{"id":80260,"date":"2025-10-17T08:36:17","date_gmt":"2025-10-17T08:36:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/80260\/"},"modified":"2025-10-17T08:36:17","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T08:36:17","slug":"casa-capirote-is-a-kaleidoscopic-ode-to-sevilles-craft-and-color","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/80260\/","title":{"rendered":"Casa Capirote Is a Kaleidoscopic Ode to Seville’s Craft and Color"},"content":{"rendered":"

In Seville, Spain, Cateto Cateto<\/a> has transformed a compact apartment into Casa Capirote<\/a> \u2013 a vivid, textural celebration of Andalusian heritage filtered through a contemporary lens. The interior\u2019s palette, inspired by the storied Triana pottery tradition, boasts bold color and pattern. Every surface feels alive, echoing the rhythm of Seville itself: bright, expressive, and deeply rooted in craft.<\/p>\n

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The design comes alive with bold chromatic contrasts. Cobalt blue, a hue found across the city\u2019s historic ceramics, appears in the upholstery of kitchen chairs, the tiled bathroom vanity, and even a headboard painted with a sweeping flora motif. The deep blue pops in the space, weaving visual continuity throughout the studio apartment. The open plan does away with walls in favor of curtains \u2013 fluid dividers that let the apartment be flexible, allowing privacy or openness as needed.<\/p>\n

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Around the cobalt, an array of greens brings calm and balance. Mint green kitchen cabinets exude freshness, while a forest green sofa and desk chair ground the living space. Sage green accents \u2013 on doors, window frames, and built-in shelving \u2013 tie these shades together, evoking the gentle tones of Seville\u2019s courtyards and olive groves.<\/p>\n

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Coral pink punctuates the palette with vibrancy, but also warmth. It reappears in tiled floors, a sculptural coffee table, the bed frame, and the pair of pendant lights suspended above it. These pinks, paired with the surrounding greens and blues, feel both playful and sophisticated.<\/p>\n

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Pattern also plays a pivotal role. The ceiling beams are boldly striped in blue and white, while coral and white tiles form a graphic pattern on the floors. In the bathroom, blue and white geometric tiles wrap the vanity, visible even from the main living space through curved glass walls. A folding screen doubles as a headboard, hand-painted with a whimsical blue-and-white floral design that echoes the pottery tradition inspiring the project.<\/p>\n

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The walls create a warm, textural backdrop thanks to the earthy lime mortar, a traditional material used in Andalusian architecture that gives nod to ancient construction methods of the area.<\/p>\n

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Given the apartment\u2019s modest size, the furniture selection is carefully curated \u2013 each piece serving both function and visual appeal. Every chair, light, and table stands out, resulting in a collection that feels collected rather than crowded. The combination of organic shapes and handcrafted details speaks add to the overall playful aesthetic.<\/p>\n

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Beyond the interior, a generous outdoor terrace extends the living space, complete with a tranquil water feature, seating, and potted plants. Beyond the terrace\u2019s railing are treetops with oranges growing within arm\u2019s reach.<\/p>\n

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To learn more about Casa Capirote and Cateto Cateto, please visit catetocateto.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Photography courtesy of Cateto Cateto.<\/p>\n

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Caroline Williamson is Editor-in-Chief of Design Milk. She has a BFA in photography from SCAD and can usually be found searching for vintage wares, doing New York Times crossword puzzles in pen, or reworking playlists on Spotify.<\/p>\n