Window Colours

Windows Colours: Transform Your Home with Our Vibrant Range

The right colour for every property

The colour of your windows shapes the look of your entire property. The right colour creates a balanced appearance, complements the brickwork, render or cladding, and adds the character that turns a house into a home. A poor colour choice can detract from the rest of the property and become dated as styles change.

We supply windows in the full RAL colour palette throughout the uPVC, aluminium and timber ranges, with installation within an 80 km radius of our Rushden showroom. Can be specified across all major window styles, including casement, sash, bay, tilt and turn and flush casement windows.

Window colour options at a glance

The Homeefe windows range covers the following colour categories:

  • Classic white as the traditional timeless choice that suits most UK property types
  • Black windows for contemporary contrast against light render or red brick
  • Grey windows in anthracite, charcoal, slate and light grey shades
  • Heritage colours including Chartwell Green, Oxford blue and traditional cream
  • Wood-grain foils on uPVC giving a timber appearance without the maintenance
  • Custom RAL colours for projects desiring a specific shade or colour match
  • Dual-colour finishes with one colour outside and a different one inside


Black windows

Black windows are the most-searched window colour in the UK with over 68,000 monthly searches, reflecting how popular black has become in contemporary UK design. Best for:

  • Modern new builds desiring maximum contrast and architectural edge
  • Period properties with red brick or light render where black creates a striking visual contrast
  • Contemporary renovations of Victorian and Edwardian properties
  • Rural and barn conversions where black windows complement traditional materials
  • Industrial-style projects with exposed brick, metal and concrete elements

Available for uPVC, aluminium and timber designs. Matt black is the most-requested finish in aluminium, while uPVC black windows typically use a laminated finish that lasts decades without fading.

Anthracite grey windows

Anthracite grey is currently the most-requested modern window colour in the UK and leads colour preferences across new builds, renovations and replacement projects. The shade:

  • Pairs well with most external materials including red brick, render, stone and timber cladding
  • Suits both contemporary and traditional properties without feeling out of place
  • Reads as more sophisticated than black while delivering similar contemporary impact
  • Retains its appeal longer than trend-led colours because it’s become a UK design standard
  • Available in matt and satin finishes depending on the property style

Anthracite grey uPVC windows use a laminated finish on multi-chamber profiles. Anthracite grey aluminium windows use powder-coated finish that lasts 25 years or more without fading.

Grey windows

Beyond anthracite, the grey window family covers several popular shades:

  • Light grey for properties wanting subtle character without strong contrast
  • Dust grey as a warm grey alternative to the cooler anthracite shade
  • Slate grey for properties desiring a slightly bluer tone
  • Charcoal as the darker grey alternative to anthracite
  • Quartz grey for contemporary new builds wanting a paler modern grey

Grey windows pair particularly well with red brick Victorian and Edwardian elevations, modern render and stone-built properties across the region.

White windows

Classic white remains the most popular UK window colour because it:

  • Suits every property type including period, traditional and contemporary
  • Blends naturally with the building rather than competing against the architecture
  • Appears fresh and bright even on older properties
  • Doesn’t yellow significantly on modern uPVC profiles even after decades of UV exposure
  • Costs less than coloured alternatives since white is the base finish

Available in standard white, off-white, cream-white and warm white shades depending on the property aesthetic.

Heritage and traditional colours

For period properties wanting authentic colour schemes, the heritage palette includes:

  • Chartwell green for Victorian and Edwardian properties, named after Churchill’s home
  • Racing green as the darker green alternative for Georgian and traditional townhouses
  • Oxford blue for traditional properties wanting period colour with depth
  • Brunswick green for historical authenticity on listed and conservation area properties
  • Heritage cream for cottages and rural properties
  • Burgundy and claret for Victorian properties wanting traditional colour intensity

These shades suit the original colour schemes of UK period properties and often satisfy conservation officer requirements for listed buildings.

More on window colours and features

Window Colour FAQs

Which window colours are available at Homeefe?

Homeefe offers a wide range of window colours across uPVC, aluminium and timber windows. Popular choices include anthracite grey, black, classic white, Chartwell Green, cream and golden oak. uPVC windows can also be finished with woodgrain-effect foils, while dual-colour options may allow one colour outside and another colour inside.

Are black windows still popular in the UK?

Yes. Black windows remain a popular choice in the UK, especially for modern new builds, contemporary extensions, barn conversions and period homes where a stronger contrast is wanted. They are available across uPVC, aluminium and timber window ranges, depending on the style and finish you choose.

Why are anthracite grey windows so popular?

Anthracite grey windows are popular because they work well with many UK property finishes, including red brick, render, stone, timber cladding and modern roofline details. The colour gives a contemporary look without being too stark, making it suitable for both modern homes and traditional properties.

Can I match my window colour to my doors or exterior?

Yes. Window colours can often be coordinated with front doors, patio doors, roofline products, cladding, brickwork and other exterior details. Many homeowners choose matching windows and doors for a consistent look, while others use a contrasting colour to highlight the entrance or create a more modern design.

