Designing a home in Mallorca is not just about style, it’s about understanding how the property, climate and lifestyle all work together. From creating spaces that flow between indoors and outdoors to choosing materials that handle heat and daily use, good design here is as much about function as it is about aesthetics. In this guide, we explore what truly works when designing a home in Mallorca, and how to create a space that feels effortless, timeless and ready to live in.
Designing walls in a Mallorca home isn’t just about choosing paint or wallpaper, it starts with understanding what you’re working with. From lime-coated surfaces and damp issues in older fincas to the limitations of modern plasterboard, what’s behind the finish matters as much as the finish itself. In this guide, we break down what to fix first, what to avoid, and how to create walls that not only look good, but actually work for Mallorca living.
As 2026 begins, I have found myself reflecting less on milestones in 2025 and more on what quietly shaped the months that just passed. When I asked myself what word best describes the year behind me, the answer came easily. Connection.
Here’s how to vote: it takes a little time (they don’t make it too easy!), but your support would mean the world to me, and if you love design, which I think you do, you will enjoy looking at all these beautiful projects and properties!
Step 1: Head to the voting page here https://thedesignawards.co.uk/voting/
Your bathroom should be more than just a functional space: it should be your retreat, a place to unwind, refresh, and feel utterly relaxed. Over the years, I’ve designed many bathrooms for clients, but I truly believe that a spa-like feel shouldn’t be a “luxury”; it’s about creating an environment that makes you feel amazing every day.
Your bathroom should be more than just a functional space: it should be your retreat, a place to unwind, refresh, and feel utterly relaxed. Over the years, I’ve designed many bathrooms for clients, but I truly believe that a spa-like feel shouldn’t be a “luxury”; it’s about creating an environment that makes you feel amazing every day.
Ever walked into a home that felt more like a showroom than a place where real people live? It might have been beautiful, but did it feel personal? Many homes today follow trends so closely that they lose any sense of individuality. Your home should tell your story, not someone else’s.
In autumn 2024, Bruce and I embarked on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure that took us across the globe, each stop offering incredible experiences, breathtaking views, and treasured memories.
Home staging is the art of preparing a property for rental or sale by showcasing it in the best possible light, ensuring it appeals to the widest range of potential buyers.
I was delighted to be featured in Platinum Magazine (https://platinum-mag.co.uk) this summer, a huge thank you to them!
How to renovate a holiday home in Mallorca, the first steps.
When it comes to renovating your home, I always start by asking the important questions: Do you need more storage? Is there space for a home gym? Does Johnny need somewhere to do his homework that’s not the dining table? The goal is to identify parts of your property that can be improved to enhance your lifestyle. After all, who doesn’t want a home that’s not only beautiful but also makes life that little bit easier?
How does your home make you FEEL? Do you walk in and experience an uplifting emotion? A lot of us might feel relief when we get through the front door in the evening, but do you also feel … joy?
It’s a reaction which I always aim to inspire in all of the interiors that I design, and now there is a name for it:
DOPAMINE DECOR!
Blending design with neuroscience to create homes that radiate positivity.
It may seem like just an “over the top” decorating style, but there is a lot of thought that goes into Dopamine Décor.
‘Tis the season to break away from the ordinary and tiptoe outside of your Christmas colour comfort zone. Seasonal decorating is so much fun, and it’s not permanent, so if you don’t like it, you can change it in an instant!
I was thrilled to be included in the February/March edition of Brand You magazine which is aimed at women in business around the world. Here’s my “Fempreneur Story” as told to Brand You.
Justine Knox has every reason to feel happy. She hasn’t even finished the rebranding for her interior design business and already the results are pouring in. Sitting at her desk, dressed in a characteristically colourful top, she has just been ch ...
Award-winning designer Justine Knox is firmly established within Mallorca’s home décor and construction scene. As the CEO of Knox Home store with 20 years of experience, the British designer is regularly called upon by foreign homeowners for help. She is a trusted point of contact for those with a second home on the island who wish to transform their property into the Mediterranean getaway of their dreams.
