--- title: "MCYIA Interior Architecture and Design — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/mcyia-interior-architecture-and-design-pfvwus-pf~25290135 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~25290135.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "MCYIA Interior Architecture and Design" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/373376ca01f78f26_6619-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "1050 Queen Street #201, Honolulu, Hawaii 96814, United States" latitude: 21.2998 longitude: -157.8439 phone: "(808) 200-1100" website: https://www.houzz.com/website-services/sites/12130/view rating: 5 review_count: 27 best_of_houzz_awards: 10 followers: 254 last_updated: 2026-08-20 --- # MCYIA Interior Architecture and Design Original Houzz profile: [MCYIA Interior Architecture and Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/mcyia-interior-architecture-and-design-pfvwus-pf~25290135) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Honolulu, HI - **Serves:** Hawaii- all islands - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (27 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 10 awards (2016–2024), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 50,000 Ideabook Saves MCYIA is an interior architecture and interior design firm founded and led by Chuen Yee. The principals and staff have extensive experience in the design and construction of a wide range of projects. MCYIA's design team listens carefully to understand your objectives and goals in order to successfully create an environment that is attractive, unique, stylish, comfortable, functional and sustainable. Equally important, is our commitment to partnering with you to achieve excellence and satisfaction while completing the project on schedule and within budget. ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Living Room Design - Bedroom Design - Color Consulting - Space Planning - Furniture Selection - Kids Bedroom Design - Dining Room Design - Custom Cabinets - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Home Office Design & Construction - Custom Built-ins - Design Consultation - Floor Plans - Entry Design - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Custom Furniture - Laundry Room Design - Custom Blinds & Shades - House Plans - Custom Home Bars - Art Selection - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Closet Design - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Basement Design - Custom Bookcases - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Custom Entertainment Centers - Custom Walk-in Closets - Custom Rugs - Custom Fireplace Mantels - Home Theater Design - Custom Shelving - Custom Pantries - Home Staging - Downsizing - Custom Table - Handicap-Accessible Design - Green Building - Energy-Efficient Homes - Attic Conversion - Custom Beds - Decluttering - Custom Storage - Feng Shui Design - Custom Murphy Beds - Garage Design ### Areas Served - Hawaii- all islands ### Typical Job Cost $20,000 - 20 million Our services range from hourly consultation to full service project management ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | MCYIA Interior Architecture and Design | | Address | 1050 Queen Street \#201, Honolulu, Hawaii 96814, United States | | Phone | (808) 200-1100 | | Website | https://www.houzz.com/website-services/sites/12130/view | | License Number | NCIDQ \#1910417 | | Followers on Houzz | 254 | **Social profiles:** - Blog — www.mcyia.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [MCYIA Interior Architecture and Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/mcyia-interior-architecture-and-design-pfvwus-pf~25290135) - **Website:** https://www.houzz.com/website-services/sites/12130/view - **Phone:** (808) 200-1100 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - 2015-2020 ASID Award winner. - **Best of Houzz:** 10 awards (2016–2024), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [American Society of Interior Designers](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/american-society-of-interior-designers-pfvwus-pf~1510192642) - [Rhode Island School of Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/rhode-island-school-of-design-pfvwus-pf~1510685362) - [NCIDQ Examination](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/ncidq-examination-pfvwus-pf~882083937) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 27 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — djmsmith, July 2021** > Chuen Yee oversaw our renovation of a two bedroom, two bathroom condominium in Waikiki. Since we live in Canada, she recommended a wonderful contractor, as well as a window replacement company, curtain manufacturer, stone fabricators, and stone refinishers. > > She calmly and professionally advised us, and managed the moving parts behind the scenes. Chuen is a lovely person who is extremely easy to deal with. > > Our project would have been completed in 7 months (new kitchen, two new bathrooms, wall bed wall, wallpaper, new windows, new drapes....) if it were not for the global pandemic. We are completely satisfied with our project - it is perfection! > > I can wholeheartedly recommend Chuen Yee for any renovation assistance on Oahu. She was absolutely stellar! **★★★★★ — M Lew, Feb. 2018** > We are so grateful for Chuen Yee’s outstanding professionalism. All of the clients we referred have thoroughly enjoyed working with her and her team. Chuen’s creativity and innate design senses for interiors are especially valued while her team’s efficiency, ability to work within a set budget, timeliness, transparency, and superb work attitude are greatly appreciated. We are very proud of Chuen and her team and will continue to work with MCYIA for future projects. **★★★★★ — Cat N, Feb. 2018** > Chuen turned our luxury condo in Kaka'ako into our dream home. An artist at heart, Chuen was magical in her creation of a special design for every room in our home. There was no missed detail, whether that be the color and texture of the wallpaper for our bedroom, or the fabric and style for my vanity chair. > > But, it was not just the artistic brilliance that made Chuen so special for us. It also was her effective communication style, and detailed project management. Her process was "turnkey"--she arranged for all the