Hawai‘i is home to some top designer, architect and landscape architect talent, as well as shops and showrooms focused on everything from classic island design to modern aesthetics.
Tantalus Studio’s Ginger Lunt’s living room features vintage furnishings including a rattan sofa, Danish cord lounge chair and a woven lauhala rug. PHOTO BY MARIKO REED
Blueprint808 President and owner of Blueprint808 Andrew Forman offers the best in true design-build throughout Hawai‘i. With a passion for architecture and for making design and construction better, he is a professional who is able to bridge the gap between what the client’s budget is and the aspirations of architecture. blueprint808architecture.com
Jamie Jackson Design Owner Jamie Jackson has assembled your dream team for whatever your project needs—she’s got a little black book filled with a project manager, fabricator, landscape designer, artist and architectural designer to help make your residential and commercial projects come to life authentically and efficiently. jamiejacksondesign.com
Jas Interiors By merging together her two concepts of designing for your senses and respecting your surroundings, designer Jamie Jasina, ASID, aims to bring functionality and good design to her clients. Architectural details, space planning and thoughtful furnishings are all hallmarks of her business. jasinteriors.net
Noelani Ley Noelani Ley’s talent is hard to put in a box: This event and interior designer relies on her multifaceted background in art history, film, fashion and architecture and design to create. A lover of midcentury and organic modern design, she brings an intentional approach to the residential, commercial, hospitality and event designs she creates. noelaniley.com
Noe Studio From residential and commercial projects to restaurant and even exhibition design, Jess Cheng and Cat VanderLaan aim to create timeless spaces that blend beautiful form and function with a sense of place. noestudio.co
Philpotts Interiors Founded in the ’60s on designer Mary Philpotts McGrath’s philosophy of creating a sense of place through good design and the incorporation of Hawai‘i’s unique elements, Philpotts carries on her legacy for its commercial, hospitality and residential clients. Big-name clients include Four Seasons O‘ahu at Ko Olina, Queen Kapiolani Hotel, Hotel Wailea and countless residences throughout the islands, so you know you are in excellent hands. philpotts.net
Studio Shaolin Servicing all Hawaiian islands and beyond, designer Shaolin Low specializes in renovations and interiors for residential and commercial spaces, with a focus in comfortable, loungeworthy spaces. studioshaolin.com
Tantalus Studio Principal designer and founder Ginger Lunt, IIDA, ASID, aims to create environments that improve her client’s physical and mental well-being. Based out of a forest reserve in Honolulu, Lunt and her team take artful living to the next level and bring a sense of mindful curation to each project. tantalusstudio.com
Ventus Design Reiko Lewis has two decades of experience working with residential and hospitality clients, including Grande Bretagne Hotel in Athens, Greece; Beijing Fudi Hotel in China; and countless luxury residences in Hawai‘i. She operates off an understanding of four core Japanese values: wa (harmony), kei (respect), sei (purity) and jaku (serenity), which she brings to each project. ventus.design
WhiteSpace Architects Under the guidance of principal architect Philip “Pip” White, AIA, WhiteSpace Architects tackles everything from hotels to public spaces to private homes. With special attention paid to details like the microclimates of the islands and sustainable solutions, WhiteSpace Architects can get the job done. whitespacearchitects.com
South & Home An interior design and decorating firm in Kaua‘i, South & Home’s offerings run the gamut from styling and staging to full-on design. Co-owners Taylor Kulhanek and Alex Sirois cover everything from procurement and installation to space planning, as well as continued client malama and kokua. southandhome.com
Swan Interiors Total project management from beginning to end is the name of the game for Maui-based Swan Interiors. Founder Kristin Holmes, ASID, has had her own firm for over 30 years, as well as a popular Wailuku-based boutique offering home furnishings and furniture. swaninteriorsmaui.com
Bioscape Hawaii The Kohala coast on Hawai‘i Island is home to Bioscape Hawaii, a sustainability-minded landscape design company that focuses on natural resources. Founder Micah Barker relies on his belief that we are stewards of this land, which informs his decisions ranging from design to installation to maintenance. bioscapehawaii.com
Terrance J. Cisco, AIA Terrance J. Cisco is the founder of his eponymous firm and has been serving Hawai‘i’s architectural needs for decades. His award-winning architecture has a decidedly tropical feel, and he understands innately the demands of Hawai‘i’s climate and need for integrated indoor-outdoor living. Bonus: He’s also an artist! ciscoarchitecthawaii.com
Tropical Architecture Group
For the best in resort-style living, Tropical Architecture Group is your go-to, with over 15 years in business on Hawai‘i Island. Its goal is to create warm, livable spaces that are long-lasting, both in style and in structure. tropical-architect.com
