Our Story

Kona Living Designs is a design collective that works with plants, orchids, and botanicals to create interiorscapes that are timeless and elegant. Our work reflects a shared passion for nature and decades of combined expertise in horticulture and design, bringing heritage, artistry, and refinement to every project. Our studio brings a deep understanding of luxury estate environments in the Kona region and has elevated some of Kona’s most upscale residences through tailored orchid designs and curated plant installations.

  • Christine L 'Orange

    Founder, Island Plants & Orchid Designs Senior Designer, Kona Living Designs

    Christine L ‘Orange founded her business, Island Plants & Orchid Designs, in 1996 and has a reputation for transforming orchids and tropical plants into living works of art. Her work is recognized for its dedication to artistic excellence and a refined sensibility for form, balance, and harmony. Rooted in Hawaiʻi, her approach integrates the unique and dynamic environment of Hawaiʻi Island, creating a natural continuity with the surrounding landscape.

    Beyond her design work, Christine devotes much of her free time to the extraordinary tropical garden she has cultivated over the past 30 years where she offers exclusive tours upon request and clients can experience the inspiration behind her artistry.

  • Anne Meheula

    Founder, Lau Nani Founder & Creative Director, Kona Living Designs

    Born and raised in Kona, Hawaiʻi, Anne Meheula’s work is shaped by a lifelong connection to land, plants, and place. Immersed in botanical design from an early age alongside her mother, Christine LʻOrange, she brings a refined, intuitive sensibility that blends heritage with a distinctly personal aesthetic. Her interiorscapes are guided by creativity, care, and a deep respect for natural materials—honoring place while introducing the quiet beauty of living design into the home.

    Rooted in the same values, Anne also tends to the land through small-scale agriculture, cultivating heirloom crops and nourishing community. This intimate relationship with ʻāina informs the patience, intention, and reverence she brings to every living installation.