Mindful Design is a boutique interior design studio on the Island of Oʻahu
The homes we inhabit have the ability to tell our story. Weaving together old and new, while highlighting the memories and pieces we hold near and dear to our hearts. Our homes are an extension of our wellbeing - they have the potential to restore and inspire us. I believe in co-creating with clients to design a home that feels original, meaningful and will last them for years to come. Supporting the local community and sourcing items from Hawaiʻi, when possible, is an important part of my design practice.
Mindful Design Hawaiʻi strives to create beautiful spaces that balance functionality, authenticity, and wellbeing.
Services Overview
Designer for a Day
This is your chance to hang out with an interior designer for a day!
Designer for a Day is an in-home service where we work together to solve your top design challenges. Whether you want to re-imagine a home office or need help sorting through a sea of paint swatches, this service helps bring your vision to life.
How it works:
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Preliminary 1-hour discovery call where I get to know you and learn about your home.
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6-hour VIP work session tailored to your project. This could include shopping, creating new room layouts, or restyling existing items.
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1-hour follow-up call
Designer for a Day is an energizing and collaborative way to get immediate help for your space. Our day together will include coffee and a tasty lunch and a chance to get instant feedback on your ideas.
Get in touch to book your complimentary discovery call today!
Gratitude | Mahalo Palena ʻOle
I have tremendous gratitude for these Islands, for this ʻāina, for the Kanaka Maoli and this way of life. These islands have seen me through many life transitions and evolutions as I found my stride personally and professionally, met my husband, built a community of family and friends, and decided to begin a family of our own. Hawaiʻi is my inspiration, sanctuary, and home. This contributes to my unwavering commitment to give back to these beautiful islands by donating a portion of my proceeds to local nonprofits supporting Native Hawaiian cultural advancement and preservation.
Hi, I'm Annisa
I live on the windward side of Oʻahu beneath the majestic Koʻolau Mountains with my young son, husband, and Yorkie-Bichon pup. Hawai’i has been my home for nearly 20 years.
As a first generation American, I watched my family design their home in a way that provided them with comfort, familiarity and a sense of belonging in an otherwise new culture. Memories of these early experiences inspire my design philosophy: our personal stories not only belong in our homes but have a positive impact on our wellbeing.
As a former yoga teacher, I am attuned to how the spaces we inhabit can either enhance or dampen our wellbeing. We’ve all felt the energy of a space with clean lines and cohesive colors – how these spaces invite you in, calm your mind or spark your creativity, and make you want to linger. My goal is to help my clients find ease, peace, and restoration in their homes as well as through the entire journey of the design process.
In my home you’ll find lots of art. I love to collect art and seek out local artisans in Hawaiʻi and abroad. You’ll also find hand-woven Persian rugs, a blend of vintage and modern furniture, my son’s toy trucks and tools, design catalogs, my boxing gloves, and a cup of dark roast coffee within reach.
I am excited to support you in co-creating a space that tells the story of your past, reflects who you are today, and leaves room for your future.
Mindful Design is a client-inspired interior design studio on Oʻahu founded by Annisa Paulic.