PICK & MIX- House In Soller

The Winter Fashion Issue '21

Written by: ROBYN ALEXANDER/ BUREAUX.CO.ZA

Pick & Mix

A gorgeously colourful house in Soller, on the island of Mallorca, is the vibrant holiday home of Spanish designer and creative director Damián Sánchez.

**PHOTO CREDIT GREG COX/ BUREAUX.CO.ZA**

In Damián’s first-floor study, a classic Eames office chair (in a shade that’s pretty close to that of MAC’s iconic Ruby Woo lipstick) and artwork by Eduard Arbós add yet more pillar-box-crimson touches to the house. Like many fashion people, he clearly adores this bold and energising hue.

“My life has always been linked to the decoration of houses,” Damián says. “And this has been intertwined with my experience in the fashion world, which started with my work at Mango,” a place where he was creative director for many years.

The Kos freestanding bath is by Zucchetti Kos (zucchettikos.it), and the standing mixer tap is by Dornbracht (dornbracht.com). The white floor-standing lamp is by Lampe Gras (lampegras.fr).

The two guest bedrooms on the first floor, both of which have en suite bathrooms, are furnished in a slightly more low-key style. Here, as in the main bedroom upstairs, effortless elegance is the key phrase. The top floor is a single, restful, open-plan room featuring the sleeping space, a dressing area, and a bathroom complete with a luxurious tub from which you can contemplate the views of the Sierra de Tramuntana mountains. Handmade linen and rugs, a rustic brass chandelier, and chunky wooden furniture in the sleeping area are offset by sleek, ultra-contemporary fittings in the bathing space.

A detail of one of the guest bedrooms, both of which are en suite. Homeowner Damián Sánchez proudly says that his guests have been known to tell him when they are here, “they feel as though they are spending time in their own home.” The wooden side table is by Roda (rodaonline.com), and the Turkish rug is from A Casa Bianca (acasabianca.com).

The side table in the bedroom area is by Roda (rodaonline.com), the wood-burning stove is from Stûv (stuv.com), and the Turkish rug is from A Casa Bianca (acasabianca. com). In the bathroom space, the Kos freestanding bath is by Zucchetti Kos (zucchettikos.it), and the standing mixer tap is by Dornbracht (dornbracht. com). The white floor standing lamp is by Lampe Gras (lampegras.fr).

The pool area is the perfect spot for magical summer parties alfresco. Visible behind the pool is a grove of orange trees, and it has a wisteria bedecked walkway along one side. The brightly colored cushions were made in Turkey for A Casa Bianca (acasabianca.com).

Initially attracted to Soller by “the tranquility, the scenery, the friendliness of the people of the area, and especially the light,” Damián says that he comes here “anytime that I have a break in my work, and I always try to spend a few days here over Christmas, Easter, and in summer.” Not that he has much spare time. Damián’s latest project, based in Barcelona and launched in August 2015 with business partner and fellow interior designer Alfons Tost, is called Alfons & Damián.

The patio is perfectly appointed for relaxing outdoors, day and night. The metal pergola was custom made and is topped with natural cane from the surrounding area. The outdoor lounge chairs are from Roda (rodaonline.com), and the tables are homeowner Damián Sánchez’s own design, available from A Casa Bianca (acasabianca.com).

There are several small ‘pockets’ of space in the garden, which divide it into separate spaces in a very charming way. The day bed was designed by homeowner Damián Sánchez and is available from A Casa Bianca (acasabianca.com) as are the striped cushions. The wooden side table is by Roda (rodaonline.com).

The area under this beautiful big magnolia tree is homeowner Damián Sánchez’s favorite place to relax. There are several of these small ‘pockets’ of space in the garden, which divide it into separate spaces in a very charming way. The outdoor table was designed by Damián, and is available from A Casa Bianca (acasabianca.com), as is the table linen and glassware.

It’s an interiors shop, art gallery, and interior design studio that treats every project as “a new challenge” and specializes in giving clients “unique solutions.” But no matter how busy his various business ventures become, Damián’s house at Soller will doubtless remain a place to retreat for much-needed rest and relaxation—as well as an ongoing source of inspiration.

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