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he old adage, “you can’t please all of the people all of the time,” doesn’t apply when designing family rooms. Generally speaking, these spaces must meet the needs of many individuals, so it’s a designer’s job to make sure everybody is happy. This makes tackling family rooms fairly difficult, and I was reminded of this during a recent project for my clients, Becky and J.D. They live with their two young daughters in a lovely, 1960s-era home. They longed for a comfortable space where the whole family could work, play and just be together, but they were stuck with a cold, dreary basement space that seemed stuck in a ’60s time warp. Using the fundamentals of family-room

design, I set out to transform the dysfunctional space into a beautiful, relaxing, family-friendly zone. Good design starts with function, and that’s especially true in a family room. The couple wanted the room to work on a few different levels — as a lounge, as a work area and as a play space — so my job was to cram heaps of utility into a relatively small area.

I started with some minor renovations and revamps. We installed a new drywall ceiling with recessed lighting. The walls were painted a light linen color, and I chose a gorgeous vinyl flooring that looks like wood but has the added advantage of being waterproof. So perfect for basements! I decided to create an attractive, kickback-and-relax lounge space at one end of the room, and used the wall with the fireplace as my focal point. I spruced up the dated brick with a dark mushroom tone paint, which really popped against the surrounding, lighter-hued walls. We also installed a clean, modern brushed-nickel gas insert and voila — instant face-lift. So much of what family rooms are about today is electronics and media. So, I flanked the fireplace with two storebought base cabinets, customized with original wood tops, that provide all sorts of media storage. Adjacent to this, beautiful new recessed cabinetry now houses a big-screen TV, a DVD player and the gaming consoles. The main seating in this space is a large, mocha-colored sectional that is comfy enough for the whole family — and acts as a room divider between the lounge area

and the work/play area. Linen ottomans and a round wood table can be used for entertaining or for play activities. Using carpet tiles in cream, butterscotch and a warm gray, we created a comfy, durable and attractive area rug. Not only do they help keep feet warm, these tiles are great for dealing with little messes — if chocolate milk gets spilled, say, you can remove the dirty tile, have it cleaned and put it right back in. On the opposite side of the room I fashioned a multipurpose work/play zone. Becky and J. D. needed a home office and the kids needed a place where they could do arts and crafts. So I put in a large, white, L-shaped work surface and chairs as well as a bank of storage underneath for art provisions, books and playthings. The family needed a place to showcase the children's masterpieces, so I used custom magnetic blackboard panels to create a practical feature wall. With careful planning, a bit of paint and some stylish furniture, I provided this young family with a multifunctional room that is truly all things to all people. Interior decorator Candice Olson is host of HGTV’s ‘’Candice Tells All.’’

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hana Building Supply is your onestop shop for homeowners and contractors alike. The company has a variety of high-quality kitchen and bathroom materials at very reasonable prices, and from ready-made to custom cabinetry, Ohana Building Supply’s selection includes a full line of granite countertops, stainless steel sinks, hardwood and laminate flooring — all to fit any architectural style.

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mericans still consider owning a home essential to the American Dream, and Washington policymakers would be wise to keep this in mind in the coming election season. Proof of this statement is evident in a poll conducted earlier this year on behalf of the National Association of Home Builders by Public Opinion Strategies of Alexandria, Va. and Lake Research Partners of Washington, D.C. This

national poll reached 2,000 likely voters and asked them about their attitudes regarding homeownership and housing policy. The results could not be clearer. Despite the ups and downs of the housing market, and whether or not they currently own a home, voters overwhelmingly indicated they place a high value on homeownership as a core achievement in their lives. Of the poll respondents who are current homeowners, nearly all of them, or 95 percent, said they are

happy with owning a home, and believe such a decision is important. Almost three-quarters of the respondents who don’t own a home said it is a goal of theirs to eventually buy one. Equally telling, voters rated the importance of homeownership just as highly as the importance of being successful at their job or being able to pay for a family member’s education. “The bottom line is, even after years of economic turmoil and an unprecedented and prolonged

