Home tour: Contemporary Ibiza Finca interior design blends traditional architecture with modern style

Jul 04, 2025

Cover The open-plan living space combines built-in storage with exposed beams and contemporary furnishings, creating a space perfectly suited to the owners’ entertaining lifestyle in Ibiza

The open-plan living space combines built-in storage with exposed beams and contemporary furnishings, creating a space perfectly suited to the owners’ entertaining lifestyle in Ibiza

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A German-British family's hillside retreat in Ibiza showcases how traditional finca elements can be reinterpreted through contemporary materials and custom furnishings, creating spaces designed for both relaxation and entertaining

On a hillside in Ibiza, surrounded by the island’s native greenery, sits a recently completed house that reinterprets traditional Mediterranean architecture. The 3,500-sq-ft residence, designed by Blakstad architects for a German-British family with a young daughter, represents a careful negotiation between honouring local building traditions and meeting contemporary living needs. The interiors, crafted by London and Miami-based Natural Asthetik, transform the classic finca vocabulary into spaces suited for modern family life.

The entrance facade showcases the collaboration between Blakstad architects and Natural Asthetik, with Tom Lawrence-Levy positioned beside the handcrafted wooden doors

Above The entrance facade showcases the collaboration between Blakstad architects and Natural Asthetik, with Tom Lawrence-Levy positioned beside the handcrafted wooden doors

The hillside setting, surrounded by native vegetation, provides the perfect backdrop for this reinterpretation of Ibiza’s traditional finca style

Above The hillside setting, surrounded by native vegetation, provides the perfect backdrop for this reinterpretation of Ibiza’s traditional finca style

The entrance facade showcases the collaboration between Blakstad architects and Natural Asthetik, with Tom Lawrence-Levy positioned beside the handcrafted wooden doors

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Tom Lawrence-Levy, founder of Natural Asthetik, the London and Miami-based interior design studio behind the project, approached the assignment with specific constraints in mind.

“The true challenge consisted in harmonising modern design with the home’s architecture and its unique surroundings,” he explains. “It was crucial to create a space that felt authentically connected to the location without compromising the homeowners’ desire for contemporary aesthetics.”

The completed house at dusk demonstrates the successful collaboration between Blakstad architects and Natural Asthetik, with warm interior lighting highlighting the seamless integration of indoor and outdoor living

Custom furniture and built-in shelving demonstrate Tom Lawrence-Levy’s bespoke approach, creating pieces that are perfectly scaled to both the architecture and the owners’ needs

The swimming pool area exemplifies the seamless indoor-outdoor living philosophy, with the Ibiza countryside providing a dramatic backdrop for relaxation

The pool terrace’s built-in seating and traditional column details create outdoor rooms perfectly scaled for entertaining, with the home’s clean lines reflected in the still water

Photo 1 of 4 The completed house at dusk demonstrates the successful collaboration between Blakstad architects and Natural Asthetik, with warm interior lighting highlighting the seamless integration of indoor and outdoor living

Photo 2 of 4 Custom furniture and built-in shelving demonstrate Tom Lawrence-Levy’s bespoke approach, creating pieces that are perfectly scaled to both the architecture and the owners’ needs

Photo 3 of 4 The swimming pool area exemplifies the seamless indoor-outdoor living philosophy, with the Ibiza countryside providing a dramatic backdrop for relaxation

Photo 4 of 4 The pool terrace’s built-in seating and traditional column details create outdoor rooms perfectly scaled for entertaining, with the home’s clean lines reflected in the still water

The completed house at dusk demonstrates the successful collaboration between Blakstad architects and Natural Asthetik, with warm interior lighting highlighting the seamless integration of indoor and outdoor living

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The collaboration began through Instagram—a first-time working relationship between designer and clients that would span nearly three years of construction. The resulting six-bedroom home maintains the essential characteristics of Ibiza’s finca style while introducing contemporary refinements.

