For me...I'd keep the deck the colour it is, may give it a refresh if necessary and go hunting for outside bentwood firniture, you know that curly bamboo kind, it never dates and is elegant and above all comfortable...where many outdoor settings may look good but are not inviting. If the space were mine...and if it had shelter from the elements, or if you didn't mind some of those outdoor firniture protector covers for inclement weather ( when you may as well bring the furniture in...whatever it is..) .I'd also condsider going on the hunt for some lovely old colonial-looking wicker items painted brilliant white, it always makes a statement, always looks classy and is always gentle on the posterior! If you can find the genuine article often you will discover that the seats are made of entwined dried grasses and palm leaves. I'd also go looking at some of those plant/cafe' places...that sell plants, fountains, as well as up-market snacks and are often furnished with wicker...no harm in asking where they bought it...they may even sell it. Its a cosy little space...I'd just have come large comfy outdoor chairs and maybe little side tables. Think of fancy English ladies sitting out of doors watching a cricket match on the manor lawn and sipping drinks...that's the scenario I see there. Maybe even one of thos old tall plant stands with a large green specimen plant....Most of all....have fun.

Nice clean lines. I agree it's a pity to remove beautiful foliage, but in a tropical location, these beautiful plants create a lot of work.

what can you see looking back at the house from the courtyard and the undercover area? what rooms overlook these areas? will the entertaining area be used by crowds or smaller groups? do you need to walk through these areas to the pool? what size pizza oven and barbq are you planning? what do you use the undercover area for now? what is the size of the undercover area? have you consider an outdoor kitchen in the undercover area with small table for everyday and a big dining table with market umbrella in the paved area and the fireplace with seating area at the far end of the courtyard

It could have been a very bland but fit-for-purpose comfy zone. What you've done with the combination of materials, textures, colours and shapes is outright amazing! It doesn't incorporate too many details just for the sake of wanting to squish in every idea you ever had; every detail is really important. Love it.