Mallorca offers so much more than just summer, sun, beach and sea. Those who decide to buy a holiday home or second residence on the island often want to enjoy the view and bring a piece of the authentic lifestyle and Mediterranean flair into their home. So, what actually characterises the typical island style? How can you incorporate it into your home?
In this article, we will show you how to achieve this with colours, materials and furnishing ideas, whether you are renovating an old finca in the countryside or furnishing a modern apartment near the beach.
Natural materials: stone, wood, and terracotta.
The Mallorcan lifestyle thrives on authentic, natural materials.
- Marés stone: This typical yellowish-white sandstone from Mallorca is often found on façades and interior walls. Inside the property, this stone, which is easy to work with, provides warm accents.
- Wooden beams: Visible ceiling beams made of dark wood are a classic feature of traditional houses. However, when painted white or coloured to match your interior, they also serve as a decorative element, blending harmoniously into both rustic and modern designs.
- Terracotta tiles: These robust tiles are particularly suitable for indoor floors and patio areas. They lend rooms a Mediterranean character.
- Linen & cotton: Light fabrics in natural colours create an airy cosiness. However, Mallorca is also home to traditional weaving mills that produce the well-known Tela de llengües fabric in a variety of colours and designs.
The colour worlds of the island: sand, olive green and sea blue
The colour inspiration comes directly from the natural beauty of Mallorca:
Sand and cream colours can bring brightness, tranquillity and a beach-like atmosphere to your home, whether in the form of furniture or wall colours. Natural decorations, such as reed grass or woven objects, further emphasise this.
- Olive and pine green shades evoke Mallorcan vegetation. These shades are often used for shutters in Mallorca and can also be used to create decorative accents in interiors.
- Turquoise and azure blue bring the Mediterranean into the home, and are particularly effective when used to create colour effects with cushions, ceramics or art.
Mediterranean lifestyle meets modern cosiness
It's all about creating atmosphere: open, natural, not overdone. Whether in the kitchen, on the terrace or in the bedroom - with a few targeted design elements, the magic of the island can be permanently incorporated into your property.
And the best thing is: you don't need an architect - just a little attention to detail and a feel for the essentials.
Feel free to ask us for contacts. We now have a large network of craftsmen at our disposal and also have recommendations for special furnishing shops.
