Front

This is the back.

Here is the deck door from the outside

And door from inside of the home

what's under the tiles and what is the size of the space?..if you need to replace the deck it would be an opportunity to decide if the size and shape is suitable for what you need ..in the meantime consult a window supplier to replace the coloured panels with clear glass and new deck railings to match those at the front and repaint all the blue with a dark charcoal colour

Thanks heaps for your thoughts. The deck is about 5m x 3.6m. Longer than is really necessary. I might look into reducing the length. Under the tiles is cement sheeting I believe, held up by a timber painted frame (which is all in sound condition bar needing to be lifted on one end). Definitely need new deck railings and likely need to replace the ones on the front too- so an opportunity to try something different. I just realised I uploaded a slightly older file. The blue is actually a bit deeper now (I'm still not sold on it as it feels like it is too much having the same colour on all the concrete below as well. Here's a newer pic. Thanks again.

It's still quite blue.

Thanks pottsy99. Apologies, I am new here but appreciate the tips. I have hopefully edited the post to include that info. (While also accidentally making your answer a 'featured answer').

Anyway. To answer your question, the material on the front of the house, I believe, is a special heat treated brick. It reflects a deep blue colour in the middle, I'm guessing this is why the previous owners went with blue elsewhere. I'm torn about changing it, because it does seem like a strong feature of the home.

I agree about the brown window frames and amber glass (I didn't think it would bother me so much before moving in). While I'd love to replace them, we are focusing mainly on making the most out of updating things that must be updated for safety reasons.

Thanks again.

Often we like to replace with wire rope or glass to make it disappear. But you have a pretty plain building so I would be keeping railing with some visual strengths. Ie decorative appeal, unless you really want clear view.

Awesome, great tip thanks Kate. I was thinking of steering clear of glass or wire (we have kids and I want it to feel child friendly). What do you think of powder coated vetical steel for this design?

I think your updates crossed over with my questions , so I've got more of an idea .

The problem I think you'll have is that , particularly from the front ( street view ) if you go , for example , charcoal or surfmist on the garage doors and gutters , do the entrance door in bright red , and do an amazing set of stainless railings and dark glass panels -- yes , you guessed -- everyone will still focus on the yellow glass !

The back deck seems okay as a base to me -- I think the size suits the house , and from what I can see , even the roof section looks quite nice . The railing has been added to , the spacing is wrong , so apart from the tiles , it probably needs the railings redone -- maybe work out the heights needed , and then whether you want steel or stainless or glass .

But then if you do the same style on the front terrace ( which is logical ) it will clash with the yellow , and to a lesser extent the brown frames .

Thanks Pottsy99. Those damn windows clearly have me in a bind. Maybe we have to update enough to get the back deck and balcony safe with the view to changing the windows in the future if the cost/benefits work out. Thanks for identifying that for me.