The London interior designer finds true happiness in her tranquil escape.

“The energy of the place is truly magical,” says Caroline Legrand of her home on the hip island of Ibiza. “Every day when I meditate at the heart of the land, I feel deeply grateful that I am custodian of this little piece of paradise.” Set in a tranquil oasis of scented pines, swaying palms and perfumed orange blossom, Can Mimosa – named for its large mimosa trees – is a rare jewel on an island known more for its sybaritic lifestyle than for its tranquil refuge. “I feel a deep connection with nature and the earth here,” says Caroline. “I love the trees full of birds, the subtropical flowers and cooking with the produce from my organic vegetable garden.”

Caroline’s vision for her holiday home was clear from the outset. “I wanted to keep the interior cool, in both senses of the word, while keeping an easy connection with the outdoors,” she says. “After all, it’s a summer house – so it had to be light and airy, but avoiding all of that white, super-modern look that’s so popular on the island.” So she did it her way, using a palette of uniform creams and off-whites with ad hoc touches of caramel, tobacco and stone – natural tones and textures that blend together well.