Traditionally, the start of a New Year offers the promise of a fresh start. In Hawaii we have the added luxury of extending our window of opportunity through the end of the Chinese New Year which is celebrated this year beginning February 8, lasting until February 22. Read more
Skillful Interior Design Can Bring Joy Into Your Life
Since we're located in Hawaii, it naturally follows that our interior design and decorating philosophy is all about aloha. Of course I’m not referring to the “hello” or “goodbye” aloha translation popular with visitors. Rather, I’m thinking about the powerful Aloha Spirit! That special feeling and attitude that directs people in Hawaii to treat each other kindly. Respect for nature, and the desire to emulate her breathtaking beauty. Read more
Things To Consider When Remodeling/Building for a Sustainable and Healthy Environment
Living in Hawaii, surrounded by such astounding natural beauty, has inspired many property owners to keep Mother Nature in mind when building and remodeling their homes and businesses. The trend towards sustainable design in Hawaii is encouraged and supported by the availability of many "green" products and suppliers. Although green design leaves less of an impact on the environment, it may have an impact on your wallet. Read more
Working with the beautiful blue-green ocean as a backdrop is always a plus for interior designers in Hawaii. Trans-Pacific Design was recently given this opportunity when we were hired to transform a two bedroom villa in a tropical resort community into a contemporary corporate retreat. Read more
Completing an interior design for a Hawai'i bedroom within two weeks is a challenge. What's the secret? A very important deadline! Our client: a 16 year old girl with brain cancer. Her wish? Re-decorate her bedroom. Here on Hawai'i Island we're fortunate to have many generous people that donated their time or employees to make this wish come true! Read more
Two weeks ago Sunday, we were asked by Make-A-Wish Foundation - Hawai'i to help make a little girl's wish come true. She wished for a bedroom remodel! Little did I know that this would feel like the most important deadline I have faced in forty years as an interior designer. Read more
Trans-Pacific Design left this year's Award celebration with two Hawai'i Interior Design awards! One for this beautiful home on the water on Hawai'i island. The most rewarding things about working on this tropical interior were the great clients, and working with Terry Cisco of Dinmore & Cisco Architects. Read more
