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A guide on how to craft the perfect backyard oasis, worthy of relaxation, get-togethers and more.

Warm tones and modern notes beam in this award-winning Gold Coast kitchen designed by INspiration Interiors Design Studio.

Creating Your Own Outdoor Space

Diamond Head Haven

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If These Walls Could Talk

Create a more vibrant interior with a colorful accent wall. Local home pros offer a spectrum of strategies to bring the look into your home.

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Spring Cleaning

It’s time to get on board the annual tradition; we make it easy with a five-step checklist for often forgotten spots to clean.

on the cover: A renovation brings more natural light and spectacular views into this Kaneohe home. Photo by Olivier Koning 10 • MARCH 2019 • hawaiihomemag.com

PHOTOS: OLIVIER KONING, COURTESY OF INSPIRATION INTERIORS, VALSPAR, GETTY IMAGES

IN EVERY ISSUE: 12 EDITOR’S NOTES | 15 WELCOME | 66 RADAR

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EDITOR’S NOTES

Some people say Hawaii doesn’t have seasons. I think it does.

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his month we’re celebrating the arrival of spring. I’m looking forward to the days continuing to grow longer with more daylight, drier weather as we emerge from the rainy winter season, and spring cleaning. I’m not so excited about the last one, but realize it’s a must-do!

This issue has professional advice and insight for making the best of the spring season at home, from gardening in containers and in the yard, to decorating with tropical leaves that thrived through the winter rains – and decorating with the faux ones, too. Plus, there’s a springcleaning checklist to make sure you don’t miss a spot in your home.

We also bring you inside two island homes in very different locales: one in lush Haiku on the Windward Side, the other on the sunny slopes of Diamond Head on the Gold Coast. There is a lot to love about each home’s design and décor, and I’m confident they’ll bring you inspiration and ideas for your next home project.

Think Spring!

Throw pillows in tasteful seasonal prints are easy ways to celebrate the season. I love this print — La Palma from Catherine Martin by Mokum — on the pillows in our cover story, starting on page 24.

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Tactile Texture texture is brought into play in this home’s guest bathroom, designed by INspiration Interiors Design Studio. The overall design comes together organically, from the wood veneer countertop and slate trough sinks to the cement-colored cabinetry, creating a neutral palette with a textured finish. See page 34 for this home’s renovated kitchen, also designed by INspiration Interiors, where the character of the home is kept intact. hawaiihomemag.com • MARCH 2019 • 15

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Creating Your Own Outdoor Space DECKING

How to achieve your ultimate backyard getaway.

BY STEPHANIE KIM

utdoor living areas continue to rise in popularity, according to the American Institute of Architects’ 2018 Home Design Trends survey, with more and more homeowners investing not only in their interior, but also exterior living spaces.

“I believe there has been an increase of having an outdoor space,” says Richard Breaux of All Things New, a family-owned local company that offers construction, renovation and other home services.

Homeowners are choosing to “stay in place,” explains Praveen Sood of Feeney Inc. “Whether

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expanding a deck, installing an awning or railings, adding lighting or incorporating landscape elements and water features, outdoor spaces are evolving to become focal centers for entertainment and relaxation.”

When it comes time to bring your outside space together, Tiffany Pestana-Breaux of All Things New recommends to first determine the purpose of the space and identify your personal taste and style. From there, you’ll be able to incorporate design elements, like an outdoor kitchen, seating area or lighting.

Consider decking, railing and furnishings when planning your outdoor oasis.

PAVE THE WAY TO YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE with the right decking material, such as dassoXTR fused exterior bamboo decking that’s not only durable, but also natural and sustainable. Its tongue-and-grooved-end matched system allows for all of its planks to attach seamlessly, making for easy application, shares Cody Jones of dassoXTR. You can find this bamboo decking material locally at Rinell Wood Systems.

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RAILING RAILING PROVIDES SAFETY AND A DESIGN element to your outdoor space. Stainless steel cables are among the popular choices, according to Breaux, letting you capture your surrounding views.

Stainless steel cable railings are sleek, streamlined, durable, low maintenance and work with a wide variety of architectural styles. “When you have a beautiful view, you want to preserve it, and cable railings really excel at that. The railings almost ‘disappear’ as you gaze past them toward the surrounding area, letting 18 • MARCH 2019 • hawaiihomemag.com

you take in more of the view than is typically possible with more obtrusive railings,” says Sood.

