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DESIGN PROJECTS 
Interior Design Consult - Project Management - Custom Installations
* projects hyperlinked 

TURTLE ROCK BEACH HOUSE

Oceanfront Renovation

Fixtures & furnishings

Custom black heart mango wood alaia surfboard shower by

Matsushita Fine Arts Inc

A project of Nicholson LLC

Managed by Knutson & Associates

Ali'i Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

REVIEW

Selecting Anne as our Interior Designer was one of the best decisions we made for our home remodel. Anne assisted us with both interior and exterior design ideas, furnishings and accessories. She was incredibly responsive, thoughtful and creative. Anne had a keen sense of what was right for not just the house but for us personally. She is very reliable and you can count on her in making excellent recommendations both from a design and financial perspective. She's fun to work with, made the process enjoyable and as a result we consider her as a trusted friend and continue to use her services . Anne always looked at options, showed flexibility when needed, but also was firm on important ideas that she knew would result in achieving our goals. Margie and I would highly recommend Anne to anyone considering a home remodel.

- Sincerely, Ken and Margie Ryan, Kailua-Kona, HI

MAUNA LANI TERRACES
 

Renovation

Finishes, flooring, tile, full custom

Hardware by Rocky Mountain Hardware

Flooring by Indoteak

Custom lighting, cabinet design & tile layouts

Project Managed through

 ProCore Technologies

A project of Nicholson LLC, Kailua-Kona

Design Collaboration with: 

Giffin & Crane, Santa Barbara

Mauna Lani Resort, Hawaii

Recent Sale:

Off Market

REVIEW

I recently completed a custom condo renovation at Mauna Lani Terraces where I had the pleasure of collaborating with Anne on the project. Her knowledge of custom finishes and fixtures elevated the space into a cohesive, refined environment, with a strong sense of symmetry, balance, and thoughtful proportion throughout. Her attention to detail was evident in every element, and she skillfully enhanced natural light and airflow to create a bright, open, and comfortable living space. She also worked seamlessly with other contractors, fostering a collaborative, well-coordinated process built on clear communication and mutual respect. I highly recommend her services for anyone seeking a beautifully executed, design-driven renovation.

 

Tooey Courtemanche
Founder & Chairman of the Board

Procore Technologies
 

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BIG SURF ESTATE
 

Artwork / Staging

Design, procurement and professional installation of artwork for recent property sale, representing

Hawaii Artists including:

Marian Berger

Gary Eoff

Hiroki Morinoe

 Dietrich Varez

and others

Design Collaboration with:

Carrie Nicholson, Hawaii Life

PRESS:

Hawaiian Estate of Late Microsoft Co-Founder Paul Allen Sells for Record $43 Million

TOUR THIS PROPERTY:

Big Surf: Kailua-Kona’s Ultimate 21.8-Acre Oceanfront Hawaii Estate

SALE:

Sam Altman is Selling Off His Hawaii Mega-Estate

Off Market

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

PRIVATE FBO

Private Jet Hangar & Lounge

New Build

Formerly AIR SERVICE HAWAII
Now ATLANTIC AVIATION

Interior & Exterior Design

Lighting and electrical design

Finishes and Furnishings

A project of: Nicholson LLC - design build

Collaboration with:

 Matsushita Fine Arts Inc. - PM

Ashley Teshima - PE

Julius Cesar Nolasco - Architectural Design

Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport 

PRESS:

* finish photos upcoming

'IWA ARTS & CAFE

 

Historical Renovation

Design and construction of 

200-year-old historical building

into a community cafe & art center

art Workshops, Exhibits, Special Events

everything handmade

Creative Collaboration with:

Indigo Artists & Alchemists:

Wai Ala Ahn & Justin Tripp

100% Kona Coffee

from Captain Cook Trading Co.

