Battery power for the home
As more households in the Cayman Islands invest in solar, installing a home battery makes sense.
Homeowners in Cayman are about to have another option when it comes to renewable energy.
The Tesla Powerwall will soon...
Sailing Home
Mark’s home is situated at the far end of Calico Quay, in Canal Point, and has a truly unique character. The house has significant canal frontage on two sides, overlooks a natural marina for...
Into the outdoors
For Phil Pace and Nancy Saur, communing with nature is a daily ritual.
Indeed it is at the heart and soul of their rustic Conch Point Road home in West Bay.
“Our home reflects our desire...
At Home in the Kitchen
Driving through the gates of Sea Alissa it is hard to imagine the type of kitchen one would expect given the owners run one of the longest-established homegoods store in Grand Cayman – A....
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...
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...
Making an Entrance
Your home’s entrance way can make an eye-catching statement. This space is often overlooked, but it’s an important part of the home.
It is the first room that a visitor sees, as well as the...
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...
Poolside Paradise
The pool,
which has two lounge areas that give the effect of floating on the water, appears to extend out to become a part of the waterways. It’s a feature John Doak describes as “poolisciousness”...
Be our guest: the ultimate guest room
A few towels and some clean sheets may do for some guest bedrooms, but going the extra mile in the design and setup of your spare room will pamper visitors and give them a...
Inspiration on the shelf
Books & Books in Camana Bay is expanding its range of interior design titles.
“We are starting to see a real upturn in sales,” says Terry Cleaver, store manager. “Plus, we sell quite a few...
Embracing the Danish art of ‘hygge’
A Danish term defined as a quality of coziness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being (regarded as a defining characteristic of Danish culture).
What is Hygge?
With no one word in...
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...
Outdoor cooking revolution
From the beginnings of cooking over open flame a million years ago to the grand picnics of the Victorian era as described in Mrs. Beeton’s 1861 “Book of Household Management,” eating outdoors has been...
Health & Happiness
Meraki is a Greek word that describes the act of putting your soul, creativity and love, into what you do.
Pronounced may-rah-kee, the name embodies the philosophy of the new wellness and spa destination beside...
What’s new in pools
Above: An infinity pool overlooking the sea at Tranquility Cove by Luxury Cayman Villas.
Pool designs have become an expression of style and a reflection of a home’s character. When it comes to the latest...
Small but mighty
Small abodes are no longer restricted to enforced necessity, but also to desire. No longer confined to smaller budgets, but to simplified attitudes on what is important in life.
It seems some homeowners are growing...
Not Your Standard Office
Harriet Moon and Michelle Wight not only opened the doors of their boutique marketing firm Not Your Standard Agency this summer, the pair also opened the doors of a quaint new office space in...
A Place of Peace & Joy
We wanted a home that could be filled with family and friends and flow well for gatherings, large and small.
The hunt for the right place to call home can be laborious and tiring, but when you...
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...