New Home for the Next Generation
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Home Stays Within the Family
The Manoa community is close in proximity to Honolulu and Waikiki. A quiet, safe neighborhood with beautiful landscape and impressive homes, Manoa is like many of Oahu’s older communities; its residents are often generations deep. Many Manoa families value their properties and hand their land parcels from one generation to the next.
This property is no exception and was passed from aunt to nephew. The original home was built decades earlier and showed its age. Its new owner decided that it was time to rebuild the aging home.
The new residence features three bedrooms and two bathrooms upstairs. The extra-large master bedroom captures the breathtaking views of Manoa’s lush valley. Over-sized, double-hung windows allow natural light to flood the room. The master also features a heart-stopping walk-in closet with beautiful built-in drawers.
Downstairs is designed for family and visitors to gather. It has an enormous living area, cozy deck, and a kitchen island that is perfect for eating and family game activities. The owners even had the foresight to add a “slipper closet” to the side of the main entry so their guests’ shoes will remain dry on the rainiest of days.
The new homeowners paid homage to their aunt by building a fully accessible suite next to the living area. This will allow her to still have a rest stop when traffic is snarled or if she decides she’d prefer to stay in town instead of driving home.
Graham Builders was the first firm in Hawaii to have a certified National Association of Home Builders Aging-in-Place specialist on staff. Over the years, Graham Builders has grown this number to three certified consultants who help homeowners make necessary mobility and safety changes to their residences.
Connect with us today and find out how Graham Builders can help you prepare your home for whatever your future holds.
Photos by Hawkin Biggins Photography.
Project Details
DATE August 22, 2018
LOCATION Manoa
PROJECT TYPE Residential new build
CONTRACTOR Graham Builders, Inc.
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Next Generation’s New Home
Welcome to the home that has been given the honor of being the only NEW home on Malama Manoa’s 2019 Historic Home Walk! Malama Manoa appreciates how this home, although brand new, fits well with the rest of the neighborhood.
Next Generation’s New Home – Kitchen
This kitchen has been designed for easy cooking and prep. The porcelain apron-front sink lends a modern, yet homey feel to the cooking area.
Next Generation’s New Home – Walk-in Pantry
This storage space is situated between the garage and the kitchen. The large room is enhanced with multiple, adjustable shelves.
Next Generation’s New Home – Great Room
The roomy great room is enhanced with a vaulted ceiling and French doors that lead to the elevated lanai. Clerestory windows allow light and ventilation in while allowing flexible furniture arrangement.
Next Generation’s New Home – Shoe Closet
Those of us who are “local” know that it is polite to remove your shoes before entering a home. The foyer of this home features a large closet for slippers and shoes!
Next Generation’s New Home – Laundry Room
The laundry room is spacious with many cabinets and a generous counter to fold dry clothes.
Next Generation’s New Home – Additional Storage
This home features many extra storage areas like this one! Located just off the garage, this large space can easily fit paddle boards, kayaks and other large items.
Next Generation’s New Home – Great Room Stairs
The stairs in this residence is typical for a Graham Builders home. With a width greater than three-feet, two people can easily pass each other. This berth also makes is easy to move beds and other over-sized items between the floors.
Next Generation’s New Home – Fun View from the Stair Landing
The stairs, ceilings and clerestory windows create a fun, creative view for stair climbers.
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Next Generation’s New Home – Spacious Landing
The wide landing at the top of the stairs is broad enough to fit a heirloom chest or other accent furniture.
Next Generation’s New Home – Master Bedroom
The master bedroom offers a sweeping view of Manoa Valley with its many windows. The room is large enough to fit both bedroom and sitting area furnishings.
Next Generation’s New Home – Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet
A set of cabinets were added to the master walk-in closet for stylish storage.
Next Generation’s New Home – Master Bathroom
The master bathroom just off the bedroom has his and her sinks, a zero-step shower and Staron countertops.
Next Generation’s New Home – Mother-in-Law Suite
The owners included a mother-in-law suite for their aunt and uncle’s use. An extra door off the back of the room connects to the back lanai, offering independence to their guests.
Next Generation’s New Home – Back Door Landing
The back lanai provides quick exit access from the mother-in-law suite and the kitchen/great room areas.
Next Generation’s New Home – Mother-in-Law Suite Bathroom
The mother-in-law suite also features an accessible bathroom with a zero-step shower.