White Window Trim Vs Brown Metal Trim: Which Looks Right for Your Home?

Hey Friends!

 Have you ever looked at a home and you thought "Humm, I really enjoy that look.....I wonder what I LIKE about it?"

Well, when I was building our home there was one construction detail that I kept noticing I was drawn to whenever I saw a home constructed with it.  It was:

BROWN/BRONZE WINDOW GRIDS


When choosing between brown (or bronze) and white window trim, the color of hour window frames and internal grids changes the entire look of your home. White white grids offer a classic, bright appearance, dark brown or bronze window trim creates a bold, modern contrast that frames your view like a piece of art. 
Let me show you some windows and you can see what I mean. :-)
White Trim Windows
(I love the white on coastal homes!)



VERSUS


Metal or Brown Trim Windows
(I prefer this look when doing a craftsman/rustic exterior)



Although normally the brown grid is fabricated in metal or painted wood (quite a bit more expensive than vinyl) you can get the LOOK by ordering your vinyl window package (yes, it's a small upgrade) in a bronze painted finish.  

 This isn't the best picture of my dark bronze window trim but I think you can imagine the difference between the bronze instead of a white grid/border.  I chose a dark painted wood trim border around it so the bronze melts right into the brown wood instead of a white grid that would be in contrast to it.

My Home
Windows can be made from wood, aluminum, steel, or vinyl.  But for this post I decided it would be fun to focus on industrial modern beauties, otherwise know as brown metal trimmed windows. :-)
Almost always, when you see industrial style decor, you will see the bronze metal window trim used.

 I love the windows and the concrete walls in this kitchen!



These sliding metal doors to the sun room are gorgeous!

Norman Askins

LOVELY bronze French doors :-)

Designer Jackye Lanham 


Large metal windows used in the dining room.

Designer Jackye Lanham 




The bronze doors/windows are almost a side glance with all the beauty of this home!  




Are you starting to like the dark grid windows??  Or do you still prefer the bright white trim and grid? 



I love the iron chandelier mimicking the iron of the windows. Oh, and look at that awesome brick floor!


If you love the bronze window look, here are a few of my favorite pieces that pair beautifully with it:

Bronze Outdoor Lantern




Matte Black Industrial pendant light




Large Black Grid Mirror





So what are your thoughts?

I know using METAL (or wood) is a LOT more expensive than vinyl, but that's why you could just upgrade to a bronze PAINTED vinyl grid OR just do the metal around a special area or entry.

 I find it amazing how dramatically different just the color of a window could make a home!

 Did you already notice that construction detail on other people's homes?

 Have a wonderful weekend!

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