Our White House Black Trim Exterior Transformation

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The design trend of a white house with black windows and trim is here to stay and the option for black windows with white interior is a great choice if you are looking to modernize the exterior of your home but still have a white interior frames and panes . Today I am sharing why we decided black windows was a great solution for the house we recently renovated.

Whether your style is traditional, modern or transitional, modern black windows will look great on any style home, especially a light colored home.

Personally, I love a black window interior with a drywall return (meaning no interior window trim) providing a clean modern feel.

We didn’t have that option in this house due to our budget but the black exterior with white interior looks amazing and we are thrilled with the transformation.

Black Windows vs White Windows 

Who would have thought that windows would have so many options!

What do you think? Do you like our white house with black trim transformation?

If my grandparents were still alive, they would tell you that when they were kids, they were lucky to even have windows never mind windows with varying color option on the exterior and interior. 

The split level house exterior that was recently remodeled got a complete overhaul and replacing the old single pane windows with black vinyl windows was one of the first projects that Jim tackled. 

White House Black Windows

Are black exterior windows in style?

Black windows are not going out of style. In fact, white houses with black trim have been used for years but they recently became more popular in the last few years.

The white and black color combination is classic and timeless and looks great on any style home.

I love how our split level white house looks with black windows.

White board and batten siding paired with exterior black window frames will transform any home to a modern farmhouse feel, even a split level house!

White House With Black Trim

Wondering how to get a white with black trim? Installing new black windows and gutters will help you accomplish that classic modern white house black trim look.

We decided to paint the existing gutters black (not shown in this picture) once the black windows were installed.

If you are planning to purchase black gutters, I would recommend having the gutter down spouts run down the side of the corner of your house. That will give you a definite black and white contrast and it looks amazing!

Black Windows With White Interior

Are black exterior windows white inside?

They can be but you will need to order the windows with the interior white.

Here is the view below from the inside of the house with white interior windows.

As you can see, the window panes and frames are white. 

Black exterior and interior windows carry a premium price tag.

While we initially desired the striking black window look outside our home, we chose white interiors to save costs and enhance market appeal as we planned to the sell the house once the renovation was complete.

Black windows, both inside and out, cater to a niche market, not appealing to everyone.

To maximize our potential buyer pool, we opted for white interiors, ensuring our home’s broad appeal beyond just a specialized audience.

White window frames tend to be more neutral so if you are looking for a more traditional window color and style, white on white is probably best.

Black windows are not just a trend. Black windows lend more of a modern look – modern or modern farmhouse, are very trendy right now and I think the trend is here to stay. 

The white interior windows coordinate nicely with the vaulted shiplap ceiling and entryway remodel. 

Cons of Black Frame Windows

The only con in my opinion would be not having the option to switch design styles.

Personally, I love that black is like an optical illusion and tends to blend in with the outdoors but some may find it less neutral than white when it comes to decorating the interior.

Black is definitely a classic look but it’s not for everyone.

I would say the majority of people prefer white and if you are planning to sell your home soon or down the road, picking black may not be the best choice.

Don’t get me wrong, there are plenty of people who buy homes with black windows but it’s a certain buyer who will love it. 

The windows are also more expensive, in fact, these windows (see Jim and crew installing the windows here for a close up view) were approximately $165 more than the same version in white (both exterior and interior). 

You will notice above we stained the front door in a warm brown tone that coordinated nicely with the siding and windows.