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ome people are afraid of spiders, while others have a fear of flying. In my profession, I tend to meet people who are afraid of color! Surround them with beiges and creams and they are happy, but throw in a little fuchsia or orange, and they practically start hyperventilating. I experienced this firsthand with my recent clients, Carl and Catherine. The couple had bought a fixer-upper several years ago and spent a lot of time renovating it. They did a great job, but must have used every conceivable shade of white and beige. The bedroom consisted of tan carpeting, mocha-colored walls and a wall of white closets. Carl and Catherine wanted the bedroom to be a restful oasis that would whisk them away from the chaos of everyday life, but the lack of color made the room feel drab, which can happen when a neutral palette is not used correctly. They were willing to introduce

some color to their space, but were a little nervous. So I geared up to give them a space that united the neutrals they loved with the color they lacked. People are often afraid to commit to color because they think they will soon grow tired of it. But color mistakes don’t generally happen when people pick the wrong color; they happen when people pick the wrong value (lightness or darkness) of color. When this happens, walls can seem too dark or too light in relation to floors, ceiling or other significant elements. When designing a room, I like to stick to a 60-30-10 rule. Sixty

percent of the room is wall color (which stays neutral); 30 percent is upholstery and drapery (more in the neutral palette); and 10 percent is in the accents (the color). Carl and Catherine's new bedroom would follow this rule. I started by replacing the tan carpet with dark-wood engineered flooring and painting three walls in a rich creamy shade. On the fourth wall I used a deep plum, a mid-tone color inspired by nature that acts as a neutral backdrop. This is a great color for anyone who’s a colorphobe. I positioned the bed against this new accent wall and gave it a

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linen headboard with nickel-nailhead trim. A neutral duvet with dark accents helped to ground it all. I then flanked the bed with crisp white night tables and silver pendant lights that sparkle against the dark wall. Across from the bed, I placed a natural-toned wood desk and a hammered silver chair. In a corner, near the desk, I added a gorgeous linen armchair with nickelnail-head trim for added sparkle. The wall of white closets was quite a challenge. Carl and Catherine needed the storage, but the six monolithic units in a row really overwhelmed the space. So I left two units on either end and replaced the middle two with a

long, low modern dresser that complements the white bedside tables and picks up the wood tones of the flooring. For additional visual interest, I installed graphics of cherry blossoms on the closet-door panels. Cherry blossoms were the inspiration for this space, after all, and now act as gorgeous works of art. Carl and Catherine's fear of color resulted in an ultra-bland bedroom. By introducing the perfect palette, I helped cure their color-phobia and gave them a serene space they will enjoy for years. Interior decorator Candice Olson is host of HGTV’s ‘’Candice Tells All.’’

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First and foremost, it is to select a design that can be well-integrated to your existing architectural style. You don’t want your new garage door to stick out like a sore thumb; you want it to appear as if it has always been a part of your property. Quality is next. There are many garage doors in today’s market with varying degrees of quality. Martin Garage Doors offers you the finest quality for your money. Keep in mind that quality includes both material and warranty. Also, material, tensile strength, galvanizing, hardware and finish play important roles in the overall quality of doors. There are various types of warranty coverage. At Martin Garage Doors Hawaii, we stand behind our product with the best warranties in the industry. Safety is key. Your garage door is the largest moving part of your home and it is of utmost importance to make it safe. Regulations require that the door, if connected to a motor, be equipped with safety sensors and automatic reversing. With a Martin door, safety is taken to the next level. For example, our doors come standard with low-profile hinges, reverse angles, hemmed-track edges, roller shields and many other features to help protect you and others from injury. When doors are connected to a Martin operator, you can be assured that our force sensors are calibrated to meet or exceed industry standards. Our springs have a lock-on bracket to reduce the chance of injury or damage from broken springs. Plus, we exclusively offer the only door with a controlled-descent device, which ensures the doors will not free-fall to the closed position when not connected to an operator. Speaking of operators, more commonly referred to as motors or openers, be sure to select the operator that is the right fit for you. Operators are no longer considered a convenience item, but rather a necessity. Three different types of garage door operators are available, each having its own benefits: 1. Belt driven system. This type of operator is by far the quietest and smoothest system on the market.

This model uses a sturdy rubber belt to lift the door and is ideal on any door especially when the garage is attached to the house or under a room. This is the best operator on the market, powerful and reliable. 2. Chain drive system. This model uses a chain to lift the door and can be noisier than a belt drive system. This system is recommended for use in detached garages. It is reliable, efficient and affordable. 3. Screw drive system. This slowmoving design relies on a long threaded rod to open the door. It is perfect for one-piece type doors. When considering garage makeover, you want to combine security and functionality when using your garage door. Today your garage door system can be accessorized to meet your individual needs. For instance, newer transmitters can be programmed to turn on a light in your house; wireless key pads allows easy access to the garage from the outside and can be programmed with multiple- or single-use codes; multi-function wall controls can be programmed to lock out wireless systems or turn on the operator lights. So when thinking about updating your garage, consider the following:

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he Building Industry Association of Hawaii (BIAHawaii) recently celebrated the blessing of The New Hawaiian Home and here are green building strategies that can modernize and enhance any home:

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ainting contractor Jimmy Suh has been called an “artist” and a “miracle worker” by clients who have seen him bring new life to their home or office with his special talent. His company, Deep Purple Painting, was one of the most sought-after painting contractors in San Francisco for nearly 20 years. The record of hundreds of vintage homes Suh transformed can be viewed on a DVD he makes available on request. Two years ago, Suh decided it was time to fulfill his family’s dream of living in Hawaii and moved the business to Honolulu. His reputation was quickly established as a first-rate professional,

