Embracing green living
Allan Holdsworth and Javier Bustos were first in line to tap into a new source of renewable energy on-island.
In their quest to live as green as possible, the Grand Harbour residents installed Tesla batteries...
Living Lagom
With the hygge hype of the past few years blowing over, the new Scandinavian concept of the minute is “lagom”, a Swedish word, which translates to mean “just the right amount”.
Just like hygge, lagom,...
Insta Organised
Streamlining and decluttering is the millennial lifestyle trend that doesn’t seem to be going anywhere.
In fact, it’s gaining in strength. Dedicated Instagram accounts keep popping up, amassing legions of followers eager to transform their...
Eco-eclectic
Eco-friendly meets eclectic design at The Lodge, a social spot comprising three distinct rooms that flow into one casual, relaxed setting.
While The Tavern, The Barrel Room and The Eco Den Café incorporate the same...
Woodworks that wow
For Andre Gooden, working with wood has been a life-affirming process.
The 33-year-old Caymanian, who goes by the name of Charlito, crafts a variety of woodworks in his backyard workshop in Prospect.
“I taught myself to...
Creative Countertops
When Katia Zaiontchkovsky moved into an older family home in Snug Harbour last fall, she felt the space was ideal for her growing family.
But the lawyer-turned-designer knew the six-bedroom home was also ready for...
Endless Cayman Summers
Design invokes nostalgia of summer holidays.
Living on a holiday island, residents of the Cayman Islands can indulge in the joys of vacation nearly all year-round.
And the Mercantile - the new-look boutique at the Grand...
Forever Furniture
Main photo: Photo provided by Lydia Uzzell Interior Design
Advice from interior designers on buying furniture that will stand the test of time.
You’ve just moved into a fabulous new place. There’s a rush of excitement,...
Create your own canvas
Make memories into works of art.
In this snap-happy, technology driven age, large collections of digital prints are amassed, but many remain on phones or computers indefinitely.
One artistic way to bring photos to life is...
Magical Marine Life
Abstract images of the underwater world are transformed into statement artworks.
The magic and the mysteries of marine life in the Cayman Islands have been captured by photographers millions of times.
Now these images are being...
Seaside Sophistication
Rum Point residence exudes waterfront glamour.
The elegance and relevance of contemporary coastal chic has been encapsulated by a South Florida interior design firm in their styling of a new North Side residence.
Palm Beach Gardens-based...
Cool City Design
When making plans for the offices of Cayman Enterprise City, design mastermind Cindy O’Hara spent years looking around for the coolest concepts and most inspiring examples.
She checked out the likes of Google, HBO, Netflix,...
Urban Vibes
Laid-back urban ‘hangout’ has hints of modern metropolitan design.
A new urban-inspired lobby-lounge on the Seven Mile Beach corridor welcomes locals and visitors alike to this contemporary community space.
The Hangout at the Locale boutique hotel...
The upside of upcycling
Through the creative reuse of materials, local artist turns throwaway items into functional furniture.
In the modern lexicon, upcycling is the word used to describe what artist Avril Ward does with large wood pallets obtained...
Award-winning architecture
Best architecture for single residence in the Caribbean 2018.
For a single-family home, the award-winning house at Grand Harbour is somewhat on the large side.
In fact, it is 7,500 square feet with five bedrooms and...
Try a terrarium
Create a mini-greenhouse
for small plants.
Terrariums have entered interior décor style lists in recent times.
Gaining popularity amongst millennials as a way of integrating tiny gardens into small living spaces, terrariums are fast becoming the plant...