The Graceful Spaces Casa Sirena Home Tour
WE’RE THRILLED TO INTRODUCE YOU TO OUR LATEST FRESH START PROJECT—CASA SIRENA!
Inspired by the lovely tropical beach towns of the Grand Caymans, Casa Sirena balances tranquility and character to create a one-of-a-kind oasis. We worked with the home's flow to create systems that give visitors a luxury vacation experience all year long.
Here’s what we did:
Planned, ordered, delivered and installed over 3000+ household items in a week
Created a secondary kitchen set-up inspired by the clients’ favorite cafe in Grand Cayman
Designed turn-key zones for homeowners, guests, beach days, holiday celebrations and cleaning
Outlined a stock list for easy upkeep by household staff
See the project unfold. Click PLAY above to watch.
The Prep Work
Moving day is just one part of the process. By the time our team arrives on-site, we’ve already spent 40+ hours sourcing, ordering, unboxing, and categorizing every item that goes into the home.
We sat down with our clients to discuss their goals for Casa Sirena. Our consultation covered everything from the home layout and expected guests to preferred brands and dietary concerns. We also met with the designers, Sisters Interiors, to ensure anything we brought into the home would reflect the overall vision for the space.
Once we had a thorough understanding of the home, our team started sourcing household essentials, cookware, cleaning supplies, linens, and functional decor. Everything was unpacked and sorted by room prior to delivery day to make the installation process smooth.
Did you know?
An optimally organized pantry will save you money, maximize your space and make even the busiest weeknight meal times much more pleasant!
The Kitchens & Pantry
Casa Sirena has two spaces for food prep—a large kitchen on the ground floor and a smaller kitchen on the second floor.
The First-Floor Kitchen
We organized the main kitchen by zones, maximizing the use of vertical space with labeled baskets and drawer dividers. Strategic stacking on floating shelves keeps things stocked without feeling cluttered.
The Second-Floor Kitchen
Our clients modeled the second-floor kitchen after a coffee shop they visited on a trip to the Grand Caymans. We channeled a seaside cafe's light, airy vibes using delicate dishware and colorful decor.
Pro Tip:
When planning your space, think about how you'll use it now and in the future. We knew our clients planned to invite extended family and friends for the holidays, so we made sure to outfit the kitchen for everyday cooking and seasonal entertaining.
We worked with our client to ensure we sourced every item they would need to walk through the door and feel at home in this space:
Silverware
Stemware
Blenders
Coffeemakers
All-Clad Cookware
Roasting Pans
Napkins
Utensils
Inspired to create a functional kitchen?
Whether you are preparing for a move and determining what you should take with you, unpacking and trying to understand what you are missing, or simply dedicated to creating a functional kitchen that works for you, we’ve created a list of essential kitchen items to help you on your journey here!
The Pantry
With limited storage space in the pantry, we utilized as much vertical space here as we could, using clear canisters and white Tosca baskets to keep categorized items together.
A key product used here was our favorite clear canister from The Home Edit. These were perfect for storing all dry goods from snacks to cereals, and allow the house manager to visually see what needs to be restocked.
Work and Play
Who wouldn’t be inspired by a view like this one? We designed the homework and art station to take advantage of the bright, ocean-facing windows.
Sectioning off the desk drawers with shallow organizers from iDesign to keep supplies in easy reach created a perfect setting for learning and creativity. Our team of professional organizers sourced any and all essentials for this space, from printer paper to colored pencils.
Designed for Hosting
With three stories, keeping Casa Sirena tidy and well-stocked is essential. We thought through the way our clients planned to host guests, making spare rooms cozy and accommodating with “Help Yourself” zones full of toiletries and other vacation essentials.
In addition to a central cleaning station on the ground floor, we set up zones on the other two levels—complete with custom labels showing staff what items to use first.
We created zones inspired by vacation activities like beach days in the laundry room, adding unexpected necessities like towels, goggles, and sunscreen. The house manager received a comprehensive stock list to make upkeep seamless.
The Star of the Show
Create a luxury experience for guests by anticipating their needs. Our signature “Help Yourself” baskets keep the essentials organized and at their fingertips. Using deep drawer organizers to create micro categories ensures all items remain organized and maintained between visits.
