Hawaii Home + Remodeling February/March 2022

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All the new hues from top paint brands.

A family’s pool and spa are an ideal retreat.

Experts share popular home trends for 2022.

Make changes to give your house some love.

Colors of the Year

Windward Haven

Now Trending

Room to Improve

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PHOTOS: OLIVIER KONING, COURTESY OF BLUEPRINT808; GETTY IMAGES; AARON K. YOSHINO; COURTESY OF AMERICAN STANDARD AT FERGUSON BATH, KITCHEN & LIGHTING GALLERY; COURTESY OF KAPILI SOLAR ROOFING

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EDITOR’S NOTES

It’s time to hit reset.

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You don’t have to go big to make a mighty impact. In this issue, we include some small improvement projects that yield huge results. See page 45 for ideas that’ll help you further enhance your abode.

Our homes will continue to evolve as we grow and live in them. Have fun learning about emerging trends and seeing if you’d like to incorporate them into your spaces. Consider updating for the future and taking advantage of the latest technology out there.

I hope this issue provides you with some inspiration to finally tackle the project you’ve been putting off or taking on one that’ll renew your space. After all, your home needs some love too.

If you’ve been making upgrades, please share them with us by email or on Instagram using the hashtag #hawaiihomemag.

Aloha,

Stephanie Nguyen, EDITOR

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fter taking some time off during the holiday season, I’m feeling recharged.

It was just the refreshment I needed after feeling a bit of cabin fever at home. I got to hone my baking skills and practice some essential self-care, like sleeping in and going on food adventures.

It also gave me some time to think about upgrades required in my home and to actually move on the projects that I kept putting off, like searching for a new microwave and replacing all the bulbs that have gone out.

With that in mind, we’ve put together an issue that’ll help those in search of a reset at home.

Embrace the new year with a new hue by painting with one of the colors of the year from popular paint brands, see page 10.

If you’re unsure what to do next, consider current trends. Throughout the home, natural tones, open spaces and cleanliness are on the rise. In the kitchen, customization and high-tech products are trending.

And bathrooms are places of sanctuary with stand-alone tubs and seamless designs. See page 37 for more.

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A Dash of Style fixtures with modern finishes add a bit of flair to this kitchen, which pairs together black and gold lighting with a Signature Hardware Caribana Single-Handle Kitchen Faucet in brushed gold to create a cohesive and chic look. See page 37 for even more trends to dress your home in.

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Set the Tone Welcome the new year with a new hue.

BY STEPHANIE NGUYEN

olor plays an important role in defining not only the style but also the atmosphere of your home. If your space looks stagnant, it may be time to paint it anew. From verdant, calming hues to bright, lively ones — create a fresh look in every room with this year’s trending colors.

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Benjamin Moore

Let your imagination grow and blossom with Benjamin Moore’s October Mist. This gentle shade of green, which closely resembles the stem of a flower, is an effortless tone that can soften or conform. Create a peaceful bedroom, calming kitchen or relaxing living area with this anchoring, yet freeing color. Benjamin Moore paints can be found locally at City Mill and select HPM Building Supply stores.

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Pantone

Pantone’s selection exudes courage and confidence. For the first time in its 22-year history, Pantone created a completely new hue called Very Peri, which is meant to “represent the global zeitgeist of the moment and the transition we are in.”

“As we move into a world of unprecedented change, the selection of Pantone 17-3938 Very Peri brings a novel perspective and vision of the trusted and beloved blue color family,” says Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of Pantone Color Institute, in a press release. “Encompassing the qualities of the blues, yet at the same time possessing a violet-red undertone, Pantone 17-3938 Very Peri displays a spritely, joyous attitude and dynamic presence that encourages courageous creativity and imaginative expression.”

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COLOR

Sherwin-Williams

Bring a breath of fresh air to indoor and outdoor spaces with Sherwin-Williams’ Evergreen Fog. “The familiar, comfortable nature of Evergreen Fog shines as a reassuring backdrop and freshens up any space,” says Sue Wadden, director of color marketing at Sherwin-Williams, in a press release. Subtle, refreshing and not to mention stunning, this gray-green looks best when paired with natural-looking textiles and a fusion of metals like champagne gold, warm brass or inky black, shares Wadden. Visit your local Sherwin-Williams store.

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COLOR

Valspar

Valspar designed a collection of 12 trend-worthy colors to infuse tranquility into your home. From crisp and cool tones to warm neutrals, check out the colorful array of options to liven up your spaces. Find Valspar paints at Hardware Hawaii. left: Create a warm room with Valspar’s Oats and Honey. below: Valspar’s Shady Lady is a simple, light shade.

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ALL TOGETHER NOW A renovation brings a family closer by knocking down barriers.

