Makena Road is a Maui estate designed by Stephanie Brown Inc. with a curated neutral color scheme to create a cohesive and calm environment.

Designed by Weigang Marvick & Associates with a traditional “Hale” architecture style, Makena Road is a 10,000-square-foot estate in Maui, Hawaii. While the architects brought the traditional elements, Stephanie Brown Inc. spent three years adding modern details, finishes and furnishings throughout. SBI incorporates a curated color scheme beginning with the neutral materials to the furnishings and art to create a cohesive and calm environment. “Some spaces have greater use of light materials, and others shift darker, depending on the desired mood. We also put great emphasis on rich, organic textures; from the use of uneven handmade tiles, rattan baskets and lighting, through to chunky wool area rugs and textural pillows and throws,” says Stephanie.
Quarter-sawn walnut cabinetry is paired with leathered quartzite countertops and black accents, including the drawer handles and window shades.

The floors are covered in honed limestone tiles which contrasts the rich wood details, like the pitched ceilings.

Stephanie explains: “I didn?t know exactly where everything would end up, which made it that much more crucial to adhere to the concept and palette: ivory, grey, black, bits of brass. And texture, texture, texture. Handmade and imperfect pieces were, well, perfect. In the primary spaces, we us...