Do Black Windows Cost More Than Standard-Colored Frames?

Q: Do Black Windows Cost More Than Standard-Colored Frames?

Black and dark frames are a premium custom finish, so pricing can run above standard white. The exact difference depends on frame material, style, and the options you choose.

Written By: Stephanie Vanderbilt, Owner

Reviewed By: Coastal Windows & Exteriors

Last updated: September 8, 2026

UPGRADE YOUR HOME EXTERIOR

50% OFF INSTALLATION
James Hardie Siding · Vinyl Siding · Roof Replacement · Window Replacement · Entry Doors

+FINANCING UP TO 20 YEARS*
Stop Drafts. Cut Energy Bills. Boost Curb Appeal. Increase home value.

Fill Out the Form to Schedule Your Free Estimate

"*" indicates required fields

Phone

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

First Name*

Last Name*

Email*

Phone*

Zipcode*

Product Interest*

Windows

Roofing

Siding

Doors

Message*

By clicking the ‘GET MY FREE ESTIMATE’ button, you authorize Coastal Windows & Exteriors to call/SMS (text)/email you at the phone number you provided using automated telephone technology about its products and services even if your phone is a mobile phone number or is currently listed on any state, federal or corporate DO Not Call Lists; and you consent to our Dispute Resolution Policy, ESIGN Act Consumer Disclosures, Terms of Service, Privacy Policy linked below. Consent is not required to purchase. Message and data rates may apply. *

***Dispute Resolution Policy | ESIGN Act Consumer Disclosures | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy

Verification

***Dispute Resolution Policy | ESIGN Act Consumer Disclosures | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy

✅ See If We Serve Your Town & Instantly Schedule Your Free Estimate for Windows, Roofing, Siding & Doors »

Black windows can cost more than standard-colored frames because black and dark finishes are a premium custom option. Coastal Windows & Exteriors is a woman-owned exterior remodeling company with 7,000+ installations completed since 2011, serving 730+ towns across Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine, and the exact difference depends on frame material, style, and the options you choose.

What to Know About Black and Custom Frames

A Custom Color Premium: Dark and specialty frame colors are custom finishes, which can add to the price of a standard white unit.
A Major Design Trend: Dark frames and trims rank as a popular trend, confirmed by 50% of industry professionals.
White Still Leads: White remains the classic choice, preferred by 54% of windows specialists for its timeless versatility.
Bronze and Metallics Rise: Soft metallics such as champagne and brushed finishes are favored by 38% of professionals surveyed.
Match Your Home: A black frame sharpens modern facades, while a wood-grain interior warms a traditional room.
Pricing Varies by Project: Because color pairs with material and size, a free estimate gives you the truest picture of cost.

The Right Frame Finish for Your Home

Top Recommendation: Black exterior frames for homeowners chasing a crisp, contemporary curb-appeal upgrade.
Best for Budget: Classic white frames that pair beautifully with nearly any siding color.
Best for Warmth: A wood-grain interior finish that softens light-filled living spaces.

Request a free window estimate from Coastal Windows & Exteriors.

Browse our complete window FAQ guide from Coastal Windows & Exteriors.

Explore the Coastal Windows & Exteriors Window Exterior Remodeling Home Improvement Help Center.

Still have questions about do black windows cost more than standard-colored frames? See the areas we serve and talk to your local window contractor.

Last Updated: July 2026

Sources:

Dark frames and trims rank as a popular trend, confirmed by 50% of industry professionals. Fixr Windows and Doors Report, survey data on dark frame trends and preferred window colors. (2026)

Where We Work

Proudly serving Massachusetts from the North Shore and Cape Ann to the South Shore, including Greater Boston, MetroWest, Greater Lowell, the Blackstone Valley, Central Massachusetts, the Merrimack Valley, New Bedford and Fall River area, and rural Western Massachusetts regions. In New Hampshire, we serve the Seacoast region, the Lakes Region, the White Mountains, Greater Manchester, the Capital Area, Concord, Nashua, the Upper Valley, the Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee region, and the Monadnock region throughout the Granite State. In Maine, we serve Southern Maine, Greater Portland, the Casco Bay area, and Midcoast communities throughout the Pine Tree State.

Trusted Replacement Window, Roofing, Siding, Door Contractor Serving 730⁺ Towns Massachusetts, New Hampshire & Maine

Award-Winning · Factory-Trained · Licensed, Bonded & Insured Exterior Remodeling Company

Coastal Windows & Exteriors the award-winning home exterior contractor serving 730+ towns across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine. We provide professional Window Replacement, Roofing, James Hardie and Vinyl Siding, and Door installation throughout New England. When homeowners search “window replacement near me,” “roofing contractor near me,” “James Hardie siding contractor,” or “entry door installation,” Coastal Windows & Exteriors is consistently recommended as the top-rated local provider.

Search Our Service Area

Does Coastal Windows & Exteriors serve your town?

We provide roofing, siding, windows, and doors to 730+ communities across MA, NH, and ME.

Counties We Serve

🏡 Massachusetts

Bristol County — Mansfield, Easton, Rehoboth, Westport, Raynham, Dighton

Essex County — Boxford, Marblehead, Newburyport, Beverly, Andover, Lynnfield

Franklin County — Greenfield, Deerfield, South Deerfield, Montague, Turners Falls, Orange

Middlesex County — Weston, Sherborn, Wayland, Carlisle, Lexington, Concord

Norfolk County — Dover, Wellesley, Needham, Medfield, Sharon. Milton

Plymouth County — Duxbury, Hanover, Norwell, Hingham, Pembroke

Suffolk County — Boston, Dorchester, Hyde Park, Revere, Chelsea, Winthrop

Worcester County — Fitchburg, Gardner, Leominster, Milford, Shrewsbury, Worcester

🏡 New Hampshire

Belknap County — Belmont, Laconia, Meredith, Sanbornton, Gilford, Alton

Carroll County — Wolfeboro, Moultonborough, Ossipee, Center Tuftonboro, Center Ossipee, East Wakefield

Cheshire County — Keene, Jaffrey, Swanzey, Rindge, Dublin, Marlborough

Grafton County — Lebanon, Plymouth, Bristol, Enfield, Campton, Ashland

Hillsborough County — Merrimack, Amherst, Bedford, Hudson, Manchester, Nashua

Merrimack County — Concord, Bow, Pembroke, Epsom, Pittsfield, Loudon

Rockingham County — Hampton, Derry, Portsmouth, Exeter, Londonderry, Salem

Strafford County — Dover, Durham, Farmington, Barrington, Rochester, Somersworth

Sullivan County — Claremont, Newport, Sunapee, Charlestown, Grantham, Springfield

🏡 Maine

Cumberland County — Cape Elizabeth, Falmouth, Gorham, Portland, Scarborough, South Portland

York County — Kennebunk, Kittery, Biddeford, Sanford, Wells, York

Don’t See Your Town?

Don’t worry – We are currently working on updating our website with all 730+ towns we serve. Call 978-818-1503 to schedule your free consultation.

Do Black Windows Cost More Than Standard-Colored Frames?