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HPM Building Supply Launches First Oahu Design Centers “The grand opening of our Oahu Design Centers fulfills a long-anticipated dream. Over the last century, HPM has been fortunate to grow from a lumber planing mill in Hilo to a full-service statewide building supplier, providing materials from foundation to roof and everything in between. Now, we’re thrilled to bring to Oahu…
Photo: Courtesy of Studio Shaolin/Kalia EdwardsCraving a change of pace in your space, but don’t want to invest in a major remodel? Local pros from the American Society of Interior Designers Hawaii chapter say that all it takes for a fun room refresh is a few clever tricks. We asked ASID members and their friends to share simple, inexpensive design…
Photos: Courtesy of Sharon’s PlantsIn the heart of Waimanalo, Sharon’s Plants drew attention across the island during the COVID-19 pandemic, when more people began embracing the idea of cultivating their own fruit trees at home. They flocked to the 20-acre farm and caused traffic along the typically quiet roadways surrounding the nursery just to get in on the growing trend….
Photo: Getty ImagesFrom the White House Kitchen Garden to multi-acre food forests in the islands and family “foodscapes” in neighborhood backyards, many people are reaping the benefits of cultivating their own food sources. And some of those people playing key roles in global initiatives to create sustainable food systems — and enjoying fresh, nutritious fare at home in the process…
Photos: Aaron K. YoshinoHawaii is home to an array of native plants that are as beautiful as they are functional. Incorporating them into your landscaping at home is easy, according to Kelly Phanphongsa, City Mill inventory specialist. Head to your local City Mill and add one, or all, of these native Hawaiian plants to your garden today. Categories: Gardening, Landscape…
Photos: Getty ImagesMultigenerational living continues to be a nationwide trend — according to a 2022 Pew Research Center report, the number of multigenerational households in the U.S. quadrupled between 1971 and 2021. And the Aloha State leads the way with the most multigenerational households in the country, unsurprising considering its melting pot of family-oriented cultural traditions and local ohana values….
Photos: Courtesy of Benjamin Moore, Shutterstock Benjamin Moore’s Color Trends 2023 presents bright and bold colors that will spark creativity and individuality in any space. Check out the eight colors in this year’s palette. WENGE AF-180 This deep chocolate hue has hints of brown, black and violet. It’s a perfect pairing for rooms with predominantly neutral walls to bring…
Photo: Courtesy of Signature Hardware And James Martin Vanities At Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery The turn of the year marks a busy period for the home and remodeling industry. As homeowners move to improve their spaces, companies and contractors are exploring trend reports and trade shows to keep up with the latest news. “Trends are influenced by forecasts…
Photos: Hawkins Biggins PhotographyWhat was once a single-wall one-story home in Kaneohe recently got an upgrade with the expert help of J.R. Moorhead of Moorhead & Company Inc. and Nancy Schnur of Universal Interiors LLC. Previously, the kitchen was the size of a one-car carport, which is exactly what the original builders intended. “They enclosed the carport and made it…
Photos: Aaron K. YoshinoThe first step of this two-month-long north shore landscaping project was clearing some of the space for a new home build. “We basically got in there and did the demolition of the existing landscaping,” says Steve Dewald of Steve’s Gardening Service. “We moved a bunch of coconut trees around, relocated stuff, backed out, let them build the…