STORY BY STEPHANIE NGUYEN PHOTOS BY OLIVIER KONING, COURTESY OF BLUEPRINT808 FEATURING BLUEPRINT808 AND MOKULUA HIGH PERFORMANCE BUILDER

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he original design of this kailua home was a bit of a mixed plate, says Mike

Fairall of Mokulua High Performance Builder. The onestory ranch-style residence had been renovated numerous times by previous owners, resulting in compartmentalized spaces. The layout and cramped rooms, which lacked airflow, made the current owners feel hindered, especially in the heart of the home.

“We wanted to remodel because our family enjoys spending time in and around the kitchen area, but because the kitchen

was so compartmentalized — with the four family members around the smaller existing kitchen island — we felt inhibited for space,” says one of the homeowners.

Along with these challenges, the home needed an overall update, including new appliances, cabinets and countertops, all of which were several decades old.

The homeowners called upon Blueprint808 and Mokulua High Performance Builder to reimagine their home as a place that the whole family could gather together naturally, whether in the kitchen or in the living area.

“Andrew Forman is known to have a keen eye and ability to create spaces that instill an overall sense of calm through clean lines,” shares the homeowner.

left: A new built-in office area with a utility counter and new cabinetry adjoins the laundry room, which has a second refrigerator.

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above: The large kitchen island has become a hub for the family, a place where folks can cook, clean and converse all in one room.

“We also found him to immediately understand our goals for making the kitchen a center of the home, modifying our space to ensure its use could be maximized.”

Blueprint808’s comprehensive services include providing full specifications and assistance with materials procurement, says Forman of Blueprint808. “Through 3D modeling, photo realistic renderings, mood boards, product shopping, budgeting and procuring, the process is comprehensively handed over to the builder to ensure materials arrive on time

and on budget.”

The overall goal with the Kailua home was to “improve flow and make the space more functional and inviting,” adds Fairall.

Mokulua High Performance Builder lived up to its stellar reputation for providing quality green building services, shares the homeowner. Along with a brand-new open kitchen, the scope of work included replacing an exterior wall with 24-inch wide Fleetwood multipanel sliding doors to allow a seamless connection between indoor spaces and the backyard pool area. hawaiihomemag.com • FEBRUARY/MARCH 2022 • 17

The newly designed home is airy and bright, which is exactly what the family desired. “We wanted to achieve a clean, crisp and somewhat minimalist look,” says the homeowner. “It is difficult to keep a kitchen area clear of clutter at all times, particularly with kids; therefore, we wanted to make sure that the kitchen design and finishes were clean enough that they would not amplify the appearance of occasional clutter.”

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to have a large kitchen island that could be used by everyone at the same time.

“We wanted to ensure that the kitchen island area could be a space where people focusing on cooking or cleaning up after a meal could remain part of and participate in social gatherings,” adds the homeowner.

The white cabinets from Bellmont Cabinet Co. have no drawer pulls, making for a cleaner aesthetic. The kitchen island has Silestone counters; the rest of the room has Corian surfaces. “The color of

above: The kitchen flows naturally into the formal living room, where the family has a clear view of the backyard pool.

these countertops is slightly off-white to add some depth to the color scheme in contrast to the white cabinets and walls,” says the homeowner. “We have a stainlesssteel backsplash behind the stove to present an almost industrial feel for the Thermador range area.”

The six-burner stove, two Bosch ovens and two refrigerators — the second one is in the laundry room — make it easy to entertain guests. “The kitchen is top of the line, well thought out and great for family use,” says Fairall. “The open flow greatly improved the air circulation, and the home is naturally much cooler as well.”

Opening up the kitchen and dining room, which were previously separated by interior walls, allowed for more natural light and connection. Beyond the kitchen is a new utility counter and builtin office area that adjoins the laundry room. Down a few steps, family members can enter the living area that opens up to the pool through the Fleetwood multipanel sliding doors.

“Our home is far more useful and livable than it used to be,” says the homeowner.

“Opening and connecting the spaces has allowed us to feel more connected as we use different areas of the house.”

below: Fleetwood multipanel sliding doors, 24 inches wide, improve the connection between indoor and outdoor spaces.

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Good Times, Rain or Shine

A backyard redo includes a new pool and spa to enjoy all year long.

STORY BY CAITLIN BASILIO

PHOTOS BY AARON K. YOSHINO

FEATURING PACIFIC POOL & SPA

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ool days have become the norm for this family of five, thanks to the construction of a new pool and spa by Pacific Pool & Spa. Before this splashing addition, the backyard was a no-frills grass landscape. “It was a nice yard and I had to convince my husband, because he’s a yard guy, that we needed a pool,” says Summer Dunhour.

After some persuasion, Dunhour got the pool she wanted, as well as a Jacuzzi. “The Jacuzzi is my

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favorite part about it,” she says, adding that it has eight strong jets in total that hit all the angles.

And the pool and spa can be controlled with an app. Dunhour uses her phone to check the salt intake, as well as turn on and off the Jacuzzi and bubbler.

