Luxury Home Magazine

Designers, builders, and fabricators have created ways to both bring the outdoors in at varying degrees and create durable yet beautiful outdoor spaces to enjoy. 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. e ocean air and weather can wreak havoc on outdoor furniture if you’re not careful, but it can also create a natural (and free) 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 ensure 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. Use floor-to-ceiling windows for seamless views of the beautiful blue Pacific Ocean. Bring the heart of your home to the lanai with a fully equipped outdoor kitchen. ere’s nothing to compare to a backyard cookout, so do it in style with fine finishes, a bar, a built-in barbeque, a Opening Spread: Rob Shelton & Courtney M. Brown, Page 27. This Spread from Left: Carrie Nicholson, Page 24, Scott Startsman, Page 54, The Jacobson Team, Page 50.