Whether strolling the beach, walking on the sidewalk or driving along the road, people stop to stare at this sculptural home on the southwestern coast of Maui. On the makai side of the house, the curved roof lines cause visitors and residents alike to stop in their sandy tracks, while on the mauka side, drivers […]
As a Native Hawaiian textile designer, Jalene Kanani Bell’s relationship to Hawaii and Hawaiian culture has been the foundation of her design aesthetic. For more than a decade she has been licensing designs to international textile manufacturers, creating stylish carpet, fabric and wood elements for large-scale projects in high-end residences, corporate offices, and luxury hotels.
In the months leading up to the birth of their firstborn daughter, Kailua-based business The Splinter Concept’s Davin Jaime and YIREH fashion designer Emily Jaime poured their love of design into their baby’s nursery. Both avid travelers with a passion for art, the couple focused the nursery around key pieces that are as fashionable as
Sitting on a sofa in her living room, Yoshiko Nakaoka takes a sip of coffee and looks around at the place she’s called home for 10 years. “There’s something about this house,” she says. She remembers feeling a sense of calm when she and her husband, Wilford Nakaoka, first stepped foot inside, before making an
Along the base of the makai-facing slopes of diamond head, a serene home on a quiet street blends well with its surroundings: a geological gem on one side and sparkling blue ocean on the other. This 1960s house was a tropical retreat for many, having gone through several owners and updates before the Godfrey family
Picture yourself waking up each morning beside the water, cooking breakfast in a bright and airy kitchen, enjoying coffee on a covered lanai and strolling across a dock to board a boat to set out for a day on the water. This is the daily lifestyle Vivian and Larry Grasse envisioned when they decided to
enture off the bustling thoroughfare of Waialae Avenue, crisscross down the cozy streets of Kaimuki and follow the sounds of joyous laughter to find Angela and Albert “Baba” Akiona with their family, bringing their newly completed home to life. The original property, which was purchased by Baba’s grandparents in 1932 for just $6,300, had grown
Along the Big Island’s Kona-Kohala coastline, a lava field formed more than 200 years ago separates a unique jagged property from the glistening waters of Maniniowali Beach at Kua Bay. While many homes within the Kukio Golf and Beach Club are built upon rectangular lots, this particular property presented a unique challenge, with jaws from
No matter where you live, or what your decorating style, these two timeless, easy-to-find symbols of the season will bring the holidays home. Bright Blossoms Every holiday season, you’re sure to catch sight of the iconic poinsettia plant. From grocery store displays, mall decorations, church altars, and inside the homes of family and friends, this popular
In a breezy hillside street in Waialae Iki, sidewalks dotted with manicured hedges and trimmed trees underscore the façade of a grand estate that gazes out at the ocean. The clean, modern lines of the residence combined with the use of wood, stone and stucco elements emanate an air of grace and poise. This is
Kitchens and bathrooms are two of the most heavily used areas in almost any home, and are ultimately proving to be some of the best areas to invest in when it comes to renovating. From proper lighting to pre-planning, and even cabinet care, these pros share their best tips on navigating your kitchen and bathroom
A 1950s-era house in Kahala had gone through several updates before being purchased by its current homeowners, who also remodeled half of the space when they bought it in 2006. Just last year, they were able to finally complete their renovation project, shaping their house into a home they loved. The recent changes targeted the