“The spa takes about an hour and 20 minutes to get from 80 degrees to 102 degrees,” says Clifton Crawford of Pacific Pool & Spa. “The heat pump will keep their pool at 85 degrees year-round and they have thermostatic control. It’s an energy-efficient appliance, too.”

below: The pool and spa are surrounded by lush tropical greenery and concrete slabs, which form a walkway directly from the shower to the pool. right: An outdoor shower completes this backyard pool.

The waterproof tile, shower valve and showerhead were all selected by the homeowners.

Along the inside perimeter of the pool, which measures 15 by 30 feet, is a light blue tile called Aqua Marine from Fujiwa Tiles. There’s also a Bali ledge with two loungers. And it’s a saltwater pool, which Dunhour loves.

“The salt water is less abrasive on your skin,” she says.

A bubbler between the two loungers has a light with four colors to choose from — blue, red, white and green — to

create a nice evening ambiance.

As for the outdoor shower, the family chose the tile, shower valve and showerhead. “On the opposite side of the wall is the hot and cold water, which made the install simple,” says Crawford.

“Clifton was really good to work with; it was easy,” says Dunhour.

“They made it happen and did exactly what I wanted.”

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HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC PRESENTS

H AWA I ‘ I O F TO M O R ROW

I N 1947, HAWAI IAN E LECTR IC CO M M I S S IO N E D A S E R I E S of

advertisements that imagined how Honolulu would emerge from the war years as a thriving, modern city. These penand-ink drawings were infused with idealism and creativity, with the artist and author using what today we would call design thinking to sketch a gleaming Honolulu that was just over the horizon.

Seventy-five years later, Hawaiian Electric commissioned Hawaii Business to create a successor that reflects the same kind of optimism and confidence in Hawai‘i’s future as we recover from one of the most disruptive experiences of our lifetime.

Honolulu of Tomorrow described a place where the built environment worked in harmony with Hawai‘i’s natural beauty. We wanted a fresh take on this, a Hawai‘i of Tomorrow that envisions resourceful, sustainable islands that adapt to the challenges of the coming decades, especially climate change.

We’re talking to people about what they see for the Hawai‘i of 2050, including experts in design, transportation, agriculture and energy, and receiving ideas from groups like the Center for Tomorrow’s Leaders and the Office of Indigenous Innovation at University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. While technology is an important element of the future they describe, so is the responsible stewardship of our islands’ natural resources.

As you will see in the feature on future agriculture, the artists Matthew Kawika Ortiz and Roxanne Ortiz drew inspiration from the ingenuity of Native Hawaiians whose ahupua‘a enabled self-reliance and adaptability to natural events.

I hope you enjoy this project and that it inspires discussion, as it has at Hawaiian Electric.

You can send your comments and ideas to future@hawaiianelectric.com. Our Climate Change Action Plan sees us eliminating carbon emissions from power generation well before 2050 and working closely with our communities to make sure that the clean energy transformation benefits everyone.

With aloha, SHELEE KIMURA

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©2022 Hawaii Business Magazine, 1088 Bishop St., Suite LL2, Honolulu, HI 96813. hawaiibusiness.com.

E N V I S I O N I N G A H AWA I ‘ I O F TO M O R R OW T H R O U G H C R E AT I V E C O L L A B O R AT I O N Hawaii Business Magazine, in partnership with Hawaiian Electric, summons the optimistic spirit of practical imagination to think about what Hawai‘i would look like in 2050, with special consideration on the challenges of the coming decades. Who better to envision this future than homegrown Hawai‘i artists who create beautiful worlds and futures through imagery.

The artists featured in “Hawai‘i of Tomorrow” envision Hawai‘i as a place where people, technology, infrastructure and ‘āina somehow function harmoniously together. Let their visions of the future serve as inspirational and aspirational.

Excerpts from Hawaiian Electric’s 1947 publication “Honolulu of Tomorrow”

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ABOUT THE ARTISTS

Kimberlie Clinthorne-Wong Artist of “The Tranquility of Transportation,” Pg.26 Kimberlie Clinthorne-Wong is an illustrator, designer and ceramicist from Hawai‘i. She received a B.F.A. in Drawing from UH Mānoa and a B.F.A. in Illustration from Art Center of Design. Her diverse range of work includes conceptual editorials to whimsically, surreal and playfully imagined worlds for children’s illustrations. Select clients include 7−Eleven Hawai‘i, Starbucks, The Washington Post and World Vision. She is a co-founder and one of the principal artists of Two Hold Studios, a collaborative ceramic design studio.

Hawai‘i of Tomorrow is published as a supplement to Hawaii Home + Remodeling, February/March 2022.

Presented by Hawaiian Electric.

