Different color windows on old house vs contemporary extension

6 years ago

hi All, I’m looking for advice on window colors. we’re doing a contemporary flat roof extension to the side & rear of a 1930’s house. We’re having a debate with our architect on what color windows to choose for the existing house & the new extension. does anyone have any advice on having chalk windows on the existing house & dark grey on the extension? I like chalk but our architect says it will be too bland on the flat roof extension which will be in a white cream render. thanks

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Different color windows on old house vs contemporary extension

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