Objective
Knowing that the original 1932 home was beyond repair and had to be demolished, the client wanted to rebuild a residence that would maintain the original character and make it more functional for a large family.

Scope
The interior designer was hired to collaborate with the architect on a concept for the home’s rebuilding, as well as to specify finishes, appliances, and hardware, and undertake interior architectural detailing, cabinet design, layout and furniture selection.

Design
This home is tucked away in a sleepy cowboy town on Hawai‘i Island. It was originally built as headquarters for a cattle ranch and later purchased by the famous singer Don Ho. Steeped in history and imbued with charm, the property also offers sweeping views of Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa, Hualalai and the Alenuihaha Channel. Furnishings are elegant, casual and, most importantly, substantial enough to be child and pet friendly. The color palette is earthy and subdued, letting the outside vistas reign. The overall effect is of a sophisticated mountain home in Hawai‘i that is beautiful and welcoming without being pretentious.

Additional Information:
For this unique property, Marion Philpotts and her team were tasked with rebuilding and redesigning the historic 1932 residence, once owned by famed Hawaiian crooner Don Ho, for a fun-loving family. Tucked away in a sleepy cowboy town on Hawai’I, the home was originally the headquarters for a cattle ranch and later purchased by Ho. Steeped in history and imbued with charm, the property offers sweeping views of Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa, Hualalai and the Alenuihaha Channel.

The Philpotts team worked collaboratively with Aaron Spielman of Nanea Studios, overseeing architectural detailing, cabinet design, layout and furniture selections, as well as finishes, appliances, and hardware. The home’s sophisticated furnishings are elegant yet casual—and, most importantly, substantial enough to be child and pet friendly. Color palettes are earthy and subdued so the outside vistas can reign—the overall result is that of a beautiful and welcoming mountain home.

Team:
Interiors: Philpotts Interiors
Photographer: Olivier Koning

Material Used:
McGuire, Altura, Mimi London, Cerno, Jonathan Browning - Locally sourced wood for furniture, finishes, architectural detailing, Kamuela Hardwoods


