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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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Unit #1, 5 Paddington Place

Encompass Ltd

Tel: (345) 929 5655

The Strand, West Bay Road

Email: info@bmdteam.com

Tel: (345) 938 0850

www.bmdteam.com

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LAST LOOK

4min
pages 458-460

Sister Islands

12min
pages 450-453

INDEX

19min
pages 454-457

Staycations

4min
page 449

32 TRAVEL

1min
page 448

Local Dive Operators

4min
page 447

Wreck Diving

19min
pages 443-446

Tennis & Yoga

4min
page 441

Swimming

3min
page 440

Gyms & Fitness

12min
pages 436-439

Cricket, Crossfit & Cycling

3min
page 435

30 SPORTS & FITNESS

2min
page 434

Religious Services

6min
pages 432-433

Voluntary Organisations

11min
pages 429-431

Sports

19min
pages 416-420

Cultural Activities

12min
pages 421-423

Playgrounds & Parks

12min
pages 413-415

Veterinarians

18min
pages 398-402

After Having a Baby

17min
pages 391-395

Cultural Activities

6min
pages 406-407

Watersports & Excursions

11min
pages 408-411

Costs of Having a Baby On-Island

11min
pages 388-390

Obstetricians/Gynaecologists

3min
page 387

25 HAVING A BABY

2min
page 386

Wedding Locations

14min
pages 382-385

Planning Your Wedding

3min
page 381

24 GETTING MARRIED

4min
pages 379-380

Places to Eat

15min
pages 370-373

Culinary Things to Do

5min
pages 377-378

Supermarkets

13min
pages 374-376

23 FOOD & DRINK

2min
pages 368-369

Vocational Training

26min
pages 362-367

Universities & Colleges

3min
page 361

Scholarships

9min
pages 359-360

Private Education

1hr
pages 339-358

Government Education

11min
pages 336-338

Medical Specialties

52min
pages 300-321

Pharmacies

7min
pages 329-331

Alternative Medicine

17min
pages 322-328

Local Hospitals

16min
pages 291-296

Medical Care (General & Family

8min
pages 297-299

Health Insurance

15min
pages 286-290

21 HEALTH & WELLNESS

2min
pages 284-285

Fishing

12min
pages 281-283

Where to Boat

9min
pages 274-275

Buying & Maintaining a Boat

18min
pages 276-280

Driving Licences

16min
pages 260-263

Buying a Used Car

3min
page 267

Electric Cars

14min
pages 268-271

Leasing a Vehicle

10min
pages 264-266

19 TRANSPORTATION

9min
pages 257-259

Building Professionals

12min
pages 251-256

Building Options

11min
pages 244-250

18 BUILDING IN CAYMAN

5min
pages 240-243

17 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

12min
pages 224-231

Outdoor Living & Gardens

3min
page 238

Swimming Pools

3min
page 239

Indoor Improvements

13min
pages 232-237

Recycling in Cayman

20min
pages 218-223

Waste Management in Cayman

9min
pages 215-217

Postal Services

9min
pages 211-213

Local Media - Radio, Print, TV

5min
pages 209-210

Toys

4min
page 205

Day Spas, Hair & Beauty Salons

5min
pages 207-208

Clothing

9min
pages 195-197

14 SHOPPING

5min
pages 190-191

Earthquakes & Tsunamis

11min
pages 187-189

Overview of Residential Areas

32min
pages 150-161

Renting a Property

9min
pages 171-173

Beauty Products

7min
pages 192-194

Pensions

8min
pages 141-143

11 FINDING A HOME

11min
pages 144-149

Insurance

11min
pages 136-140

Utilities: Petrol, Diesel & Water

4min
pages 134-135

Utilities: Gas -Household

2min
page 133

Utilities: Electricity

3min
page 132

End-of-Life in Cayman

12min
pages 121-123

Telephone & Internet

12min
pages 128-131

Wills & Probate

11min
pages 118-120

09 RETIRING IN CAYMAN

6min
pages 116-117

Permanent Residency

27min
pages 101-106

08 FAMILY MATTERS

2min
page 110

Family Breakdown in Cayman

11min
pages 111-113

Work Permits

26min
pages 95-100

07 IMMIGRATION

2min
page 94

Shipping Considerations

9min
pages 91-93

The Process of Moving

6min
pages 89-90

06 PREPARING TO MOVE

10min
pages 85-87

05 WORKING IN CAYMAN

10min
pages 78-80

Finding a Job

14min
pages 81-84

Setting Up an Office

13min
pages 73-77

Trade & Business Licensing

33min
pages 62-72

04 RUNNING A BUSINESS

20min
pages 54-61

Investing in Cayman Property

17min
pages 49-53

ISLAND MAPS

2min
pages 4-7

Cayman’s Financial History

4min
page 31

Banking, Investment Funds

25min
pages 32-40

Customs & Traditions

7min
pages 27-29

02 CAYMAN – A GLOBAL FINANCIAL CENTRE

1min
page 30
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