We are committed to the idea that architecture and interior design are go hand and hand. Our practice focuses on working with the architect and contractor of your choice or we can provide complete architectural services, taking your project though design, construction documents, permitting, bidding, and completion. We have a client-focused approach. Our expertise and experience can be counted on to knowledgeably guide you through the many decisions that are required for new construction, renovation or interior design. We will be your advocate from the start of your project to completion. We would love to help you design your dream home.
Aloha! Dian has bee great to work with these many years. She comes in and does research prior to bringing in the client. I've witnessed her interaction with these clients who are able to make quick solid decisions because they trust her recommendations. Her thoroughness, allows the projects to go smoothly as possible. Grateful to have her professionalism in this business, which makes it enjoyable to work with her. Mahalo, Dian!
Vilma Tamayo-Navarro
We have collaborated with Dian on many of our projects and our clients have been extremely happy with her work. She is incredibly thorough and thoughtful and a pleasure to work with. Her expertise and dedication make her someone we routinely recommend. Dian has an extensive portfolio with a wide variety of projects and styles however she particularly excels in contemporary modern design. More and more of our clients are requesting modern houses and Dian's interior design selections always complement our architecture beautifully. She has an incredible ability to create the perfect sleek and sophisticated interiors that incorporate client's personal tastes and preferences turning houses into h...
jim schmit
Hawaii Modern Interior Design is an exceptional group, led by Dian Cleve. She is outstanding in her commitment to her craft and her customers. Her vision, attention to detail and knowledge of material, space, and resources elevates her to the top tier in the Hawaii market. It takes a certain caliber to effectively distill a customer's vision into a coherent masterpiece, and she has shown that she can do it, and do it well. Her award-winning design garnered more than one top prize in Hawaii. I anticipate a great deal of future success for this delightful interior design firm.
BIA- Hawaii
Dian came highly recommended to us for a remodel of an apartment in Honolulu. We were not disappointed. Throughout the process, Dian was always pleasure to work with and her sense of style and space resulted in the apartment remodel that far exceeded our expectations. Dian helped us transform a dark and tight space into an light and airy, very usable space. We love the results. We highly recommend Dian as someone you can trust with your project.
Joe Robinson
Dian has a great sense of modern yet timeless design. She's well-educated in the most current materials and design options such as lighting, space-saving elements, contemporary trends and innovative products. One of the things I like best about her work is that it always looks very clean and elegant yet each component looks special and is based on high quality. I have worked with her on higher and lower budget projects and she is very mindful of making the client's money get the best bang for their buck. Her knowledge of Hawaii's unique design advantages and challenges takes a lot of the guesswork out of what kind of design concepts may or may not work. She also keeps an eye on what wil...
Robyn Buntin Of Honolulu Gallery
My goal was to design a home that fit our lifestyle. I wanted clean lines, a modern vibe, and a warm and inviting home that we could live in comfortably and entertain in style. When I reached out to Dian I wasn’t quite sure what I really needed because I had never built a home. Dian took control of everything that I didn’t want to think about. Things like "where do we vary the ceiling heights for the best impact, where do we wire for lighting fixtures, where should the outlets be placed"? The fun part was collaborating on the interior design and furnishing the home with pieces not seen in every home in Hawaii. Some of the furnishing were custom designed by Dian and her team. My red leather ...
Debbie Weil-Manuma
We worked with Dian on two projects (bathrooms and kitchen/living area), and were extremely pleased with both of them. In both cases, we arrived at a design that satisfied everything we wanted to accomplish and exceeded our expectations in terms of beauty and functionality. Dian is not only an excellent listener, she's a wonderful educator--she always took time to explain her recommendations and to make sure we were fully bought in before we committed to them. Her long history in the area means she has a broad knowledge of different sources to draw on, and long term working relationships with many of the people here, so she was able to find us some amazing materials and craftspeople that we ...
Nathan Dwyer
In the Illustrious Kahala neighborhood, on the island of Oahu, is our custom dream home. Created by the dream team at HMA & Interior Design. Dian Cleve (Principle Lead Designer) was able to take our vision and love for the Balinese / Hawaiian architectural design and create our island dream home. Dian’s finale vision was an award winning timeless custom home. Winning the BIA of Hawaii Renaissance in 2014. Five years after we moved in. A Timeless! design. Dian worked very close with us for a few weeks just to make sure she understood our personal lifestyle needs. She put together a project time line outline and had us answer several questions making us comfortable with the process and ...
