I presume your present windows are single pane. Any storm windows? As you have been told, the pratice of replacing the material around the mullions is reglazing. If these windows are 4 over 4, or even 8 over 8, the reglazing is a big job. Caulking is done where the window frame sits in the frame both outside and inside. Obviously, you live in a part of the country not noted for mild winters so anything you can do to elivate the drafts should pay some dividends. Now, if I was looking at your home for a possible purchase, my first consideration is how much money will I need to spend to bring this home up to date. However, if you spend (pick a number) to replace windows with double or triple pane vinyl/fiberglass windows,would that cost bring a higher price for your home in relation to the neighborhood?

You can replace just the glass with new integrated glass units from your local glass supplier. Measure your existing ICUs carefully and the new ones will fit like a glove. You can repair and paint the sills. I'm not that sure about power washing. I think a scraper to remove the loose paint, a little sanding and new paint are more like it. In any event, you use replacement windows to replace windows, not windows designed for new construction. You would have to remove the siding to install them properly.

Vicki, I think a roman shade would look very nice! You could install it inside or you could hang it just below the crown molding on the cabinets. Depending on how much fabric you have and how much you want to spend, you could also make a mock roman shade that doesn't function. On this job I have mock roman shades inside the window in one area and then on the outside due to window depth limitations on another area.

We definately need a lot more info.Why 3 cooktops in total ,I can’t read the measurements is the WIC actually another pantry. More info and more importantly where is your architect? I think designing windows is part of the overall design so I would need to see what the style of house is for sure.