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,...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
How to… Style bookshelves
Bookshelves are no longer a purely functional piece of furniture. They are now part of an exceedingly popular trend that sees their use go further, becoming a display not only for books but other...
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...
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...
Must Have It!
Bring the sea and sand indoors with these eye-catching accessories for your home. InsideOut went shopping to pick out some of the best must-have beach-chic items.
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...
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...
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...
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...
The home that pallets built
Inspired to make treasures of others’ trash, Yvonne Broderick is at the forefront of what could be styled as Cayman’s next furniture revolution.
Stunned at the number of serviceable shipping pallets that companies here throw...
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...
At home with fine art
A furniture store and photographic studio make the perfect housemates for Avril Ward’s gallery, an exciting hybrid space that demonstrates how artworks can enhance every home.
Halfway through my tour of the Awardart Gallery, owner...
Insta-worthy Island Hangouts
Interiors inspiration is all around us – in the restaurants we dine in, the hotels we holiday in. InsideOut has trawled Cayman’s public spaces to select our favorite decorative ideas, which you can recreate...