An Island Elegance

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"It's contemporary colonial with a Pacific Rim feel," Tom Allardyce says of the Kauai house he designed with partner Illya Hendrix.

Stone pavers and a fir ceiling give the gallery a rustic feel. The Chinese bench and pedestal table date to the 19th century. "The owners wanted the house to be comfortable. They wanted to walk the line between contemporary and traditional," says Allardyce.

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The great room. Two to Tango , 2002, by Pachi Longstreth is above the custom sofa. Elm scholar's chairs flank the gateleg table.

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Sliding glass doors give the dining area "the feeling of a pavilion," says Allardyce. "It's simple but warm." A set of Louis XV-style leather-covered chairs surrounds the table. The Chinese wire lanterns are 19th century. Circa 1940 Hawaiiana lamps are on the consoles.

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"The family room's palette is reflective of the ocean," says Hendrix. "We used green, blue, coral and kelp colors." Children's scholar's chairs are next to the Chinese day-bed, which serves as a low table. PierceMartin wing chair and ottoman. Pindler Pindler sofa fabric.

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The pool deck "has an extraordinarily expansive view," Allardyce points out. Furniture from Brown Jordan.

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Rattan chairs are mixed with Asian country antiques in the master bedroom. "It has an exotic flavor that captures the essence of the islands," notes Allardyce. PierceMartin bamboo bed. Exquisite Surfaces mantel and trumeau. Great Plains lounge chair fabric. Ceiling fan, Hunter. The 15-acre property "is at the center of a totally natural, forested beachfront area," notes Hendrix. "There's a feeling of seclusion and tranquillity."