When buying windows, you need to account for both your interior and exterior spaces when selecting frame color – even if you choose products with narrow frames that practically make the glass units disappear like those by Renewal by Andersen® of San Francisco.
Use these four, expert tips to pick the right frame colors for your replacement windows:
Study Your Home’s Architecture
Learn about the hues considered historically accurate for the style of your home. Many architectural periods favor certain colors, helping to narrow down your options. This is especially true when it comes to the home exterior color palette. For instance, the double-hung windows of Mission Revival homes are usually dark brown on the outside.
Unless you live in a historic neighborhood where breaking architectural rules is out of the question, you can disobey tradition. You can have good results from experimenting with fresh ideas as long as you use the original aesthetic as your guide.
Think About Other Design Elements
As with roofing and siding components, don’t custom-design your replacement windows in a vacuum. They have to coexist harmoniously with the rest of your home to look great. Otherwise, even trendy colors could look out of place.
Consider Nature and Your Neighborhood
Sunny areas usually call for cheery and playful hues. Observe the immediate environment that would serve as the background of your home before getting your heart set on any frame color.
Also, avoid focusing on natural features in your backyard alone; pay attention to nearby properties, too. Keeping the look of your home’s facade close to the appearance of its neighbors helps increase its value because a unified block is visually pleasant.
Keep Window Size in Mind
Oversized, replacement windows have a large glass area, catching more sun than their smaller counterparts can. While daylighting is beneficial on many levels, too much natural illumination can hurt the eye. An elegant solution to this is the use of black frames. Their darkness can help mitigate the effect of intense sunlight, making it seem less overwhelming.
Turn to Renewal by Andersen of San Francisco to get your window frame colors right. Call us now at (866) 609-5033 to schedule your no-obligation consultation to discuss your ideas and receive a free estimate. We proudly serve San Francisco, CA, and the surrounding areas.
