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I'm a beige, white and black decor fanatic....so I really appreciate your use of the blend in your home. As far as the size....hey, when you are living in paradise....it's all good.

i understand tile is the best floor option for you, but the tile combined with all the uber neutral decor makes the space seem cold. i think some more pops of color would add some cheer to the space! like that red swim suit in the bathroom and your green patio chairs!

Ditto what eriiikaa said .. more color

Kudos to the architect. The space is smaller than some studios, but it works, at least for two sisters with well honed negotiation skills. I agree that more color is needed, apparently. But I am not there, and perhaps the cool neutrals work best in the tropics.

What I see here is a space that deserves to win because I think the residents could do great things with the prize.

The big, blank, side of the refridgerator was my only complaint. Maybe put some plants or shelves or a poster there? The tiny little print you've got doesn't quite cut it.

Otherwise, well done and thanks for sharing your home with us.

I like the neutral color scheme, Hawaii can get pretty hot sometimes so a cool home should work better ;) Can't believe the place is less than 500sqft, nice work!
Can you please tell me where you got that pinkish blanket in the bedroom? Thanks!

Nicely done and I agree, a little more color and I find what works in climates like yours are more tropical colors of aqua, turquoise, chartreuse, coral and more intense yellows would work against a more white backdrop to bring in both color, but coolness, especially the bright greens and blues, the coral would work to offset the color more serene colors but use it as an accent to the rest.

Otherwise, a great job on using what you have and can get right there on the island.

I like how the space is used for squeezing in 2 bedrooms into less than 500 Sq Ft.

The pinkish blanket is an amazingly soft bamboo coverlet from a company called HomeSource International (in the "lotus" color). I bought it locally from a store here called SoHa. But I believe it's available online here: http://www.elitelinens.com/Bamboo%20bedding%20by%20Homesource.htm

where is the rug from?? i love it and have been looking for something like that that isn't the ikea bold striped one. thanks!

i love the green patio chairs! are they from target? i saw some white ones that look similar.

yes, the stripe rug is from IKEA (in san fran), purchased about a year ago on a trip. the green patio chairs are from target! target just arrived in hawaii a few weeks ago and we are very happy about it :)

i never doubted that you 2 had great taste and style... your place is definitely something you see in hawaii often, especially kaimuki. good job!

As a fellow Honolulu resident, I think you've done a nice job with your place. I know how hard it is to make places here 'homey' because of the lack of architectural details in most apartments. And the ubiquitous, cheap ceramic tile (can you tell I have it in my rental apartment?).

I'm amazed there are two bedrooms in a space that small and that it doesn't seem totally cramped! My only complaint is that it would drive me crazy to have the side of my bed pushed up against the wall like that. I'd center it on the window instead.

Love the cool neutral tones.

The only thing I would like is for me to live there!!

thank you, mercychipus :)

Love the black and white of the curtains in the living room and the rug in the bedroom against the rest of the more neutral colors.

love your place! can you please tell me what the paint color in your kitchen is? i have been searching for that exact color....... thanks!!!

good job on the beautiful house!

The color in the living room/kitchen area is Benjamin Moore's "cliffside gray." we tried some other colors before finally repainting it this cool gray-blue. we really like it!

bland

I was just checking this site out randomly and wouldn't u know it...Jenny & her sister's place. Small world, right? Get it? SMALL world! Is this thing on?

Anyway, great space! The only thing I'd recommend is more cookies.

love the simplicity of the place. the striped rug in the bedroom is a great touch. . is that ed cullen on your fridge? haha

Love the red bikini hanging up, that's hot!