Feeney Inc. offers high-quality architectural products that enhance your space, from stainless steel cables to aluminum railing systems with optional LED lighting and more. Sood recommends high-strength aluminum railings with a durable powder-coated finish for your home, as they resist peeling and fading, plus, they come in a variety of colors and styles. “It’s a great way to enjoy beautiful railings year ’round without constant maintenance.”

Feeney Inc.’s products are available locally at HPM Building Supply and Rinell Wood Systems.

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Don’t be by your 5 discouraged Pestana-B -by-8-foot lanai! there’s a reaux shares th at lot small spa you can do in tha t c e .

B e creativ consider e— a to relax w dding a comfy ch air ith plants to a book in hand o r liven up th e area.

FURNITURE ADD THE FINISHING TOUCHES to your space with outdoor furnishings, from sectionals and swinging chairs to coffee tables and large pots for your plants.

Keep in mind that you should fi rst work with the existing space and what’s possible before you start looking around, shares Pestana-Breaux. Make sure to take note of measurements and consider the style you’d like to achieve and who will be using the space.

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Gardening Trends to Get Into this Spring Hawaii’s climate is perfect for keeping a garden green year-round, but who says we can’t follow the current craze?

Stay on Trend Succulents, which are fashionable in the flora world all on their own, also cover our top two trends: They’re environmentally friendly house plants.

BY LENNIE OMALZA

hether you favor plumeria and pikake or cabbage and cauliflower, in the Islands gardening is possible for anyone, anytime. This year, however, you’re sure to see these three trends popping up in and around homes near you:

says Iris Wilhelm-Norseth, gardening merchant at City Mill.

1. GARDENING FOR CLIMATE CHANGE “Gardeners, as well as manufacturers, are looking for more organic and environmentally friendly ways to garden,”

3. SELF-WATERING POTS As life gets busier, more things get automated — including the watering of our gardens.

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2. HOUSE PLANTS A trend that never really went away, house plants are gaining popularity, thanks to the increase of condo and townhouse dwellers.

Pot Perfectly If pots of the self-watering variety aren’t your cup of tea, Wilhelm-Norseth recommends fabric pots, which provide aeration and enhance root structure.

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Water it Right “With container gardening,” Wilhelm-Norseth says, “soil becomes very important.

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A Peaceful Retreat Serenity is achieved through a home renovation, bringing natural light and improving airflow.

STORY BY STEPHANIE SILVERSTEIN PHOTOS BY OLIVIER KONING

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itting 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 offer. The properties for single-family homes in Haiku Plantation enjoy lush landscapes and stunning views of the majestic Koolau Mountains and glistening Kaneohe Bay. But the design of the home they purchased didn’t take advantage of those surroundings.

“I love natural light, natural breezes and tropical winds,” Yoshiko says, gazing out her large windows as music plays softly from surround-sound speakers. Prior to the renovation, she notes, “the house was not designed for that purpose.”

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HOME RENOVATION TEAM ARCHITECT: GEOFFREY LEWIS ARCHITECT INC. GENERAL CONTRACTOR: PACIFIC RENOVATIONS KITCHEN AND BATH CABINETRY: PLUS INTERIORS INTERIOR DESIGNER: TANTALUS STUDIO

above: This once singlestory home was renovated to bring more light and airflow to its interior, in large part thanks to a second-story addition and clerestory windows. right: The covered entry at the front door to the Kaneohe home provides shelter from the elements.

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“Exposure to nature and good day lighting are two critical features for healthy living.”

— GEOFFREY LEWIS, ARCHITECT

It belonged to musician hobbyists, she explains. The low and enclosed home design did not let in much natural light or provide much airflow, but it did control noise and humidity, which may have been beneficial when playing and storing musical instruments.

Yoshiko wanted to have a stronger connection to the environment, where trade winds cool the home naturally, raindrops provide pleasant background noise while reading and natural light pours into every room. She and Wilford have a large family they enjoy hosting, and also hold events for their church within their home. It needed to have a better, flexible design to accommodate groups of anywhere from four to 60 people.

They selected Geoffrey Lewis Architect Inc. to design a renovation to make their home more functional and experiential. “The proposed design, although simple in function, was quite a big change from the original house,” Geoffrey Lewis says. They enlisted Pacific Renovations for the build, a general contractor Lewis had worked with in the past, with good results.

The kitchen was essential to the renovation: It needed to function for entertaining and have enough space for Yoshiko to cook while guests prepare pupu and dishes they bring to share. Prior to the renovation, the kitchen was closed off from the home’s entertaining spaces. right: Stairs to the new second floor lead to the guest suite and a large play area for the Nakaokas’ grandchildren.

