can anyone help me see what black replacement windows look like?
I’m in the process of replacing my windows. I’m trying to decide if I want millions or not. Is anyone particularly adept at Photoshop that you could help me doctor up this photo to remove/make white all the gray trim on the windows, and then make the frames of the current windows black? I’m wondering if that will be enough since there’s so many small windows and I won’t need millions.
Please no comments about the roof. I’m more than aware of how expensive it will be to replace this roof. Lucky for me, it was replaced right before I bought it in 2019.
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PROPatricia Colwell Consulting
2 years agoI guess I need to speak to the windows themselves. IMOall the arches need to go which of course will mean repair to the siding so then that will need painting.I think this house could hve a modern farmhouse feel so this is sort of the look you could go with . I think the winow style you have now would not be good in black it is too heavy . Maybe give us a bit more info as to the style you are going for . BTW thyea re called mullions not millions From what I see in your idea books you need to choose the style you want for the house before changing widows.
Elizabeth Turton thanked Patricia Colwell ConsultingElizabeth Turton
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PRODebbi Washburn
2 years ago
I think black would look great. I would paint the trim to something different. Also try to get the trims to the same sizes.
I would not do mullions - the windows as they are now are really nice.
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