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address: "1311 Kika Street, Kailua, Hawaii 96734, United States"
latitude: 21.4063
longitude: -157.7448
phone: "(808) 783-1885"
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rating: 5
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# Thomas Deir Studios

Original Houzz profile: [Thomas Deir Studios](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/tile-and-stone/thomas-deir-studios-pfvwus-pf~721515798)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Tile & Stone
- **Location:** Kailua, HI
- **Serves:** Canada, Hawaii, Japan, US Mainland, Worldwide
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (2 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2025), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Houzz Influencer
- 1,000 Ideabook Saves

Serving Hawaii for nearly 35 years, Thomas Deir Studios provides beautiful Hawaiian art & kitchen and bath remodeling with craftsmanship you can trust. "Anything you imagine can be created."

Hawaii artist Thomas Deir specializes in tile murals and paintings for homes and businesses. His clientele spans from art collectors around the world to home owners looking for something unique for their kitchen backsplash, shower wall, or entryway. He thrives on the gratitude and positive energy he gives and receives from the people who come to know him and his art. Thomas' diversity of subject matter ranges from undersea reef scenes and dolphins to sunsets and seascapes to volcanoes erupting on the Big Island. His diversity of technique ranges from realism to surrealism to abstract. Thomas uses classical oil paint, acrylic paint and ceramic glazes. His vast quiver of mediums and techniques allows him to be capable of creating anything he or his client can dream up. He believes a good work of art should be attractive from a distance and more interesting the closer you get.

### Services Provided

- Concept Development
- Paintings
- Tile Murals

### Areas Served

- Canada
- Hawaii
- Japan
- US Mainland
- Worldwide

### Typical Job Cost

$3,000 - $20,000

Variations on size, detail, complexity of subject matter and location affect cost.

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Thomas Deir Studios |
| Address | 1311 Kika Street, Kailua, Hawaii 96734, United States |
| Phone | (808) 783-1885 |
| Website | http://thomasdeir.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 78 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/thomasdeirstudios
- LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=99970382&locale=en\_us&trk=tyah
- Blog — http://www.artheartheart.com

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Thomas Deir Studios](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/tile-and-stone/thomas-deir-studios-pfvwus-pf~721515798)
- **Website:** http://thomasdeir.com
- **Phone:** (808) 783-1885

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- Scholastic Art Award graphic design 1980;  First place winner Hawaii US Postal Service Mailbox Contest 1996; Bank of America Home Show 1994 Best of Show;
- TOSCA Twin Cities Artist of the Year 2011

- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2025), for Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 2 reviews**

*Aspect averages:*
- Work Quality: 50.0
- Communication: 50.0
- Value: 50.0

### All 2 reviews

**★★★★★ — Honolulu Appliance Innovators, April 2024**

> Good quality and very reasonably priced. I bought lara marble tiles for my bathroom, I will recommend stone tile market to my friends.

**★★★★★ — Seven Chaperon, Aug. 2013**

> I am lucky to have one of Thomas' paintings grace the wall of my home. A gift from my aunt and uncle in Hawaii. It's a beach scene, painted so beautifully, it's hard to tell if it is a photo or painting. Just gorgeous! She hangs in a central part of my home and makes me smile everyday :)

**Comment from Thomas Deir Studios:**

> Mahalo Seven! Uncle Charlie and Aunt Naina say Aloha!
> That painting is titled "Tropical Vacation".

