Tiny but Mighty

Timeless design inspiration from one of our favorite small spaces.

A picture is worth a thousand words, and this shot from our August 2020 cover story captures the warmth of its owners’ 800-square-foot home. Koolau Builders and Plus Interiors helped a Kaneohe couple downsize from their two-story townhouse into a smaller luxury mother-in-law suite on their property. Designed with aging-in-place features and efficient custom storage, the cozy home includes a bathroom, bedroom, living room, kitchen, extended patio, and a den with a walk-in closet. “The goal was to create a modern design that felt fresh and new but still worked with the homeowners’ beautiful collection of vintage Hawaiian items,” said Michelle Agena of Koolau Builders in the original print story.

Editor’s Note: This article has been slightly modified from the original print version for optimal online reading. To view the full print story, pick up your copy of Hawaii Home + Remodeling at one of our partner locations.