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Exposed wooden beam ceilings and traditional wooden shutters maintain the essence of finca architecture whilst incorporating modern proportions and clean detailing

Above Exposed wooden beam ceilings and traditional wooden shutters maintain the essence of finca architecture whilst incorporating modern proportions and clean detailing

Contemporary landscaping with sculptural cacti and native plantings frames the house’s clean geometric forms whilst respecting the island’s natural character

Above Contemporary landscaping with sculptural cacti and native plantings frames the house’s clean geometric forms whilst respecting the island’s natural character

Exposed wooden beam ceilings and traditional wooden shutters maintain the essence of finca architecture whilst incorporating modern proportions and clean detailing

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Traditional finca elements—such as stucco exterior walls, rough stone, exposed wooden beam ceilings, and the characteristic rounded corners—provided the architectural framework. Lawrence-Levy chose to reinterpret rather than replicate these features.

“We did this by softening the typically rough exterior walls and carrying this into the interior,” Lawrence-Levy notes. “We used materials such as microcement for the walls and sandstone for the flooring, in line with the traditional build, but made sure all the application and finish of everything was more seamless and sleek.”

An outdoor dining pavilion combines traditional stone walls with contemporary woven pendant lights, creating a sheltered space that maintains the connection to the landscape

The outdoor dining space accommodates large gatherings with generous seating around custom tables, reflecting the owners’ role as keen entertainers

The outdoor lounging area features custom textiles and natural materials that echo the interior's soft, neutral palette whilst remaining suited to outdoor use

The outdoor dining area combines traditional stone walls with contemporary furniture, creating an authentic yet refined Mediterranean dining experience

Photo 1 of 4 An outdoor dining pavilion combines traditional stone walls with contemporary woven pendant lights, creating a sheltered space that maintains the connection to the landscape

Photo 2 of 4 The outdoor dining space accommodates large gatherings with generous seating around custom tables, reflecting the owners’ role as keen entertainers

Photo 3 of 4 The outdoor lounging area features custom textiles and natural materials that echo the interior's soft, neutral palette whilst remaining suited to outdoor use

Photo 4 of 4 The outdoor dining area combines traditional stone walls with contemporary furniture, creating an authentic yet refined Mediterranean dining experience

An outdoor dining pavilion combines traditional stone walls with contemporary woven pendant lights, creating a sheltered space that maintains the connection to the landscape

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The material palette extends this philosophy throughout the single-story layout, which centres on an open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area connected to basement levels via a spiral staircase.

Microcement, limestone, and wood form the foundation, softened by abundant light fabrics including linen and sheer textiles. Traditional Moroccan zellige tiles appear to be integrated into micro-cement walls rather than being applied as obvious decorative elements.

A skylight illuminates the hallway’s junction of traditional stone walls and exposed beams, with contemporary artwork providing a focal point in the carefully curated space

Above A skylight illuminates the hallway’s junction of traditional stone walls and exposed beams, with contemporary artwork providing a focal point in the carefully curated space

Exposed wooden beams overhead contrast with clean contemporary lines below, whilst artwork provides focal points in the carefully curated interior spaces

Above Exposed wooden beams overhead contrast with clean contemporary lines below, whilst artwork provides focal points in the carefully curated interior spaces

A skylight illuminates the hallway’s junction of traditional stone walls and exposed beams, with contemporary artwork providing a focal point in the carefully curated space

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Colour choices reflect the surrounding landscape without resorting to literal interpretation. Soft, off-white tones reference the island’s beaches, while rustic browns and warm woods connect to indigenous materials. Touches of natural red through Rojo Alicante stone—used in the region for centuries—maintain historical continuity.