Barista, Sign Painter & Exhibiting Artist:

Lauren Eaton

Musician, Performer Rushad Eggleston

Textile Designer: Braylene Jones

Blacksmith, Knife Maker Neil Kamimura

Musician & Kids Instructor Kristin Lagasse

Carpenter / Builder: Matsushita Fine Arts Inc

Chef & Stained Glass Artist: Dianne McMillen

Exhibiting Artist Jacob Medina

Metalsmith: Kristin Mitsu Shiga

Coffee Education & International Coffee

by Pacific Coffee Research

Watercolorist Johanna Schumacher

Ceramicist and Baker: Claire Seastone

Barista & Hostess: Diedra Stevens

Artist & Art Instructor: Emi Sundberg

GRATITUDE:

The Weeks Family in memory of Henry Kapiko Weeks, Blacksmith & Carpenter

PRESS:

Redefining Kona Cafe Culture, by Hawaii Life

ʻIwa Arts & Café: Culinary Simplicity

& Artistic Opportunities by Big Island Now

Kealakekua, Hawaii

REVIEW

Every time I visit Iwa, there is something new to look at! They’re always updating the artists represented in the cafe, or renovating the space. It is never stuffy, stagnant or boring. I find that to be exciting and refreshing - it’s like they want to continue to grow and evolve every day. Iwa is my favorite local hang out cafe.

Their menu is similar. They represent local and organic ingredients on a fresh, mostly vegan menu. My favorite: the tofu musubi and the “tuna” salad on house made bread. Everything is clean, flavorful, and memorable. Try the “honey girl” with locally roasted espresso and Hawaiian honey or the chai tea latte from a wonderful, philanthropic local tea company. The staff are a lovely group of artists as well. They’re attentive and kind. All around, I look forward to every occasion that I get to visit Iwa cafe and arts.

Brittany Diz Horn

Founder, Pacific Coffee Research·

VOLCANO COTTAGE

Private Residence

​​Remodel & Staging

Interior Renovation, finishes, furnishings 

new Japanese Inspired bath house

and staging for home sale.

Volcano Village, Hawaii

REVIEW

Anne’s organizational skills and artist’s eye maximized aesthetic and functional appeal of our home. She welcomed our input but we gave her free rein - and all of the work. The outcome was a quick sale at full asking price!

Shirley NIchols

Kona, Hawaii

KONA COFFEE FARM HOUSE

 

Custom New Build

Design and build-out of main house,

play house and tiny house

on 1.6 acre small family coffee farm

modeled after New Orleans shotgun house

70% reclaimed materials

cedar ceiling (upcycled wood fencing)

stranded fossilized bamboo floors

bathroom designed around the clawfoot tub

kitchen designed around the oven

upcycled Kamani wood cabinetry throughout

art by various,

including an original Tadashi Sato

Collaboration with

Matsushita Fine Arts Inc

Holualoa, Hawaii

MAUKA FAMILY HOME

 

Renovation

Drafting, design and construction of 

Japanese Midcentury Modernist Inspired

family home, from reframing to install of all new tile, appliances, tile, flooring, fixtures.

Collaboration with:

 Matsushita Fine Arts Inc

and the Buck Family

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

* finish photos upcoming

CONTEMPORARY COASTAL

Private family home

​New Build

All finishes and furnishings

tile & lighting design

full custom Belmont cabinet design

A project of: Nicholson LLC

Hawi, Hawaii

REVIEW

Our dream home has just been completed and Anne was absolutely instrumental in the process, we cannot thank her enough! Not only did Anne help us with interior design, she helped coordinate the exterior color of our home which is in my opinion one of the most important decisions to make. We wanted the exterior to compliment and be respectful of the land our home is on and Anne presented a color scheme that was perfect. She took the time to work with us on all the details inside and out, listened to our requests and questions, presented solutions, and genuinely cared about our project. We feel fortunate to have her working with us and helping in what could have been an overwhelming process.

Didi F.

Hawi, Hawaii

KONA SURF & RACQUET

Remodel

Custom artwork, textiles,

finishes & fixtures

Art & Design Consult

Managed by Knutson & Associates

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO

Waikahe Art & Design LLC

Custom furnishings, textiles,

finishes & fixtures

Art & Design Consult

Art Workshops

Material Library

Custom Alaia by 

 Matsushita Fine Arts Inc

Honokohau, Hawaii

REVIEW
This was the most beautiful space for our stained glass workshop. Functional and easily accessible for everyone. Waikahe Art & Design facilitated the brochure, advertisements and payment system for clear understanding of the workshop. Acceding all my expectations and providing a wonderful environment for making art, we will plan our next workshop with Waikahe Art & Design.

Dianne McMillen

Stained Glass Artist & Instructor

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