This understated family home for four, nestled in the heart of Palma, Mallorca, Spain, has been brought to life with a captivating art collection and exclusive furniture.
Wacky yet inviting, this abode in Palma, the epicentre of the Mediterranean island of Mallorca, showcases an art collection that is equal parts remarkable as is its furnishings. We are in the home of Óscar Florit and Paz Vidal, the proprietors of L21 Gallery, and avid collectors of contemporary art.
The couple, both initially interior designers, founded a design object store that eventually transformed into the art gallery it is today. Having experienced a life of glamour, it’s no wonder they opted for a relatively modest nest.
“We wanted a warm, cosy space where the family can get together,” says Florit, who collaborated with his wife Vidal on the design. “As a designer, I always reflect on the duality of design and functionality.”
The dwelling features an open-plan living and dining area, a kitchen, a master bedroom, and two children’s bedrooms for the couple’s young sons, all centred around a terrarium patio that infuses each room with a touch of verdant greenery.
To allow the couple’s contemporary art collection to take centre stage, the colour palette throughout the home is intentionally minimal … from the wall paint to the upholstery.
In the living room, a wacky acrylic painting by Mallorca-based artist Fátima de Juan, represented by L21 Gallery, and who is a close friend of the couple, stares at a comical landscape by French painter Fabio Viscogliosi – also represented by the couple – above a nude-toned Sancal four-seater, injecting a burst of vibrant hues and playfulness into the otherwise sparse interior. The marble-topped coffee tables are Florit’s own creations.
The other end of the living room doubles as a study, showcasing the Calamo desk by Zanotta, designed by Gabriele Rosa in 2013. It is accompanied by a striking dot painting, “Junta de vecinos #10” (2021), by Chilean artist Alejandro Leonhardt, and a textured wall art piece, “Collecting” (2022), by Hungarian artist Mira Makai.
“The living room is our favourite space here,” Vidal notes. “This is the main stage of the home where we spend time with friends.”
The living and dining area connects to one of the children’s bedrooms, which features an oil painting by Spanish artist Edu Carrillo above a vintage fireplace, and the “Pinguin” (2021) by Paris-based painter Sepand Danesh. On the opposite wall, a childlike piece by American artist Hunter Potter, titled “Out to Sea” (2021), is proudly displayed.
Outside, an intriguing print by Portuguese visual artist Vera Mota, “Head hand” (2021), commands attention in the well-lit corridor attached to the terrarium.
The kitchen, characterised by a minimalist palette of cream and beige, can be found at the end of the corridor. A monochrome print of “The Walk” (2018) by Viscogliosi sets a lighthearted tone in the minimalist space. The kitchen also serves as a workstation with a desk overlooking the terrarium, offering an ideal work-from-home solution and a cosy spot for morning coffee.
“I always welcome the basics,” Florit concludes, “it provides the warmth, comfort and convenience needed for a family home”.
"White Folds #08" (2016) by Ian Waelder
"White Folds #08" (2016) by Ian Waelder
"Untitled" (2019) by Guillermo Rubí
"Untitled" (2019) by Guillermo Rubí