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Window color—HELP!!!

5 years ago

I cannot decide on what color windows to use!!

Our choices are pretty basic-white, almond, and clay. We can also get black exterior/white interior.
To do any other color combos the price dramatically increases so I’m trying to choose from these!!

Brick color will be CBC blend 55 or CBC homestead-thick,flush mortar. Ideally, shutters will be a dark charcoal/blue and stucco a light color TBD but I’m not too hung up on that.

I originally thought almond would be great like in these pictures, but I’m afraid it will read yellow on the interior of our home.(I plan to have white kitchen cabinets, etc.)
Also, we will not have the thick casings around the windows like these homes pictures.

I have to make a decision soon, so ideas appreciated!

Comments (15)

  • PRO
    5 years ago

    Believe it or not, black windows add immense aesthetic value. The contrast will really show both the brick and the black windows.



  • PRO
  • 5 years ago
    last modified: 5 years ago

    What color is your frieze and rake trim? If it is already almond I would stick with almond on the exterior and do white on the interior. Why would they have a black ext/white int option but not an almond/white option?

  • 5 years ago

    I'd go with all white or black exterior with white interior. The white inside will look much better with white moldings and white kitchen cabinets, and not dictate any other interior color choices.

  • 5 years ago

    @K H that’s exactly what I said! I was shocked that black/white is an option but not almond/white!
    Our trim hasn’t been chosen...colors are not my thing, guys!! I was thinking something that coordinates with the stucco color. Once I make a decision on windows I think I am going to pay someone to consult with on colors to help things be cohesive.

  • 5 years ago

    Maybe embrace the almond color and do it as interior trim too? Go for it(see photo:

    I love the traditional look of the exterior pictures you posted. I personally think black is too trendy/commercial and white would be too stark of a contrast with your brick. The warmer color looks more charming.

    I wanted stained wood trim around our doors so I thought I also needed stained wood windows because I think trim should match the window. Turns out the wood was way out of our budget so I decided to move forward with stained doors and stained trim but did a white trim around our white vinyl windows. I love it because it makes the stained wood stand out more! This isnt the best photo because it is so bright


  • 5 years ago

    I would ask again. Dual color frames are pretty common


  • 5 years ago

    So the dual color choices I have are bronze/white and black/white.


    Would bronze give the same earthy feel without being as harsh as black?


    I am also thinking about using the clay color rather than almond color on both interior and exterior and just praying it works inside the house!!

  • PRO
    5 years ago

    Black or black brown would be nice. Or, what K H said - something to match the rake trim or roof.

  • 5 years ago

    I think you may really regret a color on the inside other than white or black.

  • 5 years ago

    Get a sample of the bronze. Considering your brick I think it would definitely be better then black if you want a white interior.

  • 5 years ago

    I think we are going to go bronze/white!

  • 5 years ago

    Come back and show us pictures when you get your windows in!

  • PRO
    5 years ago

    Bronze is a great option for your house. It’s more subtle then the black is. I know I recommended black earlier but dark bronze would be much more suitable.