19. Whitewashed Teak & Outdoor-Indoor Flow

What This Idea Means

A design focused on seamless transition between indoor living rooms and outdoor ocean decks, using weather-resistant whitewashed teak furniture and continuous flooring materials.

How to Make It

  • Doors: Install large sliding or folding glass accordion doors that open completely to an exterior patio.
  • Furniture: Use whitewashed teak sofas and armchairs with weather-resistant Sunbrella fabric cushions suitable for indoor/outdoor use.
  • Flooring: Extend indoor stone or tile flooring continuously onto the outdoor patio deck.

Tips & Variations

  • Use low-profile furniture so views out toward outdoor decks remain open from every angle inside.
  • Choose outdoor-rated performance fabric for indoor sofas if you have pets or active beachside living.