Home Tour: Peek Inside Ginger13 Designer Cindy Yokoyama’s Cozy, Art-Filled Abode
The jewelry designer and shop owner gives us a tour of her eclectically appointed home.
Yokoyama’s pug Bindy makes for an adorable guard pup at the Ginger13 shop. Photo: Aaron K. Yoshino
If you’ve encountered Cindy Yokoyama’s jewelry or been to her Downtown boutique, you know she brings together earthy hues, organic textures and global influences in ways that really sing. That same aesthetic carries over to her home, a 1970s patio-style house in Mililani, which she’s transformed into a modern retreat with dreamy arches, expertly layered vintage décor and her own abstract artwork.
“My design influences include Mexico City homes, Spanish-style architecture, refined Los Angeles homes, coastal Bali touches, and Japandi’s clean simplicity and palette,” Yokoyama says. “I try not to stick to one style—it keeps it more interesting and not cookie cutter.”
Setting the Tone
“The palette right now is a lot of natural hues, mauves and taupes. You come in and it feels warm. Even my bathroom—I painted it all a terracotta clay color. I really like earthy, muted colors with a more tonal look. They give off a soothing, cozy vibe. And I love texture and I love colorblocking.”
Artist in Residence
“I have a BFA in painting from UH, and I’ve always loved abstraction. The piece in my bedroom is acrylic on cotton canvas—that was me playing with paint and color. The geometric piece in the living room I made out of plaster. The triptych in the dining room, Anthurium Song, is acrylic on canvas. There’s something timeless about anthuriums, and they’re known for their sculptural curves and quiet elegance. I wanted to explore that beauty on a larger scale using the clay tones that have been inspiring me lately.”
Rough-hewn ceramics and vintage treasures are layered throughout the home, Photo: Aaron K. Yoshino
Creative Arrangements
“Just like how I merch the store, I merch my house up, too. When decorating a wall, I start with a painting or photo, then layer in ceramics, baskets or a tapestry to add richness and visual interest.”
Collector’s Additions
“My favorite pieces in the home are my dad’s old red vintage surfboard, a Frida Kahlo print from my sister and a ceramic sculpture from vintage boutique Single Double. I also love my dining table and rattan nightstand, which are both from WildChild Hawai‘i. I even carry some of their bowls in the shop.”
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Brie Thalmann is the home and style editor of HONOLULU Magazine.
