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December 10, 2019 - No Comments!

Using Animal Prints in Your Home

Animal prints are back in a big way, and when you're a designer on the Big Island of Hawaii, you don't have to look far for inspiration.

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June 7, 2018 - 1 comment.

Outdoor Living Space Design Trends

Even if you don't call Hawaii home, it's summer time on the mainland and that means your outdoor living space might need some new ideas. Here are some design trends we are seeing in a place where outdoor living is 365 days a year... Read more

December 19, 2017 - No Comments!

Going Green: Environmentally Responsible Interior Design

You’ve probably heard "green design" and "sustainable design" used more and more, and interchangeably, but the fact is that they each support different aspects of our environment: Read more

September 9, 2016 - 4 comments

Sustainable Kitchen Remodel on a Budget

This Big Island kitchen renovation proves you don’t need deep pockets to spice up the heart of your home on many levels—functionally, aesthetically, and with an eye to the environment! Read more

July 6, 2016 - No Comments!

What’s Trending Now in Bath and Soaker Tubs

Stand alone bath and soaker tubs are (once again) trending. Clean-lined contemporary styles in new materials are bringing the tub front and center.

April 12, 2016 - No Comments!

Kitchen Design Takeaways from the 2016 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show

Kitchen Faucets Congratulations! You’ve just won the jackpot without traveling a mile. In January I attended the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show * in Las Vegas—the largest and most exciting show of its kind. This month you’re the winner because I’m sharing the latest 2016 kitchen trends, products, and technologies gleaned from over 500 exhibitors from all over the world.

January 1, 2016 - No Comments!

Hau’oli Makahiki Hou! New Year, New You

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

February 27, 2015 - No Comments!

Interior Design in Hawaii – Creating Aloha

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