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Ginger Lunt of Tantalus Studio designed this walnut entertainment center to help balance the 18-foothigh ceiling in the great room.

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“It’s the center of the house and it’s a nice size so when we have family and friends over, everyone is in the kitchen, and that’s a lot of fun.”

— YOSHIKO NAKAOKA, HOMEOWNER

The new kitchen is larger, with more cabinetry and a buffet countertop that separates the working area of the kitchen from the entertaining spaces. For parties, it’s large enough to hold all of the homecooked food for everyone to make a plate.

“We are very pleased with the Neolith countertops that are used throughout the house,” Lewis says. Neolith is a durable sintered stone, available in Hawaii

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exclusively from Pacific American Lumber. “We found their selection of natural looking products to be some of the best we have seen.”

Yoshiko is fond of the countertops, too. “I like the color scheme,” she says.

The island and desk counters are darker in color than the buffet and perimeter counters. “They’re easy to clean, easy to maintain and they seem timeless.”

above: The great room allows the kitchen to be easily accessible from three different sitting areas, which the Nakaokas find useful while entertaining.

right: The shaker-style cabinetry from Plus Interiors is equipped with drawers and soft-close doors. The contemporary coffered ceiling exhibits intricate craftsmanship by Pacific Renovations.

The kitchen’s shaker-style cabinetry from Plus Interiors is made of maple wood and painted a custom shade of white through the local company’s color match paint program. Behind the doors, many of the cabinets are equipped with drawers for easy accessibility and organized storage.

The kitchen’s transformation has helped Yoshiko entertain more easily and enjoyably.

“Now it’s open and I can actually stand there and see the ocean, which I wanted to do, and be able to see people while they’re here and I’m cooking. It’s the center of the house and it’s a nice size so when we have family and friends over, everyone is in the kitchen, and that’s a lot of fun,” she says.

“That’s my favorite thing, when people are in the kitchen with me, moving around and putting things together.”

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Because the Nakaokas entertain often, the house needed to have the flexibility to feel comfortable for small groups of people to talk privately, and yet be open and connected for large parties of people to move around and talk with one another.

Adjacent to the kitchen is the great room, and on either side of it, a sitting room: one with a view of Kaneohe Bay, the other with two walls of slidingglass doors that open to the front yard. When hosting small groups, such as for Bible study, either of the sitting rooms are comfortable options. Pocket doors to the sitting room facing the bay can be pulled shut for private conversations. Most of the time they remain open, allowing great connection within the spaces.

At Lewis’ recommendation, the Nakaokas enlisted the help of interior designer Ginger Lunt for space planning and furniture selections. She started her business, Tantalus Studio, last year. “Our goal was to make everything very comfortable, practical and durable for grandchildren, but also to have clean lines,” Lunt says. She selected walnut furniture throughout the house to bring the warmth Yoshiko desired into the home. She also supported small local businesses where possible, such as commissioning Burl and Barrel to build the large entertainment center she designed. Its height, she explains, helps to balance the 18-foot-high ceilings in the great room, so the room feels proportional to its architecture. right: A kitchenette in the new second story is equipped with shaker-style cabinetry from Plus Interiors’ Cleaf line, in Cassini Beach finish.

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“The proposed design, although simple in function, was quite a big change from the original house.”

— GEOFFREY LEWIS, ARCHITECT

left: A guest bathroom on the second floor has a large vanity with dual sinks and plenty of storage for fresh towels and toiletries. The Italian cabinetry is from Plus Interiors’ Cleaf line.

The addition of a lofted second story with clerestory windows is designed to improve airflow and bring much more light into the great room.

“As design-based research tells us, exposure to nature and good day lighting are two critical features for healthy living,” Lewis says. “Given the lack of density in Haiku Valley, this site provided the perfect opportunity to celebrate these features without compromising privacy.”

The large, open loft gives the Nakaokas’ grandchildren and their friends in the neighborhood plenty of space to play air hockey and other games in an area that’s close, but outside of the entertaining portion of the home.

The second story also provides privacy for out-oftown guests to stay, with a bedroom behind a barn door, a bathroom with dual-sinks, and southwest facing lanai with incredible views of the Koolau Mountains.

Finishing her coffee in the makai-facing sitting room, Yoshiko reflects on the improvements made to her home. “I think this house is generally welcoming and warm and peaceful, but, I think, I now have many more areas in which I can sit and do my devotions or entertain with friends that just want to come for coffee,” she says.

