01 Jul Choosing New Windows in the North East? Here’s How to Pick a Frame Colour You Won’t Regret
You really need to think about the frame colour when buying new windows in the North East. After all, it can change the entire look and feel of your home from the outside.
What is the safest window colour for long-term appeal?
The safest window colour is usually one that works with your home. White, cream, soft grey, anthracite grey, black and natural woodgrain finishes are popular for a reason. They suit different types of homes and do not date as quickly as more unusual colours.
What should you compare before choosing a window colour?
Look at everything around the windows before you settle on a finish, including:
- Brickwork or render
- Roof tiles
- Colour of your front door
- Garage door
- Guttering and fascia boards
- Boundary walls or fencing
- Nearby homes
- Plans for an extension, a new front door or exterior decorating
This is what makes your new windows look and feel like considered and connected to the rest of the property.
Should your window colour match your property style?
Yes, it should. A colour that looks great on a modern coastal home can look completely wrong on a Victorian terrace. The same goes for stone-built homes, older properties or houses with period-style entrances.
Softer colours and timber-look frames tend to feel more natural for older homes in the North East. They sit better with the building’s age and character. Darker frames can add shape and contrast to modern homes. They can make the whole property feel more defined.
Do colour options depend on the window material?
Yes, they can. The material you choose will affect the colours, finishes and overall look available to you. uPVC, timber alternative, engineered timber and aluminium windows all have their own styles. They do not all give the same finish.
Homeowners mostly choose aluminium windows for a modern look. They usually have slimmer frame lines, which suit newer homes and large glazed areas. Timber alternatives and engineered timber frames, on the other hand, can be better suited to homes with a traditional or heritage-style look. uPVC windows are a flexible option and can suit many different property types.
A good window company should help you compare how the windows will look and how they will perform.
Should your window colour match your front door?
It does not have to match. But it should look good next to it. Matching your windows and front door can give the house a coordinated look.
A contrast can work too, as long as it feels planned. Dark window frames can look good with a bold or traditional front door colour but only if the rest of the aesthetic goes with that choice.
If your front door is already the main feature, lighter coloured window frames may be better. Let the door do the talking.
Can you choose different colours inside and outside?
Yes, some product ranges allow this. You can get a darker frame on the outside for kerb appeal and a lighter finish inside so the rooms feel brighter and easier to decorate. This depends on the window material and the product range, so you have to ask early.
Should all windows be the same colour?
Yes, the same colour works best most of the time. Using the same frame colour across the front, side and back of the house usually gives the best result.
That said, a different finish can work at times. A rear extension, sunroom or modern garden-facing space can suit another colour, especially if you are using aluminium windows or large glazed doors. The trick is to make it look deliberate.
Looking for windows in the North East?
Priory Windows helps homeowners choose replacement windows for all kinds of homes across the North East. Whatever types of windows you have in mind, we can discuss the colours, finishes, glazing options, hardware and how the final result will look from the street. Contact Priory Windows online, call 0191 251 2999 or visit our Whitley Bay showroom to request a quote or arrange a survey for new windows in the North East.
