dining room with sculptural chandelier
A sculptural chandelier by Wired Designs brings a sense of drama to the dining area, which can accommodate many guests thanks to the large table and its 12 chairs, all from the Black Berg Collection by Bergman Design House.

August 5, 2025

Words: Karine Monié

Photography: Vigo Jansons

A Mallorca Finca Designed for Slower Living

With its warm stone façade, terra-cotta roof tiles, and muted pink shuttered windows, this Mallorca holiday home—set within the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Serra de Tramuntana—pays homage to vernacular architecture.

The London-based Bergman Design House recently led a soulful transformation of the Balearic Islands finca to preserve the structure’s bones while shifting to a more nuanced design language inside. Reflecting a dialogue between heritage and modernity, the interior spaces showcase a palette of sun-bleached neutrals, earthy terra-cottas, olive greens, and cool marine blues, directly inspired by the surrounding landscape. Tactile materials such as stone, linen, natural plaster, handcrafted tiles, and wood provide a sense of authenticity. While the palette is soft in public areas, bold pinks and emeralds adorn the bathrooms to resemble jewel boxes.

Bergman Design House Breathes New Life into a Mallorca Finca

powder room in all green marble
In the powder room, sconces by Apparatus hang on both sides of a mirror from the Black Berg Collection by Bergman Design House. The sconces and mirror visually contrast with the green.
jewel box bathroom with pink marble
Each bathroom, like this pink one, became a jewel box and a visual surprise through vivid colored stones.
exterior stone facade with pink windows
The stone facade of the house adorned with pink window shutters combine authenticity with a bold touch of modernity.

Bergman Design House cofounders Marie Soliman and Albin Berglund aimed to create a calm sanctuary where all spaces flow from one to another. They drew inspiration from Mediterranean monastic architecture and Japanese wabi-sabi philosophy, which finds beauty in imperfection.

Spanning approximately 4,000 square feet across two levels, the four-bedroom house comprises a central lounge opening onto a panoramic terrace that effortlessly blurs the lines between indoors and out. “The renovation spanned over 14 months, as we sourced bespoke materials and worked with local artisans,” Soliman says. “We wanted each room to sing with personality, yet still feel cohesive and grounded.”

Tapping Mediterranean Monastic Architecture + Wabi-Sabi Philosophy

dining room with wooden chairs and sculptural chandelier
A sculptural chandelier by Wired Designs brings a sense of drama to the dining area that can accommodate many guests thanks to the large table and its 12 chairs, all from the Black Berg Collection by Bergman Design House.

The design plays with the ever-changing light, creating different moods throughout the day. The serene atmosphere is an invitation to reconnect with nature, with each other, and with oneself.

“Every element, from the curve of a chair leg to the weave of a rug, was chosen to encourage presence and peace,” Soliman explains. “This house is a quiet celebration of understated luxury, where soulful simplicity meets effortless elegance.”

Discover This Calm Sanctuary by Bergman Design Group

living room with multiple chairs
In the living room, several pieces are from the Black Berg Collection by Bergman Design House — including the L-shaped sofa (covered in Perennials fabric), coffee table and side table. Throw cushions in Elitis and Altfield fabrics and a Baker lounge chair atop a Colbourns rug are an invitation to relax. For the illumination, the design team chose a Porta Romana sconce, a Soho Home table lamp and an eye-catching Wired Designs chandelier.
kitchen area with marble island
In the kitchen with a pendant by Tyson London, the stools from Black Berg Collection by Bergman Design House are upholstered in Whistler Leather.
bedroom with pink headboard
In every room, the team of Bergman Design House added mixed textures to create a warm atmosphere, with a neutral color palette that allows for occasional pops of color.
bathtub in bathroom
The main suite features a bathtub in the bedroom with a peaceful view of the Mediterranean landscape.

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