It’s a wow factor at the window. We’re talking about homes with black window trim. The look is chic and modern. But it leaves many homeowners wondering, “What are the best window treatments? Should we be covering that black trim?”
Top Considerations
- How much of the black window trim would you like to have showing?
- Do you like to blend colors? Or would you like more of a contrast?
- Do you have grids in your windows? (Note the way fabrics look in front of grid windows to make the decision that appeals to you.)
- Are your windows black on black, or black on white? This can affect the way everything appears inside and out.
Inspiration
Scrolling through photos of homes like yours can help you decide which look you like best. Black trim windows look amazing with a number of window treatments, from roman shades to roller shades, and from cellular shades to woven treatments. Draperies are a beautiful way to frame windows, while adding light control, privacy and energy efficiency. Discover your favorites…
The Grids
Window grids bring visual interest to your home–it’s a timeless look. But, you should decide if you want the grids showing through, or whether you’d prefer to only see the grids when the shades are open. You’ll see that some window shades are able to offer a seamless look across the windows, resembling one very wide shade, instead of multiple.
With a light filtering look, you’ll get the grids showing through, while enjoying levels of privacy, light control and UV protection.
The same window–as seen above–is seen here below, featuring room darkening fabrics instead of light-filtering. You’ll experience increased light control and privacy with continued UV protection. But, the grids are only visible when the window shades are in a raised position.
The dual shades feature can offer the ability to close out the light when you need it, but then only soften it when you want light entering–through a light-filtering sheer roller shade. If you love seeing the grids, but also need room darkening at times, this would be a great option.
Specialty Shaped Black Trim Windows
Adding even more character to a home, specialty shaped windows with black trim make a statement. Grids can also be part of arched windows, and many homeowners appreciate leaving a portion of the top of the window free of shades so light can enter across the ceiling. This layered look of drapery + roman shades is a popular way to style tall windows, allowing some of the window grid to show through.
The arches can be left completely bare, creating a show piece of style with interior lighting that enters across the ceiling.
In other cases, the shaped window is covered with a color that contrasts when set against the black trim.
Transom windows can either remain bare, or have window coverings in place–depending on how much sunshine this side of your home receives. This option shows off the thick window trim between each window–even the angled ones at the side, with the shades mounted inside the trim.
Speaking of contrast, you can make a statement with a colorful shade, or even a neutral–like gray–against dark window trim.
Showing Off the Side Trim
Similar to the grids, you can choose whether you’d like the black window trim to be part of the design statement whether the shades are open or closed. Sometimes, it can depend on the depth of your windows, or how the window treatments need to be installed. Roman shades can often be designed to show the black trim.
Or, they can be positioned to cover all of the black elements when closed up.
These Woven Textures roller shades are positioned to showcase the black window trim between the windows, almost like they were built in place.
With their sleek, low profile design, roller shades do fit into the look perfectly.
To Contrast or Blend?
As you scroll through the photos, take note of your preference. Do you like to blend the window coverings with the black trim? Or would you prefer to contrast the black with a neutral color or bold hue? These two rooms show off window shades set against black trim, one outfitted with white Designer Banded Shades and the other in a charcoal gray color.
Need the Experts?
With black trim windows being all the rage, you might need help selecting window coverings that will create the perfect look in your Northeastern Ohio area home. The window covering specialists at Timan Custom Window Treatments would love to show you what’s possible! Stop into one of our three area showrooms to get inspired. Then, schedule your FREE design consultation so we can visit your home!