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he new owners of a 24year-old Hawaii Loa Ridge custom home bought it last year with the intention of “re-customizing” it. They liked the layout of the 9,822square-foot view property and secure, gated neighborhood, but the alterations they had in mind for the house were so extensive they decided to rent until the work was completed. In August 2010, the couple contracted with Homeworks Construction and proceeded with a design plan and estimated budget with project coordinater Sarah VanDeVanter. The project would involve structural work, all new kitchen and baths, replacement of floors, doors, windows and cabinets, and the addition of a ground floor master bedroom suite and study extending out to the pool deck. The big stipulation was the job would have to be completed before Christmas. Homeworks accepted the challenge and fin-

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ished the project on schedule. Project manager Heather Hickox said the mission was basically to modernize the house and open it up to maximize natural light and ventilation. “The whole remodel was geared toward pulling down walls and creating a more open floor plan,” Hickox said. “Whenever you make such radical changes to a structure, literally gutting some rooms, you’re never really sure what you’ll find and have to make a lot of ‘on-the-fly’ decisions. Plumbing and wiring often have to be rerouted to accommodate the positioning of new fixtures and appliances. “Along the way we had many meetings with the owners to give them options on the new design, particularly if cost would be affected.

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unlike the majority of floor coverings, the right wood floor can be something that lasts a lifetime. You can start researching wood flooring at Pacific Imports International. Located in Kalihi, the company is proud of its beautiful 3,000-square-foot showroom, where trained professionals can show you what is available, tell you how various products differ from one another and what might be best for you. There is a lot to know about wood flooring and not many know it as well as Pacific Imports.

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because of the ability to customize the end product but also because of higher installation cost (man must do what the finishing machine usually would in a factory). Next on the scene we have prefinished solids. This is again a solid piece of flooring, but the sanding and coating are done at the factory using sophisticated methods, such as UV cur-

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Paint is still the cheapest, easiest way to freshen a room’s look, and that’s true even in the bathroom. While painting a bath can be a bit more complicated than other rooms because of obstructions like mirrors, showers, tubs and the commode, it’s still a project well within the abilities of most do-it-yourselfers. Good paint can be had for as little as $25, and most bathrooms will only need a gallon or two. Once you’ve repainted, consider adding a wallpaper mural. You’ve probably always thought adding wallpaper in a bath was risky, given the room’s usual humidity. But modern wallpaper options, like SmartStick by MuralsYourWay.com, can easily hold up to bathroom conditions. A patented adhesive allows you to easily place the material on nearly any surface — walls, win-

dows, that architectural niche above your bathtub — pull it down, reposition it, and even move the moisture resistant mural to a different wall. You can even customize with your own wall photo by using your own original photography. Submit your photo through the website and the company creates a custom mural using your artwork.

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bathrooms, even if the room is relatively small. Adding a couple of wall sconces in addition to a main light source costs little but allows you to lower lighting in the bathroom when you’re in the mood for relaxation. And a strong, overhead light source provides practical illumination for putting on make-up or shaving, for example. It’s easy to find cost-effective lighting options at your local home

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Little things mean a lot You can also make several small changes in a bath that will have a big impact, from swapping out cabinet hardware to replacing an existing straight shower rod with a curved one. Depending on which projects you choose, you could accomplish several for less than $200 total.

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ing, and the only work done in your home is to nail or glue it down. Your floor is ready to walk on almost the minute it goes down. And lastly, there is engineered wood flooring, such as the Kahala Floors line. Engineered flooring involves taking a precisely cut slice of the flooring wood and pre-installing it onto plywood. Contrary to popular assumption, this is not done to be stingy on the wood. Rather, it is done to provide a more versatile, stable form of wood flooring. Engineered woods can be installed below grade (where solids cannot) and

they also can be floated (where solids must be nailed or glued down). Most engineered flooring is sanded and prefinished in a factory, and with the right brand of engineered flooring, you are looking at a lifetime product. Pacific Imports holds its next Wood and Stone Flooring 101 seminar Aug. 20. During the 90-minute presentation, you will receive practical information that will help in deciding what is best for you. Reserve a seat by calling 8477711 or visit the seminar at 926 Kohou St.

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ensure that the products they represent are “top of the line,” they travel to manufacturing plants nationwide to become fully conversant with the technology. “Our No. 1 commitment is customer satisfaction,” Romero said. “And consequently our best advertising over the years has always been word of mouth and referrals. When a new client contacts us, we are more than happy to provide them with references of customers who purchased a system from Hi-Power Solar.” “Concern about the cost of energy has never been greater with high prices and impending shortages,” Adams added. “Solar is a technology within reach of every homeowner and it has never been more affordable. Rebates on solar water heating systems and federal and state tax credits for both solar water heating and photovoltaic systems are available.” “Our policy at Hi-Power

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eral and 35 percent state up to $2,250 for solar hot water, the maximum for photovoltaic installations is $5,000 per system, per year. “It’s actually possible to get your total monthly expenditure for electricity down to a minimum charge of approximately $18,” Romero said. “I believe the main obstacle among consumers who have not made the move into solar is confusion about the various types of systems out there today, and there are many. The photovoltaic system

we are currently installing is the most advanced with such features as a monitoring component that enables the home or business owner to go online to check the health, performance, and efficiency of the system. We also are prepared to address concerns about aesthetics. "The key is customization — one size does not fit all. So, we invite anyone planning to upgrade, replace, or install a new system to contact us for a free on site consultation. “We work with only proven local suppliers and technicians in order to support the local economy. We are also very selective about the manufacturers who produce our photovoltaic panels and support American industry wherever possible,” Romero said. Hi-Power Solar can provide advice to the consumer on the best types of financing programs available for purchase of both solar and PV. Romero said that a home equity line of credit is sometimes the best option, or he can give referrals to credit unions that are able to offer good terms both to existing and new members.