Both lots are rectangle in shape.

I found a box in the middle of the yard...a green rectangle.

My property is not square or rectangle shape .

I may have a 5 foot by 13 foot area to build out in a rectangle. 

That said, based on the info provided, and being in So Cal myself, I would replace them all, reframe the Arch out to rectangle keeping the largest opening for light and view purposes, and get a bid on several window manufacturers for best pricing.Design and quality of your finishes will play a big role in your exit value.

I prefer rectangles.

It just would have been so easy in a nice rectangle room as opposed to cutting around the cabinets, but yeah youall're right...

The things _I_ would do--new kitchen about a 9x12 rectangle) , solar heat and water, tile throughoutbath repair, possibly cosmetic, and exterior paint.A big concern is that it was built in 1972, so upgrading the plumbing and electric may be necessary.

The things _I_ would do --new kitchen about a 9x12 rectangle) , solar heat and water, tile throughout bath repair, possibly cosmetic, and exterior paint.

Instead of trying to patch in similar Heart-of-pine strips, I usually cut out an even square or rectangle , the width of the hallway, and fill in with marble tile.