Best of Hawaii Home + Remodeling 2018
And the winners are...

For more than 30 years, Hawaii Home + Remodeling has been featuring the Islands’ finest homes, condos, kitchens, pools and landscapes. This time, we let YOU pick. These are Hawaii’s best companies — as chosen by readers — for turning your dream home into a reality.
2018 Best of Hawaii Home + Remodeling Reader Picks: Planning Your Home
Whether your ideal home is a cozy cottage or a palatial mansion, planning takes time, energy and help from pros. Here are the reader choices on which companies can help you get started.
Architects
Winner
Finalists
- B+G Design Build LLC
blueandgreeninnovations.com
- Geoffrey Lewis Architect Inc.
glai-architecture.com
- Long & Associates, AIA, Inc.
lai-hawaii.com
- Peter Vincent Architects
pva.com
Quick Tips
Create a rough floor plan. Do you want three bedrooms and two baths? A guest room? An office? Knowing what you want is the first step.
Consult an architect. Trust our readers’ choices to find someone who can help make your dreams a reality.
Developers
Winner
- Stanford Carr Development
stanfordcarr.com
Finalists
- Albert C. Kobayashi, Inc.
ack-inc.com
- Castle & Cooke Homes Hawaii Inc.
castle-cooke.com
- Kamehameha Schools
ksbe.edu
- The Howard Hughes Corporation
howardhughes.com
Financial Services
Winner
- First Hawaiian Bank
fhb.com
Finalists
- American Savings Bank
asbhawaii.com
- Bank of Hawaii
boh.com
- Central Pacific Bank
centralpacificbank.com
- HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union
hawaiiusafcu.com
Interior Design
Winner
- Philpotts & Associates, Inc.
philpotts.net
Finalists
- Archipelago Hawaii, Luxury Home Design
archipelagohawaii.com
- B+G Innovations
blueandgreeninnovations.com
- Elise Yates Interior Design LLC
eliseyatesinteriordesign.com
- Peter Vincent Architects
pva.com
Kitchen & Bath Design
Winner
- Plus Interiors
plusinteriors.com
Finalists
- Homeowners Design Center
homeownersdesign.com
- Homeworks Construction
homeworkshawaii.com
- INspiration Interiors
inspirationinteriors.com
- John Cook Kitchens
johncookkitchens.com
Moving & Storage
Winner
- Island Movers
Islandmovers.com
Finalists
- 2 Guys & A Truck LLC
- Hawaii Self Storage
hawaiiselfstorage.com
- PODS Moving & Storage
pods.com
- Royal Hawaiian Movers, Inc.
royalhawaiianmovers.com
Real Estate
Winner
- The Ihara Team of Keller Williams Honolulu
iharateamhawaii.com
Finalists
- Better Homes and Gardens Advantage Realty
betterhawaii.com
- Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties
coldwellbankerhomes.com/hawaii
- East Oahu Realty Inc.
eastoahu.com
- Locations
locationshawaii.com
Quick Tips
Create a concrete floor plan. You can hire a professional for this, but it can also be fun to do it yourself, on a website like floorplanner.com.
Hire more pros. Once the floor plan is set, designers and general contractors can help you get more of the details ironed out.
2018 Best of Hawaii Home + Remodeling Reader Picks: Building Your Home
Building a house from the ground up is one of the most exciting — and stressful — life events. Trust these professionals to get the job done right.
Builders & Contractors
Winner
- Atlas Construction
atlasconstruction808.com
Finalists
- Barker Kappelle Construction LLC
barkerkappelleconstruction.com
- Design Trends Construction
dtchawaii.com
- Graham Builders
grahambuilders.com
- HK Construction Corp.
hkchawaii.com
- Homeworks Construction
homeworkshawaii.com
Cabinetry & Woodwork
Winner
- Plus Interiors
plusinteriors.com
Finalists
- Design Trends Construction
dtchawaii.com
- Homeowners Design Center
homeownersdesign.com
- INspiration Kitchen, Bath and Closets Design Studio
inspirationinteriors.com
- Organized Hawaii
organizedhawaii.com
Countertops
Winner
- Bella Pietra Design
bellapietradesign.com
Finalists
- C & C Cabinets and Granite
cccabinetsgranite.com
- Homeowners Design Center
Homeownersdesign.com
- Selective Stone
selectivestone.net
- Todd Branson Stoneworks
toddbransonstoneworks.com
Decks & Lanai
Winner
- Honsador
honsador.com
Finalists
- Best Vinyl Fences & Deck
bestvinylhawaii.com
- HPM Building Supply
hpmhawaii.com
- Koolau Builders Inc.
koolaubuilders.com
- Pacific American Lumber
pacamlumber.com
Doors & Windows
Winner
- Coastal Windows
coastalwindows.com
Finalists
- Discount Windows & Doors
discountwindowshawaii.com
- Island Shutters
islandshuttershawaii.com
- The Glass Guru of Honolulu
theglassguru.com/honolulu
- Windows Hawaii
windows-hawaii.com
Quick Tips
Don’t skip the details. It’s your chance to customize everything from the number of electrical outlets to the type of lighting used in each room.
