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Bronze, Anthracite and the Return of Warmer Metals

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Bronze Is Not the New Anthracite—and That Is the Point Bronze and warmer metallic finishes are becoming increasingly compelling alternatives to the black and anthracite frames that have dominated contemporary residential architecture. But bronze does not need to become the new anthracite. In fact, replacing one default finish with another would miss the more interesting […]

Why Black Frames Became the Default, and What’s Replacing Them

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How Black Became the Language of Contemporary Glazing Black and very dark window frames did not become dominant in contemporary residential architecture by accident. They became popular because they solved several visual problems extremely well. Against large areas of glass, a dark frame can appear relatively recessive, allowing the view or opening to carry more […]

Glazing Trends That Will Still Look Right in 2036

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The Best Glazing Trend May Be Not Looking Trend-Led When planning a major renovation or new home, it is natural to want the finished building to feel contemporary. The difficulty is that what feels current today can become the detail that dates the building tomorrow. Glazing is particularly exposed to this cycle. Frame colours become […]

The Window Colour Choice Homeowners Most Often Regret

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The Most Common Regret Is Following Trends Instead Of Architecture The window colour homeowners most often regret is not anthracite grey. It is not black. It is not white. It is the colour they chose because everyone else was choosing it. This may sound surprising, particularly given how much attention is given to identifying the […]