Friday, October 31, 2008

D108 Updates

Aloha Kakou:

Thanks to the owners of D108, today I'm sharing some photos of their just updated unit.

A few things to note:

- The dropped ceiling in this first floor unit eliminates the popcorn and has a cleaner, more up-to-date look. Additionally, the ceiling change also allows for recessed lighting in this first floor unit, again updating the look.
- The cabinets are a natural finish cherry in a Shaker-style door design. The natural wood tones and the simple door design lend themselves to a more timeless, classic look.
- For the sake of modernity and durability, granite was used as the counter material.
- Walls in the kitchen and bathroom are covered in a grasscloth-look commercial vinyl. While I am not a fan of residential grade wallpaper, this wall covering is both durable and appropriate for this type of use.
- Living room fabrics are the poly/acrylic/cotton blend that works so well in our rental environment. Most owners get tired of the fabric before it wears out.
- The master bathroom of this unit was converted from a tub to a shower. The tub remains in the second bathroom. This is an ideal arrangement for a two-bath unit; tubs are generally out of favor in hotels these days due to safety and comfort concerns. Retaining the tub in the second bathroom allows for a more family-friendly unit.
- The colors and materials say "tropical" in a very understated way. The owner did not use pastels, large floral prints or any of the other cliche decorating devices. The entire look at once says "updated Hawaiian".

Now is the ideal time to update your unit. Please contact us to get the ball rolling so that you too can be ready when the tide turns.

D108 Kitchen

D108 Newly Upholstered Living Room Furniture

D108 New Master Bathroom Shower


D108 New Master Bathroom Vanity



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