The walls are BM Metropolian (light) gray. Similar colours throughout our home.

This is the exterior front. Considering white or black window frames.

Love the SW stormtrouper windows on the left. Wouldn't go black inside unless you can see the ocean or a lake or a mountain and want it "framed."

We have black interior & exterior - and I LOVE IT. It’s a big statement! Keep in mind, it’s often more expensive to have black interior (no idea why, but in our experience it was), so if you like full blown window treatments that cover the windows, I’d stick with white. Why pay extra just to cover it up!

I love black frames! we have white vinyl and I think they're so tacky - esp where they're starting to warp and fail (which doesn't take very long unfortunately). plus all the dark dirt in the tracks is nearly impossible to get totally clean. ugh.

I wouldn't obscure the glass facing your neighbors. consider sheer roller shades or curtains instead. even if the view is bad, obscuring any window would personally make me feel more claustrophobic. plus there might be times you feel like you need to look out over there, like if you hear a weird noise or something.

You can't go wrong with either. Both are timeless colors but black windows tend to look a little richer than white. If you go with white, you can achieve the same look by going with black casing around the windows. Shoot for high-contrast when pairing neutrals and you will have a striking, elegant look!

Consider constructing a green wall outside of your dining room windows for privacy. Obscure glass, while functional and necessary in many instances, can really change the look of a given elevation.

Examples of garden/green walls:

Best of luck with your project!

Unluckily for our pocket book, but luckily for our design aesthetic, we just had to put in all new windows. We chose black and I am so happy. Are you replacing the odd shaped windows too? I'd only switch the color if you are doing all the windows.

Thank you all for your comments. We are replacing all windows and two sliding doors. I am now thinking black exterior and interior as almost all of our views are v green/ beautiful. I will keep clear glass in those three side windows that overlook our neighbour. In each of those rooms there are also large picture windows with a lovely view. Your comments have been most helpful.

@Nanke, thanks for the ideas/photos. Unfortunately, these two narrow dining room windows are second story- I am wondering how we might build (?) something that is 20ft tall in the relatively narrow angled space between our two homes....

I vote white interior. While I apprecital the drama of black at first, it would get to me after awhile, as does the outline look

Hey There: I would opt for the neutral white color to the inside...if you go with a black frame, it will draw to much attention to it. Regarding your glass...go with clear glass and use a beautiful window treatment...this will give you privacy and design.

Good Luck on your project....

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I would do black exterior/white interior. Keep it more neutral indoors, especially with your transitional style furnishings.