Island Living

Four Maui architects share advice and insights on designing a residence that will make you happy.

How is affordable housing defined on Maui?

This growing guide helps Maui residents determine the best vegetables within their area. From Upcountry to the West Side, there is a perfect bulb for you.

Learn what makes vacation ownership so popular.

The first thing you notice is a generous white split-rail rambling along the roadside, offering tantalizing glimpses of smooth green lawns, majestic old shade trees, and a pretty white gazebo where lemonade might be served on a hot summer’s day...

Styling your home? Make your statement with accessories that shine.

What do you do with a green papaya? Our dining editor uses the fruit in chicken tinola soup and green papaya salad - recipes included!

We explore options to redesign a closet with the help of a professional.

When it comes to custom cabinetry, Eddie Takayesu and his team have it nailed.

We talk story with a real-estate company that has embraced issues more typically the purview of land trusts and conservation groups.

For one Maui artist, home is a study in light.

Flaunt your passion for each other--and Hawai'i--with tropically inspired custom wedding sets by island designers

Get the skinny on Maui's high-end real-estate market.

A Bauhaus-inspired dwelling makes a bold artistic statement on the southern shore of Maui.

Location gives this beach home the privacy of a seaside retreat, even though it’s only a stroll away from the bustle of Pā‘ia town.

Luxury real estate on Maui: With prices like $10 million, it may sound crazy, but Maui is a good value.

We asked Rob Shelton to share his local-market expertise and some tried-and-true tips for sellers and buyers.

Renovations give an Upcountry dwelling an island sense of place.

The culture of ancient Hawaiʻi was deeply rooted in nature. It still is—thanks to places like Maui Nui Botanical Gardens.

Hawai‘i's subtropical latitude and abundant sunshine make solar power an obvious energy choice, but factors like proximity to the ocean create specific challenges. That’s why it's important to hire seasoned professionals.

Wendy Rice Peterson is a fourth-generation Maui rancher . . . and the most productive realtor for Island Sotheby’s International Realty in 2016. If anyone knows Upcountry real estate, it’s Wendy.

Warren McCord and his wife, Helen, plant about 2,000 Monterey pines at their Kula Botanical Gardens to supply maui with Christmas trees every year.

From classic plantation style to south shore tech, three fabulous kitchens . . . custom designed for maximum function, beauty and easy island lifestyle.

We talk to a local expert in caring for indoor plants.

Vibrant hues for your autumn home.

We celebrate The Nature Conservancy's thirty years in Hawai'i with a visit to its crown jewel, Waikamoi cloud forest.

Maui interior designer Rick Cowan explains helpful tips and tricks on how to transform an unused space into an entertaining home theater experience.