Ceiling details make this lanai feel like an outdoor room. Recessed wood, large painted beams and stylish ceiling fans complete the look.

Out on the lanai, the team made major structural improvements, including raising the ceiling. “Our lanai was like a cave,” says Cathy. “So when Brett and his crew raised that up, it was an unbelievable feat.” To add visual interest and depth to the ceiling, Barker Kappelle then installed six substantial beams. They were painted a light color, highlighting the tongue-and-groove paneling in between each one. The crew also added fans and LED lights for illumination and comfort.

The spiral staircase is made of aluminum and finished with a powder coating, which gives it a shimmery appearance in sunlight.

With the help of a structural engineer, the contracting team installed glulams, large pillars designed to hold heavy weight, to hold up the lanai ceiling. The pillars provided enough support to add a second-story roof deck, and 690 extra square feet, to the home. The new deck boasts both mountain and ocean views.

For entrance to the roof deck, Kappelle obtained a one-piece aluminum spiral staircase. “Because it was one piece, they didn’t have any way to get it into the house so they used a crane to get it over the roof and install it,” says Cathy. The copper-veined, powder-coated aluminum finish is durable enough to withstand the salt air, rain and wind that come with living close to the beach.

The rooftop deck features a wood frame and a railing made of marine-grade stainless-steel cables and fasteners.

Finally, the team made other practical improvements, including replacing the roof, installing solar water heating and adding ridge vents. These changes, along with the addition of SolarGuard radiant barriers in between the rafters, from Island Cooling Concepts, make the home cooler, more comfortable and more energy-efficient.

For a couple who likes to entertain and enjoys the outdoors, the new improvements are a welcome change. “The space has a natural feel to it, which is wonderful,” says Cathy. “It’s truly an indoor-outdoor area with flow to the kitchen and covered lanai. The space is usable in all seasons, and the lanai is where we spend most of our time.” 

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