Are coloured windows more expensive than white?

Coloured windows usually cost more than standard white windows because the finish requires additional manufacturing processes, such as laminating, painting or powder coating. The final price depends on the frame material, colour, finish, window style and whether you choose a single-colour or dual-colour specification.

Do coloured window finishes fade over time?

Modern coloured window finishes are designed to resist everyday weathering and fading, but performance depends on the material, finish quality, colour choice and exposure level. Aluminium powder-coated finishes, uPVC foils and painted timber all have different maintenance needs, especially on south-facing or highly exposed elevations.

Can I see window colour samples at the Rushden showroom?

Yes. You can view window colour samples at the Homeefe showroom in Rushden, including popular finishes such as anthracite grey, black, white, Chartwell Green and woodgrain-effect options. Seeing samples in person can help you compare tones, textures and finishes before choosing the right colour for your home.

Where do you install coloured windows in Northamptonshire?

Homeefe supplies and installs coloured windows from our Rushden showroom for homeowners across Northamptonshire and nearby areas. Our installation area covers approximately 80 km, including Wellingborough, Northampton, Bedford, Kettering, Cambridge, Peterborough, Corby, Milton Keynes, Rugby, Hemel Hempstead and surrounding towns.

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Wood-grain foils on uPVC

Wood-grain foils on uPVC windows give a timber appearance without the maintenance demands of real wood. The most popular options:

  • Golden oak for cottages and traditional properties wanting warm timber character
  • Irish oak as the most-requested wood-grain foil currently
  • Rosewood for properties suiting darker timber tones
  • Light oak for contemporary properties desiring a wood character without strong colour
  • Anthracite woodgrain combining modern grey with timber texture
  • Black woodgrain for properties wanting matt black with timber grain detail

The wood-grain finish resembles authentic timber but doesn’t need re-oiling, re-painting or any maintenance beyond an occasional wipe.

Dual-colour window finishes

Dual-colour finishes give you one colour outside and a different colour inside. Common configurations:

  • Anthracite grey outside, white inside as the most popular modern configuration
  • Black outside, white inside for properties wanting contemporary exterior with neutral interior
  • Heritage colour outside, white inside for period properties desiring a traditional exterior with bright interior
  • Wood-grain outside, white inside combining timber character externally with bright interior

The dual-colour configuration typically costs an additional 15 to 20% more than single-colour options, but allows you to match the external appearance of the property while coordinating the internal finish with the room’s décor.

Window colours by frame material

Colour options and finishes vary slightly between frame materials:

uPVC window colours

  • Full RAL palette available through foil-applied finish
  • Wood-grain foils standard across the range
  • Dual-colour finishes available across all uPVC window styles
  • Foil colour stays fresh for 25+ years without fading
  • Slightly higher cost premium for darker colours over standard white

Aluminium window colours

  • Powder-coated finish in the full RAL palette
  • 25-year finish warranty against fading and degradation
  • Matt, satin and gloss finishes available
  • Premium contemporary look with deeper colour saturation
  • Anthracite grey, matt black and warm white are the leading aluminium colours

Timber window colours

  • Natural stains and oils for authentic timber appearance
  • Full RAL paint palette for opaque finishes
  • Heritage colours and traditional finishes for period properties
  • Re-staining or re-painting needed every 5 to 7 years on exposed elevations
  • Authentic period colour matching for listed buildings

Choosing the right window colour

A few practical considerations help narrow the choice:

  • Look at the existing brickwork or render as your starting point for contrast or coordination
  • Consider neighbouring properties if you want windows that coordinate with the rest of the street
  • Check planning rules in conservation areas where colour choice may be restricted
  • Match the front and back elevations unless you have a specific reason to differ
  • Colour sample boards help with seeing the appearance of a colour under the lighting conditions unique to your home and its surroundings

Free colour consultations available at our Rushden showroom for the full RAL palette and wood-grain options.

Window colour installation across Northamptonshire

We supply and fit windows in the full colour range within an 80 km radius of our Rushden showroom, covering Northampton, Bedford, Milton Keynes, Kettering, Cambridge, Peterborough, Rugby, Hemel Hempstead, Wellingborough, Corby and surrounding towns.

Installation is FENSA-registered with the certification paperwork supplied at handover. Premium colours and dual-colour finishes don’t affect lead times significantly, with standard uPVC taking 4 to 6 weeks and aluminium 6 to 8 weeks regardless of colour choice.

See window colour samples at our Rushden showroom

Window colour decisions are easier to make in person. Our Rushden showroom has full-size window samples in the most-requested colours including:

  • Anthracite grey across uPVC and aluminium
  • Black windows in matt-black aluminium and laminate-finish uPVC
  • Heritage white and Chartwell Green for period properties
  • Golden oak and Irish Oak wood-grain foils
  • Dual-colour configurations across multiple window styles

Free colour consultation as part of the no-obligation home survey within the 80 km installation area.

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