Studio Palomino Miami-bred and and now Hawai‘i-based, Barbie Palomino juggles luxury projects that run the gamut from minimalist contemporary to idiosyncratic flash, always staying true to the client’s individual style and personality. studio-palomino.com
HUE Over 5,000 square feet of furniture and home decor await you at Hue, in Kahului. Owned by Jessica McLellan and Wendy Takemoto, look for popular brands such as Noir, Uttermost and Palecek, among others. It also has an interior design arm for seamless top-to-tail design advice, so head to the website to find out more. 210 Alamaha St., mauihue.com
Pacific Home Shop popular brands like Selamat, Dedon, Stanley Furniture and even Pacific Home’s own proprietary brand at this Maui outpost. On O‘ahu? There’s also one there. 221 Lalo St., Kahului, pacific-home.com
Aspire Furniture Browse brands such as Ratana, Palecek and more at this decade-old shop on Kaua‘i. 3337 Nawiliwili Road, Lihue, aspirefurniture.com
Window Fashions of Kauai For all your residential, commercial and hospitality needs when it comes to shutters, roller shades, draperies and more, head to Window Fashions of Kauai. 5273 Kawaihau Road, windowfashionskauai.com
87ZERO Specializing in custom cabinetry—including its line of “affordable luxury” cabinetry SmartCucina—architectural elements, FF&E and appliances, 87Zero project managers provide everything from design development to warranty fulfillment. 560 N. Nimitz Highway, Ste. 108/109, 87zerohi.com
The Bathroom Store As a TOTO Premier Showroom, The Bathroom Store has luxury plumbing supplies ready to outfit any home looking for an upgrade, including the popular NEOREST collection. 667 Puuloa Road, tbshi.com
C.S. Wo & Sons For over 100 years, C.S. Wo & Sons has been a locally owned family business offering Hawai‘i the best in furnishings and decor. Whether in search of antiques or pieces from brands like Caracole, Tommy Bahama Home and Bernhardt, there’s something for every style. 702 S. Beretania St., cswoandsons.com
Citron&Date The mother-daughter team of Pamela Allen and Jasmine Mullins believe anytime we can gather around the table with those we love is worth celebrating. Its launch of linen table settings all manufactured on O‘ahu’s North Shore, in addition to the brand’s custom bedding and waffle linen towels and blankets, offers laid-back luxury. citron-date.myshopify.com
Daltile Daltile is the leading manufacturer of ceramics in the country, where you can get everything from kitchen and bath tiles to roof tiles to countertops. This sales service center location requires appointments with limited availability for walk-ins. 1200 N. Nimitz Highway, daltile.com
Ernestomeda Hawai‘i Italian company Ernestomeda offers affordable luxury kitchens with exclusive design and exceptional functionality, fabricated out of high-end eco friendly materials. 87Zero works hand-in-hand with Ernestomeda to push the boundaries of what’s possible in kitchen design. 560 N. Nimitz Highway, Ste. 109, 87zerohi.com
Ferguson With friendly, knowledgeable product experts and the latest selection of bath, kitchen, appliance and lighting products, Ferguson helps make your dream home a reality. You’ll find the largest offering of quality brands, a symphony of ideas and dedicated consultants to help coordinate kitchen and bath projects. 925 Kokea St., fergusonshowrooms.com
Hale by Henderson Inspired by the natural elements of the Hawaiian Islands, Hale by Henderson by Honolulu’s Henderson Design Group has more than 70 custom pieces ranging from bedroom, living room and office sets to wall art, stoneware and decorative objects that can be mixed and matched, transforming empty and existing spaces into an inspiring, contemporary sanctuary for the modern-day islander. 1200 Ala Moana Blvd., halebyhenderson.com
Honolulu Furniture Company For over a decade, the artisans and fabricators at Honolulu Furniture Company have been bringing Hawai‘i heirloom pieces made from natural, raw materials sourced in Hawai‘i. Whether custom pieces or something from its signature collection such as the Studio Collection bed, these one-of-a-kind pieces will delight. 527 Cummins St., honolulufurniturecompany.com
INspiration Interiors Part of Honolulu Design Center, INspiration Interiors has the best from brands such as Natuzzi Italia, Greenington and more. Head to its DesignLOFT to see modern and contemporary brands such as B&B Italia, Cassina and Kartell. Be sure to take advantage of in-house design services, and head over to Stage restaurant or Amuse Wine Bar for a break. 1250 Kapiolani Blvd., inspirationinteriors.com
Miele Experience Center Hawai‘i German brand Miele comes to Hawai‘i, offering the best in appliances. Clients can peruse offerings through a test kitchen experience, including product demonstrations. 560 N. Nimitz Highway, Ste. 108, 87zerohi.com
SlumberWorld When it comes to where you lay your head, it’s important to consider the luxury options available at Slumberworld, including Tempur-Pedic, Aireloom and Beautyrest. Locations throughout Hawai‘i including Hilo, Kailua-Kona, Honolulu and more make shopping easy. Multiple locations, slumberworldhawaii.com
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