Luxury Home Magazine

more durable to withstand the sea air and other elements, you don’t have to sacrifice style. Look for island distributors who feature furniture in recycled teak, treated leather, stainless steel, PVC, and other modern weather-resistant pieces. The ocean air and weather can wreak havoc on outdoor furniture if you’re not careful, but it can also create a natural cooling system for the inside of your home. By positioning structures in line with the pattern of the trade winds, you can literally bring the outdoors in – neutralizing the temperature to create a comfortable and inexpensive indoor climate. To make sure there is proper ventilation and unobstructed views, effective windows are key. Double-pane, tinted, and Low-E Glass all help insulate, while pocket windows and doors create a more open feel. Bring the heart of your home to the lanai with a fully-equipped outdoor kitchen. Nothing compares to a backyard cookout, so do it in style with fine finishes, a bar, built-in barbeque, television, sound system, and plenty of seating. With all these Photo By: Thuncher Photography People come from all over the world to visit the natural beauty of the Hawaiian Islands. So if you are one of the lucky few to live here, why build walls to shut the beauty out? In Hawaii, industry profession- als incorporate the natural landscape into residential designs and are perfecting it with inspired luxury homes. From ocean views to pocket doors and outdoor kitchens to tropical pools, there are countless ways to position your home for ideal outdoor living. In other regions it is called the patio, the porch, or the deck; here, it’s simply the lanai. But unlike many other regions, this outdoor space can be used year-round, making it a viable outdoor room with poten- tial for full-time furniture, features, and accessories. Because a lanai is truly an extension of indoor living spaces, it should be treated and dressed as such. Although outdoor furniture should be Outdoor Living By Maresa Giovannini 33