Definitely Glass! Fully frameless is the way to go. Visually it disappears allowing you to view your pool area uninterrupted, no posts or prison bar effect. If you can't afford to do the whole lot at least do the the part you directly look at from the house and do the aluminum pool fence on the sides. You don't have to clean a glass fence anymore than you do your windows outside. I have 25 mts of it... Hardly ever touch it. Best is just a soft broom and a hose! It also has the added benefit of being a wind break when you are in the pool. Just make sure it's ASA approved and installed by a reputable company to comply with code.

Before deciding on a colour, don't forget to consider your kitchen cabinetry, benchtop, splashback, etc (and dining furniture)... for example, if you have a classic hamptons (farmer style) kitchen (and furniture) then don't discount a warm white for the walls... it won't look clinical as the warmth will come from the kitchen cabinetry, etc and dining furniture, e.g. But if you have a "hamptons inspired" look with a slightly more contemporary kitchen cabinetry (and furniture), then in my opinion (all nice options above but a bit too beige'ish for me) so I would suggest a light shade of a warm grey e.g. Whichever way you decide to go, try to narrow it down to 2-3 colours, get the small pot samples and paint each one on all the applicable walls as they will all look different at different angles depending on how they reflect natural daylight and the lights at night time... then you may be able to make a clearer decision. Good luck! :)

Your plans seem expansive and maybe costly. Id spend just a bit more and get a proper professional plan done.

Hi Bron. I'm totally with those who have suggested a. Colorbond Monument and b. No rendering. As a professional renovator, I see clients who had not taken into account the maintenance - cleaning, patching the cracks when the house moved and they all do, eventually) and would not render again. Bagging is really old-fashioned. The bricks are a great colour to work with. The suggestions of plants , a path leading (directing visitors) to your door, and I'll add using a feature colour on the door (an unobtrusive screen door - or even removing it) would make a big difference. It would be great to see a pic of the house from the street to see if there's anything else to suggest. Happy reno!!