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Creating the Perfect Lanai Design for Your Florida Home

Divine Interiors Group • November 21, 2024

A lanai is a partially covered space that provides access to the outdoors and coverage from rain, sunshine, or bad weather. Your lanai should maximize your view of the outdoor landscape while remaining functional and visually appealing – they can even increase your property value.

A luxury lanai design featuring an outdoor grill, fume hood, countertop, cabinets, and swimming pool at Divine Interiors Group near Lakewood Ranch, Florida (FL)

At Divine Interiors Group, we'll help you develop a lanai design for an enclosed outdoor space you love.

What Is a Lanai?

A Lanai is originally a Hawaiian style of enclosed outdoor space. Similar to a sunroom, lanais provide protection from the elements, bugs, and critters and allow you to use your outdoor spaces more efficiently year-round.

Like sunrooms, but unlike patios, they always have structured coverings and have at least one wall. They're also usually connected to your home by one wall but can have two or three walls enclosing your lanai, depending on your home. Usually, they have concrete floors or something similar that’s easy to sweep and clean.

What to Include in Your Lanai Design

To understand what you want to include in your lanai, it’s essential to consider how you plan to use the space. For example, do you want to host friends and family for a backyard barbecue, supervise your children while swimming, or use it as a place to unwind?

No matter your primary purpose in this space, you can add several features and pieces to reflect your personality while making it inviting for others. Here are a few ideas to consider:

Chairs, Couches, and Area Rugs

Thinking about your space and budget is vital while you’re trying to determine what to include in your lanai. To help create an inviting and cozy space, consider adding the following:

  • Wicker chairs and sofas.
  • Outdoor cushions.
  • Outdoor area rugs.
  • Dining, coffee, or end tables.
  • Lounge chairs.

Entertainment Essentials

If you plan to use your outdoor space as a place where you can entertain your loved ones, there are many items you can add, such as:

  • Firepits.
  • Bars.
  • Grills.
  • Televisions.
  • Stereo systems.

Window Treatments

It’s important to consider the door to your home leading out to your lanai. Adding high-quality Hunter Douglas window treatments to your patio or sliding glass door can provide light control and privacy while you’re not outside.

Here are a few options to consider:

  • Palm Beach™ Polysatin™ Vinyl Shutters.
  • Skyline® Panel-Track Blinds.
  • Vertical Solutions® Vertical Blinds.
  • Duette® Cellular Shades.
  • Provenance® Woven Wood Shades.

Schedule Your Home Renovation Near Lakewood Ranch, Florida

Whether you're at the beginning of the planning stages for your lanai in your Florida home or you're ready to get started, Divine Interiors Group can help. We'll work with you on planning and maximizing your space while considering your budget. Our design team takes care of every aspect of the renovation, from working with you on the lanai design to selecting materials and completing the space.

Get ready to step into a more functional outdoor space by contacting us online, calling (941) 907-9759, or visiting us at 8205 Natures Way, Suite 101, in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. We proudly serve our surrounding Lakewood Ranch neighbors, including Sarasota and Bradenton, Florida.

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