Black frames are one of the biggest changes you can make to the look of your home. They outline the house from the curb, frame the view from inside and work with brick, stone, siding and painted exteriors alike.
The worry most homeowners share is simple: will the color fade, chalk or warp after a few hot summers? Piotr and Sebastian have spent more than two decades installing windows, and they help you choose frames and finishes made for dark colors, so the look you pay for is the look you keep.
You do not have to commit your whole house to one look. Many homeowners choose black exteriors with white interiors, so rooms stay bright and match the existing trim. Others go black inside too, which turns a wall of glass into a picture frame, like the two-story living rooms and breakfast nooks you can see in our gallery.
During your in-home estimate we talk through how each option will look with your siding, roof and interior paint before anything is ordered.
Black windows are more than a trend. Built and installed well, they add curb appeal, comfort and value at the same time.
Dark frames give older homes a fresh, updated look. They pair especially well with red brick, natural stone and white siding.
Black frames fade into the background, so your eye goes to the yard, the trees or the lake instead of the window itself.
Pair your black windows with Low-E glass and argon gas fill to keep heat inside in January and outside in July.
Factory-finished frames never need paint. An occasional wash with mild soap keeps them looking crisp.
Double-hung, casement, picture, bay and bow windows all come in black, so every room can share one consistent style.
Dark frames show every crooked line and uneven gap, so careful installation matters even more than with white windows. Our own crews do every installation, not subcontractors you have never met.
In winter they work one room at a time and close each room off, so the rest of your home stays warm while the old windows come out.
Black is the starting point. These choices decide how your new windows look and perform.
Choose black outside with white inside, or black on both sides for a bold, modern interior.
Add black grilles for a farmhouse or colonial look, or skip them for clean, uninterrupted views.
Low-E coatings and argon gas fill improve comfort and help lower heating and cooling bills. Privacy glass works well in bathrooms.
Mix double-hung, casement and picture windows to suit each room, from a small kitchen window to a full wall of glass.
Your free, no-pressure estimate includes precise measurements, an honest recommendation and a detailed quote, so you know exactly what you are getting before you decide.
Looking for a window and door expert who knows your neighborhood? We’re proud to serve homeowners across Chicago and its surrounding communities—from the bustling streets of downtown to the cozy suburbs. Whether you’re in Aurora, Schaumburg, Naperville, or anywhere in between, we’re your local team for seamless installations and lasting quality. Wherever you’re based in Chicagoland, we’ll deliver the security, energy savings, and style your home deserves—no cookie-cutter solutions here.
Yes, we are a full-service “supply and install” company. Unlike big-box stores where you have to buy the product and find your own contractor, we handle the entire process. From custom measurements and helping you select the perfect energy-efficient window upgrades to the final window and door weatherproofing and debris removal, our expert team manages your project from start to finish in Libertyville and the surrounding Chicagoland area.
For the extreme temperature swings of the Midwest, we highly recommend premium vinyl window installation. Vinyl frames are virtually maintenance-free, resist warping, and offer excellent thermal insulation. When paired with Low-E glass and Argon gas fills, these residential window replacements create a powerful barrier against freezing winters and humid summers, drastically reducing your energy bills.
If you see condensation, fog, or ice forming between the panes of glass or on the interior surface, it means the thermal seal of your window has failed. This allows cold air to penetrate your home’s envelope. Our drafty window solutions involve replacing these failing units with airtight, double-hung or casement windows that restore your home’s thermal barrier and prevent moisture damage to your wood trim.
Absolutely. You do not have to suffer through a freezing winter with drafty windows. Our installation crews use a specialized “room-by-room” replacement technique. We close off the room we are working in and replace one window at a time to minimize heat loss. Exterior door installation and window replacements can be safely and effectively completed year-round.
A pocket insert involves placing a new window into the existing wooden frame. A full-frame installation means we tear out the entire old window, including the frame and trim, down to the rough opening. For many older homes in Lake and Cook Counties, full-frame is the best option because it allows us to inspect for hidden water rot, apply superior insulation, and maximize the visible glass area.
While wood is beautiful, it requires constant maintenance and tends to warp or rot in Chicago’s fluctuating humidity. Steel is secure but can dent and rust. Fiberglass door systems offer the best of both worlds: they can perfectly mimic the texture of real wood grain but are highly resistant to warping, rotting, and denting. They are the ultimate choice for a low-maintenance, high-security custom entry door.
Yes, we specialize in lower-level solutions. Replacing rusty, single-pane steel windows with custom hopper windows or sliding glass units improves basement ventilation, security and energy efficiency, and brings more natural light into your lower level.
Outdated, drafty windows and doors force your HVAC system to work overtime to maintain a comfortable temperature. By upgrading to tightly sealed, insulated custom picture windows, bow/bay windows, or modern sliding glass doors, you stop the transfer of heat. This reduces the strain on your furnace in the winter and your AC in the summer, leading to significantly lower monthly utility bills and a great return on investment.
Permit requirements vary depending on your specific village or city (e.g., Libertyville vs. Naperville) and the scope of the work (such as altering the size of the opening for a custom bow window). As your trusted local home improvement service, we are fully licensed and insured, and we will guide you through the permitting process to ensure all installations meet strict Illinois building codes.
