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Paint doors and windows?

8 years ago

We had house painted a dark brown and stupidly I didn’t consider the white windows and doors. I would like to paint them (they are vinyl) do you have any color suggestions? I kind of would like to do something fun and bold but don’t know what color or if it’s better to just paint them tan. I love houses that have teal accents but I don’t know if it fits with this spanish adobe style home.


Comments (14)

  • 8 years ago


    There are 3 sets of French doors and two windows

  • 8 years ago



  • 8 years ago

    I agree with Patricia, painting vinyl (& using specially designed vinyl paint only) doesn't last. Bright color large planters would add too. I would think about spray painting the furniture before the trim & go crazy with color/pattern cushions.

  • 8 years ago

    So you want something fun and bold. White is bold, with lots of contrast with the new color.

    In other words, leave it. Yes, there are paints that will stick to plastic. But do you really want to highlight your plastic windows? Seriously? They are vinyl windows and are not at all worth drawing attention to.

  • 8 years ago

    I plan to paint windows beige because currently the white drives me crazy, so those will blend in more. I am only thinking something bold for doors or maybe just beige as well. To me the white is an eye sore...

  • 8 years ago

    How about an off-white? Because beige is just another light brown...

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    8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    IMO the white is nicer than any beige.Why not try adding color as suggested then see how you feel I think right now you just have a sea of brown.

  • 8 years ago

    Hmm.... I just feel like since I had the house painted all I see is the windows and they were not want I wanted to highlight.

  • 8 years ago

    IF you paint them ( & I wouldn’t) I think the only color I would consider is a very dark espresso or bronze color. But I would think you’re opening up nothing but problems in the future if you paint . It sounds like you like color. I would get my color fix in other ways ... landscaping, accessories, etc. even outdoor art, available everywhere.

  • 8 years ago

    The windows are not want I want colored, I just don’t want such a stark difference, I feel like it’s all you see (in person) the doors I was considering a color but would do a light brown to blend. The white just looks so terrible in person, it just looks dirty and unfinished next to the new dark paint.

  • 8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    Honestly, the picture shows a lot of brown: walls, furniture, posts (?) and floor (?) Introduce other colors as mentioned above; change the light fixtures for something more interesting. You’d be surprised what a difference colorful accents can make.

    I also don’t understand how white windows look dirty against a brown wall. Unless the windows aren’t a pure white?

    Just to show you how color can really punch up that brown:

    Teal door

  • 8 years ago

    Not sure where you live, but painted vinyl will die a very quick death if it gets hot and sunny most of the year. The white is easy to clean, easy to see if it's clean. Have you thought about introducing some plants and outdoor art pops of color? Looks great so far

  • 8 years ago

    The white doors dont look unfinished?? They just look like they were installed and never painted to me. I do plan to get more pots and plants at some point but dont have the budget for it right now. Maybe im overreacting...