I would prefer all windows the same.

With your intricate brickwork, the correct size really matters, they need to fit the existing opening, no room for additional trim, etc. so creating the faux/facade will need to be duplicated with the new window to work.

I would not install black, rather a bronze color, even a dark green would be attractive next to the brick.

black will look like a black hole with the black window pane...

will you be painting all the trim too?

downspouts, garage door?

the front door looks new, is that why you are replacing the windows to black?

In the interest of consistency, I'd keep the first floor windows two each. Ditto glass over black, though the practicality of cleaning the glass is a consideration.

(This house looks so Ontario. US subdivision builds love to skimp on brick except for the facades.)

Garage door was painted recently. And yes, new door :)

I'd not do black windows. Keep the triple window as is.

Is there room to make the triple window taller so it fills the arch matching the other windows?

Hi PPF, unfortunately there is not. Behind the window is drywall and there is no room to accommodate for that portion inside the house.

Look again at what I've done here as compared to what is there now trying to match the other windows.

White is a contrast to the dark of the glass in a window. The detail of the grills and framing is very evident. When you go to black all that detail fades to almost no contribution. Dropping the grills will be minimal. You see that on your entrance door and lights. I'd ask for a rendering of some options for more thought. Gass instead of aluminum is one easy choice so far.

Sorry for my ignorance, but what are grills?

PPF, I like what you've done. I will measure again to see if we can do that. Again, I remember there was no room on the inside of the room to accommodate for a taller window. But I will check!

“Sorry for my ignorance, but what are grills?”

This will explain. I believe the style of what you have now is called ”Prairie.”

Window grills, also known as muntins or grids, are decorative pieces that divide a window pane into smaller sections. They come in various shapes, sizes, and styles, and can be made from a variety of materials such as wood, aluminium, or vinyl. While grilles can add an element of style and charm to your home, they may not be suitable for every home and situation.

Chloebud, thank you. Our new windows will not have any grills! Just glass.

Are you 'building a home' or are you replacing windows??

Hi Mark, we are replacing 25 year old windows.

This is the large window from inside. Unfortunately, there's not enough room for the full arch. We can raise the rectangular window portion higher, however, it would not be in line with the ceiling. I think it would look good from outside but weird from inside. It would also create issues with the drapery hardware...it's already hung as high as possible.

No muntins 'modernizes' the facade. I'd get a price with all single fixed for any openings that don't require egress. The triple at the front looks like a bedroom needing an egress window for fire safety and could be fixed and casement with black glass above. The two double windows in the corner could both be single fixed. Do this all around the house for a base price.

I don't think the 2 windows works as well as the three windows

I greatly appreciate everyone's input! I have another window I need help with. This window is in our dining room which is open to the living room and windows I previously shared. We need to decide how to partition this dining room window. Should we 1) keep it divided horizontally as is but have the lower portion function as an awning or 2) divide it vertically, one fixed, one casement...as the other windows in the living room. This window faces the brick wall of the neighboring house.

(Worthy, I was thinking the same, very Ontario.)

The dining room window without grills can be a single fixed to save $500+. I'd consider adding arborvitae for color outside.

Now I am wondering what is behind the brick that had the mortar removed around it to the left of the gas meter.

Mark, the previous owner had installed an unsightly satellite system in that brick area. Facing the street!

I was thinking along the lines of "That is where the illegal drugs are hidden for the after 1:00 am pick-ups." The satellite story is boring.

No self-respecting dealer stashes pickups at home. Around the neighbourhood in common areas is how it's done--park benches, playgrounds, McDonalds.

Now I am wondering if that is a real gas meter??

LOL, I think you're wondering too much! :)

I wonder why you think that?