Wooden Wave Artist of “Food Powered by ‘Āina,” Pg.28 Matthew Kawika Ortiz and Roxanne Ortiz are a husband-and-wife creative duo who paint under the name Wooden Wave. They draw upon Hawaiian values and concepts to present them in a contemporary context. With conscious attention to detail, their work invites viewers to imagine alternative realities to our current society and environment. They meld elements of the natural world with technology (both, modern and ancestral) to create narratives around mālama ‘ āina values. Best known for their large-scale murals depicting sustainable treehouses, Wooden Wave presents a playful perspective that brings hope and joy to those who view their art.

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Kate Wadsworth

Lauren Trangmar

Solomon Enos

Xochitl Cornejo

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LE E K E LECTR IC VE H IC LE S ZOO M N O I S E LE S S LY ATO P AL A M OANA BO U LEVAR D, barely one meter apart.

Public, app-summoned carpods glide alongside private vehicles and delivery drones. All are piloted autonomously, orchestrated by the DriveGrid to merge, pass, and re-route with optimized synchronicity. Commute times are shorter with each system upgrade, and it’s been years since the city’s latest traffic fatality.

A thin solar substrate coats each vehicle’s tempered glass facade, drinking in sunlight to keep wheels spinning longer. Without bulky engine blocks and steering gears, interiors are roomy and oriented for pau hana conversations and sharing snacks with family on the way home. Smart vehicles valet them-

selves with inhuman precision into ultra-compact, fast-charging stalls; blocks once used for parking lots have been transformed into neighborhood gardens and agroforests.

By 2050, the melodic trill of ‘elepaio birds have replaced the roar of combustion engines in Downtown Honolulu. The rail’s Alakea Station has evolved into an urban kīpuka, host to native trees and their natural ecosystems. These days, a rail rider exiting the station can just as easily grab an e-bike from under an ‘ulu tree and freewheel to their front yard or hop onto an autonomous electric bus without having to wave a single transit pass.

In the silence of electric streets, most nights are filled only with the sounds of leaves rustled by tradewinds. Even those living near busy roadways sleep soundly and breathe deeply.

“If you ever stand at a corner and listen to what’s going on… the sound of transportation can be really loud. It’s not natural. Just that sound can be grating to people’s psychology. But with clean transportation — whether it’s electric vehicles, bicycles, or walking — it’s all very quiet. So, instead of having that white noise of buses and cars, hopefully we’ll have people laughing, people talking, those types of noises that are more human.”

– AKI MARCEAU, DIRECTOR OF E LECTRIFICATION OF TR ANSPORTATION , HAWAIIAN E LECTRIC

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his field tablet pings at regular intervals. ‘O‘opu populations in Zone 6, it tells him, have officially tripled since the return of the ahupua‘a’s natural water flows.

Community scientists from seven countries, participating in the university’s prestigious climate resilience fellowship, follow along with mud under their fi ngernails, eager to learn more from the ecosystem manager.

He tells them how the sluice gates separating the ‘auwai, arterial valves in the vast circulatory system of agricultural waterways, revolutionized Hawai‘i in the 13th century, an innovation by the chief Mā‘ilikūkahi to cordon waterborne plant diseases and even grow fish within the irrigation system. In 2050, these mākāhā are now solar-automated, he says, and regulate water usage to exactly what each plant needs, no more.

The valley, in turn, bursts with food. Patches of kabocha, sweet potatoes, carrots and lettuce radiate from the banks of the lo‘i kalo. A multicolored canopy of fruit crowns the agroforest, pulling clouds towards the hillside with their leaves and healing abused soil with their nitrogen-fi xing roots.

Smart solar panels dotting the variegated fields adjust their opacity along the sun’s path, optimizing shade to what the plants beneath them liked best.

Any excess power is sold to the island’s power grid.

The extra income is reinvested into crop innovation and productivity.

The same technology panels the facades of the farm’s kauhale — greenhouses that nurture vast solar-powered aquaponic systems of delicate plants and seedlings. Inside, the konohiki observes the farmed fish that enrich the closed water loop within. He nets a 4-pound adult to cook for his visitors, plucks enough green onions and fern shoots for lunch, and gives thanks to his kūpuna.

‘Umeke: Photosynthetic algaes light night paths.

Lupe: Solar kites collect and correlate wind, rain, solar, and lunar crop data to inform when and where to plant.

Kāhili: Vertical axis wind turbines catch the valley breeze without harming birds and pollinators.

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2022 PROJECT LOOK BOOK

2022 PROJECT LOOK BOOK

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A collection of home ideas and sources to inspire you: From remodeling your condo and improving your home’s roofing and solar to updating appliances and cabinetry in the kitchen, this look book is the inspiration you need to get moving this year.

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KITCHEN CABINETS Open the door to new cabinetry possibilities.

One of the best ways to refresh your kitchen is with brand-new cabinetry from HPM Building Supply. The locally owned business, which celebrated its 100 anniversary last year, is passionate about providing homeowners the best options for their kitchens, which include a wide array of cabinetry lines, including its own line built specifically for Hawaii. “Today, kitchens are more the focal point of a home and a place that brings everyone together,” says Kehau Amorin, director of HPM Building Supply’s Home Design Center. “You see families cooking together or friends circled around the kitchen island enjoying their favorite food and wine and we know we played our role, in part, to bringing this all together for our customers.”

