A photo studio in Palma – with a warm Mediterranean feel

When lifestyle and interior photographer Pernilla Danielsson, based in Palma de Mallorca, contacted us, she did so with a clear vision. She was going to renovate her studio – a creative workspace where she both photographs and meets clients – and she was looking for something unique. Something that felt characterful and personal.

She wanted to build a kitchen and a larger shelf section for props and styling objects, and the whole idea was based on everything feeling custom-built with the help of microcement and our oak doors.

"I gladly choose Flat Oak with the grip strip, it feels a bit more unique and less seen in combination with microcement. But I have an idea to build up a shelf section with storage underneath, and would like to sync it with the same doors. That's where I will have my prop station, and it can also be used as a nice photo surface."

We loved the idea immediately. A project in a creative environment, on an island we ourselves love so much – and also something completely new for us to show. We sell our fronts all over Europe and have customers in many countries, but this was the first time we got the chance to be part of a project in Mallorca. And with Pernilla's eye for aesthetics, we knew it would turn out great.

The kitchen – a custom-built feel with microcement and Flat Oak

Pernilla wanted the kitchen to "disappear into" the architecture, rather than be experienced as standalone modules. By building the frame in microcement and then mounting our Flat Oak doors, she got that clean, seamless feeling that works just as well in photos as in reality.

Here the arch is being built to connect the kitchen wall, which will then be covered with microcement. Ikea's hanging rail is mounted and the base cabinet frames are ready to be put in place. The project consisted of many steps that required precision for a beautiful result, which the building team from Studio Reorganic delivered. 

The oak doors become a warm contrast against the soft, powdery surfaces in microcement – perfect for an environment where light, color, and texture play leading roles.

Shelf and prop station – the heart of the studio

In the large shelf section, Pernilla wanted to combine function and aesthetics. Open upper part for props and styling objects, and hidden storage below – all clad in the same Flat Oak to create a cohesive feeling.

Since the shelf also had to function as a photo surface, a solution was needed that was both practical and beautiful. Pictures from the renovation and construction of the Props shelf.

Pernilla Danielsson – photographer, creator, and Mallorca expert

Pernilla has lived and worked in Mallorca for many years. Her Instagram account lifestyle_mallorca is well-visited and filled with images in fantastic environments – fincas, apartments, gardens, interiors, and all those things that make the island so special. Pernilla's pictures create a strong longing for the island.

That such an experienced creator chose to integrate our products into her workplace feels especially exciting.

Pernilla on the project – our questions and her answers

1. How did you find us in the first place?
When I started planning the studio, I looked for materials and expressions that felt genuine and timeless, and that conveyed a warm Mediterranean feeling. I photograph many homes and environments and have therefore become quite selective about what feels sustainable over time.

Bucks & Spurs appeared early in the process, and I immediately fell for your calm design language – the natural wood, simplicity, and the feeling of quality. I also appreciated that you are a smaller company with a more personal touch, something that aligns with my own slow-living approach. One thing that really helped in the choice was that you clearly explained the differences between the various fronts, which made it easier to sense what suited my environment.

2. What was most important to you when you started planning the studio?
The goal was to create a place that was both practical and had a warm, homely feeling. A room where I could work, have creative meetings, and photograph – all in the same environment.
Since location rents have risen sharply in Mallorca, I also wanted to create a more sustainable and economical solution, both for myself and for my clients. I wanted a set that was small but rich in content: good light, beautiful materials, and an atmosphere that makes people settle as soon as they step in.

3. You chose a combination of microcement and Flat Oak – can you tell us about the thoughts behind that?
The combination of wood and microcement has always appealed to me. It creates a calm and purity that is close to the aesthetic I work with as a photographer. Flat Oak felt like a timeless choice – soft yet modern.
The clean surface of the microcement together with the open shelves also makes it easy for me to change the feeling in the studio between different shoots, without the room losing its identity. The lime-painted walls from Pure & Original also gave exactly the calm and softness I had on my mood board from the start.

4. How did the renovation process itself go?
I worked with Studio Reorganic, who also renovated our home, so we already had a good understanding of each other. The process was therefore safe and clear.
The only part that took a little extra time was understanding how the dishwasher front should be mounted. There, you at Bucks & Spurs were very service-minded and guided me until it was perfectly in place, which I really appreciated.
Starting from IKEA frames made the planning easy, and your fronts fit perfectly. But what probably meant the most was seeing how the studio gradually began to carry the feeling I had imagined – a quiet, creative energy that grew in step with the materials.

5. How does the studio function now that it is finished?
The studio has become a place where I really feel comfortable, both for work and meetings. The kitchen works exactly as I had hoped – as a flexible space for photography, styling, and product images, but also as a natural gathering point when I have clients here. It is an environment where people feel at home immediately.

6. Has the project changed how you work – do you photograph more in the studio than before, or how has your creative environment changed?
Yes, it has changed a lot. Having my own environment where the light and materials are completely in line with my aesthetic makes me more creative and more focused. I photograph more in the studio than before, but I also use it as a base for styling before assignments at clients' locations.
At the same time, it has become a meeting place for exchanging ideas – a place where both I and those who come here feel that we can settle and create. There is a special calm here that allows ideas to emerge in a more natural way.