Plan for forever. The right heating, water and insulation systems will save you money in the long run — or make you money should you ever decide to sell.
Electricians
Winner
- Direct Electric
directelectricservices.com
Finalists
- Corpuz Electrical Services
- Grantco Pacific Inc.
- KNK Electric
- Van’s Electric Inc.
topelectricianhawaii.com
Flooring
Winner
- American Carpet One
americancarpetone.com
Finalists
- Homeowners Design Center
homeownersdesign.com
- Island Flooring Company Inc.
- Pacific American Lumber
pacamlumber.com
- ProSource Wholesale Floorcoverings
prosourcewholesale.com
Garage Doors
Winner
- Raynor Hawaii
hawaiidoor.com
Finalists
- Hawaii Garage Doors (formerly Martin Garage)
hawaiigaragedoors.com
- Takase Doors & Service LLC
takasegaragedoors.com
- Overhead Door Co. Hawaii
overheaddoorhawaii.com
Glasswork & Metalwork
Winner
- The Glass Guru of Honolulu
theglassguru.com/Honolulu
Finalists
- Pearl City Glass Shop Inc.
pearlcityglass.com
- Reflections Glass
reflections-glass.com
- Screens & Things Inc.
screensandthings.net
- WM Grix Art Glass
wgrixartglass.com
Landscaping & Water Features
Winner
- Dreamscapes Landscaping LLC
dreamscapeshawaii.net
Finalists
- Hokuahi Lawns Inc. and Garden Shop
hokuahilawngardenshop.com
- Reliable Landscaping & Sprinklers
reliablelandscapinghawaii.com
- Steve’s Gardening Service
stevesgardening.com
- Ultimate Innovations Inc.
ultimateinnovations.com
Lumber & Hardware
Winner
- City Mill
citymill.com
Finalists
- Hardware Hawaii
hardwarehawaii.com
- Honsador Lumber
honsador.com
- HPM Building Supply
hpmhawaii.com
- Pacific American Lumber
pacamlumber.com
Masonry & Concrete
Winner
- HC & D
Hcdhawaii.com
Finalists
- Concrete Pool & Spa Inc.
- Hawaiian Tile & Stone
- Shannon Masonry Construction
shannonmasonryconstruction.com
- ReCrete Hawaii, LLC
recretehawaii.com
Plumbing
Winner
- A-1 Budget Plumbing
a1budgetplumbing.com
Finalists
- Allens Plumbing
allensplumbinghi.com
- Commercial Plumbing Inc.
complumbing.com
- T. Oki Trading
tokitrading.com
- The Bathroom Store
tbshi.com
Pools & Spas
Winner
- C & J Contracting Inc.
candjcontracting.com
Finalists
- All Pool & Spa
allpoolandspa.com
- DeBiasi Pacific
debiasipacific.com
- Gemini Pool & Spa Inc.
geminipools.com
- Poseidon Pools Hawaii
poseidonpoolshawaii.com
Roofing
Winner
- Tory’s Roofing & Waterproofing Inc.
torysroofingandwaterproofinginc.com
Finalists
- A to Z Roofing Company
atozroofinghawaii.com
- Kapili Roofing & Painting
kapiliroof.com
- Murakami Roofing LLC
murakamiroofing.com
- Tropical Roofing & Raingutters Inc.
tropicalroofingandraingutters.com
Tile, Stone & Cast Stone
Winner
- Bella Pietra Design
bellapietradesign.com
Finalists
- Daltile
daltile.com
- Selective Stone
selectivestone.net
- Tile Warehouse Inc.
tilewarehousehawaii.com
- Todd Branson Stoneworks
toddbransonstoneworks.com
2018 Best of Hawaii Home + Remodeling Reader Picks: Living in Your Home
Once the planning and building are all done, it’s time to start living in your new home. Relax and enjoy your new space; when possible, hire pros to keep it looking great and staying functional.
Appliances
Winner
- Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery
ferguson.com
Finalists
- Island Pacific Kitchens and Baths
- Pacific Appliance Group Inc.
