< Previous38 INSIDEOUT DIS ‘N’ DAT | MADE IN CAYMAN The deck with a view.39 INSIDEOUT40 INSIDEOUT DIS ‘N’ DAT | MADE IN CAYMAN A BIT OF EVERYTHING Robert describes the style of the house as modern Caribbean farmhouse. “It’s a bit of everything,” he says. “We wanted an open-plan and simple layout with the house spread as wide across the lot as possible to give wide water views throughout, and a spectacular view when you walk in through the front door.” With this achieved, it was time to furnish the house which they intend to be their retirement home in future years. “We relied heavily on designer Katie Adams of Niche Design for interior design and furnishings,” says Robert. “We would give her an idea and asked that she give us no more than two options so we would not procrastinate. It worked very well, and we loved and appreciated all that Katie did for us.” Most furnishings were sourced from HÜIS, the home furnishing and décor store in George Town. And the Woods opted for a palette of earth tones to match their take on a modern Caribbean farmhouse. KEY PIECES In terms of key pieces in the home, Robert’s favourite is the sectional sofa. “It came a few months after we moved in and made a big difference to the interior look, once installed,” he says. “For Anna, it’s the outside furniture, and being able to relax outside with the sea breeze. “For the dogs, it is the under-stairs space. This was a cupboard designed for storage, but the dogs picked up on it being somewhere quiet that only they would frequent, and moved in quickly, making it their own private den.” Above and right: The living area is the heart of the home.41 INSIDEOUT42 INSIDEOUT Bedrooms are comfortable and stylish. Books and plants reflects the owners’ tastes.43 INSIDEOUT Sunset over the North Sound. Im ag e: S U BM IT T ED44 INSIDEOUT DIS ‘N’ DAT | MADE IN CAYMAN Evening glow on Robert and Anna’s house.45 INSIDEOUT OUTDOOR LIVING The house faces north with the spacious patio offering fabulous views over the North Sound. There is also a large swimming pool on the property. When they bought the lot, Robert and Anna were delighted to find two 40-foot boat docks, a jet-ski dock and a boat shed on the property. “So, although we never planned on getting a boat, we thought it would be so nice at this location to be able to get to Kaibo or Rum Point in five minutes, if we wanted to, as opposed to a 45-minute drive around the island,” says Robert. Therefore, they have acquired a 13-foot Boston whaler, with plans for many happy hours on the waves. The garden was created after the house was complete, with Robert giving Tom Balon of Vigoro landscape design company a brief of “higgledy-piggledy and not too costly”. “Once complete, the landscaping looked even better than in Tom’s plans,” says Robert. “It turned a beautiful house on a pile of dirt into a really beautiful home, with spectacular ‘minimalistic higgledy- piggledy’ landscaping.” Now they’ve settled into the house, the Woods are taking time to enjoy all that it has to offer. “The open plan, the sea views and the privacy of the area are all great,” says Robert. ■ ARCHITECT JOHN DOAK CONTRACTOR BCQS INTERIOR DESIGN NICHE DESIGN KITCHEN CABINETRY POOLEY CABINETS APPLIANCES BRAND SOURCE ELECTRICAL ARIAN ROWE – RELIABLE ELECTRICAL AIR CONDITIONING COOLING PROS PLUMBING MERVIN SMITH – MLS PLUMBING LANDSCAPING VIGORO POOL AQUATIC POOLS Coastal living.46 INSIDEOUT I N DOOR & OU TDOOR F U R N ITU R E, SPACE PLANNING AND WINDOW TR EATME NTS 19 Compass Drive (345) 949-6233 arwashburn@marksons.ky marksons.ky MarksonsFW marksonsfurniturewindows OPENING HOURS: Monday – Friday 8:30am – 6:00pm Saturday 9:00am – 5:00pm Property Law 89 Nexus Way, Camana Bay, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands KY1-9009 Telephone: +1 345 949 9876 See ogier.com for more information about Ogier’s legal services. Finding the right home has to work for your family, your lifestyle and your future. Our experienced HNW relocations team can help you find the perfect Cayman Islands solution. We connect families, individuals and businesses to our trusted network of local contacts to provide a personalised and unique service. ogierproperty.ky Expert guidance, precisely tailored.47 INSIDEOUT JOHN@YEO.KY 1 345 925 7161 +1.345.924.9151 admin@growwiththefl ow.ky www.growwiththefl ow.ky You can trust our team to Design, Install and Maintain the garden of your dreams from start to finish. www.facebook.com/growwiththefl owky www.instagram.com/grow_with_the_fl ow_ky/ SERVICES • Garden Design • Garden Installation • Maintenance Residential and Commercial • Irrigation Installation and Maintenance • Hurricane and regular Tree pruning • Jet Washing • Pest Control and Fertilising • Hard Landscaping • Fencing Grow with the Flow comes with 19 years of experience in Horticulture and Landscaping.Next >