Casa Marés
Exposed stone and original details preserved
A three-bedroom townhouse in Santanyí, with the market square and cafés on the doorstep. Natural stone walls and timber beams have been repaired and kept, and original blue-and-white tiles line the staircase, now paired with a curved railing made for the space.
Original blue-and-white tiles
The renovation of Casa Marés is guided by a dialogue between what was already there and what has been introduced for the home today. Original blue and white tiles line the staircase, retained from the home's previous life and paired with a bespoke curved railing designed specifically for the space. Around this, original stone walls and timber beams have been repaired and preserved, allowing the townhouse’s character to remain visible throughout.
About the neighbourhood
Santanyí is a historic town in southeast Mallorca, known for its golden-stone architecture, narrow cobbled streets and lively market square. Wednesdays and Saturdays bring the market to life with local produce, ceramics, textiles and crafts, while independent boutiques, galleries, cafés and restaurants give the town a relaxed but sophisticated character. Beyond the centre, the coastline offers some of Mallorca’s most beautiful coves, including Cala Santanyí and Cala Llombards, with the protected landscape of Parc Natural de Mondragó also close by. It is a part of Mallorca where village life, culture and the Mediterranean coast sit naturally together.
Design direction
The design of Casa Marés is intentionally understated, allowing the townhouse’s original character to remain the starting point for every space. A softer contemporary layer of light oak, natural linens, antique furniture and carefully chosen fabrics brings warmth and texture, while a restrained palette keeps the interiors feeling light and connected to the Mediterranean setting. The design takes the spirit of the house and brings it into contemporary life, relaxed and quietly refined.
