For the past several weeks I’ve been busy updating our combined kitchen and dining area with paint and adding some of our personal style with lighting and shelving, that I shared here. We have two large casement windows in this space, one over the kitchen sink and one in the dining area, and I’ve been wanting to do some kind of makeover on them during this redo to showcase how beautiful they are.
Both are original to the house, which was built in 1946, and they look like they’ve been painted many times but they’re in great shape.
Actually they don’t open, so that’s a bummer, but other than that they’re in great shape. 🙂
They’re currently painted white but I’ve had a bee in my bonnet since we moved in that I wanted to paint them black. Every time I brought it up though, the hubs would look at me like I was losing my marbles (which is nothing new 😉 ), so I would let it go.
Giving this space a makeover has rekindled my desire, so I went on Pinterest to look for inspiration and found so many beautiful spaces with painted black window trim. It was just the boost I needed to do my own.
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Pretty great, right?
The only problem is that I am trying to paint them in the winter and you can’t paint metal when it’s cold out. They need several coats and I’ve had to wait for warmer temps. It’s taking me longer than I had hoped but I’m excited about the change they’ll make in our kitchen.
We’re supposed to have beautiful, and warm, weather this weekend so you know what I’ll be doing. 🙂
What do you think about painted black window trim? Is it something you would try?
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My windows in the kitchen are finished and I love how they turned out!
DIY Painted Black Window Frames
Check out another project I’ve finished in the kitchen.
Kristi
Isn’t that pic from House and Home gorgeous? I just hope my windows look half as good as the one in that lovely kitchen.
Kristi
The pictures are gorgeous, Colette. I just hope mine turn out that well. 😉
Kristi
The black is stunning, isn’t it Brenda? I’m excited to see them all done.
Hope you have a great weekend!
Kristi
I always loved the look but never thought about painting my own until we moved into this house. I’m excited to finish so I can share with you all.
Kristi
That’s my exact thought, Sharon. It’s only paint and I can change it if I don’t like it. 🙂
Pam Kaufman
I’ve had a few projects where my husband wasn’t completely on board, but in the end he has always liked my suggestions turn out. I say go ahead and paint them. If you find you don’t like them you can always re-paint them (but I bet you’ll like them).
Karen Baumgardner
I’m just getting ready to do the same thing in some of my rooms (1895 house) and going for the farmhouse look, which it is. Thinking of painting the doors in black, too. I’ve loved the look for many years..going to designer showhomes in the Chicage area -old and new- and this look is often found in very high end homes. You’ll love it, it puts the focus on what is beyond the window, so make sure your view is pretty!
Rose
I was surprised to see how sharp the black trim is in the pictures. I think that if there is other black in the room it would be a great look. Are you going to paint your island black? The black trim will accent the dark grout in the floor. I would use red as an accent color. (I love red.)
Debbie H
I had the same thoughts as others, no way, but when I saw that first picture I was sold. I think the black will look fabulous with your whits cabinets. I have also noticed that black and batural wood in dining furniture is big in decor. Can’t wait to see your finish.
Debra Christensen
Absolutely!! I painted all of my interior doors black and love it!! It is very sophisticated and elegant.
susan scimeca
I think its a great idea… from all the examples you have posted it looks great and makes a great graphic statement with all the straight vertical and horizontal lines. I say GO for it! 😉 (And just so you know, my husband would be thinking the same thing…lol)
Pat M
I love the black. I’ve been thinking of doing the same thing to my patio door. I would love to have a new door but that’s not in the budget, so I’m hoping paint will make it seem new and different. I too have to wait for warm weather (Indiana) so am anxious to make the change. You will have warm weather long before I do so good luck and I hope we’re both happy with the result.
Cindy Marszalek
I think it will be stunning! You have the perfect application for it, especially with white window casings.
Ann
I’m a bit afraid it’ll be too over-powering, since you have a lot of window there and a smaller kitchen, but still I can’t wait to see how it turns out! I like some other pictures where it’s just the inner sections.
Linda
My first thought was NO! But after seeing the pictures, I think YES! However, I think I would do something different with the green on the island once the windows are done. Maybe do it black too? And then use pops of color with other items?
Whatever you do, it will look great!
Kim
I love that look. As a matter of fact, I wrote an article for a design company last year and used that photo from House and Home as a representation of my dream kitchen. I know it will look great. Can’t wait to see it all come together!
Colette
I have to say that I thought it was a terrible idea. UNTIL I saw the photos! Gorgeous!
I am excited to see your photos when you finish.
Brenda Lane
Brenda, Florida
I think you are on the right page! I never realized how stunning the black looks. Go for it girl!! I just love Pinterest.
Pam
I never liked black trim until recently – I think the updated black is much better. I love the Pinterest photos! Go for it! I can’t wait to see it.
Sharon
Kristi…The windows will look fabulous, painted black! GO FOR IT!…(And it’s only paint!)