Sharing a kitchen with other people can be quite challenging when their cooking styles and habits don’t quite complement your own. And sharing a kitchen with one or more close family members can be downright maddening. “Perhaps you live in a multi-generational...
For many homeowners, the words “dream kitchen” evoke tantalizing images. Some dream of bright, expansive spaces equipped with all the latest gadgets. Others imagine cozy, super-efficient kitchens, built for accessibility and functionality. But the quality that most...
While many older homes have undeniable charms, they weren’t always built to take advantage of the natural gifts of their surroundings. That was certainly the case with a home Graham Builders rebuilt for a Pauoa family this past year. Created in 1958, the original...
Are your upcoming holiday celebrations creating visions of an upgraded home? Halloween parties, Thanksgiving feasts and cookie baking parties could be more festive and welcoming in a newly remodeled home. Planning a home construction project that transitions from...
If you’re wondering how to create additional income for your family, the answer might be as close as your own backyard. “Adding extra living space has become very popular with American homeowners, between inflation, the high cost of housing and an expanding population...
Planning a new home or renovation is a truly thrilling and ambitious enterprise. “It can also be overwhelming,” says Evan Fujimoto, president of Honolulu design/build firm Graham Builders. “That’s why it’s incredibly helpful to have an experienced architectural...
Looking for extra income, extra space or both? Adding an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) to your property might be just the right solution. According to Ryan Graham, vice president of operations for Graham Builders, more than 1,300 ADU permits have been issued here...
“We should learn from the snail,” wrote iconic American architect Frank Lloyd Wright. “It has devised a home that is both exquisite and functional.” Not unlike the snail, Mike and Michelle Naito took their time building their dream house. They began the process with...
The percentage of Americans living in multigenerational households has nearly quadrupled over the past 10 years, from 7% to 26%. In Hawaii, the numbers are even higher. Fittingly, in-law suites have never been more popular. And according to Evan Fujimoto of Graham...
The concept of multigenerational homes — residences that allow three or more generations of a family to live together — continues to grow in popularity. Graham Builders, a local design-build contractor, has guided hundreds of homeowners through the steps of creating...