White or Black Screens on White house, White windows. Front door color
winblad85
5 years ago
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I am installing White Windows in the front of my home. I am looking for opinions on White or Black screens. There will be a middle picture window (no Screen) 1 window on each side with a screen. it is a 1957 home. All other windows on sides and back are all White. I will be replacing the other window on the front and looking for opinions on color of front door as well.
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winblad85
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Brick house, white garage door, black front door, which color
Comments (3)My parent's garage had two people doors to it. One on the back, next to the vehicle door, and one that opened up to the front porch very close to the front door. My mother didn't want it to be the same as the front door, but she didn't want to have this pretty front door and your average white door in the same "shot". And the white doors really seem to pop out with her brick. So, she made them the same finish, but the front door has glass details and the garage door doesn't. The other garage door is just white and matches the vehicle garage door. Unfortunately, I went through all my photos and looks like I don't have any that show the front and garage doors at the same time or really even after the brick was done. I'll post the best one I have. From most angles, you don't really see the garage door, only the front door. Front Door Garage Door that opens to front porch Back garage door is white to match vehicle door Back door is white This is about the best photo I have where you can see the garage door and front door in the same shot....See MoreWhite house - black windows or white
Comments (27)We went with the black. I thought our front door was original but on closer inspection its a veneer over particleboard. I really like the 3 windows over 2 or 3 panel windows, maybe in a black finish on exterior. I'd like to strip the paint on the front stairs, maybe. Or yes, paint them something else. The blue must go. Thanks for your thoughts, all. They were very helpful. I think we always kinda liked the idea of black even though we traditionally liked white. We were afraid it'd look bad or be too risky. Obviously some think so, and I guess it could, but we decided to go for it! I think it's the right choice. Hopefully by making things right bit by bit we can eventually get back to something of its former self. Adam...See MoreColor for front door on white house
Comments (1)Pale yellow....See Moreblack windows vs white windows - whole house replacement
Comments (14)Replacement windows are usually smaller than the ones they replace, so you will be losing light if going that route. I'd also look into brands other than Pella. Their reputation is not great. You have a traditional colonial home. Don't try to make it something it's not with black windows. They have their place on some style of homes, but not yours. Stick with white. A nice compromise between what you want and what your husband wants (for your style home) would be grids on the upper portion of the double hung window and clear glass below. It's still appropriate for your home, but gives him a little of what he wants. They are usually a bit cheaper than the windows with grids on both sections. Like the photo below, but in white....See Morewinblad85
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