If you have been following the Chattel Houses blog or the Instagram page, you would know that I bought my first chattel house at the end of 2025. The home features a modern chattel house design which was popularized in the 1980s and 1990s. This is my first renovation, and …
The home buying process is one that you should approach as sensibly and confidently as you can. Buying your first house is a significant milestone that comes with many important steps and decisions. If you are feeling excited or overwhelmed, understanding what to expect can help you navigate the home …
It has been a journey to get to this point, but I can happily say that I bought my first chattel house! This process was a unique experience that resulted in home ownership and a piece of the proverbial rock. For me, it is a symbol of achievement of an …
Caribbean people are experts when it comes to living in small spaces. Even though the world is now catching on to minimalist homes, the Caribbean perfected this from as far back as the 1600s. Chattel houses, which were the innovative homes built by formerly enslaved people, are testimony to how …
Many families in Barbados and the Caribbean who live in chattel houses can give you entertaining stories of how they managed in such small spaces. Chattel houses built in the 17th and 18th centuries are described as modest dwellings. However, this was a vague description that did not address how …
Do you know what is a bidet? Depending on where you live in the world, a bidet might look as though someone made a mistake when the bathroom was being designed. Although they are not popular in the United States, bidets are staples in many Caribbean and European bathrooms. Sometimes …
Congratulations on moving to Barbados! The rental process can be extremely easy as long as you work with a reputable agent who lives and works in Barbados. For renters moving to Barbados, your relocation starts long before you sign the rental agreement. The process begins from the time you start …
Even if you cannot spend your days in the Caribbean, you can create a tropical garden that mirrors the tropical aura of the region’s flora. Bright and vibrant flowers, varying hues of leaves, dramatic textures and different sizes of shrubs and plants, are characteristics that anyone would love to add …