Thanks for the reply. I have seen some daltile and did look at the website. No color like the florida parchment though and I notice that a lot of their tiles are matte when I ideally want either semi-gloss or glossy.

your room is plenty big enough to have several 'areas'. i'd certainly have a couple of chairs (not leather and in a brighter color) and a table back by the doors facing outward for just sitting there and enjoying the view. a lot depends on what you do about a fireplace (i totally understand one in FL - just like one here in AZ!). I'd somehow put the fireplace in with bookcases (with and without doors and some glass doors) along that wall plus the tv. I do think a big tv is called for with that huge wall tho. I'd have it done so that the tv looks built in. I think I might want to leave some wall space open on either end and over the fireplace for artwork (well, I do have a lot of it). Artwork can bring in a lot of color. I think I'd start with an area rug tho (it'd be oriental type for me). then I'd work with colors in it for colors in artwork to be found, pillows, vases, the 'view' chairs, etc. I'd also put an area rug under the table and chairs - not matching but co-ordinating. and plants, green and some flowering to add color. i'd look thru magazines, online and in stores at their wall bookcases/ shelves etc. (take measurements of that wall when looking). once you get some color in by way of chairs, rugs, artwork etc, then i'd decide if I wanted to keep those walls beigey. once one wall is covered mostly w/fireplace (how about an electric one? off / on with the flip of a switch - and can add some heat on a cool night. or not) and bookshelves, 'built in' TV you'll see if the walls need more color or not. Spend the time (don't hurry) looking and picking out IDEAS that you both like before making any final decisions. on the windows - I'd ask around at decorator stores and online about sunblocking panels. I wouldn't really want something with a heavy feel to it tho. and as with those redoing kitchens and cabinets, check some local woodworkers for the wall cabinetry around your to be fireplace and the TV. medium to dark wood, not light and not painted. going really dark would depend on the dust level there and how much you like to dust. i'd want a lot of glass doors to keep the dust down. somewhere in there i'd want a tall, thin light of some kind (not a normal lamp) - more of an art piece in a color - turquoise i think i'd want. or purples. doesn't have to be solid - more like multi, maybe some swirls ? with a flowing motion/look to it.

Jute rugs IMO belong outside at the door entry and no where else. They shed crap on the floor constantly. I find seagrass a nice option not the nicest on bare feet but not bad.

Are those some kind of storm shutters that close across the windows? Are you sure they are paintable? If you search this site for photos of "red tile roof" you'll see lots of inspiration pix. You'll be able to narrow down the possibilities by seeing actual homes with your roof color and the various ways they've been painted.