In Menorca, the most meaningful interiors are shaped not only by architecture and decoration, but by the island’s extraordinary makers. From naturally dyed textiles and handmade ceramics to paintings and artworks created from discarded fishing nets, these artisan pieces bring depth, authenticity and a profound sense of place to the homes we create.
Why Local Makers Define the Interiors We Create in Menorca
There is a particular kind of beauty in Menorca that reveals itself slowly. It is found in natural materials, in surfaces shaped by hand, and in colours drawn from earth, fibre and sea. For us, this is one of the island’s greatest luxuries: not excess, but permanence, integrity and connection.
That sensibility sits at the heart of how we design. We are drawn to homes that feel rooted rather than imposed, layered rather than styled, and enriched by materials with depth, tactility and meaning. In Menorca especially, the most resonant interiors are shaped not by architecture or decoration alone, but by a wider culture of making, by artisans whose work reflects the landscape, history and rhythm of island life.
Working with local makers has therefore become an essential part of our practice. Their pieces do far more than complete a room. They soften it, anchor it and give it character. They bring texture where a space needs warmth, irregularity where it needs soul, and a sense of authenticity that mass-produced objects can never offer.
Bona Soca: Naturally Dyed Textiles by Turid Ljosnes Tarabay
One artisan whose work embodies this beautifully is Turid Ljosnes Tarabay of Bona Soca. For this project, we commissioned all of Turid’s work specifically for the house, making the relationship between craft, material and setting even more meaningful. Her textiles are guided by a clear respect for both material and process, using cotton, linen, silk and wool, while also seeking out organic and recycled fibres. Her use of plant-based dyes, many of them foraged locally or created from food and plant waste, gives each piece a softness and subtle complexity that could never be replicated industrially.
This is what made commissioning her work so valuable within the home. It was not simply about choosing something beautiful, but about creating pieces that responded to the spaces themselves. The textiles bring softness, depth and quiet variation, balancing the harder architectural surfaces and reinforcing the natural, layered atmosphere we wanted the villa to have. They remind us that true luxury often lies in craftsmanship, material honesty and pieces made with care for a specific place.
Magda Triay: Art from Fishing Nets and the Menorcan Landscape
A different but equally powerful expression of Menorcan craft can be found in the work of Magda Triay. For this project, we were drawn not only to her pieces made from discarded fishing nets, but also to her paintings, both of which felt deeply connected to the island’s landscape and maritime identity. Her woven works introduced texture, material story and a strong sense of environmental responsibility, while her paintings brought colour, softness and a more atmospheric reflection of Menorca into the home. Together, they added both visual depth and a powerful sense of place.
A Commissioned Collaboration: Art and Textile in Dialogue
In one particular bedroom, the relationship between art, textile and setting became especially important. We commissioned Turid to create the cushions, bed runner and bolster for the bed specifically for the room, allowing the textiles to sit naturally within the wider scheme and respond to the setting of the house. Alongside these pieces, we placed two original paintings by Magda, which we discovered while visiting an exhibition in Es Mercadal. We were immediately drawn to them for their scale, their linear quality and the extraordinary depth of colour within them.
What felt especially compelling was the natural synergy between the work of the two artists. Both are deeply inspired by nature, and both bring that sensitivity into their craft in very different yet complementary ways. The indigo and turquoise tones in Magda’s paintings reminded us of the bay below the property, which sits high on the cliff overlooking the sea. Their layered colour and fluid composition created an instant connection to the surrounding landscape and seascape, while the delicate depiction of small fish further reinforced that sense of place. Set against the bedroom’s neutral backdrop, the paintings became the visual focus of the room, bringing atmosphere, movement and a quiet intensity to the space.
Turid’s textiles were then developed in response to the paintings. Working with her natural indigo dyes, we explored a number of samples before arriving at a soft blue tone that would sit gently alongside Magda’s work, complementing it rather than competing with it. Once we were happy that we had landed on the perfect shade, Turid created the finished pieces for the bed, incorporating botanical leaf prints made using locally foraged leaves. That detail introduced another subtle connection to the landscape around the villa, creating a dialogue between the room, the artwork and the natural setting beyond.
Even the frames contributed to that story. Magda made them herself from waste wood, further reinforcing the ethos behind the project: a belief in craftsmanship, sustainability and the beauty of materials that are thoughtfully reimagined rather than discarded.
Marc Marcet: Handmade Ceramics and a Quiet Sense of Tradition
Ceramics, too, hold an important place in the homes we create, and the pieces we commissioned from Marc Marcet offered another expression of that same enduring language. We were drawn to his work for its tonal qualities and natural irregularities, which aligned closely with our own ethos of craftsmanship, local collaboration and the use of traditional techniques. Working with natural clays, his ceramics radiate warmth, authenticity and a quiet sense of tradition. Whether functional or sculptural, they bring tactility, softness and a distinctly handmade presence to a space, allowing it to feel more grounded, personal and complete.
What Local Artisans Bring to a Home in Menorca
What links all of these artisans is not simply that they are based in Menorca, but that their work reflects a deeper relationship with the island itself. Their materials, processes and sensibilities feel inseparable from this place, and each, in their own way, expresses the values that matter most to us: craftsmanship, sustainability, local collaboration and a profound respect for nature.
When we bring these works into our projects, we are not simply sourcing beautiful objects. We are helping to create homes with memory, texture and emotional resonance. A handwoven textile, a ceramic form, a painting of the Menorcan landscape, or an artwork made from recovered nets, these pieces become part of the life of the house and give it a sense of belonging.
If you are considering a renovation, a thoughtful refresh, or would like to commission a unique piece for your home, we would be delighted to hear from you. Our work is rooted in creating homes that feel personal, enduring and deeply connected to place, and we are always pleased to discuss how architecture, interiors and local craftsmanship can come together in a meaningful way.
Category: Luxury Interior Design, Menorca