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The main living area’s built-in storage and seating demonstrate Tom Lawrence-Levy’s approach to creating bespoke solutions, with the signature custom coffee table anchoring the space

Tom Lawrence-Levy’s signature coffee table takes centre stage in the living area, designed as two interlocking pieces that demonstrate his philosophy of creating furniture that only works when the elements come together

The main living area features Tom Lawrence-Levy’s signature custom coffee table—designed as two pieces that only work when together—surrounded by vintage mid-century chairs and contemporary seating

Photo 1 of 3 The main living area’s built-in storage and seating demonstrate Tom Lawrence-Levy’s approach to creating bespoke solutions, with the signature custom coffee table anchoring the space

Photo 2 of 3 Tom Lawrence-Levy’s signature coffee table takes centre stage in the living area, designed as two interlocking pieces that demonstrate his philosophy of creating furniture that only works when the elements come together

Photo 3 of 3 The main living area features Tom Lawrence-Levy’s signature custom coffee table—designed as two pieces that only work when together—surrounded by vintage mid-century chairs and contemporary seating

The main living area’s built-in storage and seating demonstrate Tom Lawrence-Levy’s approach to creating bespoke solutions, with the signature custom coffee table anchoring the space

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The design accommodates the owners’ role as frequent entertainers through generous proportions and multiple gathering spaces. Both indoor and outdoor dining tables measure nearly four metres in length, while the living room coffee table spans over two metres. Additional surfaces throughout provide flexible options for guests.

The open-plan kitchen and dining area showcase the dramatic contrast between the black marble island and warm wooden cabinetry, all unified under the traditional exposed beam ceiling structure

The dining area’s L’Aviva Home pendant lights—which Tom Lawrence-Levy describes as his favourite elements—create an intimate atmosphere above the custom dining table

The kitchen features dramatic black marble island surfaces contrasted with warm wooden cabinetry, all beneath the traditional exposed beam ceiling structure

Photo 1 of 3 The open-plan kitchen and dining area showcase the dramatic contrast between the black marble island and warm wooden cabinetry, all unified under the traditional exposed beam ceiling structure

Photo 2 of 3 The dining area’s L’Aviva Home pendant lights—which Tom Lawrence-Levy describes as his favourite elements—create an intimate atmosphere above the custom dining table

Photo 3 of 3 The kitchen features dramatic black marble island surfaces contrasted with warm wooden cabinetry, all beneath the traditional exposed beam ceiling structure

The open-plan kitchen and dining area showcase the dramatic contrast between the black marble island and warm wooden cabinetry, all unified under the traditional exposed beam ceiling structure

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Lawrence-Levy identifies the dining room as particularly successful. “I’m obsessed with the L’Aviva Home pendants and the custom dining table we created. The scale of everything really makes the space special. The surrounding curtains add so much as well—a delicate net-like linen that filters light beautifully, creating a soft, diffused ambience.”

The spiral staircase demonstrates the home’s contemporary interpretation of traditional finca architecture, with curved microcement walls and sandstone flooring creating a sculptural element within the clean interior

Above The spiral staircase demonstrates the home’s contemporary interpretation of traditional finca architecture, with curved microcement walls and sandstone flooring creating a sculptural element within the clean interior

A powder room features Rojo Alicante stone—traditional to the region—combined with contemporary lighting and black fixtures for a sophisticated contrast

Above A powder room features Rojo Alicante stone—traditional to the region—combined with contemporary lighting and black fixtures for a sophisticated contrast

The spiral staircase demonstrates the home’s contemporary interpretation of traditional finca architecture, with curved microcement walls and sandstone flooring creating a sculptural element within the clean interior

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The coffee table, however, represents his most personal investment in the project. “I wanted to design something that appeared to be perfectly symmetrical and nesting, but in a way where the two pieces will only work when they are together.

Instead of being two separate tables, the piece is only complete when they are together,” Lawrence-Levy explains. This approach to custom furniture design, which he compares to tailoring, reflects his broader design philosophy of creating solutions specific to both client needs and architectural context.

