A Moody, Minimalist “Forest Estate” in Ibiza by Hollie Bowden

New from one of our favorite recent discoveries, UK-based designer Hollie Bowden: a four-bedroom holiday house sited on a wooded property on the Balearic Island of Ibiza. “The brief was to create a bohemian vacation home; unpretentious, serene simplicity with luxurious comfort, a little bit romantic and a little bit magical; high on ambience and warmth,” Bowden says. “The clients had seen my previous work and trusted my vision, they gave me a lot of creative freedom. They were keen for the scheme to incorporate more investment and statement pieces; with an emphasis on rare, unique items; they actively encouraged me to lean into my penchant for sourcing the more unusual and unexpected pieces.

“I chose an earthy and neutral palette and used natural materials throughout the house. But I also included some modernist pieces to punctuate the design; it was a careful balance. We were going for a textural and elemental space, with tonal warmth and ambience. The whole design was to be restful and peaceful.”

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Photography by Genevieve Lutkin Studio.

forest estate ibiza hollie bowden 36 — Above: “The custom, nearly 10-foot-long live-edge slab table is made from 200-year-old walnut with a bespoke bench and a rope end chair,” Bowden says. “The art work is by Danish painter Sergej Jensen, and the wall sculptures hanging on the wall between the dining room and kitchen are by Natalie Rich Fernandez and were bought from Galeria Tambien in Ibiza.”

“Sourcing beautifully aged antique furniture and artifacts that can sit at ease alongside the more contemporary pieces is a practice I have refined over the years, but it’s a process,” Bowden says. “I’m such a magpie, I gather and collect as I go using instinct and wisdom. I love going to Paris and other flea markets around the world.”