Editor’s Notes May 2018

Color can make a huge difference in our homes.

What colors are you incorporating into your home? 

Color can make a big difference about how we feel in our homes. From small items like decorative accessories to big ones like cabinetry and paint, color has an impact on the overall look and feel of a space.

While all-white and two-tone kitchens are still trending, you may not want to dive in and completely color that space. Use it as your canvas, adding personality and energy to your kitchen with a tile backsplash or enameled cast iron cookware.

We’ve colored the pages of this annual themed issue with lots of ways to bring color into your home that reflects your personality and complements your lifestyle. 

While planning your next project, be sure to consider lighting, which directly impacts the way we see color. “Yes everything – everything – affects color in a room,” confirms experienced designer Glenda Anderson of Details International. “A lot of people are afraid of color, so they paint white,” she adds. If you have color phobia, be aware: There are many shades of white. Anderson recommends selecting the closest to stark white without any color in it, if you fall into this category. 

If you’re ready to explore color, be sure to read our cover story, which shows the incredibly colorful cottage that belongs to chef Ed Kenney and wife Kristen. Use this as an example of how to incorporate the Jungalow trend into your home. 

Whether it’s the exterior of your home you’re planning to paint, a new piece of artwork you’d like to hang, or even accessories or furnishings you’re shopping for, I encourage you to consider color.

Aloha,

Stephanie Silverstein, Editor
stephanies@hawaiihomemag.com