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MILK & HONEY A blend of warm tones and modern notes beam in this Diamond Head kitchen.

STORY BY STEPHANIE KIM PHOTOS BY OLIVIER KONING FEATURING INSPIRATION INTERIORS DESIGN STUDIO

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long 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 took ownership in 2006.

It all added to its charm and uniqueness, explains Lina Godfrey of the home she shares with her husband.

The home has a prime location, with the beach mere steps away, and a strong structural integrity. “The bones of the home were so great and the potential for improvement and personalization was huge,” says Godfrey.

When it came time for the couple to start their biggest home project yet — renovating the entire first floor — they called upon AGT Construction, a company they had worked with on previous projects. “They know the house well and we trust them. They truly believe in making the client’s vision a reality,” shares Godfrey. “[The homeowners] came to us with ideas to remodel the kitchen and downstairs living spaces,” says Greg Talboys of AGT Construction. previous page: The large island is centered in the kitchen, allowing for gorgeous views of the outdoor deck facing the ocean and courtyard facing Diamond Head. right: J.R. Ludlow of INspiration Interiors Design Studio designed this kitchen, pairing warm honey and crisp white ValDesign Italia cabinetry with a creamy white concrete countertop, creating a milk-and-honey aesthetic.

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“It’s the perfect intersection between the living room and the outdoors, and just works so well. It’s spacious, aesthetically pleasing, has ocean views, and brings the downstairs area together very nicely.”

— LINA GODFREY, HOMEOWNER

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below: The balance of natural, organic material — ­ from the creamy poured white concrete countertop to the honeycolored cabinetry that blends with the wood ceiling — is the highlight of this space. right: This pantry, among other storage options, is hidden behind honey-colored cabinetry, strategically placed throughout the kitchen for ease of use.

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AGT Construction managed everything at a supervisory level, along with doing interior finish and exterior railing work for the lanai. The kitchen design was entrusted to INspiration Interiors Design Studio, an award-winning studio known for its modern kitchens with Italian cabinetry.

From the start, the homeowners knew they wanted their kitchen to have clean, modern lines; more space with functional use in every area for people to congregate and interact; and for it to be easy to maintain — all while keeping the integrity and some of the original elements of the

house, like the wood ceiling.

“We researched and found the proper products to bring the ceiling back to life and strived to keep the original and intended look of the space,” says Talboys.

Much of the inspiration came from Godfrey’s bachelorette party in the Mexican Riviera, where she and her girlfriends stayed “in a beautiful home that had a wonderful white and wood mix with indoor/outdoor style living,” she says.

“It helped me envision how to use the existing wood ceiling we had.”

“I also knew I wanted lots of creamy white to bring out the ceiling,” shares

Godfrey. “I knew I wanted it to be more modern, but also warm and inviting, which is not always easy.”

AGT Construction went to work, relocating the kitchen into the diningliving area. The former kitchen space was then transformed into a guest bedroom and bathroom, while a single wall of the living area was pushed out to make room for a courtyard with a breakfast bar.

Two sets of accordion folding floorto-ceiling glass NanaWall doors and NanaWall windows were installed by AGT Construction, the only certified installers in the state, allowing for the space to

open up and connect the courtyard to the kitchen and outdoor deck.

The biggest improvement in the home renovation by far was the new kitchen.

“It was a tiny nook of a kitchen,” says J.R. Ludlow of INspiration Interiors Design Studio. “The overall layout was disastrous.” The kitchen was tucked away in a corner room with outdated appliances and cabinetry and a small breakfast area squeezed in.

“It was probably the one spot in the house that had never been improved upon in any notable way by any of the owners,” says Godfrey.

Ludlow’s design for the new kitchen includes an expansive island with hidden storage and an icemaker; cabinetryintegrated appliances; and thoughtfully placed storage solutions, from a pantry to pullout drawers and easy-to-open cabinets. The poured creamy white concrete countertop that cascades to the floor and honey-colored wooden elements are among the unique features that the Godfreys love.

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“It’s a kitchen that could be there five years ago or today or in 10 years — it won’t matter because it works with the house. It’s timeless, it functions well and works well because it was built with the intention of the house.”

— J.R. LUDLOW, INSPIRATION INTERIORS DESIGN STUDIO

left: The home features large open spaces for indoor-outdoor living.

NanaWall doors and windows connect the courtyard to the kitchen and outdoor deck. below: A wall in the living area was pushed out to make room for this spacious courtyard outfitted with a breakfast bar and outdoor seating for guests to enjoy.

others, like the Wolf transitional built-in oven, shine on their own.