PHOTOS: COURTESY OF HPM BUILDING SUPPLY

Multiple locations statewide; hpmhawaii.com

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HOME DESIGN CENTER HPM Building Supply offers Home Design Center services on Hawaii Island — in Hilo, Waimea and Kona — and Kauai, and coming soon on Maui. “Our Home Design Centers are there to provide that one-stop shop experience, with an array of inspirational and trending displays and a large number of samples with a variety of colors and decorative styles,” says Amorin.

“Pairing our designers’ experience and a showroom of samples makes this the perfect experience for our customers.”

IN DEMAND “Lighter wood tones, along with blues and greens, are the newest trending colors we see going into 2022, mixing in with the already popular white and gray,” shares Aguiar. “Some of our cabinet lines, like Medallion, are adding lighter tone stain colors and blue and green paint colors as a standard finish option.”

She says that people are also gravitating toward flat-style doors instead of Shaker-style ones.

CABINETRY LINES Kapua Aguiar, who has been a kitchen and bath designer for HPM Building Supply for almost a decade, shares some details about the company’s five cabinetry brands: • Akamai Cabinets is the company’s exclusive collection of affordable allwood cabinets. There are three series: Ohia, Ilima and Naupaka.

• Medallion Cabinetry is manufactured in the U.S. and comes in varying styles and finishes. The two series are Silverline and Gold.

• Bellmont Cabinet Co. features European-style built-to-order frameless cabinets made in the U.S. with three series: 1600, 1900 and Vero.

• Design-Craft Cabinets are carefully crafted with sustainability in mind.

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LOW RISK, HIGH REWARD A roof-integrated PV system lowers the risk of leaks as well as the maintenance needed over the course of ownership. Mounted directly on the roof deck, these systems are unlike traditional rack-mounted systems that penetrate the rooftop. The panels are integrated by GAF Energy’s proprietary flashing components to encapsulate the solar array, shares Leong. And the systems come with dual warranties: one from the contractor and one from the manufacturer.

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Kapili Solar Roofing continues to improve the roofing industry in Hawaii, with top-notch products that greatly improve our homes. The locally owned and family-run business has partnered with GAF Energy — one of the largest roofing manufacturers in the world — to provide roofintegrated photovoltaic systems. “We offer customized solar solutions taking into account our clientele’s energy consumption and goals for the system,” shares Brennan Leong of Kapili Solar Roofing. There are many benefits to having a roof-integrated PV system and Leong says Kapili Solar Roofing is proud to offer this solution to its customers. “We believe that solar is the future of roofing, and roofing is the future of solar,” says Leong.

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APPLIANCES Notable products for your kitchen.

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COOKTOPS The 200 and 400 series cooktops are made of excellent materials and designed especially for home cooks. They highlight the Vario option, which allows you to customize your workstation. While cooking on the 400 series, homeowners can control different modular options and ventilation appliances.

These cooktops have stainless steel knobs, black glass and large touch displays inviting you to scroll through 17 power levels and the timers, and are connected to the Home Connect app.

OVENS Gaggenau ovens stand out because of their style and functionality. They can be installed flush to surrounding cabinetry and boast stainless steel-backed full glass doors with knobs on the display, a touch screen and handleless doors. “Gaggenau aims to create appliances which possess the functionality and durability of a commercial kitchen, but are designed for the luxurious domestic environment,” says Pak.

WINE STORAGE Gaggenau wine cabinets are unique because they’re climate-controlled and because of their warm glare-free lighting and preprogrammed light scenarios. Their extendable trays are crafted with white oak, making them distinctive. hawaiihomemag.com • FEBRUARY/MARCH 2022 • 35

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With the kitchen as the center of your home, having top appliances should be a priority. Gaggenau creates well-crafted and timelessly designed products that will make your space shine. “Known as a global leader in luxury home appliances, Gaggenau offers over 300 years of superior technology and innovative design rooted in the professional culinary principle,” says Steve Pak of Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery. “Exceptional performance by design, Gaggenau products are intuitive and enabling, focused and robust.” Pak shares that homeowners can experience the premier German technology, paired with the best of European craftsmanship right here in Hawaii at Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery.

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CONDO REMODELING Smooth sailing from start to finish.

Remodeling your condo is no easy feat. It takes a lot of planning, understanding the building rules and the right team. If your contractor isn’t a condo specialist you can get yourself into trouble fast.

A typical condo remodeling project involves the kitchen, bathroom and overall flooring. Hiring a professional like Moorhead & Company Inc. can make all the difference. The company can help you navigate through the many rules and potential obstacles involved. “We’ve embraced the challenges and have gotten really good at all the different hurdles and obstacles,” says J.R. Moorhead of Moorhead & Company. With all the moving parts to a condo renovation, working with a professional saves you time and money in the long run.

