Sash Windows - Colour or White?
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3 years ago
Hi everyone,
I’m looking to replace the windows in my house at some stage and I am toying with the idea of grey sash windows with the masonry around the windows painted in a grey tone. However, white sash is classic and I’m wondering if anything other than this will be a mistake? Any advice from your experience will be greatly appreciated. I have attached a photo of the front of the house. Many thanks.
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3 years agoI think I would favour everything in one colour, probably a grey-ish white, but here is an example of grey window frames only, with matching front door.
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