What color replacement windows (other than white) would look good?
I really wanted black replacement windows but contractor has said my options are basically white, tan or brown. He did offer to wrap the frame in black, but I cant visualize that on a window that isnt black. The house is brown vinyl with charcoal steel roof and vinyl shutters. The lower shutters will be removed, and we‘re installing faux stone panels in stacked rock look (Desert Sunrise color). Hoping to add a portico or porch of some kind at some point also.
Any advice for what color replacement windows to go with?
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Jilly
last yearlast modified: last yearI would use the tan or brown, to blend in better and look more cohesive. White looks stark.
But … if you like the windows being the focal point, white.I like the stone idea, looks good on these:
A landscape update would look nice, too!Is this the stone?
The original split levels used a variety of materials on homes. A few examples here (this is fun to look through):HU-190347191 thanked Jilly
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last yearThanks for the photos! That does look like the stone we are going with. I dont want the windows to be a focal point—maybe we really should consider losing the shutters. And I really don’t want white windows, so I’m leaning toward the brown.
We just did the landscaping (it’s still a work in progress.)
But, compared to before, its such an improvement 😂
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