## Selected projects

- [Hawaiian Beach Kailua Lanikai panorama kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hawaiian-beach-kailua-lanikai-panorama-kitchen-pj-vj~3349)
  - Location: Kailua, HI
  - Photos: 3
  - Description: A custom designed tile mural kitchen backsplash of the area where this home is located. Special features include matching the color of the counter in the sand of the tile mural to create an illusion of depth, a rainbow and an small airplane flying of the client's son.
- [Red Poppy Flower kitchen tile backsplash mural](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/red-poppy-flower-kitchen-tile-backsplash-mural-pj-vj~3344)
  - Location: Honolulu, HI
  - Photos: 9
  - Description: a custom-made tile mural designed to complement the red table and clean open whitespace
- [Orchid Pool Waterfall wall tile mural](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/orchid-pool-waterfall-wall-tile-mural-pj-vj~3350)
  - Location: Honolulu, HI
  - Photos: 10
  - Description: a custom tile mural of an orchid flower with two hummingbirds for a pool wall waterfall feature
- [Aquarium Kitchen Tile Mural Backsplash](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/aquarium-kitchen-tile-mural-backsplash-pj-vj~3343)
  - Location: Honolulu, HI
  - Photos: 14
  - Description: a custom tile mural designed to create the illusion of a maintenance-free underwater aquarium in a kitchen backsplash, complete with light rays, various fish selected by the client, and reef.
- [Underwater Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/underwater-bathroom-pj-vj~3346)
  - Location: Kailua, HI
  - Photos: 22
  - Description: a custom tile mural around a tub shower and enhanced by large mirrors creating a feeling of being underwater
- [Tropical Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tropical-bathroom-pj-vj~3348)
  - Location: Kailua, HI
  - Photos: 9
  - Description: custom tile mural on all walls in bathroom creating a tropical feeling of being surrounded by coconut trees
- [Project Gallery](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/project-gallery-pj-vj~5792646)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 72
- [Bamboo Kitchen Backsplash](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bamboo-kitchen-backsplash-pj-vj~3347)
  - Location: Honolulu, HI
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: a kitchen stove tile mural backsplash custom-made using colors from the granite countertop and cabinets
- [Tropical Column Entrance](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tropical-column-entrance-pj-vj~3342)
  - Location: Haleiwa North Shore, HI
  - Photos: 3
  - Description: A custom tile mural designed to enhance the tropical design of an entrance to a multimillion dollar home on the North Shore in Hawaii. Simple yet effective.
- [Aquarium Tile Projects](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/aquarium-tile-projects-pj-vj~5792654)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 66
- [Dolphin Tile Projects](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dolphin-tile-projects-pj-vj~3351)
  - Location: Hauula, HI
  - Photos: 12
  - Description: a simple yet effective composition to fill in otherwise empty white space. The goal was to create a composition that would fit the unusual wall space and add a little color

[See all 11 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/tile-and-stone/thomas-deir-studios-pfvwus-pf~721515798)

## Ideabooks

- [Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/129694561/list/kitchen-remodel) — 2 ideas

[See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/thomasdeir)

## Community Q&A

**Q: where can i buy tiles shown in photos of palm fronds or leaves?** *(in Photo Questions)*

where can I buy tiles with palm leaves by Thomas deir studios?

A: Aloha, contact me directly at thomasdeir@hawaii.rr.com
Send me a picture of your project if possible with approximate dimensions and your phone number and I will call you to discuss.
Thank you and have a Positive Day!
Thomas Deir

**Q: Palm paintings??** *(in Photo Questions)*

I was wondering if you can tell me if these palms on the columns are hand painted, painted tile or are they stickers?  Thanks!!

A: Aloha José, The palm frond murals I do are all handpainted and custom
 designed to match existing color schemes. They are permanently fired on the tile with glazes and are able to withstand direct sunlight and even be submerged in the pool without fading or scratching off. See more on my website at www.thomasdeir.com

**Q: This is wonderful!** *(in Photo Questions)*

I'm building a small house in Princeville, Kauai.  I think this would be great in the one of the guest bathrooms.  How do I go about getting some pricing?  Thanks.

A: Aloha Deborah, let's talk, my cell number is 808-783-1885. I live on Oahu. Thomas Deir

**Q: how much would it cost to have something like this done?** *(in Photo Questions)*

im sure that the price would depend on the size of the kitchen or wherever is being decorated, but could you just give me like a basic price or estimated price? Thanks!!

A: Aloha Juliet, sure, I do a lot of murals in Florida! The best way is for you to send me pictures and rough dimensions (thomasdeir@hawaii.rr.com). Then I'll follow up with a phone call and some questions and you can share more details and we can estimate a budget.
Looking forward to seeing your condo and its potential.
Sincerely, Thomas

**Q: shower and toilet paper** *(in Photo Questions)*

I notice the toilet is in the shower but would the toilet paper get wet being in the shower?   Dani

A: Yes I did, go to my website at www.thomasdeir.com for more or to contact me.
Aloha from Hawaii, Thomas Deir

**Q: Tile back Splash** *(in Photo Questions)*

Are the fish part of the tile or an application.

A: Hi,I am an artist from Hawaii that specializes in creating anything on tile. That mural is a handpainted custom designed reef scene that is so permanent it can withstand direct sunlight for outdoor applications including pools, floors, and entryways.
Go to my website to see more at www.tilemuralshawaii.com
Aloha, Thomas Deir

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-04.*