7 tips on what color to choose plastic windows

You can make the interior of an apartment or private house more attractive and original in various ways. Recently, design trends convince us that we should not be afraid of experiments, because it is the manifestation of imagination that contributes to the creation of a unique design. At the moment, colored plastic windows are popular, with the help of which you can radically change the appearance and design of the room, making the window the central element of the room. Dark windows are an extraordinary and bold solution that contributes to the creation of an unusual interior design.

Creating dark plastic windows

We have all become accustomed to the fact that plastic windows come only in white, which is not always suitable for a particular style or room design. However, there was no choice, so I had to agree with what could be found in stores. Thanks to modern technologies, manufacturers have developed a special technology (lamination), which allows the consumer to choose a plastic window not only white, but also other colors. Lamination is the application of a film of a certain color to a classic window frame. The final cost of the product increases, but the costs are fully justified.

The process of applying color film includes the following sequence:

• Surface preparation is a chemical treatment of plastic, with the help of which excess particles (dust, dirt, etc.) are removed from it.
• Drying plastic.
• Applying a layer of primer (a mixture of glue and solvent for improved adhesion).
• Heating the film to a temperature of 130 degrees Celsius.
• Applying glue to film.
• Gluing film to window frame.
• Trimming excess parts of the film.
• Shrinkage of the material, checking for defects.
• Application of a protective film to protect against mechanical damage during transportation and installation.

Advantages and disadvantages of colored plastic windows

Which plastic windows are better - white or colored? Each of them has a number of advantages and disadvantages. Let's consider why you should choose a brown window?

1. Stylish appearance. When choosing a colored plastic profile, you can solve various design problems and make the facade stand out from the monotonous white options.
2. Variety of textures and colors.
3. Maximum similarity with already loved wooden counterparts, but at a lower price.
4. High strength, unlike wood, plastic does not leave chips or scratches.
5. PVC does not fade when exposed to sunlight and is not afraid of temperature changes.
6. The original appearance is preserved for 20 years.

The brown profile has only one drawback. It's more expensive. The fact is that mass production reduces manufacturing costs. And given that brown windows are preferred less often, their price will be higher. After all, this is production to order.

How much more expensive are colored plastic products? This is not to say that such products are very expensive. On average, their cost is 10-20% higher. Therefore, when choosing between white and brown PVC windows, the final price of the latter is not much different.

Nuances of use in the interior

Dark window frames are not only an original, but also a bold decision, which not everyone is capable of making. At the same time, black windows can become a key design element that attracts attention. In order for a dark window not to become the main drawback of the room, it is necessary that the window fits into the interior.

Black windows are best suited in the following cases:

• If the room has large windows.
• If the room has good lighting and light wall decoration.
• When decorating a room in high-tech or loft style.
• When installing panoramic windows and balcony glazing.

It is worth noting that modern interior styles have a positive attitude towards bold color schemes. At the same time, black windows are not used for small rooms and rooms whose windows face north. It is also necessary to remember that windows affect the visual perception of the room, for example, glossy surfaces will make the space lighter and brighter, but a matte finish will make the design more strict, making the window as visible as possible.

Selection of accessories

Dark-colored windows can be used in different ways in the interior, becoming a bright accent or a background for decor and furniture. If the window is the central element of the room, then you need to pay attention not only to the color scheme of the window itself, but also to choose the right fittings:

• Modern styles (high-tech and minimalism) prefer silver or steel-colored handles.
• Classic style - gold handles with a carved effect or special inserts.
• Patterns on the handle or glass surface will allow you to correctly combine the window opening with other interior items.

White, red and yellow are contrasting colors in relation to black, which must be used with extreme caution, because they can spoil the visual perception of the interior as a whole. If the window serves as an object against the background of which you need to highlight this or that object, then it is better to buy fittings of the same color as the frame. You can also purchase a dark window that imitates a certain material, such as stone or wood. In this case, the choice depends on what style was used to decorate the room.

Window as part of the interior: designer's advice

Everything in the interior should be beautiful: floors, ceilings, and windows. There are problems with the latter, however. The painful memories of shriveled Soviet wooden windows, the cracks in which had to be sealed for the winter (which did not prevent ice from freezing on the glass), discouraged almost everyone from experimenting with natural materials. Standard plastic windows, which flooded the market twenty years ago, have also become quite boring and no longer meet modern design requirements. Fortunately, more and more non-standard designs are now appearing on sale: colored, with a textured surface, and at the same time high-quality. We decided to figure out which interior owners should pay attention to the new items.

Apartments in Scandinavian style

, at first glance, it is easiest to “make friends” with traditional white windows, but in reality it turns out that a designer interior requires perfection of details, and white is not always the best solution. A bright window will look unusual and fresh, especially if its color matches the accents in the interior.

