Jamaica Mortgage Rates Not Tied Directly to Central Bank Hike
Budget Renos
Jamaica Mortgage Rates Not Tied Directly to Central Bank Hike

The Bank of Jamaica raised its policy rate by 50 basis points in September, taking it to 6.00 per cent.…

Hannah Brooks • Budget Renos • 08/10/2026 • 5 min read
Kingston Resident Battles Unauthorized Garage Next Door
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Kingston Resident Battles Unauthorized Garage Next Door

A Kingston resident faces an unauthorized garage next door, raising concerns about property rights and planning permissions in Jamaica.

Hannah Brooks • Room Makeovers • 07/10/2026 • 3 min read
Jamaicans Face Retirement with Lingering Mortgage Debt Burden
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Jamaicans Face Retirement with Lingering Mortgage Debt Burden

Jamaicans increasingly face retirement with lingering mortgage debt, as rising property prices and longer terms shift financial dynamics.

Emily Collins • DIY Dispatches • 06/10/2026 • 3 min read
Designers rethink permanence with living wood and leather collection
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Designers rethink permanence with living wood and leather collection

Artek and Hender Scheme’s new collection rethinks permanence with Finnish birch wood and vegetable-tanned leather that evolve naturally over time.

Hannah Brooks • Budget Renos • 05/10/2026 • 1 min read
Transform Your Living Room with Professional Home Theatre Installation
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Transform Your Living Room with Professional Home Theatre Installation

Why Upgrade to a Professional Home Theatre System Creating a cinematic experience at home goes beyond simply placing…

Emily Collins • Contractor Watch • 05/10/2026 • 3 min read
Irkutsk Villa Merges Garden and Home in Serene Design
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Irkutsk Villa Merges Garden and Home in Serene Design

The Irkutsk villa seamlessly merges garden and home in serene design, blending luxury with natural materials and spatial flow for…

Emily Collins • Material Picks • 03/10/2026 • 2 min read
South African designers nominated for awards
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South African designers nominated for awards

Meet nominees for South African design awards, recognizing top designers and studios influencing local interiors design.

Hannah Brooks • Contractor Watch • 02/10/2026 • 2 min read
Four designers nominated for awards
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Four designers nominated for awards

Four designers nominated for environment design awards in South Africa, bringing expertise to the field of environment design.

Hannah Brooks • Material Picks • 01/10/2026 • 2 min read
LA’s Former Industrial Site Becomes Open-Plan Creative Studio
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LA’s Former Industrial Site Becomes Open-Plan Creative Studio

LA's Frogtown former industrial site transformed into an open-plan creative studio by Argyle Design, blending comfort and innovative design for…

Emily Collins • DIY Dispatches • 30/09/2026 • 3 min read
Luxury Penthouse Combines Mid-Century Style With Vegan Design
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Luxury Penthouse Combines Mid-Century Style With Vegan Design

NYC penthouse that combines mid-century style with vegan design on Central Park West. The two-story interior exemplifies luxury and responsible…

Emily Collins • Material Picks • 29/09/2026 • 2 min read