This was an interesting design project. The client was looking for advice on furniture layout, organization and selection. Their lifestyle involves lots of family friends and entertaining, so we concluded that we would divide the cabana into four distinct areas: bar, formal eating space, casual dining and a social area combining both shaded and sunny spaces.

The furniture was selected to be substantial, in order to balance the visual weight of the pool house and provide a feeling of casual comfort. The mix of color, texture and shapes in furnishings and fabrics was used to create visual interest and practical answers to their lifestyle. The combination allows them to have large parties of friends and family in a child friendly environment which looks warm and inviting. 

The pool area is surrounded by additional comfy lounge seating, designed for socializing and relaxation. Colors were chosen to complement the outdoors and the beautiful surrounding gardens.

The dining area, with a flat screen TV, is casual and multi-purpose. The garden, in back, is framed by cabana drapes providing a cozy, more intimate feeling for the dining room.

We maximized the outdoor space by designing multi-level social areas. We designed spaces to sit quietly and read, with additional seating to watch the boats on the water, a bar for socializing, an outdoor dining area, and a family gathering area.

The outdoor family room is a great extension of the living space. It was important that the outdoor furniture relate to the indoors since the two environments are so interconnected. The rooms needed to flow seamlessly from the inside to the outside.

This custom designed dock has a viewing window for fish watching night or day.

This view shows the dock and outdoor bar on the other side of the seating area.

Here, a mirror was used to reflect the water views. Lots of detail in the lanai accessories tie into the more formal furnishings in the adjoining rooms.

One of many porches in this home, this one takes advantage of the view from the second floor and provides a spot for casual dining in good weather.

This outdoor porch allows you to dine outside without concern for the elements.

With a small pool and cabana area, four decks and porches, there is ample opportunity to enjoy the outdoors at this New England property. Below shows the pool at daytime and the expansive view from the house.