purchases, contractors, deliveries, and installation. The coordination by Chuen and her team was virtually flawless. > > Chuen cares deeply about her work, and about pleasing her clients. She and her very capable team patiently worked with my husband, Bob, and me in presenting many great options for every piece of furniture and every accessory in our home. She took the time and care to understand our style and living preferences. And, she would stop at nothing short of every room being perfectly synced with our preferences and every room looking elegant and beautiful ---looks that we ourselves never could have imagined. > > Our home is really a jewel for us...our own customized jewel that we love and own with pride and joy. For this, we are enormously grateful to Chuen. **★★★★★ — S Cookie, Feb. 2018** > I would highly recommend using Chuen Yee as your designer. I had Chuen to design and furnish two units in the Waiea Condominium and we were very satisfied with her work. She and her staff are very detailed, nothing is missed. They took time to research and choose furniture as well as the lighting and artwork. > I highly recommend Chuen and her team. **★★★★★ — sy k, Jan. 2018** > Chuen Yee of MCYIA is a superior interior designer and we highly recommend her for your next project! We interviewed every designer available and we selected her for her design skills, experience and affordability. But through our project, we were also happy to discover how pleasant she is to work with! Chuen was really respectful of our opinions even though my husband and I have very different ideas. She was creative in finding the best design solution for our needs. Although she is intensely popular and thereby very busy, she made us feel like we were her only client. > Chuen was the leader we needed in our home project. She suggested contractors and checked to ensure that their work met the specifications. She is well-liked and well-respected by everyone, from the mainland high-end contractors to the local least expensive individual tradesman. Her esteemed professionalism really helped to move the projects along because people would return her calls, follow-up with her requests and fix errors or change-orders in a timely manner. > We really love our home design! It’s so beautiful that we feel like we are living in a resort! We are so grateful to Chuen Yee and the entire team at MCYIA for making the project as painless as possible with such outstanding results. **★★★★★ — jmhi808, Jan. 2018** > When we searched for an interior designer, we browsed many designers websites and interviewed 8 of the designers that we liked best. We then selected Chuen Yee at MCYIA. > > We’ve now completed three bathrooms, a dining room and our living room. We couldn’t be more pleased, they are modern, elegant and stunning. We have received so many positive comments from friends who have seen it. > > Chuen is super nice, genuine, caring, humble and easy to work with. She takes pride in her designs and it is more important to her that we were happy with the end result than anything else. In addition, her fees were very reasonable. > > We would like to hire her again to help us renovate our kitchen and design the rest of the bedrooms. > > We highly recommend Chuen and her team at MCYIA! > > Hire Chuen and you will be very happy too! **★★★★★ — R C, Aug. 2017** > Hard to beat the values. Chuen and her team were with us for more than a year while the condo was still under construction. We relied on the computer renderings a lot and they were extremely accurate. After the furniture delivery, they will help coordinating with various contractors. MCYIA has the most honest and reliable professionals I have come in contact with. Highly recommended if you are in the high end market and are looking for values and results that are beyond expectations. . **★★★★★ — S. T., July 2017** > Chuen took time to sit down with me to look at everything that I had piece by piece to make sure it all fits into the new design the way I wanted. The kitchen came out beautiful and very functional. The design is timeless and the materials are all easy to maintain. I am very happy with my kitchen and bathrooms. **★★★★★ — 87 Zero, July 2016** > We have worked Chuen and team regarding several custom pieces over the last couple years. We could not have asked for a better group to have as a partner in producing high end furniture. **★★★★★ — Jingjing Li, May 2016** > We reached Chuen for our floor design for our custom home through Houzz. She is smart, very hard working, easy to communicate, and has a good taste on contemporary design. In addition to listening to your need, she would also like to give you professional suggestions to integrate your ideas and tell you the current trends and visions in design and materials. This will be very important to our future interior design when the home built. I will definitely recommend Chuen to friends. **★★★★★ — ericatching, April 2016** > We hired MCYIA to our interior design (specifically furniture, art, kitchen and bed/bath accessories.) > This company is a full fledged design team. They suggest multiple options in terms of price and design for every item you will be purchasing. And for those things you are not sure or need help with they will steer you in the right direction. > They will go over with you your tastes and preferences, then make sure you approve of the pieces or ideas they suggest. It really is a great way to make sure you are getting exactly what you asked for. > I am so glad we worked with them instead of choosing things individually or on our own. The result is something we love to return home to everyday! **★★★★★ — leonac808, April 2016** > When we made the decision to downsize from house to condo, we wanted a professional to help us with the transition. Chuen was referred to us by a friend and after our first meeting we knew her low key, calm demeanor and professionalism was the perfect fit for us! Our goal was to create a new home that was not only aesthetically pleasing and comfortable, but functional and pet friendly as well. The work of Chuen and her design team is impressive and their responsiveness, flexibility, and patience are equally matched. Simply said, we have nothing but praise for MCYIA! ## Selected projects - [Paradise