Spring has Sprung and the time to redecorate and repaint your windows and doors has come! You have already decided on what style of frame is perfect for your home, now the process of choosing the right colours begins.
With so many colours available, this task seems pretty daunting. Windows and doors will always be one of the main features of your property, so it is better not to follow the latest trends when it comes to colour choices. Preferences and tastes may change, but the doors and windows are built to last so choose a colour that will outlive current trends and you will enjoy for many years to come.
Whether you choose a darker or lighter colour, always remember that the colour you choose must work in harmony with the rest of the features of your home. Think about forming connections – use colours that can also be used in garages, soffits, or doors and pick a shade that will complement the building materials of your home – patio, stone, brick, tile, etc.
How Colours Work
Apart from their functionality, windows and doors add variety, rhythm and interest to the facade of your property, often as an architectural statement. It is important to give careful thought to choosing something that will impact and change the features of your windows or doors.
- Subdued or dark colours create an illusion of window frames ‘disappearing’ resulting in an uninterrupted, undistracted visual connection to the outdoors – you look through your windows – not at
- A dark door or window frame installed in a light facade creates character and contrast, making the frame an eye-catching architectural element
- Lighter shades highlight the window or door frame, creating a contrast and giving a lift to the home’s kerb appeal.
- A high gloss finish will make a door or window frame appear darker and more distinct, while a matte finish will make the frame look more subtle and lighter
Contrasting cold and warm colours, and dark and bright shades can produce bold or subtle effects, whilst some colours like blue and green do not blend well in an architectural context.
Things to Consider When Choosing the Colours for Your Windows or Doors
- Architectural Style
Before making a decision, reflect on your home’s architectural style and its features. You will need to choose a colour that will complement your home. Is your home contemporary, traditional or modern? Choose a colour scheme most suitable for the style and era of your property. Traditional-styled homes ideally have window and door frame colours that stand out or in contrast with the colours inside the home. For modern homes, you can choose to have colours that blend in or almost similar to the colours inside the house.
- Consider the Current Colour Scheme
When choosing the colours for your window and door frames, consider your existing surroundings. Choose colours that will complement and blend with your landscape. An existing house is not a blank canvas – the existing colours are your natural starting point for choosing your colour palette. Bear in mind with aluminium, the colour outside will be the same as the colour inside so whatever you choose needs to suit both. Pick colours that will match the exterior of your home – roof, brick, stone – while also complementing the different colours in your garden.
- Get Inspiration from your Neighbours
When selecting the colours, consider how it will affect the overall appearance of your property. Pick colours that will not clash with the nearby properties. You can also get inspiration from similar homes in the area. While you would want your home to stand out and be noticed, you may not want it to look weird – as if it’s not part of the neighbourhood.
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