From Vendors
Danielle has a creative eye that clients, general contractors, architects, and all trades value. Her design is flexible and easily adaptable to your lifestyle without compromising quality and function of the space. Hale Makai Designs has completed several renovations for my Buyers and Sellers over the years. I loved her work so much that I contracted her for a complex redesign for my personal home. She’s very friendly, responsive, and truly a pleasure to partner with.
Jennifer Martin Faulkner
Executive Director of Luxury Sales
Douglas Elliman, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
No one enjoys a remodel while it is in progress. However, Danielle made the process as palatable as possible. Of course, after it’s all over you tend to pat yourself on the back and brag about your talent even when you know deep inside it was all thanks to Danielle. She is highly intelligent, has a bubbly personality, and is extremely accomplished. She has a great working relationship with her subs, contractors, and clients. We whole heartily recommend Danielle for whatever project you have in mind. She did a full kitchen and laundry remodel for us and is remodeling the entire house for my daughter. She is simply the best.
Kim Martin-Fisher
Executive Director of Luxury Sales
Douglas Elliman, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Jan Fisher
Director of Photography-Videography
Jonsson Construction has had the pleasure to work with Hale Makai Designs over the last few years and have enjoyed implementing the vision that Danielle Faldetta brings to each project. Danielle is a thorough, organized, detail-oriented designer who is such a pleasure to work with. She is involved in every phase of
the project which creates a work environment where all phases run smoothly. Danielle’s eye for design takes an old outdated home and creates a custom luxury space for her client.
Karen & Chris Jonsson
Jonsson Construction
As a flooring and tile store owner I work with a lot of designers. Danielle is one of my favorites. Not only is she an extremely skilled designer, but she is by far the most organized and detailed person I know! Her attention to every detail is impressive.
If you are looking for a home designer that always comes up with unique and detailed design ideas while advocating for the client regarding pricing or timelines, Danielle is a perfect match. Hale Makai Designs is always on your side.
Look no further, Danielle is one of the most talented designers and loyal people I know.
Frank Milea
Owner, Quality Flooring
As a project manager for builders and developers, over the past eight years I have worked alongside Danielle on multiple, high-end custom homes in Ponte Vedra Beach, Jacksonville Beach, and Northeast Florida.
Danielle has the true gift of interior and exterior design. She has the uncanny ability to take the individual style of a client or a developer and design very unique elegant spaces. She performs on time, in budget, and under pressure – all delivering exceptional service from beginning to end – whether it is a renovation or a new home build.
I always know that when Hale Makai Designs is involved in a project I am working on, the design will be tasteful, functional and unique… and the project will run smoothly.
Keith McClellan
Building Project Manager
Danielle at Hale Makai Designs is a go getter and great to work with. She is fun, vibrant and amazingly creative. She thinks outside the box and is often a trend setter. Danielle always seems to find innovative ways to help improve my Architectural Designs giving the client exactly what they want. I highly recommend Hale Makai Designs.
Brian J. Cote, AIBD
Architect, Superior Home Designs
As an owner of a custom cabinet company, I work with many designers. Danielle of Hale Makai Designs is one of the best I have ever worked with. Through the years we have collaborated on a multitude of projects together ranging from custom new built homes, full home renovations, and kitchen remodels. Danielle’s designs are always ahead of the trends – unique from what other designers are doing and more than what her clients could image the space could be. She designs beautiful spaces while making sure they are highly functional and not just beautiful for a photo. She has the unique ability to make every client feel that she is working exclusively on their project only, her attention to detail is amazing, and her clients are always thrilled with the end result. Danielle of Hale Makai Designs is a designer I am always confident to recommend to clients, builders, and developers.
Jacob Smith, Owner
Smokey Mountain Cabinets
Florida Custom Blinds, Shades & Shutters has had the pleasure of working with Hale Makai Designs for years. Danielle is a consummate professional that has a great eye for detail. Each project, that we have worked on with her has been flawless. Her ability to handle all of the different and changing aspects of a project is amazing.
Danielle is one of our favorite people that we work with. She is professional, organized, and enjoys what she does. This comes across to each and every client that we work together on.
For anyone that needs a designer, we always recommend Danielle and Hale Makai Designs.
Brad Jens
Florida Custom Blinds, Shades & Shutters
From Clients
Last Spring, my husband and I purchased a home in Ponte Vedra Beach. We chose this home for its floor plan and overall “good bones”. Since the floor plan suited us well, we were not interested in reconfiguring the interior space. However, the interior space needed a complete update from paint, flooring, light fixtures, cabinetry, and tile work – it needed it all.
Danielle was excellent at listening to my vision and designing gorgeous, concrete, functional, and aesthetically pleasing ideas to address any issue that may have arisen. While I was the ultimate decision maker, Danielle guided the project and with her keen eye for design, she streamlined the selection process for us. This enabled us to focus on the best options available.
Danielle worked incredibly well with our General Contractor. As a result, we have a beautiful renovation that came in on time and within budget! I highly recommend Danielle Faldetta. She is beyond talented and such a lovely person as well.
Kathryn
Marsh Landing, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Danielle and the Hale Makai Designs team have executed several projects throughout our home. Each project was expertly designed to account for time, budget, re-sale value and how the space will be used by our family.
Danielle works closely with her customers and has established excellent working relationships with many contractors. She is always there to listen, often assists outside the scope of work and is present at every step of the project. This allows for a seamless and very impressive flow from design to build. Danielle’s willingness and self-initiated ability to step in and help rectify a concern is a testament to her caring about the outcome of your project. Without a doubt this alone sets her apart from other designers, and why you should work with Hale Makai Designs.
Whether you are looking to remodel a kitchen, design a fabulous outdoor entertainment space, remodel an entire floor of a home, or considering thoughtful interior design, hire Danielle and the Hale Makai Designs team. They are without hesitation, recommended by us for any project.
Brian & Naoko
Marsh Landing, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
It was truly amazing to work with Danielle, from the beginning until the end of our renovation project. She fully captured our vision and need for functionality and gave us our dream kitchen and pool bathroom.
Danielle is fun to work with, no matter whether it’s the ideation or execution phase of the project. She is open and always patient even if you change your mind throughout the project. She coordinated all the construction teams for us and we let her decide on the selection of construction partners which was a great decision.
Danielle goes above and beyond to deliver on your expectation and we absolutely can recommend her one thousand percent!
Sascha & Fiona
Plantation, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
We worked with Danielle on a new build home in Old Ponte Vedra. This was our first house being built from scratch. She was extremely knowledgeable and excellent with the design and selections for our home. She made sure to keep track of orders, and she was always available to assist with general construction questions. We met many times with vendors to select our plumbing fixtures, light fixtures, countertops, tile, wood flooring, paint and cabinets. She was always readily available when I called with questions. Most importantly, she kept our design on or close to budget. I would highly recommend Danielle and Hale Makai Designs for a new build or remodel project.
Sherri and Larry
Old Ponte Vedra, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
We recently completed a full kitchen and family room remodel and are completely blown away! Working with Danielle, with Hale Makai Designs, was a great experience. We were lost. Danielle had great vision and she knew what we wanted before we did. Working with Danielle, Chris Jonsson as our general contractor, and his manager Jordan Matthews was a great overall experience. Attention to detail and the results in a word – Stunning! The custom designed cabinets Danielle designed with Smokey Mountain Cabinets truly exceeded our expectations. We couldn’t be happier.
Master bath is next and we can’t wait to work with Danielle, Chris and the team again.
Jim & Renee
Marsh Landing, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
