Knox Design Editorial in Abode2 Magazine

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When the al fresco vista is as beautiful and idyllic as Mallorca, it can be easy to get caught up in visual delights outside of the home, but great interior design can truly make the perfect property. Abode2 discovers how Justine Knox brings high-style to island living with Knox Design

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et in the turquoise waters of the Western Mediterranean, and the largest of the Balearic Isles, Mallorca stands proudly as one of the world’s most privileged locations. With the Tramuntana mountain range (UNESCO World Heritage Site) cutting across the northern part, its beaches and idyllic coves, first class marinas, golf courses, gastronomic and cultural offering and its rich history all thrive under the 2,700 yearly hours of sunshine that grace the island; no surprise, then, to find it among the list of most revered places for second homes.

Mallorca boasts some stunning properties all over its territory, coastal and inland. The luxury real estate sector is booming, with many promotions of tailor-made dream

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homes offering breath-taking views and the utmost privacy for their residents as well as refurbishments of existing properties to suit the needs of new owners.

And this is where Knox Design enters the scene. This interior design company has just celebrated its 15th year in business, during which it has earned its share of HNW clients who have happily entrusted their holiday home dĂŠcor to them and have even used their services abroad.

Knox Design is one of the island’s foremost interior design companies, with SBID Accredited Designer, Justine Knox at the helm. Having lived in Mallorca for 35 years, she has managed to create a business that blends the very best of the international and the local. In addition to a dedicated and multilingual staff of 10, she works with a professional and

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first-class local team of trades to ensure her projects meet the discerning standards of her clients. In true one-stop-shop style, Justine is able to produce a finished home to match customer specifications.

She has worked on coastline properties where the sea views prevail and the nautical feel is present throughout every room. Other projects have been tucked away in the hills, calling for more of a rustic and natural décor, with whitewashed wood and raw linen. When designing interiors for historical properties in the old quarter of Palma, the goal might be to weave ultra-modern pieces into an older structure, or to choose classical items with only a touch of modernity.

The contemporary lines of other projects completed in the city of Palma, be they apartments or villas, have best suited a minimalist approach with splashes of accent colours in carefully selected spots. In other words, Justine Knox works with every style of décor drawing from her knowledge, her intuition and her experience and, naturally, the preferences of her clients, to create their dream homes. Dream homes that have earned many international awards, such as the 2016 “Living Space Europe” award and one of her projects having been chosen in 2017 as one of the Top 10 Most Glamorous Homes in Europe.

She also draws very direct inspiration from the Knox Design showroom, 1,000 square metres housing an array of stunning displays of furniture and accessories. With tastefully adorned ambiances arranged to suit every mood, the store is replete with designer furniture and furnishings ready to grace your home. Knox Design carries many of the world-renowned brands, some instantly recognisable like

Missoni, as well as many other objets d’art that have been specially sourced by Justine from all parts of the world: pieces spotted at furniture fairs, items discovered while on trips to Asia, Africa, and Central America. There are many exclusive articles that Justine has chosen for their beauty and originality which she often incorporates into the homes she designs, giving them that exclusive touch.

The Knox Design Store also houses the Fabrics Studio, the largest selection on the island, where one can delight in the swatches, samples and rolls of exquisite paper and fabrics.

Knox Design offers bespoke curtains, blinds, cushions and all manner of soft furnishings for the home.

So, from refurbishment, electrics and plumbing, painting and decorating, furniture, home furnishings and home accessories, Knox Design can take care of everything to the highest standard, all the way to beds made, fresh flowers in vases and cold wine in the fridge, ready for your arrival.

In short, just give Justine a brief, a budget and a set of keys, and your Mallorca property will be turned into the home of your dreams.

WHAT CLIENTS SAY ‘We are delighted with the way Knox Design have dealt with our renovation and design project in Deia. From the very first meeting to the spectacular hand-over, we were confident that they understood our requirements and would do everything to exceed our expectations. The project management and communication was first class, and the interior design is fantastic. They delivered our ‘dream home’ in Mallorca and we love every bit of it!’

- Mr & Mrs. D. Pointer

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