When it comes to creating a home that feels cohesive and considered, it’s the details that make all the difference, and that includes your windows and doors. While they may seem like standalone features, harmonising their style, hardware or colour can elevate your home’s overall aesthetic and functionality. Whether you’re aiming for a clean, contemporary look or want to honour heritage architecture, getting your windows and doors to complement each other ensures a seamless flow.
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Matching styles create a cohesive look, and coordination through colour or material can be effective.
Popular dark tones like Anthracite Grey or Jet Black suit most styles, while light colours enhance brightness.
Align window design with your home’s architecture and interior theme, using style, colour, or hardware for a unified feel.
Soho-style glazing with true divides adds bold, industrial charm that integrates beautifully into both modern and period homes.
Should your Home’s Windows and Doors Match?
Matching windows and doors create an effortless continuity throughout the home and typically, a home’s original windows will all be in the same style. Over time, homeowners replace, add or remove windows. However, the combination of different window and door styles can contribute to a disjointed atmosphere if it’s not positioned as a design statement or standalone piece.
It’s usually a good idea to get windows and patio doors that create a similar look, be it contemporary or heritage. But it’s not always feasible to replace all the windows in your home at the same time just to match a new patio door. A good rule of thumb is to go for a similar style, colour or material to the rest of your fenestration. Alternatively, contrasting frame colours can be an effective way to make a statement.
What is the Best Colour for Matching Windows and Doors?
The ideal colour for your matching window and door sets depends on your personal preference and your home’s current scheme. However, the most popular shades pair excellently with a variety of architectural styles.
Slate Grey (7015M)
Anthracite Grey (7016M)
Textured Black (9005T)
Dark Metallic (9007M)
Jet Black (9005M)
Hipca White (9910G/M)
Dark window frames are extremely popular for creating visual contrast, but they also add a touch of elegance, especially as the external finish. Near-black frames contribute to an expansive window look, especially during the day. However, lighter colours on the inside can create a bright, airy atmosphere.
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How to Match your Windows to your Home’s Current Style
The key to achieving an effortless look is by matching your windows with the existing interior theme and architectural style. The option of contrasting your interior and exterior RAL shades with Origin makes it even easier to match your distinct style.
Matching your Architectural Style
There are so many different window styles available, including modern, heritage (Georgian or Victorian), or industrial-inspired glazing. You can also choose between sash, French windows, casement, picture windows, bay windows and more.
Georgian-style windows with glazing bars are ideally suited to period or rural properties. However, they can add an endearing charm to modern builds too.
Industrial-inspired windows with horizontal bars add effortless flair to both new and traditional architecture. The classic geometry and clean lines are timelessly attractive and versatile.
Finally, Gallery Windows, designed to maximise natural light and views of the outdoors, will always serve you well. However, consider whether the sleek, modern appearance is in keeping with the building’s architecture.
Colour Matching Your Windows and Doors
Considering your existing colour scheme is essential. If you prefer a more neutral palette, lighter window frames might be more appropriate. However, more vibrant interiors usually benefit from contrasting doors and windows to make them stand out, such as jet black, anthracite or dark green.
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However, there are no rules on how to colour-match your windows and doors. You can choose to reflect the accent colours of each room or keep all the windows in the house consistent. Aim to achieve a common theme throughout the home: keeping style, colour, finish, material or hardware the same.
Handle Options
Mirroring your existing accent colours is a simple way to have your doors complement one another effortlessly into your space. To go one step further, Origin has a selection of artisan knurled handles in six stunning finishes that are available across the entire product range, so every handle is similar in style. Alternatively, there are more traditional designs, available in popular colours, metallic shades or chrome that can be used to complement one another.
Matching Soho-Inspired Windows for a Striking Look
Origin’s Soho-inspired Windows are ultimately versatile: their modern, yet charming appeal makes them a perfect addition to contemporary and heritage homes. The style is characterised by horizontal true glazing divides that were typical of industrial buildings (particularly in New York’s Soho quarter). And because they feature true glazing divides, instead of glazing bars that are put onto the glass after installation, the windows create a bold geometry that adds effortless character.
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Choosing to match your Soho Windows and Doors gives them a greater overall impact, while fitting seamlessly, as if they were always there. Purposeful and considered design features such as bespoke window and door sets will ensure your home feels effortlessly cohesive.
You can have Bifold Doors, Sliding Doors, French Doors, Single Doors, Windows and Internal Doors in this style. Regardless of your project’s needs, there numerous ways to match your new windows.
All our Doors and Windows are manufactured using premium quality aluminium, so even if you opted for Gallery or Georgian external windows, they would still complement your Soho Doors or Internal Doors.
Frequently Asked Questions
What colour windows increases home value?
Dark window colours are currently popular for their striking appearance and can enhance curb appeal. However, there is no single colour that will add more value than another. If you want to choose windows based on their long-term value, choose high quality aluminium windows that balance visual appeal and performance.
Should windows be darker or lighter than the wall colour?
Whether you choose to contrast your wall colour or match it depends on your personal style. Darker window frames can add intrigue and creates a focal point in your home. Natural pastel shades that are lighter than the buildings’ exterior walls create a welcoming look.
Is it worth getting matching windows and doors?
If your current windows don’t match your new doors, it can be tempting to choose a different style to match your existing windows or replace your perfectly functional fenestration. However, when investing in a high-quality long-lasting patio door from Origin, you’ll want nothing short of perfection. Origin can offer bespoke doors and windows that can be customised however you like; they can match existing styles or contrast them completely. You can even have different internal and external finishes. Explore our window style inspiration.
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