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Making a Kukio Beach House Stand out in Hawaii Real Estate

In the beautiful Big Island resort community of Kukio, a beach house brings the promise of experiencing the best of what the Aloha State has to offer. Oceanfront properties afford their owners days filled with fresh sea breeze, the calming sound of waves crashing on the shore, and the reinvigorating view of the Pacific Ocean and the fair Hawaiian sky. The best of these houses have a personality so to speak, achieved through thoughtful design and décor. Here are a few small but bold ways designers and homeowners in these neighborhoods have been making their abode stand out. Installation of statement lighting. Whether it’s a classic, low-hanging chandelier with a wrought iron base, or a sleek-looking geometric pendant light, the choice of lighting can make a huge statement in a space. The key is in finding the piece with the right size, shape, and style that complements the room’s overall look, while still adding a fresh touch. Sometimes, too, the goal is exactly to circumvent the idea of keeping everything within the same theme. Because when a floor lamp in an unexpected kitschy base lights up an otherwise old world-style room, the result will definitely make for an interesting dinner conversation. Use of bold patterns. Patterns, especially when they come in color, draw attention to what would typically be ignored parts of a room. In the kitchen, the backsplash could be adorned with Moroccan-style tiles. In the children’s library, the back of the shelves can be covered with chevron or animal print wallpaper, to make reading more interesting for the young ones. Ottomans in the living room could be covered in polka dot upholstery. Coffee tables could come in graphic black and white patterns, and be the focal point of a room.The walls of a foyer or the hallways, and even the ceiling, can feature high-contrast prints. With the right color, shape, and scale combinations, bold patterns can make a room unforgettable to each guest. Combining textures.The ability to combine textures effortlessly is the mark of a sophisticated designer.High-impact textures are especially welcome in beach houses, where the typical look is relaxed, and the accents, muted and in neutral colors. High-gloss bright-colored stool set for the breakfast nook,iridescent tiling or partition in the bathroom, patterned velvet wallpaper or crushed velvet curtains in jewel tones in the powder room, brushed nickel candle holders for the dining room, an antique armoire with its weathered finish in the, and an iron coffee table that’s glorious in its patina for the lanai – all of these are additions whose textures will easily elevate the appeal of a space. To find Kukio beach homes for sale that had been thoughtfully designed for the most discerning buyers, get in touch with leading Big Island real estate broker Harold Clarke today. Harold Clarke understands the Hawaii real estate market like no other,and has the key to the finest properties in Mauna Kea, Kukio, Kohanaiki, and Hualalai, among other neighborhoods on the Big Island.


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