Windows - Agate grey vs White

[TryingMyBestHonestly]

Hi all!

We need to replace all the windows in our first house a 1930s semi, as the current aluminium ones are essentially on their last legs.

I was absolutely set on agate grey flush sash, but now I’m having a wobble and wondering if white would actually look better/be more in keeping with the house.

It’s a semi-detached and our joint neighbours have white windows. Part of me thinks white is more classic and safer, but I do really like the look of agate grey and it feels a bit more modern.

I’ve attached some mock-ups (done on ChatGPT) of our actual house showing both options. The glazing bar/panel configuration wouldn’t be exactly the same as shown as we’ve chosen a slightly different layout, but it gives a general idea of the colours.

Would love to hear thoughts! Thanks :)

Every time I see grey windows it just screams fad and that it will date. I'd go white.

White. However as aluminium a really really dark grey could work.

White.

We had grey( anthracite) in our old house. Hoping to replace the existing ones in our new house to anthracite once we are settled.

I was advised when I got my windows done i could have any colour i wanted but he said "white will always be in, other colours seem to go in and out" and it is true

I love the grey. White is so predictable (and boring). We have white :(

White

White for me. Grey looks very institutional would put me off buying the workhouse.

I agree that grey will date badly in 10-20 years. White is not the most exciting but you might be less likely to regret it if it's your "forever home"

The grey is awful. Go with white!

Another vote for white.

Unless it's natural wood, white every time. Grey looks like an office building or a hospital

If this is your ~forever~ home then go with grey but if you're going to want to move in 5-10 years' time then white to save yourself the headache.

White for me but if you go with grey you'll have to paint the house something else. It's a cream colour (warm) and grey is a cool colour, so it's clashing.

White. I’m not a fan of the grey everything that’s been going on in the last few years. Grey windows and grey rendered walls is too much and very dating. Also I don’t like grey or black windows in most Victorian or Edwardian houses. It just looks wrong.

Another vote for white. I read the sun is reflected off white rather than darker colours so they last longer. I don't know if it's true but the fact brown was in not that many years ago has put me off ever picking a colour other than white.

Agate grey is actually quite a soft pale greenish colour. We are having it in our new house to complement the red/orange brickwork.

I think dark grey would be quite harsh on an older property, and you have to imagine how it would look with internal decor. All my favourite colours indoors go with agate grey.

Grey is a trend it will soon look as fashionable as brown wood grain frames that now look very dated

personally I’d go from black classic look striking and not a trend so it won’t go in and out of fashion

white windows like white bathroom suites will never date other colours are trends

the wood look brown now looks very dated when once it was the way to go, white ones are safe

Wasn’t there a similar thread a few years ago where an architect advised white as that reflects heat? She said coloured frames absorb heat and distort more easily, damaging the fabric of the building??

White - the Grey will age, particularly the very dark grey. I actually like the grey in your photo, but whites a safer bet.

I think the white looks better on this house.

I am not a follower of fashion, but it seems to me that grey windows and doors have passed their time.

Not what you asked about but the fenestration layout (size and arrangement of panels) isn’t the most attractive. Theres a lot of frame to glass and the panel sizes aren’t going to be in keeping with a 1930s house. Try different manufacturers and try out lots of different things to get a pleasing layout. My mum always regretted not doing that in her last house - felt she’d ruined the kerb appeal. On colour I’d also go white

White 🥁

White is classic, grey will date badly.

Also think about changing your pane layout to a classic 1930s style.

A period door would be better too.