Devra Wathen
We highly recommend Hawaii Modern Architecture and Interior Design, The executives we’ve worked with are exemplary professionals with the perfect balance of decades of experience combined with modern experience. ★★★★★
Houzz User
Aloha! Dian has bee great to work with these many years. She comes in and does research prior to bringing in the client. I've witnessed her interaction with these clients who are able to make quick solid decisions because they trust her recommendations. Her thoroughness, allows the projects to go smoothly as possible. Grateful to have her professionalism in this business, which makes it enjoyable to work with her. Mahalo, Dian!
Vilma Tamayo-Navarro
We have collaborated with Dian on many of our projects and our clients have been extremely happy with her work. She is incredibly thorough and thoughtful and a pleasure to work with. Her expertise and dedication make her someone we routinely recommend. Dian has an extensive portfolio with a wide variety of projects and styles however she particularly excels in contemporary modern design. More and more of our clients are requesting modern houses and Dian's interior design selections always complement our architecture beautifully. She has an incredible ability to create the perfect sleek and sophisticated interiors that incorporate client's personal tastes and preferences turning houses into h...
jim schmit
Hawaii Modern Interior Design is an exceptional group, led by Dian Cleve. She is outstanding in her commitment to her craft and her customers. Her vision, attention to detail and knowledge of material, space, and resources elevates her to the top tier in the Hawaii market. It takes a certain caliber to effectively distill a customer's vision into a coherent masterpiece, and she has shown that she can do it, and do it well. Her award-winning design garnered more than one top prize in Hawaii. I anticipate a great deal of future success for this delightful interior design firm.
BIA- Hawaii
Dian came highly recommended to us for a remodel of an apartment in Honolulu. We were not disappointed. Throughout the process, Dian was always pleasure to work with and her sense of style and space resulted in the apartment remodel that far exceeded our expectations. Dian helped us transform a dark and tight space into an light and airy, very usable space. We love the results. We highly recommend Dian as someone you can trust with your project.
Joe Robinson
Dian has a great sense of modern yet timeless design. She's well-educated in the most current materials and design options such as lighting, space-saving elements, contemporary trends and innovative products. One of the things I like best about her work is that it always looks very clean and elegant yet each component looks special and is based on high quality. I have worked with her on higher and lower budget projects and she is very mindful of making the client's money get the best bang for their buck. Her knowledge of Hawaii's unique design advantages and challenges takes a lot of the guesswork out of what kind of design concepts may or may not work. She also keeps an eye on what wil...
Robyn Buntin Of Honolulu Gallery
My goal was to design a home that fit our lifestyle. I wanted clean lines, a modern vibe, and a warm and inviting home that we could live in comfortably and entertain in style. When I reached out to Dian I wasn’t quite sure what I really needed because I had never built a home. Dian took control of everything that I didn’t want to think about. Things like "where do we vary the ceiling heights for the best impact, where do we wire for lighting fixtures, where should the outlets be placed"? The fun part was collaborating on the interior design and furnishing the home with pieces not seen in every home in Hawaii. Some of the furnishing were custom designed by Dian and her team. My red leather ...
Debbie Weil-Manuma
We worked with Dian on two projects (bathrooms and kitchen/living area), and were extremely pleased with both of them. In both cases, we arrived at a design that satisfied everything we wanted to accomplish and exceeded our expectations in terms of beauty and functionality. Dian is not only an excellent listener, she's a wonderful educator--she always took time to explain her recommendations and to make sure we were fully bought in before we committed to them. Her long history in the area means she has a broad knowledge of different sources to draw on, and long term working relationships with many of the people here, so she was able to find us some amazing materials and craftspeople that we ...
Nathan Dwyer
In the Illustrious Kahala neighborhood, on the island of Oahu, is our custom dream home. Created by the dream team at HMA & Interior Design. Dian Cleve (Principle Lead Designer) was able to take our vision and love for the Balinese / Hawaiian architectural design and create our island dream home. Dian’s finale vision was an award winning timeless custom home. Winning the BIA of Hawaii Renaissance in 2014. Five years after we moved in. A Timeless! design. Dian worked very close with us for a few weeks just to make sure she understood our personal lifestyle needs. She put together a project time line outline and had us answer several questions making us comfortable with the process and ...
Devra Wathen
We highly recommend Hawaii Modern Architecture and Interior Design, The executives we’ve worked with are exemplary professionals with the perfect balance of decades of experience combined with modern experience. ★★★★★
Houzz User
Aloha! Dian has bee great to work with these many years. She comes in and does research prior to bringing in the client. I've witnessed her interaction with these clients who are able to make quick solid decisions because they trust her recommendations. Her thoroughness, allows the projects to go smoothly as possible. Grateful to have her professionalism in this business, which makes it enjoyable to work with her. Mahalo, Dian!
Vilma Tamayo-Navarro
