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...
Battle of the Brains
Many developers and architects value maintaining a balance between the built environment and natural surroundings. As in major cities, the new urbanism movement embraces ecologically sound habits. Cayman’s construction industry is booming, fueling economic...
Inside the Box
For those of us behind the curve of progressive architecture, container homes are exactly what the name suggests: they are homes built using shipping containers as a modular building element. The containers are essentially...
Worth a Mention
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Hyde Park
A new development is soon to break ground in the Seven Mile Beach corridor. Situated on West Bay Road, Hyde Park will be within walking...
The real estate revolution: How technology is transforming the market
By: SHEENA CONOLLY
CEO, BROKER/OWNER, CAYMAN ISLANDS SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
Incredible changes in technology have taken place in my 25-plus years in Cayman real estate.
It has taught me that adaptability is key.
I built my company on...
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...
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,...
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...
Sky-high style
Given Cayman’s year-round sunshine and balmy temperatures, roof terraces make an alluring feature for modern island homes.
(Main featured photo: “The Nest” rooftop terrace, The Residences at Seafire. Photo: Dart Real Estate)
An increasing number of...
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...
Tile take-away
Supermarket jazzes up store with artisan tiles.
Shoppers at the new-look Hurley’s supermarket are treated to a feast for the eyes, with decorative tiles adding an artisanal slant to the décor.
The ornamental tiles are found...
Cayman Creatives
When we contemplate ‘local art’ our thoughts are often drawn to the wide variety of talented painters, illustrators and sculptors our island boasts. From the artwork of Gordon Solomon, Nasaria Suckoo-Chollette and Charles Long,...
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,...
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...
Home, Smart Home
TURN UP THE HEAT, DIM THE LIGHTS AND CUE THE MUSIC – ALL WITH A TAP ON YOUR SMARTPHONE. AUTOMATED HOME TECHNOLOGY LOOKS SET TO CONNECT AND STREAMLINE EVERY CORNER OF OUR LIVING ENVIRONMENT.
You...
Taking the Leed
Cayman Islands companies ahead in green-energy certification.
Builders peg the cost of a LEED-certified home in the Cayman Islands at seven percent more than a standard home, but say energy savings alone will pay the...
Battle of the Brains #Sustainability
As InsideOut magazine went to press for this issue, Elon Musk of Tesla Motors and SolarCity was aiming to “make solar sexy” with the unveiling of textured glass tiles meant to replace the conventional...