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Interior Designer-Inspired Tips to Elevate Your Hosting Game

In this blog post, we'll explore some top-notch hosting tips inspired by the world of interior design. These ideas will help you create a welcoming, stylish, and unforgettable environment for your guests, whether you're hosting a dinner party, a casual get-together, or overnight visitors.

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Q&A: Shaolin Low

We chat with Honolulu interior designer Shaolin Low about another year of design and the opening of WOVEN by Shaolin.

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Spring Cleaning: Our Spring Cleaning Soundtrack and Tips to Tidy Up Your Home

Spring has finally arrived, and it's time to spruce up our homes! But why make cleaning a tedious task when it can be a fun-filled party? In this blog post, we've compiled the ultimate dance party playlist, along with expert tips to help you tidy up your home. Let's dance our way to a clean and organized living space!

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Design Don'ts: Eight Common Mistakes to Avoid When Designing Your Home

Avoid frustrating and costly design mistakes when designing and decorating your home. By understanding eight common design pitfalls, you can create a beautiful and functional space that reflects your unique style and personality. Read on for tips and insights to avoid these mistakes and save time, money, and frustration in the process.

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Five Tips to Elevate Your Living Room

Upgrade your living room with creative tips to make it comfortable and stylish. Transform it into a functional space that reflects your unique style and personality. Whether you want to add value or improve your living space, these tips are sure to inspire.

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Three Important Questions You Need to Ask Yourself Before Purchasing Furniture

When it comes to choosing furniture for your home, it’s a process. In this blog, we'll explore a few tips to help you make the best choices when it comes to selecting furniture that will work well in your space and stand the test of time. From considering your personal style to thinking about how you'll use each piece, we'll cover the top three questions you need to consider to make the best choices for your home. So, whether you're looking to furnish a new home or simply update a few key pieces, read on for some great tips and tricks to help you make the most of your furniture-buying experience.

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2023 Trend Predictions

Interior design trends are constantly evolving. Whether you're looking to update your home with the latest trends or you're simply interested in exploring different design styles, there are many options to choose from. From organic materials and sustainable design to colorful patterns and modern influences, the world of interior design is full of endless possibilities. Let’s take a closer look at some design trends we believe to take off in 2023 and how they can be incorporated into your home.

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WOVEN by Shaolin Style Guide

We are so excited to announce our launch of WOVEN by Shaolin, our online furniture store! To celebrate the website, we collected our favorite items and residential project looks to share with you!

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Our Favorite Wallpapers

We heard you and happily obliged. WALLPAPER! We love it and glad that many of you do too! Although many designers shy away from using wallpapers in projects, we feel that wallpaper is definitely making a comeback and we’re totally here for it. Keep reading to get the details (and links) to our favorite and most requested wallpaper!

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Q&A: Shaolin Low

We chat with Honolulu interior designer Shaolin Low after her first full year of Studio Shaolin.

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Mid Century in Hawaii

Hawai’i is renowned for its white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters. While it’s easy to assume that the majority of homes are dressed in the standard tropical decor you’d expect, mid century designs can be found in many aspects of Hawai’i’s architecture and design. See below to see our favorite mid-century modern influences in Hawai’i.

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Five Ways to Embrace Desert Chic

I recently spent two weeks in the desert and I’m OBSESSED. Keep reading to see five ways you can embrace desert chic like we have!

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Modern Trends We’ve Been Loving

In 2021 we’ve been bombarded with new trends and DIYs, but nothing is cozier and lounge-able than a simple modern home. Natural light, open floor plans, and an overall sleek look has us drooling over these modern design trends we expect to see more of in 2022.

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Affordable Boho Decor

Bohemian or Boho is a blend of styles, textures, materials, and cultures. Taking the reigns of expressing yourself in your decor is what boho is all about.

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Tips to Nail Eclectic Style

Eclectic really is what you make it. This style doesn’t necessarily have a set description of qualifications.

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