Over the last fifteen years, there has been a marked increase in the popularity of anthracite grey paint for home improvements. Originally just a prime choice for large commercial installations, the versatile neutral colour has become a dominant colour across the board. It is a dark grey shade, one of the darkest popular shades that hasn’t crossed the line into being black. When first introduced to the market, it provided a welcome relief from the uniformity of white uPVC window and door frames, and its popularity has only increased as the years have passed. Read on to learn more about why anthracite grey is so popular in home improvements as well as with Premier Windows customers.
The Climbing Popularity of Expanded Neutral Colour Palettes
Neutral colours are nothing new in the world of home improvements. Before we had easy access to the range of vibrant colours that we have today, buildings’ colour palettes were limited to a simple greyscale if they opted for paint. Many let the brown timber and red brick stand as it was unless they could afford a stylish coating. Pastel colours were available, but they all typically hovered around off-white without the range of cheap pigments that exist today.
When uPVC became a popular material for home improvements, the majority of installations were left in the white they were cast in without any other colour added. White and off-white became a dominant choice across the board until people decided that they wanted more choice in their home aesthetics. Some people chose colours that stood out, but many opted for neutrals that still complimented the existing property. This is where the popularity of anthracite grey began to skyrocket. It is a dark neutral option that complements many other colours and styles without clashing. You can achieve a classic, sleek appearance on most windows and doors with this colour upgrade.
The Benefits of Choosing Anthracite Grey
Named for a variety of coal, which has the highest carbon content, anthracite grey – also called RAL 7016 – has long been a popular colour when choosing a neutral paint colour for commercial applications and large installations. It is a very neutral grey, incredibly dark without being black and filled with rich blue tones behind the grey. This unique combination of shades matches most other styles and materials without clashing, making it a perfect choice to blend a new product into an existing building. Its darkness makes it very low maintenance, hiding the majority of dust and dirt, meaning that you need to do less cleaning to keep it looking like new. The richness of the colour adds a level of sophistication to windows and doors painted with it, the colour delivering a more luxurious effect than plain white or black. Due to its popularity, anthracite grey will also add extra value to your home.
Small Changes to Modernise Your Home
The colour you choose for a home improvement may not seem like the most pressing decision you have to make, but it can entirely change the image of your home. A white or cream casement window has a more classic appeal to it, echoing styles that have fallen out of favour a little with time. However, the same window in anthracite grey will look more modern and sharp, making a bold impact without opting for a vibrant or garish colour.
Your choice of colour can unify your style into a cohesive image as well, opting for a shared colour palette between window and door frames. Anthracite grey has grown in popularity in large part due to this cohesive ability. The deep grey melds well with many other colours and styles, making your new home improvement feel like a fully integrated piece of your home immediately. Whether you want your home to look traditional or modern, this could be the colour for you due to its adaptability of style compared to other colour options.
Options Available with Premier Windows
We offer a range of RAL colours for our home improvement products, letting you tailor your home to your preferences. All of our products have recommended colours that we know to be popular choices, but each of our products is available in a choice of 150 different colours. If anthracite grey is the colour for you, then your choice of home improvement will not create an obstacle. We understand that every home, like every person, should be unique, so we give you total control over the final result.
If you would like to speak to a member of our team about your home improvement options, you can fill out our online contact form and we will be in touch with you shortly. Alternatively, give us a call on 01305 788887 and our team would be happy to help!
