your window is made of. In production homes, this often means a vinyl window. Depending on your manufacturer, the color selections include white, beige, and darker beige. If you spring for an upgraded vinyl window, you can now get them in dark bronze or black. The latter colors have become very popular as we trend towards more modern looking exteriors. The beauty of a vinyl window is that it doesn’t need to be painted. That is – unless you decide you want to change the color of your window.
If you’re looking at an aluminum clad wood window, your color choices are greatly expanded. Ply Gem offers 8 standard colors, including, taupe, cottage red, and evergreen. If you opt for their signature colors – the list expands to 38!
Selecting the right color window for your home depends on the overall color palette, its style, and the trim color around your window. The last thing you want to do is install the wrong color windows. Unfortunately, during the pandemic home buying frenzy, often the only color that was available was white, and sometimes beige. Colors are once again becoming an option and are more readily available.
Over the past couple of weeks, I have been on a window color photo safari. In some cases, the window and the surrounding trim are one in the same – further enforcing the strength and impact of color.
In other cases, the window and its trim are a contrast making the color of the window pop. And since many homes and buildings have multiple exterior finishes, it is important to select a color that works with all materials.
Of course, the building industry is one of trends, and lately the trend is to move away from the infamous “builder beige.” Enter the farmhouse era with its white paint and black windows. Whether the style is farmhouse or not, a white home with black windows definitely makes a statement–high contrast creates impact for sure.
Of course, black pairs nicely with this soft gray home too.
Let’s face it, windows are a big expense and a vital part of the design of our homes. Take time to consider all the color choices before you make a long-lasting impression on your home.
Adapted from Housing Design Matters Blog