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gregory_moase

Black Windows… Gridlines or No Gridlines???

4 years ago

I’m upgrading the windows of my house to modern black windows although I’m still struggling to decide whether I should add grills to enhance the aesthetic, have no grills, or do a combination of both.
I’ll quite probably be going with single hung windows (opposed to casement windows) and upgrading from stone to siding (to match with the sides) and stone panels on the lower portion/below the windows. Should the grills just be on the upper portion or on the lower portion as well? Only on the side windows with the middle window panes clear or straight across for a consistent look? It’s a struggle to visualize and I’m too indecisive about what I want. Only on the side windows with the middle window panes clear or straight across for a consistent look? It’s a struggle to visualize and I’m too indecisive about what I want.

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  • PRO
    4 years ago

    If you are once again installing casement windows, that is a modern selection for your ranch house, but with that dark brown stone, I would not recommend black & no grids. The house is modern. You have no black currently on your home. Bronze is a more typically choice.

    I have checked off colors that work with your home.

    These homes have bronze windows.





    Comments (11)

    • 4 years ago

      no grids, all windows same style, same manufacturer.

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    • 4 years ago

      I’ll definitely be painting the foundation and ordering a new garage door. My thought is to eventually add a covered deck to the front of the house.

    • 4 years ago

      Your inspiration photos are really nice!

    • 4 years ago

      No grids in the windows. All windows alike. If you are removing the stone, dont leave any on the bottom half, side the entire front. If you are set on black windows, have you thought about your roof. A dark charcoal roof would look nice with black windows.

    • PRO
      4 years ago

      I'm with Cat, no stone skirt, let the stone chimney be the accent and the use stone elsewhere (maybe build a stone faced terrace on the front instead of a deck for instance) I'm a bit confused that all your inspiration photos have white windows with cottage detailing...

    • 4 years ago

      These were some more of my photos for inspiration. I plan to add some white trim around the black windows to really make them pop with the siding.

    • 4 years ago

      The stone doesnt look good on the bottom of the inspriration piece either. Your house will definitely look a lot nicer with all siding.

    • 4 years ago

      Thanks for your feedback! I’ll certainly consider it. I’m sure that I’ll get a better sense of what the finished product will look like once the windows are replaced and current stone is removed from the front. I just don’t want to have a house that looks the same on all four sides.

    • 4 years ago

      You have a darling ranch. Have you considered looking to midcentury modern ranches for inspiration? I found some photos of mcm ranches with black windows. I like black trim but did see one with white. I agree that grids aren't right with this style. Spend the money on a new wood or wood look garage door in a mcm style. Paint your screen and front door orange or maybe olive green. Paint your rail black. Talk to a local nursery about some more casual landscaping (not sculpted evergreens) pulled farther away from the house.









    • 4 years ago

      You DON’T want a house that looks the same on all four sides?? Seems counterintuitive. As an example, a house bricked only on the front looks cheaped out, as if the builder could only afford that many bricks.

      No window grids. No popping white trim on dark colored windows. No shutters. No odd shaped windows.

      The first inspiration picture you posted is stunning with the classy front porch, garage door, and driveway. I think you’re on the right path there.


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