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The master bedroom features a custom bed frame designed by Tom Lawrence-Levy in neutral fabrics, with natural stone nightstands and sheer linen curtains that filter Mediterranean light

A guest bedroom demonstrates the consistent design language throughout the house, with custom wooden headboards and terracotta accent cushions adding warmth to the neutral scheme

The nursery features a Kalon Studios crib positioned to take advantage of natural light and garden views, with sheer linen curtains providing gentle privacy whilst maintaining the connection to nature

Traditional Moroccan zellige tiles in terracotta tones reference the region’s historical connections whilst being seamlessly integrated into the contemporary bathroom design

The master bathroom’s double vanity combines limestone surfaces with wooden cabinetry, creating a spa-like atmosphere that reflects the home’s natural material palette

A traditional zellige tile niche provides both decorative interest and practical storage, showing how historical elements can be reinterpreted for modern use

Photo 1 of 6 The master bedroom features a custom bed frame designed by Tom Lawrence-Levy in neutral fabrics, with natural stone nightstands and sheer linen curtains that filter Mediterranean light

Photo 2 of 6 A guest bedroom demonstrates the consistent design language throughout the house, with custom wooden headboards and terracotta accent cushions adding warmth to the neutral scheme

Photo 3 of 6 The nursery features a Kalon Studios crib positioned to take advantage of natural light and garden views, with sheer linen curtains providing gentle privacy whilst maintaining the connection to nature

Photo 4 of 6 Traditional Moroccan zellige tiles in terracotta tones reference the region’s historical connections whilst being seamlessly integrated into the contemporary bathroom design

Photo 5 of 6 The master bathroom’s double vanity combines limestone surfaces with wooden cabinetry, creating a spa-like atmosphere that reflects the home’s natural material palette

Photo 6 of 6 A traditional zellige tile niche provides both decorative interest and practical storage, showing how historical elements can be reinterpreted for modern use

The master bedroom features a custom bed frame designed by Tom Lawrence-Levy in neutral fabrics, with natural stone nightstands and sheer linen curtains that filter Mediterranean light

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The project also revealed unexpected aspects of working in Ibiza. “Although we think of Ibiza as this party scene, the island is actually so well preserved and you can feel so remote here at times,” Lawrence-Levy observes. This remoteness created practical challenges, particularly with deliveries to the hillside location.

Many items, including the custom coffee tables, required alternative arrangements when delivery drivers couldn’t locate the property. “I spent days and days chasing down delivery drivers that I eventually found it easier to go searching for all the items in the delivery centre itself,” he recalls.

The master bathroom’s freestanding tub is positioned to capture natural light through sheer curtains, with traditional sandstone tiles creating texture against the clean contemporary lines

Above The master bathroom’s freestanding tub is positioned to capture natural light through sheer curtains, with traditional sandstone tiles creating texture against the clean contemporary lines

The shower features traditional sandstone tiles with built-in storage niches, combining practical functionality with the home’s commitment to natural materials and clean lines

Above The shower features traditional sandstone tiles with built-in storage niches, combining practical functionality with the home’s commitment to natural materials and clean lines

The master bathroom’s freestanding tub is positioned to capture natural light through sheer curtains, with traditional sandstone tiles creating texture against the clean contemporary lines

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The completed house demonstrates possibilities for contemporary Mediterranean design that neither abandons tradition nor simply reproduces it. Instead, it illustrates how careful attention to materials, proportion, and context can create spaces that feel both rooted in place and responsive to current ways of living.

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Photography: Vigo Jansons

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Ibiza Interior Design Finca Style Home Mediterranean Architecture Contemporary Design Natural Asthetik Tom Lawrence Levy Minimalist Interior Custom Furniture Design Spanish Home Tour Modern Finca

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Regional Managing Editor of Tatler Homes, Tatler Malaysia

Jennifer Choo is Regional Managing Editor of Tatler Homes, covering architecture, interior design, and art across Asia. Based in Malaysia, she oversees regional content on luxury residential design and contemporary art collections. Legally trained but choosing to pursue her passion for design, she previously led notable design publications and worked as an interior stylist and art consultant for property developers, design firms, and private clients.

Home tour: Contemporary Ibiza finca blends traditional architecture with modern interior design