INTERIORS that feel BOTH like a memory AND a future.
Let's make your interior sing.
Aloha — I’m Nina Hans, founder of HI LO (Pronounced HIGH LOW) What I love more than anything about design is helping you see their vision more clearly than they ever have before. Through questions, conversation, and exploration, I help uncover what truly matters to you — then bring it to life through thoughtful design touches that feel both personal and elevated all at once.
Growing up in Hilo and now living on Maui, I’m endlessly inspired by Hawaiʻi — its natural beauty, generosity of spirit, and the way indoor and outdoor life flow together.
I’m a vintage hunter, traveler, and market wanderer — always chasing the story behind a piece. My interiors live in that balance — that blend of polish and patina — where refinement meets real life. I blend high and low, old and new, modern polish and island soul to create spaces that feel deeply personal
From Nike’s New York offices to boutique salons in Los Angeles to century-old plantation homes here in Hawaiʻi, I’ve learned that great design isn’t about perfection — it’s about creating a space that you love being in.
Phase One
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DISCOVER
We start by talking story — getting to know you, your home, and the dreams you have for it. I take time to understand its setting, history, and character, defining what’s working, what’s not, and what could be. Together, we outline thoughtful, realistic ways to bring those dreams to life — always grounded, achievable, and full of heart.
Design
Through sketches, materials, and mockups, we explore ideas that bring your vision into focus. I present concepts that balance needs, wants, dreams, and constraints — a mix of intuition and practicality. From there, we refine and evolve until the design feels both intentional and pull togethered.
Phase Three
DEVELOP
With a direction set, I translate ideas into detailed plans — collaborating with you, the contractor, and local craftspeople to align design intent with scope and budget. We pull together every practical thread — timelines, materials, and trades — so the end result feels cohesive, considered, and achievable.
ExECUTE
This is where everything comes to life — furnishings, light, color, pattern, and texture finding their place. Together, we style your home so it feels personal and lived-in, with that blend of polish and patina — a space that feels like both a memory and a future all at once.