It is also necessary to remember that in Scandinavian interiors curtains are often abandoned, replacing them with Roman blinds or translucent tulle, so the beauty of the windows is especially important - they will always be in sight.

The Stockholm model is perfect not only for a Scandinavian interior, but also for a loft-style interior. The color of the windows should be chosen depending on the style of the room - it can either match the overall scheme of the interior or, conversely, become an accent color. For example, the dark shades of the model go well with the loft, and can also be an excellent contrasting element in minimalism. Anna Chevereva, Zi-Design Interiors

Stockholm window, Square dining table - 25,990 RUR, chair 018 - 6,360 RUR, Looker lamp - 25,865 RUR, teapot - 2,600 RUR.

The hardest thing is for those who want to decorate their apartment in a classic style.

: furniture with carvings, gilding, crystal not only do not combine with ordinary white frames - such a juxtaposition is absurd to the point of comical. For apartments with a “luxury” design, it is better to choose windows with natural wood or silver/gold laminated windows.

The Paris model is suitable for a classic interior, but will also go well with a modern, minimalistic setting or interior with eclectic elements. Anna Chevereva, Zi-Design Interiors

Paris window, Charmel chair - 29,000 rubles, Luxe mirror - 3,000 rubles, Terraglia sconce - 7,900 rubles, Royal Saltworks pillows - 990 rubles.

Mediterranean style requires natural, delicate, but at the same time bright shades. The classic combination is azure and snow-white, but instead of white, you can choose copper or olive-colored windows. They will be combined with natural wood details in the house and with greenery outside the window.

The Milan model can be used both in Provence style and in a modern eclectic interior. For the first, pistachio color is more suitable, for the second - a shade of copper, which is now at the peak of fashion. Anna Chevereva, Zi-Design Interiors

Milan window, Oakley lamp - 67,704 RUR, Wilson table - 18,990 RUR, Damasco sofa - 102,164 RUR, STEALTH shelf - 1,450 RUR.

And don’t forget that not only color and texture are important. Window fittings should not stand out from the general style: streamlined handles are good for the Mediterranean style, while the Scandinavian style will take sharper shapes, but will require hidden hinges.

Choose windows so that they decorate the house, and it will become even more comfortable and brighter, because you no longer have to hide them behind half-closed curtains.

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How to fit a black window into the interior?

Many designers consider black a specific color, because when using it it is important to correctly combine other shades with each other. In order for a black plastic window to look as appropriate and attractive as possible, you need to:

• To decorate the walls near the window correctly, it is best to choose a contrasting monochromatic coating or a strict large geometric pattern.
• Make objects adjacent to the window match the dark frame by painting them in the appropriate tone.
• Do not overload the window space with decor.
• Create an ensemble of black interior items.

Plastic windows in brown shades in the interior

There are several interior styles that go well with brown PVC windows:

Oriental style, which is simply created for the use of brown wood shades. Among them: Chinese style, which combines the brilliance and luxury of bright colors with noble shades of wood. Floral patterns, smooth lines, porcelain vases and figurines, screens and low furniture perfectly complement brown windows and wooden frames. Japanese style, functionality and minimalism of which, combined with shades of nature, simply requires the mandatory use of windows in brown shades that match the tone of the wooden furniture elements. Indian style, in which the chic and bliss of bright fabrics, lush draperies and luxurious patterns will be ideally complemented by dark-colored plastic windows in harmony with wooden furniture elements.

Classic style, requiring the use of high quality furniture, decorative elements and finishing materials. Elegant luxury will go well with the severity of windows in cream, gold and brown shades. Windows can also be draped with heavy curtains. Country style, expressing the simplicity of natural materials. It combines woody tones with light, delicate shades. Brown windows will give a room of this style a special coziness. Their shade is chosen according to the color scheme of the room. Mediterranean style, which, due to its freshness and charming gentle simplicity, is ideal for those who prefer naturalness and comfort. The combination of light shades of green, blue, pink, white with dark wood-colored windows gives the room lightness and sophistication. Eco-style, for which, along with wooden windows, high-quality imitation of stone and wood is also ideal. Brown windows will harmonize with a spacious room with few pieces of furniture and many plants.

Brown plastic windows are also appropriate for rooms that are decorated in English, brown or classic office styles.

Textiles for dark windows

Decorating a window opening with textiles is a classic interior solution that needs to be approached with the utmost caution. For a black window, you can choose one of the following options:

• Light floor-length tulle in pastel colors (coffee-milk, turquoise or peach).
• Wooden or metal blinds. An original solution would be to use blinds with a monochrome black and white pattern.
• Roman or roller blinds with an original design, for example, an image of a city or landscape.
• Lambrequins - can only be used if the interior is decorated in a classic style.