One of the biggest, and often hardest, decisions you need to make when you’re having new windows installed is choosing the right window frame colours.
There is such a wide variety of colours available these days and it can be difficult visualising how specific colours will look with the rest of your property.
The last thing you want is to pick a colour that looks good in theory, only to discover it doesn’t suit your home.
That’s where we are going to help you – by looking at the considerations you need to make when choosing the right window frame colour.
How to Choose the Best Colour For My Window Frames and Doors?
Recently installed by AffWindows - Door colour: Pearl Grey (RAL num 7038)
If you are not looking to go for anything truly individual, then choosing the best colour would be easy.
However, given that the standard for most modern uPVC windows is white, you may want to consider a coloured uPVC option.
That's where the problem lies though. Given the variety of colour choice available, you may be feeling a little overwhelmed when it comes to choosing your window frames (and if you are getting doors at the same time, the colour of those too).
It doesn't have to be quite as difficult as it may seem. to help, there are many key aspects you need to consider that will help you to pick the best colour for you and your property.
They are:
Your Personal Taste
Practicality aside, you want something that will look good to YOU.
You and the members of your family/household have to live with the decision you make about the colours, so you want something that you actually like.
It should reflect your unique personality, especially if you want your home to stand out.
A good way to think about it is based on the different feelings that go with different colours.
For instance, yellow is considered to be optimistic, welcoming, and warm, whereas more natural and subtle colours are comforting and have a rustic charm.
The Style
It’s not just your own unique personality and style you need to consider when choosing the right window frame colours, as all properties have their own unique architectural styles.
Is your house a modern property?
While many contemporary houses tend to feature very bold colours, more subtle options are just as effective.
Whereas for a more traditional house, sticking with the classic colours is best.
The Exterior
Another key aspect involved in choosing the right colour choices is making sure the coloured uPVC doors or windows you settle on go well with the colour and style of the building materials used throughout the exterior of your home.
It can really give a cohesive look if you have the window frames and front doors in the same colour.
Further to your own property, you need to look at the homes of your neighbours and the colours of their windows.
While we’re not suggesting you need to copy them, you want to make sure your home or their homes are not going to clash or that your's is going to stand out a little too much.
The Interior
Remember, though, it’s not just the exterior you need to think about.
As your window frames will be visible from the interior of your property, it is vital you choose colours that will match the décor and colour scheme of the different rooms throughout your home.
The great thing is, if the colour you want for the exterior of the property ideal for the interior, they don’t need to be the same.
Other considerations when choosing your window frames
If you are still none the wiser or just need a bit more of a helping hand when it comes to actually pick the right colours for a window unit, consider the following points:
- Nice and calm coloured uPVC facades pair well with strong and bold coloured windows.
- If subtlety and lightness is what you are trying to get, a matt finish on your windows will achieve it
- Whereas if you want a more distinctive and darker look, opt for a high gloss finish colour.
- Pairing a light façade with a darker window frame will produce a striking look with lots of character.
- To highlight the window and create a contrast, pick out a light colour.
- You can give your window frames a flat, smooth appearance whereby they look like they disappear into the glass by choosing dark and subdued colours.
Interestingly, if you want to make a real design statement, go for the darker hues of greens, plums, and blues.
One of the most popular colours though, thanks to the fact it goes with just about any building material, is anthracite grey.
It helps to give your windows and home a timeless, but subtle look that work wonders on any kind of house.
What are the best colour windows for a red brick house?
recently installed windows on red brick by AffWindows (Colour: RAL num 7038)
Given the fact they are one of the most common and popular styles of residential build you will find in this country, you may wonder what type of window colours would go best with a red brick wall.
There are a few different colour options that can work, depending on your personal taste and preferences.
For instance, although some red brick houses built in the 80s had brown windows, this can look very dull and a bit uninspiring.
There have been some cases where homeowners have felt switching to white windows might be the best choice, but that would only really work if all the houses in the street had the same window colour too.
A nice modern anthracite grey is one that goes with most set ups, for the reasons noted in the section above.
If you prefer a more natural look, then you may want to opt for a woodgrain finish, like a golden oak, for instance.
These help to produce a warm, wholesome, and earthy texture that gives a strong cosy and homely feel, making your property feel welcoming from the outside in.
A more dramatic, but equally aesthetically pleasing look for your red brick property would be black window frames.
For advice on window colour frames or for a free, no-obligation quote, contact our friendly team today either online or on 08081688563
