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    Wood-look stainless steel kitchen in an Oahu home
    Oahu-Based

    Hawaii's Only Termite-Proof Kitchen

    Wood-look and custom color finishes. Built to outlast the termites that destroy traditional cabinetry.

    or call (808) 600-5065
    Licensed & insured Hawaii contractor — Lic. CT-39936
    The Reality

    In Hawaii's Climate, Termites Are a Question of When, Not If

    Traditional cabinetry wasn't built for our humidity or our pests. The numbers make the case.

    1 in 4

    Hawaii homes have experienced termite damage.

    $100M+

    In structural termite damage across Hawaii every year.

    2–10 Million

    Insects in a single mature Formosan termite colony.

    The fix isn't a treatment that wears off — it's the material itself.

    The Solution

    A Kitchen Material Termites Can't Touch

    One material change removes the entire problem — permanently.

    100% Termite-Proof

    Termites physically cannot consume stainless steel. Not a treatment — a material guarantee.

    Won't Warp or Rot

    Hawaiian humidity destroys wood over time. Stainless steel is completely unaffected.

    Install Once, Never Replace

    Built to last a lifetime. Refinish the color decades from now if you want a new look.

    Looks Like Wood. Performs Like Steel.

    Our powder-coating process fuses realistic wood grain and custom color finishes onto solid stainless steel — the warmth of a designer kitchen with the permanence of marine-grade metal.

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    Local Authority

    One of the Only Stainless-Steel Kitchen Companies on Oahu

    Family-owned. Oahu-based. Purpose-built to solve a problem every Hawaii homeowner already knows too well.

    25 yrs
    Licensed Contractor Experience
    Oahu
    Island Served
    Color Options

    Every Color, One Durable Finish

    From warm wood tones to bold matte hues — every option is powder-coated onto solid stainless steel for the same lifetime durability.

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    Golden Oak
    Powder-coated
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    Weathered Ash
    Powder-coated
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    Slate Oak
    Powder-coated
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    Espresso Oak
    Powder-coated
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    Natural Beech
    Powder-coated
    Storm Grey Oak finish swatch (placeholder)
    Storm Grey Oak
    Powder-coated
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    Sandstone Oak
    Powder-coated
    Dark Walnut Wenge finish swatch (placeholder)
    Dark Walnut Wenge
    Powder-coated
    Classic Oak finish swatch (placeholder)
    Classic Oak
    Powder-coated
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    Graphite Ash
    Powder-coated
    White Oak Grain finish swatch (placeholder)
    White Oak Grain
    Powder-coated
    Chestnut Mahogany finish swatch (placeholder)
    Chestnut Mahogany
    Powder-coated
    Toasted Walnut finish swatch (placeholder)
    Toasted Walnut
    Powder-coated
    Rustic Walnut finish swatch (placeholder)
    Rustic Walnut
    Powder-coated
    Red Mahogany finish swatch (placeholder)
    Red Mahogany
    Powder-coated
    Charcoal Oak finish swatch (placeholder)
    Charcoal Oak
    Powder-coated
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    Pale Maple
    Powder-coated
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    Smoked Walnut
    Powder-coated
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    Ebony
    Powder-coated
    Brick Rosewood finish swatch (placeholder)
    Brick Rosewood
    Powder-coated
    Charcoal Matte finish swatch (placeholder)
    Charcoal Matte
    Powder-coated
    Ivory Cream finish swatch (placeholder)
    Ivory Cream
    Powder-coated
    Warm Greige finish swatch (placeholder)
    Warm Greige
    Powder-coated
    Slate Teal finish swatch (placeholder)
    Slate Teal
    Powder-coated
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    Sage Green
    Powder-coated
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    Sand Beige
    Powder-coated
    Terracotta Orange finish swatch (placeholder)
    Terracotta Orange
    Powder-coated
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    Glacier White
    Powder-coated
    Champagne Pearl finish swatch (placeholder)
    Champagne Pearl
    Powder-coated
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    Brushed Aluminum
    Powder-coated

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    Cabinet Anatomy

    Steel Where It Counts. Warmth Where You Touch.

    A cross-section of a WDC cabinet — a stainless-steel structure sealed under a durable wood-look powder-coat surface.

    Cabinet anatomy diagram showing the powder-coat wood-look finish, stainless-steel structural panel, and sealed edges and joints.
    Powder-Coat Finish

    Wood-look surface, scratch- and moisture-resistant.