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When homeowners partner with Moorhead & Company, they have the advantage of only dealing with one team.

The company makes remodeling the entire condo one streamlined project. Moorhead & Company can help you navigate your building rules and figure out where to get your products. From the beginning, the company prides itself on taking care of its clients. “We create a relationship with our clients before we even start the project. We spend the time to understand our clients wants and needs” says Moorhead. “We anticipate any hiccups and unforeseen obstacles before they happen.

We don’t want our clients to have any change orders.”

DESIGN OPPORTUNITIES Clients often come with ideas of what they desire in their homes, like the floors, cabinets and countertops. The team at Moorhead & Company asks homeowners the right questions to determine the value and budget and points them in the right direction. The company has the advantage of knowledge and experience from doing so many condo remodels. “Each building is unique and has different rules and requirements. We have done so many condo renovations, that we anticipate obstacles and know what to look for and what questions to ask,” says Moorhead.

“Part of our value is we have relationships with different businesses locally and can steer you in the right direction so that you get the product and quality that you’re looking for, at the price you are looking to spend.”

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The 2022 Trends Are In! It’s exciting to find out the latest trends and how we might want to include it in our spaces. We looked through the Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery’s Trends & Influences, an annual guide to the hottest appliances, lighting and plumbing, and asked industry experts for their take on what’s trending in home design. This is the full report.

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above: Japandi design marries minimalism, comfort and beauty — bringing Scandinavian functionality and Japanese elegance together.

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“Organic and natural spaces will dominate the kitchen space in 2022,” says Cris Johnson of Hawaii Kitchen & Bath. “Think nature-inspired wood-tones and warmer hues.”

Johnson shares that open-concept spaces with modern designs and clean, minimal aesthetics will continue to be on-trend. “Large windows will be incorporated to increase natural light with the addition of large sliding doors, opening to a nearby patio area, for an outdoor living space,” she says. “Larger islands are being designed for prep areas as well as a flexible space to use” for business, bills or homework.

above: This neutral, wood-tone kitchen was designed by Carolyn Pace Design and features cabinetry from Hawaii Kitchen & Bath. right: This Moorhead & Company bathroom features a vibrant backsplash for a pop of color.

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“The trend in home renovation, especially kitchen and bathrooms this year, is all about creating oneof-a-kind spaces,” says J.R. Moorhead of Moorhead & Company Inc. “That means no one else’s place looks like yours. How do you do this? You customize everything. Each light, each sink, each faucet, each space, has something unique about it.”

For a standout kitchen, Moorhead recommends having multitone cabinets — blue and white is a popular color combo — balanced with white quartz countertops, a glass subway tile backsplash and varying fixtures from different places. “People like to express their individualism by being unique,” he adds. “In a bathroom, you can get really creative with tile if you want to be different.”

Marshall Hickox of Homeworks Construction believes that people want to personalize and differentiate their homes, but in a manner that’s not ostentatious. “Having spent more time at home this year, I feel people have become more in tune with what they want out of their living space: personal, comfortable, manageable, and most importantly, functional,” he says.

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It’s no surprise that hygiene and wellness are top priorities these days.

People want their homes to be safe and spotless. Today’s innovations can help you clean better and faster, leaving more time on your hands.

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Create a hotter kitchen by incorporating the latest improvements. Appliances are more advanced than ever with voice activation and mobile app control. There’s also built-in customization and integration.

“Homeowners are opting for complete custom fabricated cabinetry for more flexibility with design and features. To keep the open feel of a kitchen, homeowners are mixing wood floating shelves with upper cabinetry,” says Johnson.

You’ll find matching appliances and cabinetry, built-in pantries, deep drawers with pullouts and unique designs that’ll include everyone in your family, including your pets. “Pets are considered in the planning of cabinetry with designated spaces for food and even a niche space within the island or adjacent area for pets to nap,” says Johnson.

Quartz remains the top countertop choice and touchless faucets are on everyone’s wish list.

Matte black, brass, brushed finishes and other metals are in high demand.

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Versatile spaces and durable products are key to an enduring home. “By far the most in demand trend we are experiencing now is the desire for long-lasting, lowmaintenance products,” shares Hickox.

“These would be the continued use of LVT flooring, quartzite surface product, as well as energy-efficient appliances, AC and water heaters, such as heat exchange hybrid types.”

Designing for the future is essential, whether it’s with state-of-the-art technology or universal design elements.

Creating an inclusive abode will allow you and others to age in place peacefully.

TOUCH OF NOSTALGIA Coined by House Beautiful, grandmillennial — combining the words grandma and millennial — is the latest interior design trend that’s all about embracing the old and new. It’s “granny chic,” with 20- to 30-somethings adopting old-school styles, like floral wallpaper, mixed patterns and vintage brass.

