Thanks for everyones comments. The preparations of the exterior along with weather have delayed the painting and I'm still trying to finalize the brick and trim colors. I mention BM Dove White for the brick but am also considering a few others such as; BM Dove Wing, BM Seapearl, BM China White and BM Swiss Coffee. I have a lot of trees and bushes so want the color to read white in the sun and shade but not overly white or creamy. Thanks for your input.

Why would you want the screens painted black? It might interfere with the view, and the feeling of just a black edge/frame. Casement windows open fully, although there are some types with large windows with one big fixed pane, and tilt-out separate smaller bottom section; or a fixed middle pane and casements on either side. My post was in response to the one above mine by Greta An that suggested just do the inside of the window casing. This is another way to achieve a similar look but only if you have full window interior screens. Judging from the pictures posted for this question, those are not casement windows she’s debating about painting black. ...So what I suggested wouldn’t work for her windows...

I like the black windows but no white trim. That is tough to work with and actually detracts from the black windows. It’s not real popular around here but mainly because you can’t get the darn windows in any reasonable time frame. These are typically ordered early in the build process so the trend might fizzle due to availability issues. Might want to check on that with your builder right away.

I would do the recess in the ceiling and the backs of the cabinets in same metallic finish as the large art piece. Upholstery is where I go to determine paint colors; you have some options there that might be better than black. I think the issue with the present draperies is the volume and the floor dragging. That is a bit too opulent a look, and is better suited to a high end, very large space, if at all. You can remedy that with the new panels. You might also recycle the current drapes into pillows, new chair seat upholstery, or in a glam master bedroom.