Luxury Home Magazine

By Maresa Giovannini P eople 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 professionals 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 indoor-outdoor living. In other regions it’s 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 potential for full- time furniture, features, and accessories. Because a lanai is truly an extension of the indoor living spaces, it should be treated and dressed as such. Although outdoor furniture should be 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. 42 L uxury L iving P A C I F I C TM