"Wood-like" ceramic tiles would be one option.

Hi there! Since you are planning on removing the wall between the 2 rooms, you will now have "flow" in the room. My opinion, due to the fact that it has the most wear & tear, I would not use a tile that mimics hard wood. You will totally see the difference between the real & "faux wood" tile floors. I would use a nice 18" x 18" tile floor on a diagonal or a staggered pattern. Pictures would help Good Luck!!

I agree with Joseph Pastore on the design idea. Using a faux wood looking tile will NOT compliment the real wood that adjoins it. I would use a large tile, 12x24, or 24x24 or even a 24x48. There are many nice "natural" looking tiles that have a appearance of stone that would be a good way to create flow from the outdoors, into your wood flooring area. If this idea interests you, I'd be happy to post some pics

This is the wall that is coming down....view from family room/living room and view from porch room. I should mention that this home is a farm type home that was built in 1973, in farm country. Am keeping with a country type style so nothing real modern would work...

I would love to see some pics of tiles that might work.