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...
House with a Purpose
Family home is filled with meaningful pieces.
While on a leisurely drive one afternoon in Grand Cayman, Ruth and Chris Gustafsson discovered their future family home by chance.
The couple was drawn to a “for sale”...
Rooms with a View
Floor-to-ceiling windows frame the vista of the sea and ships.
Overlooking the cruise ships in harbour, the apartments owned by Lars Skroder enjoy one of the most commanding residential views in the whole of George...
Outdoor cooking revolution
From the beginnings of cooking over open flame a million years ago to the grand picnics of the Victorian era as described in Mrs. Beeton’s 1861 “Book of Household Management,” eating outdoors has been...
Urban-island vibe
When artists Renate and Mikael Seffer began renovating their seaside properties in Breakers, it was like starting with blank canvas.
Both properties – a main house and a bungalow next door – needed a top-to-bottom...
Contemporary Retreat
One of the hallmarks of great design is attention to detail.
That’s apparent in a master bathroom revamp by Michelle Butler and David Wilson of The Design Studio – a revitalizing remodel that makes a dramatic before-and-after...
Little Oasis
Part of the magic of a vacation is the physical departure from one country to another. There is also something to be said for escaping to a locale that isn’t overrun with tourists; one...
Modern English Design
House was renovated to reflect couple’s changing tastes.
When Heather and Michael Halsey first built their family home on Canal Point Drive in 2007, it had a traditional English style with separate living spaces.
The home...
A Beach Chic Reno
A two-bedroom unit at Kaibo Yacht Club in North Side underwent a major transformation – a top-to-bottom overhaul that puts a new spin on beachside condo living.
It’s modern, sleek and sophisticated, yet decidedly warm...
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...
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”...
Eclectic inspiration
There is nothing quite like being invited into the home of someone with a brilliant sense of creativity. Our homes are, after all, real life reflections of our proclivities and cultural influences. If you...
Beach-chic retreats
Purchasing and renovating a foreclosed condo may be enough to put any young couple, balancing fledgling careers, off future projects.
But for Sophie and Stefan Prior, it was the start of an inspiring and successful...
Contemporary colonial
Home wasn’t built in a day and Dan and Caron Murphy can certainly vouch for that.
Breaking ground on their new build in February 2016, it has been a long and arduous journey. Their vision...
This Old House
New home features design
with “old” look.
While many new homes in the Cayman Islands are trending towards modern minimalism, one recently completed residence has deliberately opted for the opposite look.
“When we started the project, I...
A Nature for Nurturing
The love of gardening is a seed once sown that never dies. - Gertrude Jekyll
For Vivian Bould, that seed was planted as a young girl growing up in Ireland. It blossomed as a teenager...
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...
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...
Collection of Curios
House is packed with an eclectic collection of art and artifacts as well as featuring a giant aquarium.
Featuring what is thought to be one of the largest indoor saltwater aquariums in the world, Ocean...
Cayman in the Hamptons
When New York interior designer Eric Lysdhal was remodelling a home in the Hamptons on the eastern shores of Long Island, he looked south to the Cayman Islands for inspiration.
The owners have spent numerous...