You have a great opportunity to go eclectic. So using very modern and colourful elements for the kitchen - modern storage cannisters, a vase, lights, toaster, even mixer, you start to introduce shocks of colour and shape that jar with the expectations in a traditional kitchen. In this image see how the chairs just add a touch of cheek to cheer up the kitchen...

The house is a lovely double-wide manufactured home with a gorgeous view of the golf course, a pond and excellent tropical vegetation close to the lanai. I want a relaxed look so I might try linen shades rather than your other ideas.

Exterior? Exterior, other options include adding trim, painting frames a contrasting color, adding a window box, highlighting the window with plantings, etc. Interior, blinds, shades, panels, or some combination. If you narrow down and include a photo, sit back and prepare to be dazzled by Houzzers coming to your rescue.

Steel - it is heavy but most durable option but it is costly and may catch rust in a few years, However, you can treat it with chemicals to protect it from rusting.Heating capacity is fast. Aluminium/UPVC - Its light weight and durable, it is cheap but very bad against fire. UPVC would burn in seconds if it happens to catch fire. UPVC windows come with limited color options and same with aluminium ones. However, there are few companies who have now started providing wood looking UPVC windows.Moderately resistant to heat. Wood - Wood windows look very rich and you can mould it to any intricate details. It all depends on the quality of wood used, Old Burma Teak is the best wood. You get various options with polishing and painting. They are best to give a vintage look. Wood will cost you more but its worth the investment since they are maintenance free and with right wood chosen and treated, it will remain durable for years. Resistant to heat but catches fire. If you liked our suggestion, do write a kind review on our profile. It will help :) Thanks, Smit Bhagat