

The minute you cover them with 2″ white blinds, it’s over. The other thing you need to consider is how will you cover them? Or what happens if you didn’t realize they would be so bossy and you don’t know how to decorate around them? Black windows will NOT look good with the standard 2″ white wood blinds or certainly not black

Your windows will still be a prominent part of the colour scheme. Installing black windows INSIDE your home means you are forever decorating with black.īut what happens when down the road, you no longer want to decorate with black? You’ll build a new house, install black windows, paint the walls white and for a while you’ll be happy, maybe. So first, as long as black and white is TRENDY, which it will be for the next 10 years (the life cycle of a trend) all will be well. However, I am saying they are not for every house and everyone. Everyone just says, hooray, aren’t they fabulous?Īnd I’m not saying that in the right context they are not beautiful. If you’re thinking about installing black windows in your new house, you might have already noticed there isn’t a single article advising you on what to consider if you do choose black windows. Those of you who regularly read my blog will know by now that I approach choosing permanent elements like tile, countertops and backsplash from a classic perspective and exterior fixed elements are no exception.

Black windows with a white exterior and interior is the hottest trend going at the moment, but are they right for your new build? Here’s what you need to know before you choose black windows for your home.īradley Heppner Are Black Windows the Best Choice for Your New Build?
