Thanks for the comment and question! Here, we used Fleetwood windows. The window to left and center are fixed windows (the one at left has a frosted film applied to the lower half for privacy). The windows to the right are casement windows below a fixed window and are actually placed on both sides of the bed. Specifying a 'push out' casement means there will not be a hand crank, therefore minimizing the amount of handles and hardware on them. They're still resistant to wind and will not slam shut. These don't have screens, but you can also specify a hinged screen that you swing in before opening the window. Fleetwood is a high quality window, which means it's a bit more expensive than others (but not the most expensive by far). You can achieve a similar look with a less expensive window, such as Milgard, as long as you specify the 'push-out' version. The finish on these is matte black. Let me know if I can help answer any other questions.
Not sure where you are, but in California they're pretty much the standard and can range from affordable to very expensive. Vinyl would be considered cheaper and wood can be equal to or more expensive. The problem with wood is that it needs to be maintained (sanded, resealed) every few years. Aluminum is pretty much maintenance free, as is vinyl. Some companies (I think Jeldwen or Sierra Pacific) offer aluminum on the outside and wood on the inside, which can be nice, and you get the benefits of each. Sierra Pacific is also relatively affordable.
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