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Kitchens Kitchens are an important feature of the home. A property with an old, dated kitchen is usually harder to sell and may even decrease the property’s overall value. Even if you do not plan on selling your home, modern kitchens are more functional than old-fashioned ones. As the kitchen is often the heart of the home, the trend of a ‘social kitchen’, characterised by an open plan space and generally a large kitchen island, is set to continue. If a complete remodel isn’t in your budget, consider improvements such as a new countertop or replacing the tiling or backsplash for an easier and less costly facelift. A neutral colour palette continues to be the colour of choice for contemporary kitchens. They can brighten up the room, make it appear larger, and will also suit most people’s taste should you decide to sell. If you find neutrals a bit flat, then you can always add splashes of colour
with accessories such as brightly coloured dishware or colourful light fixtures. The options for counter surfaces have greatly increased in recent years. Marble, concrete, quartz, stainless steel and even wood countertops can create a stunning effect. Clean and classic ‘subway tile’ or mirrored and metallic finishes are popular options for backsplashes. Using green products such as reclaimed wood, recycled glass and handmade products is very popular and kinder to the environment when compared to some mass-produced products. See the Bathroom & Kitchen Improvements section in this chapter for providers of kitchen products. It’s also worth considering a custom-made kitchen as there are some wonderfully talented craftsmen in Cayman. See the Cabinets & Custom Millwork section below. Cabinets & Custom Millwork Martlet Design Ltd. 56 Merrendale Drive, George Town Tel: (345) 916 7583 Email: john@martletdesign.com
passionate team with years of construction, manufacturing and importing experience. Signature Cabinets is the Italian pride of the company, focused on renovation, development, Italian craftsmanship, superior quality, and customisation. SE E AD PAG E 232
Bathrooms Although functional in purpose, bathrooms also hold a lot of potential for creative design. Concrete sinks, rain showers, walk-in showers, wall-mounted toilets and faucets, and freestanding baths are all en vogue and can be designed to reflect your home’s personal aesthetic as well as needs. Innovative, built-in storage can also free up space and allow for an uncluttered look. Bringing elements of the outdoors into the bathroom is a big trend, with wood and stone proving the most popular, along with using a colour palette of neutrals and earthy tones. Accessories such as new mirrors, lighting, and even smaller ornamental changes like knobs and handles, can really transform a space and be a less costly alternative to a structural remodel.
Martlet Design specialises in crafting beautiful TRADITIONAL & CONTEMPORARY RUGS • ACCESSORIES & HOME FURNISHINGS
Bathroom & Kitchen Improvements The following companies can provide you with hardware and appliances for both your bathroom and your kitchen.
bespoke furniture and cabinets. Pooley Cabinets Design Studio 17 Marina Drive, Prospect Tel: (345) 947 6780 Email: info@pooleycabinets.com
A. L. Thompson’s
www.pooleycabinets.com
189 North Sound Road, George Town
Pooley Cabinets has provided quality cabinetry
Tel: (345) 949 8622
to clients in Cayman for over 30 years. Whether
Email: info@althompson.com
you are building your dream home or renovating
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your existing kitchen, Pooley Cabinets delivers
A. L. Thompson’s houses a large bath and
a high standard of design and installation in both
kitchen gallery. They stock a wide selection of
traditional and ultra-contemporary settings.
fixtures, fittings and appliances, with brands
They offer innovative products, professional
that include Kohler, Delta, Brizo, Decolav,
design, expert installation and exceptional
Kallista,
service. SE E AD PAG E 234
KitchenAid, Avanti, Sub-Zero and Wolf.
Rubinet,
Dornbracht,
Whirlpool,
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Encompass Ltd
Tel: (345) 929 5655
The Strand, West Bay Road
Email: info@bmdteam.com
Tel: (345) 938 0850
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