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...
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...
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,...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 KonMari method
While we may often feel we are the kings or queens of our castles, it may be our castles, and what is contained in them, which are ruling us.
The state of our surroundings has...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Bottle Blue
Restaurant recreates the
colors of The Caribbean sea
in its design details.
By bottling the blues of the sea and sky in aspects of its interior design, Agua restaurant serves a sensory cocktail to delight its diners.
The...
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...