    Stainless-Steel Panel

    304 stainless steel. Structural, non-porous, won't rot or warp.

    Sealed Edges & Joints

    Sealed edges and joints — no exposed raw material.

    Designer-grade wood appearance

    Realistic grain and texture — the look of fine wood without the upkeep.

    Resists termites & humidity

    Stainless steel doesn't feed termites or absorb moisture.

    Finish won't peel

    Powder-coated for a bonded, durable surface that won't delaminate.

    Diagram is illustrative; not to scale.

    The Process

    From First Call to Finished Kitchen

    A simple, guided process — no guesswork, no surprises.

    01

    Free Consultation

    In-home or in showroom. We understand your space and vision.

    02

    3D Design & Quote

    Custom design tailored to your kitchen, with transparent pricing.

    03

    Fabrication

    Your kitchen is precision-built and powder-coated to your finish.

    04

    Professional Install

    Clean, on-schedule install by our in-house team. Typically 1–3 days.

    Gallery

    Real Oahu Kitchens: Before & After

    Same space. Same home. A complete transformation built to last.

    Before: original kitchen prior to WDC remodel
    Before
    After: WDC stainless-steel kitchen remodel with marble-look counters and taupe cabinets
    After

    Oahu, HI

    Reviews

    What Oahu Homeowners Say

    Our reviews live on Google, where they stay current and verified.

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    Why Steel

    Termites Eat Wood. They Can't Eat Steel.

    In Hawaii, wood cabinetry is a food source. A steel structure simply isn't on the menu.

    Diagram showing termites can consume a wood cabinet frame but cannot damage a stainless-steel cabinet structure.
    Traditional Wood Cabinetry

    A Meal in the Wall

    Cellulose = termite food. Damage often hidden until it's structural.

    WDC Stainless-Steel Structure

    Nothing to Eat

    No cellulose in the structure. Nothing for termites to consume.

    Our cabinet structures are 100% stainless steel — no cellulose, nothing for termites to consume.

    Backed by a Limited Lifetime Warranty Against Termites

    A warranty that's rare in Hawaii — because the material itself resists termites.

    What's Covered

    All structural cabinetry against any and all termite damage, for the life of your installation. Written, transferable, and honored locally.

    How Claims Work

    Call us. We come out, assess, and repair or replace at no cost. Because the material is termite-immune, claims are exceptionally rare.

    vs. Standard Warranties

    Most cabinet warranties last 1–5 years and specifically exclude termite damage. Ours covers the exact thing Hawaii homeowners actually worry about.

    Lifetime warranty badge for WDC stainless-steel kitchen cabinets.

    Every stainless-steel kitchen we install is backed by a written, transferable Limited Lifetime Warranty against termite damage to the structural cabinetry — for the life of your installation, honored locally by our own team.

    Warranty covers the stainless-steel structure against termite damage. Standard exclusions apply (e.g., misuse, accidental damage, unauthorized modifications, and normal finish wear). Full terms provided with your installation.

    Serving Oahu

    Termite-Proof Stainless Steel Kitchens, Built for Oahu Homes

    Ward Design Center is an Oahu-based kitchen design and build team. We design, fabricate and install termite-proof stainless steel kitchen cabinets for homeowners across the island — from Honolulu and Kailua to Kapolei, Hawaii Kai, Mililani, Pearl City, Aiea, Kaneohe and Ewa Beach.

    Every kitchen is built to handle Hawaii's humidity, salt air and termite pressure, and backed by our Limited Lifetime Termite Warranty. If you're anywhere on Oahu, we'd be glad to talk through your project.

    FAQ

    Common Questions

    Specs

    The Specs Behind the Kitchen.

    304
    Stainless Grade
    50+
    Finishes Available
    Lifetime
    Warranty
    15
    Years in Business

    A Termite-Proof Kitchen in Hawaii — Guaranteed for Life.

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    Free Consultation

    Get Your Free Design Consultation

    Tell us about your kitchen. We'll follow up within 24 hours to schedule a no-pressure in-home or in-showroom design consultation.

    • Response within 24 hours
      A real designer, not a call center.
    • Limited Lifetime Termite Warranty
      Included on every stainless steel kitchen we install.
    • No pressure, ever
      Design consult, transparent quote, decide on your timeline.
    • Oahu family-owned
      In-house design and install team — no subcontractor chain.
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