Warmest Regards
A memorable home from 2021 gives cozy, creative inspiration.
With rustic wood-paneled ceilings, a rock-lined deck featuring a hot tub and tiki torches, and a media room for movie and karaoke nights, this cabinlike residence in Aina Haina evokes Island style at its best. Rich in details for comfort and entertaining, it’s the perfect project to revisit for warm winter vibes.
The house was featured on our July 2021 cover. Its owner at the time also ran his own local contracting business. To showcase his company’s high-quality work, the original homeowner and his wife invested in a major remodel of their residence, with all construction done by the staff. The result was a dream home smartly built with masculine-meets-feminine design nuances interplaying throughout the property.
“One of the things that has come across in previous conversations with some of my general contractor friends was that we get to build all of these awesome spaces for other people, but we can’t afford them or don’t get to experience them for ourselves,” said the homeowner in the original print story. “I remember that idea … and me thinking that I’m going to make sure that one day, I’m going to make that happen for myself.”
The renovation included materials both aesthetically impactful and easy to maintain. Concrete-block walls, concrete floors, craft-oiled exterior beams, silver ipe decking, and waterfall stonework on kitchen countertops impart elegance and durability. The landscape design incorporated volcanic rock from the initial excavation of the property. These strong and sturdy components were balanced with softer elements, such as floral mosaic tile in backsplashes and cozy personalized accessories and décor.
The covetable abode continues to be a hit with social media audiences, aspiring designers and its new owners.
“It was definitely a dream,” the original homeowner said. “I’m extremely happy with it. We love the house. It’s a dream house and it’s been a pleasure being able to build it and live in it and appreciate it.”
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.
