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...
Octopus vessel sink by Shayne Greco.

Beautiful bathroom basins

Make a splash in the bathroom with an ornamental artisan basin Today’s bathroom basins are more than just functional – many are works of art. Indeed, basins created with exquisite materials and craftsmanship can add beauty...

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...

A Natural for Design

Italian architect Stefano Napolitani embraces natural elements of sea, sand, wood and stone in his contemporary coastal designs, evident in two new luxury residential projects in Cayman When Stefano and Elisa Napolitani travelled from their...

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...

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...
“The Nest” rooftop terrace, The Residences at Seafire.

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...

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...
Turtle

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...

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...

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...

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...

Balancing Form with Function

Greek philosopher Epicurus once said, “We should look for someone to eat and drink with before looking for something to eat and drink, for dining alone is leading the life of a lion or wolf.” It seems...

Down with walls

Is millennial the new black? It seems like no matter what you are doing lately, this populace of people is present at the party in some way. Technology? They basically invented it. Socializing? They...

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...

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...
The Residences at Seafire (Andy Warhol prints).

Hollywood glamour, Cayman aesthetics

International designer to the stars incorporates Caymanian elements in his work. The Los Angeles-based interior designer whose celebrity clientele includes reality TV stars Kylie, Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian, has brought more than a hint of...