Dry docked on the waterfront streets of Hawaii Kai Marina, a single-family house was about to undergo a complete transformation. Its marble interior, fountains and split-level floors did not fit the new owners’ taste, feeling they were out of place in the neighborhood. Despite their desire to jump ship on the house’s design, the homeowners […]
It all started over a sandwich. “There’s a Subway near where I live in Waipahu, and I go there all the time,” says landscaper Gary Shinn of Hokuahi Lawns. “That’s when I saw the vacant, fenced-in space near the Times Supermarket and it got me to thinking.” One short month later, Shinn opened up the
From the time Seth Sutherland began contemplating his dream home, one thing was clear — there simply had to be a pool. “I wanted people to come over to this house and say, ‘Wow! Now that is amazing,’” Sutherland says. “It had to be visually impactful.” Sutherland, who owns S. S. Builders Hawaii Inc., planned
At first glance, this property up for sale in Kailua was unremarkable. And for good reason: The 60-year-old, single-story, single-wall, 1,500-square-foot home was small and dated. “The residence was not in the best shape,” says the prospective buyer, “but the lot’s great potential gave me pause.” With some careful planning and hard work, though, the
Stephanie Lake loves her Makiki condo — the convenience to town, the amenities, etc. — but she couldn’t shake the feeling that something was missing. “Living in a condo, we utilize every square foot, but, unfortunately, a garden in our space just wasn’t a priority,” says Lake. Then, one day, while volunteering at the nearby library, Lake
From doing its business to recreational digging, a dog’s habits can wreak havoc on tropical yards. And adding the wrong type of plants can make him sick or even worse. “There are a ton of plants here in Hawaii that can be dangerous to your dog, so you just have to be careful,” says Steve’s
Clearly, time and neglect had taken a toll on this Maui home. “The property had been vacant and neglected for some time, with overgrown vegetation and all the junk,” says Bruce Baker of Maui Building & Design Company. “The interior flooring was torn out, cabinets were falling off walls, ceiling and roof caving in on
Ottomans add style — and versatility — to any living space. “I love ottomans because they’re multi-functional,” says Jillian Lepore of INspiration Interiors. “They make seating comfortable for anyone – no matter how tall or short. Plus, they accommodate a number of seating styles. From a design standpoint, they add a bit of spice.” Lepore
Seared ahi is one of my family’s favorites, so I grill it quite often. It is a fast, simple cook and makes for a wonderful summer meal, which is when ahi are plentiful and its prices more affordable. Seared ahi perfectly blends smoky flavor with chilled, fresh Hawaiian fish. It can be grilled and eaten
At the base of the active volcano Kilauea on the Big Island — just several miles from the Kalapana lava flow — sits ArtisTree Homes’s latest project on the Big Island: a 450-square-foot solar-powered home. Minimalistic in design and even lighter in its carbon footprint, we couldn’t get enough of these beautiful photos of the little house, called
Tucked away on a quiet manoa hillside, a small, street-front house looks unassuming with its polished exterior and landscaping, typical of the neighborhood. But take a step inside and you’re transported into a home that’s furnished with treasures from the homeowners’ storied past, sprinkled with hand-selected décor from their international travels and thoughtful gifts from
Roll into this gated Hawaii Kai property and you can’t help but be impressed. “This is not your average residential home, that’s for sure,” says landscaper Steve Dewald of Steve’s Gardening Service, which handled much of the landscaping on this 1.4-acre lot. “It has a resort feel with separate living areas – each of them
