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Window dilemma white vs black

last month

Replacing all windows and doors with Anlin for the whole house. Would white windows and slider work, in our living/dining room? Current is black/bronze. It's going to be an expensive replacement and black color has an upcharge. Leaning towards white save the upchare towards the kitchen reno. Thoughts?

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  • PRO
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    I would not want white................

    Before anything? I'd show a floor plan - figure out some wall space/window combo that accommodates the tv you need. that isn't the best up there, nor are your furnishing arrangement?

  • PRO
    last month

    No white windows on this style home. Bronze is what would be typical for this architecture NOT BLACK it's too harsh a color. The bronze will complement the beams in the ceiling. I'd get rid of all the wood trim around the windows and just have drywall returns.





  • last month

    Bronze is not an option because Anlin the manufacturer doesn't have that color for interior. Standard color: white, Adobe, tan and upgrade option: designer black.

  • last month

    Lets see the exterior, remeber the windows needs to work with both interior and exterior.

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    Here's front exterior. And here's some mock up images we are thinking for the exterior. We have an option to have a different exterior color from the interior. We're thinking of going white exterior and repainting the blue trim, like charcoal grey as what in the mock up image.

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    Here's front exterior. And here's some mock up images we are thinking for the exterior. We have an option to have a different exterior color from the interior. We're thinking of going white exterior and repainting the blue trim, like charcoal grey as what in the mock up image.

  • last month

    Here's front exterior. And here's some mock up images we are thinking for the exterior. We have an option to have a different exterior color from the interior. We're thinking of going white exterior and repainting the blue trim, like charcoal grey as what in the mock up image.

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    This might help people regarding their suggestions.


    If the upgrade cost to black (inside and/or out) is large enough to make a difference in being able to get a kitchen upgrade, maybe purchase 3 test paint pots (as close as you can get color wise) and test. I think Adobe might be nice both inside and outside/put $ towards reno.

    Exterior: suggest painting all the trim the same color as the house as it feels chopped up. See difference below.


    Paint the front door a complementary color.



  • last month

    @Beverly FLADeziner, do you think we can make the white works? I agree with you that black is too harsh for the current is actually more of a bronze than black. The Anlin black would be a matte black. Your thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

  • PRO
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    Anderson does not have an up charge for black with the 400 series.

    However, I would not go with white or black. I would match the stain color of the wood trim.

    Top Brands Offering Wood Inside / Vinyl Outside

    • Andersen 400 Series and 200 Series:

      • Andersen’s iconic 400 Series and budget-friendly 200 Series are uniquely built with a solid wood core that is completely wrapped in a low-maintenance vinyl cladding on the exterior.
      • On the interior, you get real wood (such as natural pine, oak, or maple) that can be ordered factory-prefinished with rich wood stains or left unfinished for custom staining.
      • They offer both standard windows and horizontal sliding (gliding) configurations.





    Maybe either of the two, bottom right?

    No draperies needed.

  • last month

    I don’t see the issue with white. Save the money for the kitchen reno.

  • PRO
    last month

    How much more are the black windows? Generally speaking, that option, as a line item adder on the price, isn't super punitive.


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    I think black would make the place more dark. So I vote white. Maybe Off-White would look good here. If you ask my preference, I'd go Beige!

  • last month

    Agree with Ruth. Go beige if possible.,

  • PRO
    last month

    Beige is such a nothng decision.

  • PRO
    last month

    Please no beige unless that is a color you love for everything . From what I see of your decor I would do white and keep it simple .