A house with natural décor overlooking the sea in Menorca
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On the northwest coast of Menorca, the Mar Alta house overlooks the cliffs of Cala Morell. Built in 1973, it has just been completely renovated. Its natural décor is understated and harmonizes with the sea, which is visible from every room. The water appears between the walls, beyond the terraces, and through wide openings toward the horizon. This home embodies a certain vision of Mediterranean design, but in a minimalist style that lets the landscape take center stage.
The living area combines the kitchen, dining room, and living room into a single open space facing the water. Sliding doors open wide onto the terraces that surround the house. The boundary between indoors and outdoors almost completely disappears. A beige linen corner sofa takes center stage in the room, adorned with terracotta and brown cushions.
A white arch frames the view of the ocean like a constantly changing painting. Dark wooden beams adorn the ceiling, evoking the island’s traditional architecture. A raw wood coffee table and a colorful rug complete this simple, laid-back decor perfect for a vacation home.
The dining room faces a large picture window overlooking the sea. A solid-wood table, surrounded by antique chairs upholstered in fawn-colored leather, is perfect for gatherings with friends and family.
The kitchen is stylish and functional, in harmony with the home’s overall decor. The taupe cabinet fronts have no visible handles. Here, too, a window offers a view of the island’s landscape. Rough-hewn wooden shelves hold a few jars and everyday objects. This room exudes understated elegance.
The three bedrooms share the same palette of neutral tones: sand, off-white, and terracotta. Each room features raw wood furniture and dark pendant lights. The master bedroom opens onto a balcony overlooking the sea.
A solid wood stool serves as a nightstand. A wicker basket, placed on the floor, adds a rustic touch. The adjoining bathroom plays on contrast with textured terracotta tiles in the shower. A double light-colored stone sink, mounted on black legs, anchors the space around two round wall-mounted mirrors.
Outside, the house unfolds across several levels that follow the natural slope of the land. Each terrace enjoys a different orientation and its own unique light throughout the day. On the ground floor, a pool with unobstructed views of the horizon sits alongside a large outdoor kitchen. Together, they form a true living space during the warmer months, perfect for swimming and dining in the sun. On the roof, an additional terrace offers unobstructed views of the entire Cala Morell bay.
The renovation of Mar Alta makes a clear choice: simplicity. The architects opted for warm, natural tones to let the surroundings take center stage. Antique furniture, such as the fawn-colored leather chairs in the dining room, coexists with more contemporary pieces. The choice of materials, including raw wood, linen, and stone, provides a unifying foundation for the entire home.
We particularly appreciate the white arches that define the flow of the rooms and honor traditional Mediterranean architecture. The pendant lights, made of smoked glass or natural fabric, add a welcome artisanal touch above the beds and the dining table. The house is beautiful and simple, allowing the landscape to take center stage.
Menorca is attracting more and more travelers, drawn to an island that’s more peaceful than its neighbors, Mallorca and Ibiza. Here, you’ll find the style of Mediterranean homes, but with its own distinct identity. Travelers from all over the world also enjoy the village markets and unspoiled coves, far from the tourist crowds. Here, life follows the rhythm of the sea, between swimming, siestas in the shade, and late dinners as the sun sets.
Cala Morell holds a special place on the map of Menorca. The sculpted cliffs plunge directly into almost transparent water. The white village, built on the hillside, contrasts with the raw, rugged rocks of the surrounding landscape. A little further on, the prehistoric necropolis of Cala Morell is situated within fourteen artificial caves carved into the limestone. These burial sites date from the second millennium BCE to the second century CE. The site, designated a cultural heritage site since 1966, bears witness to the presence of the Talaiotic culture on the island.
Since 1993, the entire island of Menorca has held the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve designation, a recognition that intentionally limits the development of large-scale tourism projects. This protection largely explains the preservation of coves such as Cala Morell. Ciutadella, the former capital of Menorca, is not far away with its small cobble stones streets.
This home in Menorca with natural decor is for sale at Fantastic Frank
A living area that opens wide onto the sea
The living area combines the kitchen, dining room, and living room into a single open space facing the water. Sliding doors open wide onto the terraces that surround the house. The boundary between indoors and outdoors almost completely disappears. A beige linen corner sofa takes center stage in the room, adorned with terracotta and brown cushions.
A white arch frames the view of the ocean like a constantly changing painting. Dark wooden beams adorn the ceiling, evoking the island’s traditional architecture. A raw wood coffee table and a colorful rug complete this simple, laid-back decor perfect for a vacation home.
The dining room faces a large picture window overlooking the sea. A solid-wood table, surrounded by antique chairs upholstered in fawn-colored leather, is perfect for gatherings with friends and family.
The kitchen is stylish and functional, in harmony with the home’s overall decor. The taupe cabinet fronts have no visible handles. Here, too, a window offers a view of the island’s landscape. Rough-hewn wooden shelves hold a few jars and everyday objects. This room exudes understated elegance.
Three bedrooms in a soft color palette
The three bedrooms share the same palette of neutral tones: sand, off-white, and terracotta. Each room features raw wood furniture and dark pendant lights. The master bedroom opens onto a balcony overlooking the sea.
A solid wood stool serves as a nightstand. A wicker basket, placed on the floor, adds a rustic touch. The adjoining bathroom plays on contrast with textured terracotta tiles in the shower. A double light-colored stone sink, mounted on black legs, anchors the space around two round wall-mounted mirrors.
Terraces cascading down to the pool
Outside, the house unfolds across several levels that follow the natural slope of the land. Each terrace enjoys a different orientation and its own unique light throughout the day. On the ground floor, a pool with unobstructed views of the horizon sits alongside a large outdoor kitchen. Together, they form a true living space during the warmer months, perfect for swimming and dining in the sun. On the roof, an additional terrace offers unobstructed views of the entire Cala Morell bay.
Our take on the decor
The renovation of Mar Alta makes a clear choice: simplicity. The architects opted for warm, natural tones to let the surroundings take center stage. Antique furniture, such as the fawn-colored leather chairs in the dining room, coexists with more contemporary pieces. The choice of materials, including raw wood, linen, and stone, provides a unifying foundation for the entire home.
We particularly appreciate the white arches that define the flow of the rooms and honor traditional Mediterranean architecture. The pendant lights, made of smoked glass or natural fabric, add a welcome artisanal touch above the beds and the dining table. The house is beautiful and simple, allowing the landscape to take center stage.
A peaceful island in the Balearic
Menorca is attracting more and more travelers, drawn to an island that’s more peaceful than its neighbors, Mallorca and Ibiza. Here, you’ll find the style of Mediterranean homes, but with its own distinct identity. Travelers from all over the world also enjoy the village markets and unspoiled coves, far from the tourist crowds. Here, life follows the rhythm of the sea, between swimming, siestas in the shade, and late dinners as the sun sets.
Cala Morell, a unique mineral landscape in Menorca
Cala Morell holds a special place on the map of Menorca. The sculpted cliffs plunge directly into almost transparent water. The white village, built on the hillside, contrasts with the raw, rugged rocks of the surrounding landscape. A little further on, the prehistoric necropolis of Cala Morell is situated within fourteen artificial caves carved into the limestone. These burial sites date from the second millennium BCE to the second century CE. The site, designated a cultural heritage site since 1966, bears witness to the presence of the Talaiotic culture on the island.
Since 1993, the entire island of Menorca has held the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve designation, a recognition that intentionally limits the development of large-scale tourism projects. This protection largely explains the preservation of coves such as Cala Morell. Ciutadella, the former capital of Menorca, is not far away with its small cobble stones streets.
This home in Menorca with natural decor is for sale at Fantastic Frank
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