The Sunday Mail
As you browse through interior decorating catalogues and magazines, you will notice that black windows are a trend designers are embracing.
Over a decade ago, you could see black frame windows on the outside of many homes.
Now, those black window frames are also a gorgeous addition to interiors. While black windows harken back to century-old factory buildings, a black window creates a contemporary and industrial appeal to your home.
Benefits
Black window frames are emerging as a go-to trend for decorators and builders throughout the country. Not only are they an exciting change from a traditional white window frame, but they also dress your home up inside and out. Let us look at some other benefits of selecting black windows:
◆ Bold contrast creation: On the inside of your home, black windows help develop a noticeable contrast with white or light wood cabinets and light-coloured countertops.
◆ Curb appeal enhancement: Whether you are putting your home up for sale or completing a much-needed renovation, adding black windows will help enhance your home’s curb appeal when you match the entry door with the window frames and grilles.
◆ Dramatic effects: Black frame windows add that pop of drama some rooms need — mainly when your interior design features a black-and-white theme or other light colours that will pop against the darkness of the black.
Drawbacks
If you are designing an open-space room where white is the prominent colour, a black window frame might look out of place. When you are working with an open-plan, white is your best option. Here are some other drawbacks to using black frame windows:
◆ Additional expense: While wood and aluminum are the most cost-effective options, selecting black steel window frames is more expensive but if you are creating an industrial look, then steel is the best option and worth the money.
◆ Heat absorption: If you are living in a warmer climate, remember that black window frames absorb more heat, which means a heat transfer into your home.
◆ Lack of cohesion: When selecting black windows, you will want to consider how they will look from the outside as well as the interior, and if there is a lack of cohesion between interior and exterior designs, select another option.
Decorating tips
The first thing you will notice when decorating around black window frames is that black will always be part of your design scheme. For example, selecting white wooden blinds is a mistake. Instead, opt for Roman shades or drapes. Here are additional tips for decorating around black window frames:
◆ Include window boxes outside: If the windows with black frame windows are small, dress them up with decorative window boxes.
◆ Keep the windows bare: When black windows are uncovered, they look better, and they also become the room’s focal point
◆ Repeat black in the interior: If you do not repeat black elements in your decor, then black windows will start to look out of place.
The bottom line
on black windows
Your choice of windows has an impact on your home’s interior and exterior appearance and selecting black windows gives your home a modern and contemporary look.
Depending on the manufacturer you choose, black window frames can give your home an expensive look at an affordable price.
Vinyl black frame windows require little maintenance, if any at all, and if you have brickwork on your exterior, the black window will offer a beautiful visual complement. — freshome.