in Kahala](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/paradise-in-kahala-pj-vj~1372245) - Location: Honolulu, HI - Photos: 14 - [Pacific Breeze](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pacific-breeze-pj-vj~1262022) - Location: Honolulu, HI - Photos: 9 - [Tropical Modern Metamorphosis](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tropical-modern-metamorphosis-pj-vj~288962) - Location: Honolulu, HI - Photos: 14 - Description: After taking existing walls down, everything except the roof and foot print of house, this 1950s residence transformed into a perfect place for relaxing and entertaining, while enjoying amazing views. {Photo Credit: Andy Mattheson} - [Contemporary Asian Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-asian-bathroom-pj-vj~325682) - Location: Honolulu, HI - Photos: 3 - Description: Natural materials are incorporated in this bathroom remodel, from the Limestone walls and floor, to the bamboo cabinets. The shower fixture wall and backsplash is accented with Crossville's Ebb and Flow mosaic tile. {Photo Credit: Augie Salbosa} - [Zen Kitchen-Island Style](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/zen-kitchen-island-style-pj-vj~391147) - Location: Honolulu, HI - Photos: 8 - Description: A modern Zen-like atmosphere created with rich harmonious textures and materials. The design complements the client’s Asian artwork, thus inviting warmth and tranquility into the space. {Photo Credit: Andy Mattheson} - [Retirement on the Beach](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/retirement-on-the-beach-pj-vj~1283838) - Location: Honolulu, HI - Photos: 12 - [Diamond Head Oasis](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/diamond-head-oasis-pj-vj~2241168) - Location: Honolulu, HI - Photos: 6 - [Summer Reef](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/summer-reef-pj-vj~1283901) - Location: Honolulu, HI - Photos: 6 - [Penthouse in the Sky](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/penthouse-in-the-sky-pj-vj~1283785) - Location: Honolulu, HI - Photos: 13 - [Ocean Meets Sand Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ocean-meets-sand-kitchen-pj-vj~391024) - Location: Honolulu, HI - Photos: 14 - Description: A relaxing and beach-like kitchen was designed to fit the owner's personality. With inspiration drawing from the sand and ocean, warm colored cabinets and accents of blue from the glass tile backsplash were used. It's openness combined with the light and warm tones makes this reinvented space a charming one. {Photo Credit: Zach Manzano} - [Sea of Serenity](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sea-of-serenity-pj-vj~1264239) - Location: Honolulu, HI - Photos: 10 - [Black Point Minimalist](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/black-point-minimalist-pj-vj~2063326) - Location: Honolulu, HI - Photos: 7 - [Natural Elements](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/natural-elements-pj-vj~2063331) - Location: Honolulu, HI - Photos: 7 - [The Great Indoor](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-great-indoor-pj-vj~2063059) - Location: Honolulu, HI - Photos: 12 - [Ecelctic Chic](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ecelctic-chic-pj-vj~2063051) - Location: Honolulu, HI - Photos: 11 - [Penthouse Cheers](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/penthouse-cheers-pj-vj~2053205) - Location: Honolulu, HI - Photos: 3 - [Hale Horizon](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hale-horizon-pj-vj~2063360) - Location: Honolulu, HI - Photos: 31 - [Jack and Jill Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/jack-and-jill-bath-pj-vj~391265) - Location: Honolulu, HI - Photos: 2 - Description: This once unconventional bath has been revamped for best flow through son and daughter bedroom's. The client's request of brightening up the space was achieved through the Chenille White floor blended with glass mosaics and white quartz countertop. {Photo Credit: Dan Murakami} - [Asian Spa Vanity](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/asian-spa-vanity-pj-vj~391020) - Location: Honolulu, HI - Photos: 1 - Description: Floor to ceiling polished black river rock stacked on the wall with long and narrow mirrors, combined with a sleek floating countertop and an onyx sink convey an atmosphere of opulence and drama when one enters the bathroom. {Photo Credit: Augie Salbosa} - [Soothing Spa Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/soothing-spa-retreat-pj-vj~325681) - Location: Honolulu, HI - Photos: 3 - Description: A unique spa-like bathroom remodel where the design addresses realistic and practical age appropriate issues to ensure safety while preserving beauty and functionality. The combination of different Asian flavors, provide eye-arresting accents against the soothing, neutral tones of the room. {Photo Credit: Augie Salbosa} [See all 31 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/mcyia-interior-architecture-and-design-pfvwus-pf~25290135) ## Ideabooks - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/82546188/list/wish-list) — 107 ideas - [ci](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/138550751/list/ci) — 26 ideas - [beaman](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/106639796/list/beaman) — 3 ideas [See all 3 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/mcyia) ## Community Q&A **Q: hello where did you get the floating vanity? thank you** *(in Photo Questions)* Floating vanity source A: it was a custom made vanity manufactured by a local company. **Q: Is it possible to still purchase the painting?** *(in Photo Questions)* Artwork A: Please contact the artist ellendieterartist@gmail.com **Q: pretty wood** *(in Photo Questions)* what type of wood is this vanity please? A: it was bamboo **Q: I like this window** *(in Photo Questions)* Would you be able to tell me the manufacturer of this particular garden window please? A: I think it was milgard or jeldwen **Q: Where can I get this bed?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi! it was westelm **Q: Are the backlit mirrors custom work? Or included in one product?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi, We designed it and got it custom made. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-20.*