Each guest room in the Casa Sirena was outfitted with a Help Yourself basket filled with everything our client’s guests may need during their stay - not completely unlike what they might experience in a 5-star hotel! We worked with our client to determine what items were important for them to have accessible for their guests, but we’ve included a few ideas below:
Toothbrushes and toothpaste
Shaving cream
Razors
Q-tips
Chargers
Hand Sanitizers
Travel tissues
Makeup removing wipes
Travel size deodorant
Feminine products
Hair ties
Travel size lotion
Travel size Ibuprofen/Advil/Tylenol
Want more tips for providing southern hospitality when hosting?
Check out our blog on Tips for Wowing Your Guests During the Holidays. Our Fresh Start service goes beyond the essentials to create an elevated experience not just for our clients, but for their guests!
Eight Bathrooms
Yes, you read that correctly - Eight bathrooms! So, how did we prep for this level of organization? With lots of planning! This home took two months of strategy and sourcing, one Uhaul, and had six professional organizers working an entire week to outfit this six-bedroom, eight-bathroom, two-kitchen home!
We went the extra mile for the Casa Sirena and added luxury shampoo and conditioner bottles from Anthropologie to each bathroom. With our Fresh Start service, every choice we make is unique to that specific space - letting each room speak for itself!
We took the time to understand our client and their family’s habits to determine what items were important for them to have accessible in their bathrooms:
Towels
Bar Soaps
Shampoos
Hair Accessories
Brushes
Cotton-Swabs
Need some additional bathroom inspo?
Take a look at the Perfectly Posh home tour to see how we utilized drawer organizers and turntables from iDesign to combat limited bathroom space here.
The Cocktail Bar
The ability to entertain at their best was extremely important to our client, so we knew we had to make sure their cocktail bar was stocked and ready to go (because every hour is happy hour when you’re at the beach, right?)
From liquor and mixers to stemware and olives, our team took the time to learn and source the products that would allow our client to entertain their guests at a moment's notice. How perfect are these stunning martini glasses from Crate and Barrel?
Starting fresh in a space of your own?
Our Fresh Start service is a luxury experience designed to give clients the freedom to focus on their everyday life while their new property is completed at a level of customization they didn’t realize was possible.
Whether it’s a primary residence or a vacation home, our Fresh Start service provides clients a seamless transition into their new property. Imagine walking into your new kitchen to cook your favorite meal and immediately having everything you need to make it happen without going to the store or unpacking any boxes. Or enjoying your first luxurious bath with your favorite products in the bathroom you’ve spent months designing and planning, but didn’t have to think twice about stocking!
We’ve broken down the process below:
Review a comprehensive list of household essentials with our client. From kitchen tools to cleaning supplies, we work closely with our clients to understand their goals and determine what items will be needed in the home to support those goals.
Source and purchase. We know moving is a big life event, so our concierge team takes care of sourcing and purchasing household essentials to ensure you’re ready to start living as soon as you move in. Leave the stress of backorders, inventory issues and unboxing to us!
Zone plan. By understanding our clients’ goals and passions, we’re able to create custom zones around the home to ensure they’re utilizing their new space to its maximum potential.
Create organizational systems and solutions. This ensures that those household essentials have a home!
Make it sustainable. Enlisting the help of labels will keep the organizational systems sustainable!
Want to learn more about our Fresh Start service?
Read about how we customized it for the Amarra Sanctuary here where we specifically focused on creating cooking, baking and travel zones to help this family of 5 feel settled the minute they walked in!
If you’re looking to feel at home in your space from day one, our concierge-package Fresh Start might be a great fit! Click below to schedule your complimentary consultation today.
Building, Renovating or Relocating?
When it comes to significant milestones, moving can rank right up there with getting married or starting a family. The good news? Getting organized will not only make the actual move less stressful but set you up for success as you put together your new home.
Check out our ultimate guide to moving filled with helpful tips and resources here!
At Graceful Spaces, we believe that a solid strategy and daily habits can help anyone get more organized and surround themselves with the things they love. We’re here to help you create a seamless transition that makes you feel at home from day one!