- Sears
Sears.com
- Servco Home & Appliance Distribution
servcoappliance.com
Carpets & Rugs
Winner
- American Carpet One
americancarpetone.com
Finalists
- Abbey Carpet & Floor of Hawaii
abbeycarpet.com
- Bougainville Flooring Super Store
bougainvilleflooringsuperstore.com
- ProSource Wholesale Floorcoverings
prosourcewholesale.com
- Wayne’s Carpet
waynescarpethawaii.com
Cleaning Services
Winner
- The Maids
maids.com
Finalists
- Hawaiian Building Maintenance
hbmhawaii.com
- KleenPro Hawaii
kleenprohawaii.com
- The Home Team Cleaning
Closets, Storage & Organization
Winner
- Organized Hawaii
organizedhawaii.com
Finalists
- California Closets
californiaclosets.com
- Dream Closets Hawaii LLC
dreamclosetshawaii.com
- Island Shutters Inc.
islandshuttershawaii.com
- John Cook Kitchens
johncookkitchens.com
Cooling & Ventilation
Winner
- RevoluSun
revolusun.com
Finalists
- Alternate Energy Inc.
alternateenergyhawaii.com
- Carrier Hawaii
carrierhawaii.com
- Island Cooling LLC
Islandcooling.com
- Shobu’s Refrigeration & A/C Inc.
shobusac.com
Eco-Friendly
Winner
- RevoluSun
revolusun.com
Finalists
- Alternate Energy
alternateenergyhawaii.com
- Green Sand Architecture + Sustainability
greensandinc.com
- Re-use Hawaii
reusehawaii.org
- Sunetric
sunetric.com
Fences & Walls
Winner
- David’s Fencing
davidsfence.com
Finalists
- Allied Security Fence Co.
asfence.com
- Best Vinyl Fence & Deck
bestvinylhawaii.com
- Hawaii Fence Supply
hawaiifencesupply.comMike’s Fencing Hawaii
- mikesfencinghawaii.com
Garden Products
Winner
- Koolau Farmers
koolaufarmers.com
Finalists
- City Mill
citymill.com
- Geobunga
geobunga.com
- Hardware Hawaii
hardwarehawaii.com
- Kiso Store
Home Accessories
Winner
- Pictures Plus
picturesplus.com
Finalists
- Eden in Love
edeninlove.myshopify.com
- INspiration Interiors
inspirationinteriors.com
- Red Bamboo
- SoHa Living
sohaliving.com
Home Entertainment
Winner
- Spectrum
spectrum.com
Finalists
- Audio Lab
audiolabhawaii.com
- Blueprint Audio Visual LLC
blueprintav.com
- Hawaiian Telecom
hawaiiantel.com
- Sears
sears.com
Home Furnishings
Winner
- INspiration Interiors
inspirationinteriors.com
Finalists
- Ashley Furniture HomeStore
ashleyfurniturehomestore.com
- C. S. Wo & Sons, Ltd.
cswo.com
- HomeWorld Furniture
homeworld.com
- Red Knot
redknothawaii.com
Quick Tips
Make sure your air conditioners, water heaters and fuse boxes are in tip-top shape. Keep track of filters that need to be replaced.
Prepare for the worst — just in case. Ensure fire alarms are working properly and keep a fire extinguisher on hand.
Don’t forget about the exterior. Pools need cleaning and lawns need landscaping, too.
Lighting & Fixtures
Winner
- Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery
ferguson.com
Finalists
- Dial Electric & Lighting Gallery
- INspiration Interiors
inspirationinteriors.com
- Lighting Elegance
lighting-elegance.com
- Lighting Concepts and Design
lightinghawaii.com
Paint
Winner
- Sherwin-Williams Paint
sherwin-williams.com
Finalists
- Benjamin Moore Paints
benjaminmoore.com
- Jade Painting Inc.
jadepainting.com
- Rainbow State Paint
rainbowstatepaint.com
- Tachibana Painting
tachibanapainting.com
Pest Control
Winner
- Terminix
terminix.com
Finalists
- Aloha Termite & Pest Control
alohatermite.com
- Kamaaina Termite and Pest Control
kamaainatermite.com
- Sandwich Isle Pest Solutions
sandwichisle.com
- Xtermco Inc.
xtermco.com
Security
Winner
- Alert Alarm of Hawaii
alertalarmhawaii.com
Finalists
- ADT Security Services
adt.com
- MDH Automation
mdhautomation.com
- RevoluSun
revolusun.com
- Security & Sound Systems
securityandsoundsystems.com
Solar Energy & Utilities
Winner
- RevoluSun
revolusun.com
Finalists
- Alternate Energy Inc.
alternateenergyhawaii.com
- Haleakala Solar
haleakalasolar.com
- Hawaii Energy Connection
hawaiienergyconnection.com