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SERENE SPACES

“Baths have become the sanctuary space with more master baths increasing in size from previous years,” says Johnson. “The addition of stand-alone tubs, larger walk-in showers and separate dressing areas have turned the master bath into a spa experience.”

Custom storage solutions allow homeowners to have a seamlessly designed space, with walk-in dressing areas and closets that match the cabinetry, shares Johnson. There’s also a demand for separate makeup counters, multiple sinks and interior cabinet accessories.

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Connect your indoor and outdoor spaces to increase your living area and allow for seamless entertaining year-round. Have guests mingle inside before stepping outside for the party.

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he new year brings a fresh start, making it the perfect time for smaller, thoughtful projects instead of large, overwhelming ones. Start today by looking at your entire house and taking note of what needs the most attention. Then, work from the outside in.

NEW PAINT JOB While you’re able to DIY exterior painting, safety should always be your number one consideration, says Brennan Leong of Kapili Solar Roofing. “It is also important to consider the existing conditions of the home, and the proper scope of work that is prescribed for your home’s particular situation.”

Leong suggests sticking to areas you can safely access from ground level — first-story walls and fences, for instance — and leave any whole-home painting to the professionals. Areas that receive the most sunlight will require the most amount of painting, he says.

GREENER HERE AND THERE Show your outdoor space some love by adding greenery. In one weekend, you can pot a few plants for your front porch, plant hedges in your backyard or install window boxes around your house. If your backyard needs a little more TLC, think about fixing the fence or adding a stone pathway and water features, which can be found at Kiso Store. hawaiihomemag.com • FEBRUARY/MARCH 2022 • 45

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TIDIED GARAGE Organize your garage. Consider vertical bike racks and built-in cabinets, plastic bins and wire shelving to give all that stuff a proper place to live. To tie it all together, a new garage door can give your home some sweet curb appeal.

“In addition to greatly enhancing your home’s appearance, most new doors come fully insulated for strength and quiet operation,” says Peter Eldridge of Raynor Hawaii Overhead Doors. “The Raynor line includes the hurricane ready and hurricane post systems that can help the crucial structure of your home hold up when big winds blow.”

A GRAND ENTRANCE Your entryway is likely the first thing people see when they come to your house.

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Tropical plants have become the go-to houseplant this year, shares Katherine Hachmeister of City Mill. “These have really taken off since the pandemic and I see this continuing to be a top trend in the plant market for some time,” she says.

Hachmeister shares that she’s excited to see what’s to come in the next year, especially with dark foliage and variegated plants. “Urban gardening and edible gardens have also increased in popularity, and I think this trend will continue to grow,” she adds. hawaiihomemag.com • FEBRUARY/MARCH 2022 • 49

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You’re able to control the type of soil, fertilizer and seeds, which ensures clean eating. Citrus plants are extremely successful in Hawaii, shares Hachmeister, as they can handle both dry and wet climates. “They also stay a reasonable size so are a good choice for smaller yards or container growing,” she says.

Thankfully, residents of Hawaii don’t have to deal with mainland-style winter weather. “Gardening in Hawaii is different from other places because we are lucky that we get to enjoy our gardens year-round with our good weather,” says Hachmeister. “We are also lucky that we have a huge selection of tropical plants to enjoy in our gardens that many other places don’t have the right growing conditions for.”

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“I think maximizing our garden spaces here in Hawaii and especially on Oahu is going to be a huge trending topic this coming year,” says Hachmeister. “As our plant collections continue to grow and we have to find creative ways to work with limited space, I see things like vertical gardening and balcony/lanai gardens being top trends.”

Ready to begin planning your new garden or revitalizing your current one? Start by laying out the groundwork of what you want, whether it be an edible garden, ornamental, tropical, etc.

“Do your research after that,” says Hachmeister. “Read up on plants you found interesting so you know what kind of environment best suits them and what plants will do well in your space.”

Find what’s available to you locally by visiting a garden shop, like City Mill.

Hachmeister also recommends picking up some essential tools, such as a hand trowel, anvil pruners, sickles, a small pickax and a folding saw and shovel.

When you want to add ornaments, like rocks, stones or fountains, check out Kiso Store. There you can find landscaping material for a future rock garden; if you already have one, sand and gravel is available to help maintain it. And rocks are a lowmaintenance addition, whether you want to use them as decoration or to create a walking path to your garden.

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ocated in na lama kukui, a lifestyle and design center, bella pietra design offers a premier selection of stone to bring luxury into your home.

Bella Pietra Design opened in 2001 with Layla Dedrick at the helm. Today, the motherdaughter duo of LaWanna and Meagan Jensen run the place with one goal in mind: to provide Hawaii with a luxury tile experience. “We are a boutique store that focuses on unique, one-of-akind materials and a one-of-a-kind experience,” says Meagan Jensen.

