Luxury Home Magazine

For a cohesive design, lush natural foliage is an aesthetic yet crucial inclusion. A perfectly manicured lawn looks out of place on a tropical island, so take landscape design into consideration when crafting your backyard oasis. Emphasize native, low-maintenance plants to make the outside exotic but livable. For the wow-factor, install water features both indoors and out. Whether with a natural pond, fountain, or cascading waterfall, both the visual and the sound of water lends well to the island lifestyle. Even if you don’t have a beachfront estate, your home can still be positioned to experience the outdoors. The suggestion of condominiums may conjure images of skyscrapers surrounded in pavement, showcased in other metropolitan destinations; but in Honolulu, The Trump International Hotel & Tower™ Waikiki BeachWalk®, available for rent through Hawaii 5-0 Vacation Rentals LLC and for purchase through Jack Tyrrell , is just across the street fromWaikiki’s renowned white sandy beaches. The proximity to the beach makes this an ideal location to experience condo city-living with fabulous amenities while also being able to take advantage of Hawaii’s natural amenities. With alfresco dining opportunities, the Wai`olu Ocean View Lounge, and personal lanais, these condos provide an idyllic outdoor location to viewWaikiki’s Friday night fireworks. Wherever you make your home in Hawaii, a well-set lanai at your residential paradise will help you enjoy the outdoors…rain or shine. L uxury L iving P A C I F I C TM Left: Mary Anne Fitch & Nam L. Le Viet, See Page 19 Right: Padilla Designs, LLC, See Page 37 amenities you can keep the luxury to your immediate family or invite friends over for some ideal outdoor entertaining. The ocean is a fantastic place to swim and sun, but sometimes it’s nice to have a reliable bit of the beach in your own backyard. From swimming pools and spas you can soak in the view from natural installations that blend in with the landscape. Using surface materials such as quartzite which Selective Stone, LLC employs, is a sparkling yet subtle addition to a lasting backyard lagoon. Consider using quartzite for interior floors or walls to give your home more texture and character. 35