Editor’s Notes: February 2024
Ideas are just a start.
At one of my previous jobs, a C-suite executive would often say, “Ideas are precious.”
It was his favorite one-liner aimed at reminding us that although visualizing, conceptualizing and brainstorming are fantastic, there comes a point when ideas need to be actualized — and that only happens through purposeful planning and focused actions.
But gems of inspiration are indeed valuable, and we’ve got a treasure trove of them in our February issue. Our annual rundown of all things trending in the home design world is a good edition to keep on hand when pondering projects for the year ahead.
The start of 2024 is an opportune time to reevaluate and reimagine your spaces. Flip through the following pages for notes on Colors of the Year, with practical applications and complementary swatches that can be helpful when collaborating on paint plans with your favorite Island vendors.
Our cover story spotlights Graham Builders, a mainstay for decades, both in the local building industry and within the pages of Hawaii Home + Remodeling. If ideas are precious, then the good people we work with to bring them to life are priceless. The folks at Graham Builders have built or remodeled hundreds of homes and spaces over their 33 years in business — learn more about the company’s growth in the design-build industry and continued reputation for excellence in multigenerational living projects.
With that, and a full slate of stories exploring the theme of “design-build,” I hope you’ll find our first issue of 2024 both beautiful and useful. This February edition kicks off our upgraded 10-month editorial calendar, which means more chances for you to catch new Hawaii Home + Remodeling magazines on stands, more options for advertising your business in our print edition, and most importantly, more precious ideas for creating a home you’ll love.
Cheers to all the good things and an awesome new year!
Aloha,
Darlene Dela Cruz, Editor
