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...
What size rug do I need?
Lydia Uzzell of Lydia Uzzell Interior Design, and HÜIS Cayman, provides need-to-know tips on a subject often agonised over by homeowners.
Rugs are one of the easiest ways to anchor a room, soften a space,...
Invest when you are ready
Caymanian Pam Parsons has been in the Cayman Islands real estate industry since 1993, providing administrative support for top realtors and, since 2017, as a licensed realtor, co-owning Property Pals with her husband Steve...
A gardener’s garden
The quarter-acre garden at Jill Wood's South Sound home is her pride and joy, having started it from scratch around eight years ago.
However, she has gardened since arriving on Grand Cayman more than 30...
Compact living
With a hectic professional lifestyle, it was important for Karen Ellerbe to have a comfortable but simple and stylish apartment in San Sebastian.
She also travels frequently, including spending time at her homes in Miami...
Thoughtful transformation
Creating a rental space which is timeless, appealing, and can capture the best rates for owners, may seem daunting, but with the right advice it can be easy and affordable no matter the budget.
With...
Celebrating Cayman’s seafaring past
Cayman's rich seafaring heritage has been a touchstone of sorts for artist Scott Sullivan.
The noted American painter has deep ties to the islands, capturing its maritime heritage – along with its people and landscapes...
Cottage garden
Hidden away in North Side, the beguiling Mastic Cottages are surrounded by a glorious garden.
SunRays shining at Rum Point
Four friends had been visiting the Cayman Islands for many years when they decided to purchase a property together.
Berna’s garden blooms
A decades-long member of the Garden Club of Grand Cayman, Berna Cummins is passionate about preserving native species.
Settling in at Sailfish Quay
When Robert and Anna Woods made plans to renovate their previous house in Savannah, they had no idea they could build their dream home in their dream location instead.
But that is exactly what happened...
Tackling common garden pests
The Cayman Islands is known for its lush landscapes and beautiful gardens, but these tropical spaces can also attract unwanted pests.
Get the look
This beautiful bedroom was recently decorated by Laurie Ebanks of Staged interior design company.
The room was designed for Yvonne Richter for her granddaughter Lyra Roffey, and doubles as a guest bedroom.
Here, Laurie explains how...
Island nostalgia
Nestled on a lane close to Cemetery Beach in West Bay, Parrot Berry Cottage is a time-capsule of Caymanian character and charm.
Owner Josephine Hislop describes its style as ‘island nostalgia’, harking back to an...
Shimmering shades at Watercolours
The recent renovation at the Renner's apartment on Seven Mile Beach reflects and celebrates the hues of the surrounding sea and island.
With a neutral base, the residence mixes the shimmering shades of the water...
Design with purpose
For Tom Balon and his family, quiet and leafy Savannah was the perfect place to make a home.
As co-owner of landscape and design company Vigoro, with premises on Walkers Road and in Lower Valley,...
Cape Landing wines
Conceived in Cayman and produced in Western Australia, Cape Landing wines are making their mark.
The wallpaper revival
Fully embraced by both designers and clients, it is a trend which will likely never go out of fashion, but just continue to adapt to the times.
Bold and beautiful
When decorating the blank canvas of their one-bed apartment at The Meadows, the owners’ main aim was for the décor to be anything but boring.
Jamie and Ross Fortune wanted a statement look that maximised...
Hints of South Beach
Family home at the DeckHouses has mid-century modern and art deco influences.