I agree with Gallifrey, gloss and no stain is the way to go. Our brush box floors are nearly 20 years old and survived our youngest son rollerblading and riding his trike the length of our house. Yes, it does show dust a bit more, but it is much harder wearing.

Did you decide which timber to use. Carpet squares work well just make sure the over locked edge isn't too tight as it will cause the carpet to curl up, you can also use sisal the same way which you can take outside and hose down. With your table and chairs on timber it's all a bit timber and would be an idea to just keep the two carver chairs at the end of the table and introduce some other chairs to soften the setting, could also be better chairs for little ones to sit in.

I have the same issue, trying to match existing flooring. Take an off cut if you have one & see if stores can match it. In my case Harvey Norman's Big River range of engineered timber provided the 'best' likeness

Thank you. The finishes meet in the doorway in the picture as well as at the top of the stairs which is where the Lifeproof is installed.