Finishing touches

As the owner of Design Studio, Michelle Butler has composed the interiors of some of Cayman’s most gorgeous residences, and knows that everything from the biggest aesthetic choices to the smallest accents can tie...

Top 5 textile trends to watch in 2025

The textile industry is seeing a rise in sustainable practices, technological advancements, and personalised experiences. This includes eco-friendly materials and smart textiles, alongside a focus on cultural influences and subtle luxury. InsideOut reached out to...

A neighbourhood story

Opened this summer, the latest luxury hotel on Seven Mile Beach has enveloped itself firmly in the island’s colours and character. The design process has ensured the aesthetic is finely tuned to the property’s surroundings...

Exotic & Local

Images of Istanbul GROWING UP IN THE FAMILY TEXTILE BUSINESS IN ISTANBUL, Gizem Acar became steeped in the trade’s culture and traditions. Later she moved to Canada, where she studied marketing and trained as a Pilates...

Paradise Pad

Cynthia and Jordan Tranel are not only a married couple, but are partners in creating high-end homes. The husband-and-wife team recently completed the luxury spec house Paradise Pad. Although it has now been sold, the...

Scotch blend

It was a chance meeting in Matt Macpherson's hometown of Inverness in the Scottish Highlands that led to the opening of Cask in Camana Bay. Cayman resident Rob Eyers, who spent his childhood in Inverness,...

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Fabulous outdoor kitchens

Cayman’s warm climate offers year-round opportunities for indoor outdoor living. As such, more and more people are extending their exterior spaces, whether building or improving patio spaces, seating areas, or installing outdoor kitchens. Lori MacIntyre, kitchen...

Wind chimes strike the right notes

Cayman Brac couple Rebecca and Robert Banks have been making music with bamboo wind chimes they hand-carve at home. The garden ornaments are not only decorative with calming, pleasant sounds, but some of them have...

Mediterranean escape

Nestled away off the quiet, shaded courtyard of Harbour Walk, Mediterranean restaurant Aria provides diners with a feast for both the tastebuds and the eyes. Opening its doors in March 2023, Aria joined sister restaurant...

Perfectly imperfect pottery

Since retiring last year, Danielle Wolfe has had greater opportunity to pursue her passion for pottery. And now that she has more time, and more pottery, she has begun selling her work. “Only recently have I...

A Natural for Design

Italian architect Stefano Napolitani embraces natural elements of sea, sand, wood and stone in his contemporary coastal designs, evident in two new luxury residential projects in Cayman When Stefano and Elisa Napolitani travelled from their...

Heaven in Havana

InsideOut tours an Art-Deco hideaway in Havana, Cuba There is a famous quote by Ernest Hemingway’s in the “The Old Man and the Sea” that reads: “Now is no time to think of what you...

Greenery: A color that connects with nature

Greenery symbolizes the reconnection we seek with nature, one another and a larger purpose. Greenery. Invoking images of lush sprawling landscapes and intimate secret gardens, Pantone’s 2017 Color of the Year can appeal to a...

Tiny Home Transformation

Community pitches in to renovate garden villa at The Pines. A tiny garden villa at The Pines Retirement Home has been given a big makeover, thanks to a community effort spearheaded by the Pink Ladies. “It’s...

Poolside Paradise

The pool, which has two lounge areas that give the effect of floating on the water, appears to extend out to become a part of the waterways. It’s a feature John Doak describes as “poolisciousness”...

Pendants Make It Pop

Pendant lighting casts a modern glow on any room. With a flick of the switch pendant lighting is changing the way homeowners see the light. These wildly popular drop-down ceiling lamps are basically comprised of a...

At Home in the Kitchen

Driving through the gates of Sea Alissa it is hard to imagine the type of kitchen one would expect given the owners run one of the longest-established homegoods store in Grand Cayman – A....

Design-inspiring cities

Those in creative industries understand the importance of inspiration. Travel can tap into creative energy and lead to new directions. Here, Cayman designers and architects dish on the cities that captivate them. Toronto Lori McRae Interior Designer Frederick...

Worth a Mention

Rum Point Club breaks ground Developer Joseph Imparato is introducing Rum Point Club, an exclusive beachfront condominium complex in tranquil North Side. The five-story hurricane-resistant building will feature 36 one- two- and three-bedroom residences, ranging...