Kitchens & Interiors by von Hake, Ltd. has been the recipient of numerous industry awards, both statewide and nationally.

NKBA Hawaii Kitchen and Bath Design Competion - 2004

• Highest Technical Merit Award for Ho'onanea Kitchen Remodel, Napo'opo'o Road
• Technical Merit Award for Kitchen "Bygone Era"

Corsi Dealership National Design Competition:

• 2003 1st Place, Traditional Category, Kohala Ranch Project

Hawaii Kitchen and Bath Design Competion - 2003:

• 2003 ASID Award of Honor for Kealakekua Kitchen
• 2003 NKBA two Technical Merit Awards for Kealakekua Kitchen and Kohala Ranch Kitchen

Hawaii Kitchen and Bath Design Competion - 2002:

• 2002 ASID of Hawaii Distinguished Entrant
• 2002 NKBA Phil Zweedyk Award/Technical Merit Award for Classic Comfort
• 2002 NKBA Technical Merit Award for Distinctive Harmony

Hawaii Kitchen and Bath Design Competion - 2001:

• 2001 ASID of Hawaii award of Honor for Oceanfront Residential
• 2001 NKBA Maka'i Loa award for Oceanfront kitchen remodel
• 2001 NKBA Technical merit awards (2) for Kona & Kohala Kitchen projects

Hawaii Kitchen and Bath Design Competion - 1999:

• 1999 Technical Merit Awards Kitchen and Bath entries Hawaii Kitchen and Bath Design Competition.

Hawaii Kitchen and Bath Design Competion - 1998:

• 1998 Technical Merit Award Kitchen entry NKBA Hawaii Kitchen and Bath Design Competition.

Special Section

Recently published in Hawaiian Style Magazine

Leading Hawaiian architects call Carol Ann von Hake “one of the best kitchen designers anywhere.” The awardwinning NKBA member proves once again why she deserves this accolade with this cherry Shaker style kitchen, reflecting a style that she calls "Tropical Grandeur.”

"Upon entering this home you are met with the warm, welcoming style of the tropics,” says von Hake, who drafted and detailed the design of the entire residence. “ My responsibility was to develop a kitchen design that would be workable, functional, and attractive.”

Sophisticated yet unpretentious and ultra-functional, the kitchen is visually striking for a touch of English influence in accents such as moldings and turned posts from floor to ceiling. Also notable are several harmonious sets of subtle contrasts. Most important, perhaps, is the contrast between classic Shaker style—a 19th century Mainland tradition—and contemporary tropical elements. The Shaker curves and arches are seamlessly integrated with the straight lines of walls, windows, doors, and ceiling and the highly contemporary hanging glass-andbrushed chrome light fixtures, not to mention the modern feeling generated by expanses of glass in all directions.

Additional contrasts include pleasing visual counterpoint between off-white walls and black countertops and tabletops. Meanwhile, the streaming light from a massive sliding door, glass-paneled side door, and a generously sized window over the work triangle ensure that the extensive use of warm red cherrywood remains bright and lively.

A subtle visual echo of the curving arch of the valence over the large corner window is seen in the radius on the dropdown eating area and raised counter area, as well as the curved backs of the wooden chairs. In addition, these arches nicely pick up the curves that grace the full, round wood carvings of the Shaker style legs, columns and posts.

von Hake’s firm supplied all custom cabinetry, plus the Zodiac countertops—a material selected for its rich consistent color, ease of maintence and durability. Next came top of the line appliances from Viking, Kitchen Aid and Thermador.

At first glance, a casual observer may not notice some clever space-saving strategies employed by von Hake. “By incorporating furniture details into the cabinetry and maximizing storage all around the large island, our kitchen became a gathering spot as well as a dining area,” she notes. “From furnishings, color, flooring, lighting, selections down to the cabinet hardware, this job evolved into a fusion of texture, color and all the modern conveniences neatly tucked away.”

The kitchen exceeded the clients’ requirements and added lasting value to the home.

Memberships and Affiliations: Current member of ASID - American Society of Interior Designers Current member of NKBA - National Kitchen and Bath Association. Current Member Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce 1995-1998 NKBA Aloha Chapter Board of Directors Current Member of NKBA Current Member of Kona - Kohala Chamber of Commerce