Black windows

[Anonymous]

Has anyone had black interior/exterior windows installed? If so, can you share how you handled window treatments on them, with me? Previously I had white plantation shutters throughout, but obviously don’t want to cover up the black as they will be a feature in a very bright, otherwise White House. Would love to hear if you went with an inset shade, or long privacy drapes or…what? Thank you!

[Anonymous]

I would not do black windows. It already looks dated in the new builds.

[Anonymous]

Black windows look best with no window treatments. I realize that’s not practical on every situation l, but if you look at photos they are usually bare.

[Anonymous]

If you need a window treatment, I’d do an inside mount shade. That way the outer black frame is visually uninterrupted.

[Anonymous]

It’s one time when dark solar shades are unobtrusive, because they blend in with the frame.

[Anonymous]

If it’s the inside you’re concerned about, you can get black outside and white inside.

[Anonymous]

They’re so bad. It looks like prison. A special 2019 prison.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Black windows look best with no window treatments. I realize that’s not practical on every situation l, but if you look at photos they are usually bare.

That’s because they’re usually in the exurbs of Utah.

[Anonymous]

We did black on the exterior, white interior because I like white plantation shutters and was worried about the black going with the decor long term. Let me tell you, I strongly regret doing black on the outside. Every minuscule of dust, pollen, etc. is visible. It’s like having a black car. They always look dirty and it’s driving me nuts!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We did black on the exterior, white interior because I like white plantation shutters and was worried about the black going with the decor long term. Let me tell you, I strongly regret doing black on the outside. Every minuscule of dust, pollen, etc. is visible. It’s like having a black car. They always look dirty and it’s driving me nuts!

Really? You worry about dust on your outdoor window frame?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We did black on the exterior, white interior because I like white plantation shutters and was worried about the black going with the decor long term. Let me tell you, I strongly regret doing black on the outside. Every minuscule of dust, pollen, etc. is visible. It’s like having a black car. They always look dirty and it’s driving me nuts!

What exterior color + window color do you recommend?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Has anyone had black interior/exterior windows installed? If so, can you share how you handled window treatments on them, with me? Previously I had white plantation shutters throughout, but obviously don’t want to cover up the black as they will be a feature in a very bright, otherwise White House. Would love to hear if you went with an inset shade, or long privacy drapes or…what? Thank you!

white/off white roller shades, inset. with panel drapes on each side to add texture and to soften the look. They won't actually be functioning drapes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would not do black windows. It already looks dated in the new builds.

Why doesn’t white trim look dated to you? Wasn’t that the most common color during the 20th century?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would not do black windows. It already looks dated in the new builds.

Why doesn’t white trim look dated to you? Wasn’t that the most common color during the 20th century?

DP. You understand this, white is innocuous for reasons you stated, while black was never anything but a reaction to white. So black is a trend with some shock value, but that will pass.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would not do black windows. It already looks dated in the new builds.

Why doesn’t white trim look dated to you? Wasn’t that the most common color during the 20th century?

DP. You understand this, white is innocuous for reasons you stated, while black was never anything but a reaction to white. So black is a trend with some shock value, but that will pass.

No, black frame windows have been around for a very long time, though typically they’ve been made of steel. They aren’t a “reaction” to white.