Location is South Bend (ND Fighting Irish), Indiana. After I posted, I continued researching and came across Milgard Fiberglass Replacement Windows which come in a "mat black" finish. They have a Lifetime (not limited lifetime) warranty and a transferable 10-year warranty should we sell the house. I found glowing reviews on their products and service so decided to call the 800# to inquire about a dealer in Indiana. Ironically, the women that answered said they do have dealers in Northern Indiana BUT THIS WAS THE LAST DAY THAT THE FACTORY WAS IN PRODUCTION!!! Due to ecconmic conditions they were closing up shop. Figures, I find a good product and they can't stay in business (LOL). Oh well, onward and upward. You stated "inline fiberglass"? Have not heard that term before and will look into that. I really like the idea of a fiberglass product. The closest that I can come to black, however, is the Marvin Infinity in Bronze. Are there any other "good" fiberglass products? What is your experience with the Marvin clad windows. Appreciate your advice and input.

I think Miz_G's suggestion to remove the trim from the two boxes, repair the wall and have only one window makes the most sense. It's strange that the previous owners left the trim when they removed the windows. Put an attractive shade on the one window and a piece of artwork where the old windows were.

Thank you guys for feedback! A little more info to everyone’s comments: Attached are a few more pictures. 2 photos are from the old listing that gives more of an idea of the entire room, 1 photo is how I had it “decorated” (room was half-butt put together to make it functioning before the remodel), and the last picture is to give a better visual of what the wall art will be like. As for the wall art, the lighting will only be set on the outside edge of the piece so that it cast light on the walls in either 2 or all 4 directions. My thoughts were that I would make 2 of these and put 1 on each side of the chairs. I do not want the actual piece itself in the middle to be lit up, I only want to use it to cast light on the walls. I was looking at ikea floor lamps that aim up at your walls but though this might add a more unique touch? Idk really; this room is just so dark that I’m really just exploring all options right now. Lol

As the colors are rendered on my computer, it looks like you did a good job choosing a cabinet stain that plays well with the honey oak. I don't mind the combo, really, and think that a wise choice in wall paint would help to pull it together more. I wouldn't say that one should never have different colors in adjoining spaces like yours, but they do need to match in warmth and tone. I don't think the kitchen and adjoining room do. You do have to work with the very pretty counter, though, which seems to have some cooler gray in it, and the backsplash perhaps even more? Look for a warmish-neutral greige that works with all the elements. Getting a color consult, if you have a local chain (like Sherwin Williams) that offers one, might simplify things. Even if you paint the honey oak, I think that you will still need to then work on unifying the rest of the elements with a good wall color. The brick doesn't bother me either- to my eye it is fairly neutral, even with the reddish tone - red can be a neutral when subdued like yours is.