downturn in the housing market, homeownership is still a central goal for most Americans,” said Jim Byxbee, president of Homeworks Construction and 2011 BIA-Hawaii president. “It’s an undeniably deep emotional attachment that can’t be ignored by the politicians who are looking to address budget issues by cutting housing incentives in the tax code such as the mortgage interest deduction.” Americans also feel strongly about the financial benefits, and challenges of homeownership. Poll respondents said they considered owning a home their best investment, more than their retirement savings

program or stock market investments. And 75 percent said that owning a home is worth facing the potential ups and downs of the housing market. Meanwhile, non-owners identified saving enough money for a down payment and closing costs as the No. 1 barrier keeping them from homeownership, more than job uncertainty or concerns that the value of their home may drop below the purchase price. “Lawmakers need to put themselves in the shoes of the average American, and see that excessive down payment requirements and a reduction in housing tax incentives will keep

homeownership out of reach for most first-time home buyers and many middle-class households,” said Byxbee. “This would be a fatal blow to the American Dream for many, many families.” To learn more about homeownership and housing policy in Hawaii, the latest trends in residential construction and the upcoming 55th annual BIA Parade of Homes in October, contact BIAHawaii at www.bia hawaii.org. Karen Nakamura is executive vice president /CEO of the Building Industry Association of Hawaii.

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fans to your house can lower temperatures significantly. The greater the heat from the sun, the harder these fans work at cooling down your house. Solar electric or PV systems are extremely popular right now. New products are constantly coming out that are more efficient and less costly. After state and federal credits are factored in, most residential systems pay for themselves within four to five years, and sometimes even less! Solar PV panels do not

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awaii is a unique place to live — we all know this. But not many residents and homeowners know that Hawaii’s unique environment and micro-climates have an often unforeseen effect on the long-term results of their home renovations. For example, did you know that many Manoa Valley homeowners have special concerns about using Hickory wood for their renovations? Hawaii boasts 11 of the 13 climate zones in the world, each with unique ecosystems and weather characteristics. Factors such as elevation, pressure variations, rainfall, wind and topography combine to create distinctive conditions to be aware of. Because of the odd effects of the varied micro-climates of the valleys, hills, plains, beachfront and even desert that we find in our islands, not all materials work well everywhere. Working with specialized knowledge and experience is the best thing to rely on even before homeowners begin their reno-

vation project. To help you make the best decisions for your home projects, CS Design Builders (formerly The Cabinet & Stone Factory) hosts a series of workshops featuring specialists from around the islands. These experts teach homeowners what they should know before they begin to shop, so that homeowners can be equipped with the best knowledge and make the right decisions. Here are a few pointers mentioned at CS Design Builders’ last workshop: A solid flat wood door will become 1. problematic in Hawaii because of the humidity. If you want a slab door, a plycore (substrate) and a wood veneer of a wood species would work best. woods turn very dark over a peri2.Cherry

od of time in Hawaii. You’ll need to pay special care to properly coordinate your floor and countertop to get the best color scheme for the lifetime of your kitchen. Colors on different species of wood take on unique characteristics. For example, when you do a Maple door in a dark color such as burgundy, the color will be inconsistent — so match them well. Also, plan for your lighting to make sure you get the right results. Your kitchen will look different under sunlight and artificial light. CS Design Builders has been built on the reputation of quality service in taking homeowners through the entire designbuild process — from cre-

ating the initial design concept all the way to the final touches, with a single point of contact and accountability to make the entire project as streamlined and easy as possible. CS Design Builders also prides itself in ensuring that homeowners are taken care of during the entire process of their renovation; making sure homeowners get their dream renovations done right the first time; and making sure they are truly happy the first time they step into their newly renovated kitchen. “Knowing that we

helped someone make their dreams come true is one of the best reasons we are in this business,” says co-owner David Chang. “Come in for a free, noobligation consultation, and take the first step toward making your own dream come true.” To sign up for a repeat of CS Design Builder’s workshop “What you need to know about renovating in Hawaii,” call (808) 847-8711 or email info@CSDesign Builders.com. As an added bonus, CS Design Builders will provide free steak plates to attendees of its workshops.

CS DESIGN BUILDERS ADDRESS: 220 PUUHALE ROAD, B-1 CONTACT: 847-8711 • www.stonefactoryusa.com

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