These are the windows that will be replaced.
Black shutters and window panes/frames will be added.
White or black window boxes?
Black or white?
by
Jeannette
+17
Hello, I'm replacing the windows on the front of my house with some nicer ones...I'm in love with black window panes and the shutters will be black as well...but what about the window boxes? I think black would work on a bigger house, but on my small house I think I need to go with white...any thoughts?
This unfortunately is not my house, lol...just wanted to give an idea of the black windows.
I think I'd go with black.
I like the black!
Black would be my choice.
Black window boxes would look great!
I'm with the others. If you want black, go ahead and paint them black. I think that they would show up better against the house and the flowers would add some color to take away the starkness of the black & white house. If you painted them white, they would probably be whiter than the house and would stick out like crazy, making your house look dirty. I say go with what you want but my vote is for the black. :) Wishing you the best.
It is a tough decision... but I'd for sure vote for black too! In fact I just went through that on the house we're renovating. It totally lacked character and had everything asymmetrical. Some windows needed replacing, some were staying. Here's the post I wrote about our dilemma and what I decided to do: http://simpledecoratingtips.com/2017/11/27/door-window-decisions/
You definitely don't want white because you won't have any contrast. Why not shake things up and go with something bright like red or burnt orange or even aqua? The usual mixture of colors for the greatest impact (interiors and exteriors) is Main color (your house) = 60%, Secondary color (shutters) = 30%, Accent color (window boxes) = 10%.....a third color on your house would look awesome!
If you are not afraid to do a color go for it. It will make the house pop, or go for black not white.
love to see a picture when it’s done.
Thank You! Maybe knowing others know about this project that's been stewing in my brain for way too long will light a fire under me!
Thank you all for your input! It's so nice to get other opinions...I'm not good with decisions 🤔
Looks like black is unanimous! Thank you!
Black
I think the black would be fab!
Maybe a gray color just to add depth n dimenension!?