I offer two options first the low economy option :-) paint the concrete the second option pave either slate, stone or stone look tiles - whatever you can obtain for a low cost preferably second hand - I love recycling and it usually looks good when done with taste.

Hardwood is still a great option and will last for decades if maintained. It would still be my first choice. In particular if it does suit the existing house. The new composites like Millboard, Inex, both look good once down. The Inex for example gets stained (or painted) like a standard timber but the product is a bit like a fibre cement so is almost unaffected by moisture. How long will they last.... well they are quite new to the market.....

just had a look at your existing plans for the second storey.. 1/ I'd make it all open plan .. First I'd move your bed 4 downstairs into the theatre room..reason ? bathroom is existing down there..you can turn it into a master suite..bathroom..study as retreat. which then leave you all that room ..bed 4 ..kitchen ..meals..lounge..foyer to just be one huge living area.. from that living area you can pop in a stacker door/bi folds to lead to your screen verandah. Personally I'd get rid of the screens and open it right up with banisters so you can have fresh air flowing in. You can do the same with the front as well to make it one huge area without much changes.

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