At the 3,028-square-foot showroom, customers can discover a beautiful array of tile, from decorative ceramics, glass mosaics and porcelain to natural stones like granite, marble, semiprecious gemstones and quartzite. The company also carries a variety of exterior tiles, shares Jensen, as well as man-made quartz and ultra-compact surfaces.

“To us it is important to provide a luxury high-end experience both with the material selection as well as your personal experience with us in the showroom,” says Jensen. “We focus on offering a selection that you can’t find [anywhere] else.” As a boutique shop, Bella Pietra Design can provide clients with all the assistance they need, from selecting the right pieces to completing a beautifully finished product.

“We want you to feel at the end of the day as though your project is truly a one-of-a-kind masterpiece,” says Jensen. “To us it is more important to figure out what the client truly loves versus focusing on current trends. Those will come and go but we want our client to create a space that they will want to live in forever and something they would be proud to hand down to future generations.”

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leaning your shutters is a task that can easily slip your mind. Whether you have newly replaced shutters or ones that you’re trying to keep in good condition, proper maintenance is important.

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MINIMIZE DUST

“A simple duster will keep shutters clean,” says Bronson Sonico of Island Shutters. When dusting, lay newspaper under the shutters before you start to clean. This will prevent debris from falling all over the floors and creating extra cleanup later. For people who leave their windows open often, Sonico recommends using mild household cleaners.

CONSISTENCY IS KEY

Go over your shutters at least once a month.

Besides dusting, a deeper cleaning might be needed to remove dirt and other debris from shutter crevices. If you have a vacuum cleaner with a dusting attachment, use it to suck up any dirt. Otherwise, a microfiber duster will also do the trick.

If you’re shopping for new shutters, consider ones from Island Shutters. Open since 1993, Island Shutters offers tropical polymer, natural hardwood and plantation shutters.

For its shutters, Island Shutters uses marine grade stainless steel components. “This is the highest grade available and prevents corrosion,” says Sonico. “Island Shutters builds their shutters with the ease of maintenance in mind.”

The shutters contain a patented tension system and special paint process that has a base coat and clear coat system. This makes them stain-resistant and keeps them looking brand new, shares Sonico.

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Designing a Peaceful Place In our work-from-home world, flexibility is key.

BY CHRISTINE REIMER

ur home is our sanctuary, a comfortable place where we can relax after a long day of work. However, the pandemic led to an abrupt shift to working from home, forcing us to reevaluate the spaces there.

So what can we do to create a place of retreat? Here are some tips to help shape your home into a beautiful haven, allowing flexibility that won’t compromise on design.

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Take advantage of the natural light in your space.

Maximizing the natural light in your home not only makes it a more comfortable, uplifting atmosphere, but it also is a great way to bring the outdoors inside while boosting creativity and focus. Incorporating large windows and skylights, adding mirrors in a space and refreshing your walls with new paint can bring more natural light into your home.

PHOTOS: ANDREW MATHESON, COURTESY OF MCYIA INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN

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Adding greenery is another fantastic way to breathe life into your space, reduce stress and improve mental health. There are many beginnerfriendly, low-maintenance indoor plants that can easily add a breath of fresh air to your home.

Define your workspace. Maintaining a balance between your workspace and the rest of your home can be a challenge. As designers, we search for furniture that can be used for multiple purposes.

Nowadays, there are many sources with welldesigned pieces that are both beautiful and functional. Fully, a company that makes and sells office furniture, promotes efficient workspaces within the home. Its selection of multifunctional furniture is clean and aesthetically pleasing.

If there is anything we have learned these past few years, it is the importance of comfort and flexibility — and that creating spaces within our own homes that are smart and multifunctional is more essential than ever.

Christine Reimer is a senior interior designer at MCYIA Interior Architecture and Design and president of the ASID Hawaii Chapter.

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A Curious Thing

BY STACEY MAKIYA

PHOTO: COURTESY OF CURIOUS HAWAII

sometimes ideas hit a wall and never come to life. Who knows what awesomeness we’ve missed out on? Luckily, Candyce Richardson didn’t shelve her invention that she calls a “kitchen counter” idea. “I always make time to sit, sketch and let my creativity run wild. The Daisy design was my first floating shelf, and I was obsessed with how it turned out,” says the 27-year-old Windward Side native and creator of Curious Hawaii.

She wasn’t the only one obsessed — people started noticing and buying her charming home décor item. The success of the Daisy increased her appetite for more, so she expanded to other fun, retro designs inspired by the feel-good ’70s and Hawaii’s lush landscape. Her Monstera shelf is the hot seller right now, with shelves made of durable poplar wood. And, impressively, Richardson is a one-woman show. “I do all of the woodworking, cutting, sanding, staining and painting. It’s pretty physically demanding,” she admits.

“However, it’s a really good feeling to create something with your own hands and see it come to life from an idea in your head.” Single Daisy, Monstera and wavy shelves run from $30 to $35. curioushawaii.com, @shopcurioushnl

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