It looks very similar to a pale green gray in my system, BM Pashmina AF 100 (below).
Here is a test of the best green gray option the window manufacturer offered. I advised that her new windows should be a softer green beige or green gray (cream wasn’t an available option) to relate to the mortar colour.
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Stark white window with earthy red brick How to Choose the Right Window Colour for Brick Here is a close up of a white window with the brick so you can really see how stark the white looks (below). On the other hand, the large scale of the windows is wonderful and I could see lots of potential here. And the glass surrounding the front entrance lacks the wider profile elements, so it doesn’t relate well to the others. You can also see that the grids on the original windows are too busy. Many builders are now offering black windows and these should also be chosen with care, I talked about the black window trend here.Ĭarla’s original windows were true white and a good example of white windows looking too stark with brick (below). If you’re planning brick or stone for your exterior, it’s best to budget for a custom window colour that coordinates, you’ll thank yourself in the long run. White vinyl windows are generally the least expensive, “standard” option too. It’s very common to see exteriors with earthy stone and brick and screaming white windows that in no way relate, and this is why. Many builders simply default to white, and don’t even ask. She needed to replace her large metal windows on her classic brick home and wanted to make sure she got it right.īy the way, did you know that window style and colour is one of the first selections you will need to make when you are building a home? And that standard true white windows are too stark to work with most brick and stone? My dear client Carla reached out for help last season. Don’t just default to white or black windows This is especially true when it comes to investment upgrades like new windows. Because let’s face it, if you get a colour choice wrong for your exterior, it’s not as easy as simply repainting a room or returning something.Įxterior projects tend to be labour intensive and costly, so it’s really important to get the colour just perfect the first time. This time of year, our eDesign department gets extra busy helping clients with the best updates for their exteriors. However, with the warmer weather, our thoughts turn quickly to all the updates we need to make to our home’s yards and exteriors don’t they? eDesign Exterior Colour Consultations It’s finally spring! Most of us had a pretty harsh winter and the warmer days are most welcome. If you have a brick home, standard white windows can be too stark, so here’s what you need to consider to choose the best windows for your exterior. Updating your windows is an expensive upgrade, so you want to make sure you choose the right window colour.
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