The throw and the cushions for me, but then, blue always catches my eye. I just love it. The whole setting is fabulous, gorgeous window, lovely view.

We are wanting to do the same thing and have been having trouble finding examples of others using a light roof with black windows as it seems the done thing is dark roof dark windows etc. But I've found the following here on Houzz which I think shows it can work. I love the interior look of black window frames because they "disappear" and allow the view to take centre stage. Alternatively some window manufacturers can produce a different colour on the exterior and interior for you (although I think they are only on double glazed units).

Eek - I don't think that's very common. Is there a reason you would like it to open?

We are building a new house in the South-West of WA. It will be timber frame with external cladding and aluminium windows. In terms of our overall vibe, we are going for a more traditional farmer’s cottage. Our choices in doors, cabinetry, joinery and general internal decorating and landscaping reflect this. Truth be said I love older style homes (think Federation) and as exciting as building new is, it’s hideously expensive trying to make our brand new house look old! So by necessity it will become a blend of old meets new. Ideally I would have loved timber windows and frames but it isn’t going to happen. I’m investigating other ways I can dress my external windows. I feel as though they look unfinished - a bit like eyes without eye lashes! Has anyone created their own external window sills on aluminium windows? I also like the idea of little planet boxes along the front of the window... I’m just not sure how to go about doing this or if it’s as simple as screwing a bit of wood trim into the cladding. I Would love to hear of some other ideas, bonus for pictures, of ways to dress up the exterior windows.