Find Sleek Small-Scale Furniture at Apt. by HomeWorld’s Kaka‘ako Showroom

Photo: Aaron K. Yoshino

Local fans of modern urban home design, rejoice—apt. by HomeWorld is celebrating its one-year anniversary as metro Honolulu’s freshest shop for sleek furnishings. The latest enterprise launched by the C.S. Wo & Sons family of companies brings the longstanding furniture retailer into the city-dwelling circles of today, as apt. spotlights pieces that are smartly selected to complement condominiums in the area.

The showroom features vignettes with arrangements of complementary pieces as examples of scale and design combinations. Photo: Aaron K. Yoshino

“Apt. directly reflects our values and mission to be the best home furnishings retailer through innovation, exceptional value, continuous improvement and ultimate customer experiences,” says Damian Pherigo of the C.S. Wo & Sons executive team. “One constant since our founding in 1909 has been change, and our willingness to evolve our business to meet the needs of our local community.”

One of apt.’s bestsellers, the Isanti set by Ashley, includes a sleek table with chairs and a bench for modern living spaces. Photo: Aaron K. Yoshino

Located on Ward Avenue, apt. is a bright and contemporary shop that was previously the site of C.S. Wo & Sons’ Ashley Homestore. In 2022, C.S. Wo & Sons had an opportunity to open a larger Ashley space at its flagship location on Beretania Street. This decision was a win-win, with the new Ashley location providing room for more robust offerings alongside C.S. Wo & Sons’ HomeWorld, Red Knot and namesake brands. The debut of apt. in Kaka‘ako in 2023 was tailored to the town’s growing population.

Pops of color from the cushions included with the Cashton sofa and loveseat lines by Ashley exude contemporary Island flair. Photo: Aaron K. Yoshino

“When developing our newest concept for our Ward Avenue store, we selected smaller-scale and modular furniture to accommodate those living in the surrounding condos from trusted high-quality vendors,” he adds. “We also aimed to reflect the community’s architecture and lifestyle through contemporary yet natural urban Island styles that are approachable and not overly trend-forward.”

Dana Uyeno, sales manager at apt., works with homeowners to find the perfect furnishings for their needs. Photo: Aaron K. Yoshino

With furnishings and accessories from sought-after brands like Four Hands, Natuzzi Editions, Urban Chic, Palliser and more, apt. showcases the best in comfort and aesthetics. Pops of color, soothing neutrals, cozy textures and refreshing organic forms are hits with customers. For an elevated, one-stop shopping experience, apt. also offers customers the chance to create room bundles, with a discount taken off the purchase of multiple complementary furnishings to easily outfit any space.

The Mansfield wood accent chair by Jonathan Louis is a popular item with a whimsical print. Photo: Aaron K. Yoshino

As with all brands under the C.S. Wo & Sons parent company, homeowners can shop at apt. with trusted guidance from knowledgeable staff. According to Pherigo, who is part of the fourth generation of the Wo ‘ohana, customer service with aloha has anchored the family-owned enterprise for more than a century. Ching Sing Wo opened his first general store in downtown Honolulu in 1909, and apt. is the latest venture in a historic local legacy.

“Just as customer needs and business conditions have changed over the past 115 years, we continue to evolve as part of our commitment to deliver the ultimate customer experience,” says Pherigo.

Learn more about apt. by HomeWorld and shop its online inventory at homeworld.com/apt.