Taking note of the homeowners’ affinity for Northern California, Ludlow incorporated elements of organic, natural materials and lots of open spaces and lighting throughout the room. It’s California modern meets island living, says Ludlow, “a perfect blend of these worlds.”

“It’s a kitchen that could be there five years ago or today or in 10 years — it won’t matter because it works with the

house,” says Ludlow. “It’s timeless, it functions well and works well because it was built with the intention of the house.”

Of the entire process, Godfrey notes that the end result was the most rewarding, “but it was really fun to see my vision come alive each time I checked in on the progress,” she says.

J.R. Ludlow’s kitchen design received the National Kitchen and Bath Association’s Phil Zweedyk Award in 2018, the highest honor in the design competition.

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Splash of Color Furnishings and accessories have the ability to make a home stylish all on their own — that much is true.

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ccent walls are a great way to liven up an interior space,” says HPM Building Supply home design consultant Kapua Aguiar.

Whether it’s a bold color commanding focus of the room, or a subtle hue that complements other design elements in the space, Aguiar recommends homeowners consider changing or mixing paint sheens to achieve the desired effect.

Rick Medeiros, assistant store manager at Hardware Hawaii in Kailua, adds that special programs are available to help make the process smooth. “With our unique color-matching software,” he says, “we can recommend like colors for accent walls, painted furniture and other items in the room to incorporate your color scheme.”

Add a new hue to a wall or two in your home with Benjamin Moore and Pratt & Lambert paints from HPM Building Supply or Valspar paint from Hardware Hawaii.

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Rolling out new cabinetry will update, refresh your kitchen space.

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rom wood species and painted finishes to accessories and statement hoods, there’s a lot that goes on behind crafting custom cabinetry. If you’re planning a kitchen renovation, keep in mind that updating your cabinetry can not only make your kitchen look great, but also function better. DeWils Fine Cabinetry offers a number of stylish cabinetry options — all of which have premium standard features that are often considered upgrades by other manufacturers: think plywood box construction, soft close doors and drawers, full extension drawers and dovetailed drawers.

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For a midpriced kitchen, there are more options of premium wood species, as well as more decorative styles, like new ultramatte and engineered finishes with minimal accessories.

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• Stacked cabinetry, which goes from floor to ceiling, is an upward trend; however, costs can be high due to amount of cabinets and accessories, such as pullout trash cans, appliance garages and more.

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f you thought spring cleaning was a mainland thing, you thought wrong.

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things year-round — which gives us even more reason to partake in spring cleaning. It’s easy to let a thorough home scrub-down go by the wayside when you’re busy hanging out by the pool every weekend. So, let spring cleaning serve as your annual reminder to freshen up your space, inside and out. These five tips will get you started to make this your cleanest spring ever.

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GET OUTSIDE! MOLD LOVES TO GROW IN DARK, WET, HUMID LOCATIONS — which are abundant in Hawaii. For minor mold issues, a bucket of hot water combined with basic cleaning supplies and a little elbow grease will do the trick. High-power pressure washers work wonders, too. But if you’ve gone a few springs too many without addressing your mold issue, don’t hesitate to call a pro — your home, as well as your health, will be better for it.

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pring is a time for new beginnings. In addition to using the season as an annual reminder to get your home squeaky clean, why not also make time to get started on a home improvement project? As we move out of the rainy season, now is a good time to start thinking about roofing and structural upgrades, as well as new ecofriendly doors and windows. But how will you fund these projects?

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Now Trending in Kitchen Design Three new looks to consider when planning a renovation.

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t’s the beginning of spring, a time for renewal, changes and the introduction of the newest trends in the kitchen and bath industry. Each year, Design & Construction Week is celebrated at one of the NKBA’s biggest events, the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show. This three-day event was held last month in the energetic city of Las Vegas, with suppliers from all over the world displaying the industry’s hottest design and building products. Here’s a preview of what you can expect for our islands this year.

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Cabinetry with textured wood-grain melamine slab doors, solid matte and ultra-high gloss doors are popping up everywhere. They were introduced to Hawaii years ago but have recently gained in popularity. Homeowners are requesting clean lines and aesthetics, which can be achieved with fewer upper cabinets (think open shelving), no exposed handles or knobs, and deep drawers to provide more storage.

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For appliances, we see more manufacturers introducing dark, matte appliances — such as black stainless steel. Glass door

refrigerators and beautiful retro appliances can also add unique features to your remodel.

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