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Contemporary to farmhouse to traditional home designs are known to feature black elements, from window frames to doors and light fixtures. But black windows and doors can complement a wider range of home styles and offer a timeless aesthetic. Adding black details to the interior and exterior of a home isn’t a new concept, but the trend is currently at its peak – and we can understand why! This dark neutral color adds contrast, highlights natural materials, grounds a design, and makes a statement when it comes to curb appeal. But why should you consider this trend? Black windows and doors have actually been trending for decades, meaning they’re not a fleeting trend at all. Here are 3 reasons you should consider black windows and doors for home design: 1. Black window frames and doors naturally add contrast Whether you choose a traditional window frame, exterior door, or interior door…

The forecast for windows in the coming year and beyond is big units with an unobstructed viewing field, set in minimal frames of a dark hue. The aesthetic is unabashedly modern, and shapes are square and rectilinear. “I actually think the move towards modern—I use the term to mean clean and unfussy—is here to stay,” says Greenwich, Conn.-based designer and builder Sabine Schoenberg, host of Sabine’s New House. To achieve the large window units that homebuyers want, architects are mulling windows together, sometimes mixing shapes. Corner windows are a trend, says JELD-WEN’s Jennifer Matson. “For larger windows, like in living areas, fixed windows are just fine. We can make an inoperable window larger than one that operates. It just comes down to the weight of the glass.” “Everybody wants more glass and less frame,” says Joe LeFlore, South Florida Millwork vice president. “Bigger is better. I got five plans today…

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