Trend Alert: Black Metal Trim

Why Choose Black Metal Trim?

Many houses are trimmed with various shades of white, so choosing a home exterior color like black can be a bolder option that makes a home stand apart. Black is a neutral color, just like white and grey. It contrasts well with many other materials, textures, and hues. Yet certain characteristics are unique to black metal trim.

• In general, black stands apart because the color is perennially stylish, never dated. It is authoritative, expressive, and bold. Because black is less common in exterior design, it actually makes a statement and can either simplify or create a dramatic effect.
• Black highlights texture and outlines layers of architectural detail. It can be used in a modern way to emphasize hard lines and sharpen angles. Or it can be used around windows to enhance them and frame them into works of art.
• When remodeling, black trim gives dated homes new life. If you’re looking to create a home with curb appeal that stands out without being bright or excessive, consider black.

Where Can Black Metal Be Used?

The traditional way to add black trim was to paint accents black, like the front door, shutters, or pillars. A modern way to incorporate black metal is to choose “factory windows,” with black frames. Beyond those options, any trim detail of the roof or siding can be accented with black – fascia, gutters, flashing, soffit, and more. Black trim pieces can complement black window frames, or contrast with white or colored window frames.

What Homes Work with Black Metal Trim?

Once you’ve seen a few examples, you realize that black trim could punch up the style of almost any home you drive by. In fact, black proves to be surprisingly versatile trim color that works with a range of traditional and contemporary architectural styles.