Tucked away in Cuenca, this estate blends the ineffable charm of the French country home while honoring its Spanish heritage.
Earthenware lebrillo serving bowls sit on the table in the living room. Similar bowls found here.
Decorative lebrillo bowls deck the ancient halls
The renovation aimed to preserve the essence of the original architecture and ground the home in its verdant surroundings by bringing elements of nature inside. Materials such stone, wood, natural textiles, and ceramics lend a feeling of serenity to the interiors.
One of the most stunning details of the architecture is the reclamation of the red brick structure that now frames the arched doorways and some of the interior walls.
The furnishings throughout this house also pay homage to its Spanish heritage. A set of large ceramic lebrillo bowls and pots decorate the table in the hallway. Hand-painted in the traditional green, these large bowls feature the Ramita design. For a variation on the same theme, see our Rama design for lebrillos.
While we can hang these decorative bowls as wall display, very old and delicate antique pieces often perch on a floor stand.
French country style blends with Spanish sensibility in this country home
Those enthralled by the French countryside will immediately spot the inspirations in this Spanish home.
Perhaps one of the charms of the country home is its balance of old and new. Borrowing this maxim, the owners have exercised restraint during the renovation. They kept the very high ceilings in the sitting room with its exposed wooden beams while other areas of the house show a more modern look.
A lived-in relaxed atmosphere prevails here with natural wood paneling and muted tones. Layered rugs add warmth and an ensemble of antique furnishings mix well with newer sofas for maximum comfort. We spy a cosy fireplace — another country home must — in the library.
Our Rama Traditional Spanish Lebrillo comes in green and in blue. Our devoted artisans make and paint each piece by hand.
In keeping with traditional Fajalauza motifs, our lebrillos feature the flora of the Andalusian landscape and geometric motifs descended from the Nasrid era.
The Rama lebrillo features a large pomegranate flower in the center. Curving branches bearing smaller blooms form a wreath covering the entire base of the vessel. An undulating pattern covers the walls of the bowl from base to rim.
Once a venerable household washing basin, this flat-bottomed bowl now serves a decorative purpose in many homes and gardens. Intricate in its design and unique in shape, the lebrillo is often displayed along with another flat-bottomed vessel, the fuente semillana.
Loving the Rama design? Mix and match with Ramita.
Lebrillo Wall Mounts for hanging available here.
Production Lead Time: Kindly note, while we do hold some stock, many of our items are made to order. If out of stock, the production lead time is 4-6 weeks. For updates on current availability, please contact hello@casapletorica.com.
Hand-painted decorative tiles adorn the fireplace
In the library, the fireplace immediately draws the eye.
Decorated in blue and white tiles, the fireplace surround show a bevy of animal patterns to match the prized deer head hung above. Inspired by the 16th century boom of Chinese kraakware, this style of classic blue and white tiles spread across Europe from the Netherlands to the United Kingdom to Spain.
A common feature in homes in Spain and the Maghreb, this style of ceramic tile features prominently in kitchens, chimneys and staircases.
Elsewhere in the room, we find more decorative use of pottery. Squat vessels with small handles sit on a lower shelf. Above French pots in green add a lovely bit of color. An eclectic mix of sensible wooden furnishings complete the look.
Our Gorrión hand-painted ceramic tile is suited for interior and exterior decorations. Handmade in Spain, these tiles feature intricate patterns reminiscent of traditional Hispano-Arab designs.
Perfect for kitchen backsplash, kitchen floors, bathroom walls, patio floors, stairs and fireplaces.
Minimum order: 1 lineal meter
7 × 7 cm: 14 pieces
Colors available: We offer about 18 different colors including our traditional blue, green, purple, and yellow. To order a different color other than the one listed, please get in touch.
Production Lead Time: Kindly note, while we do hold some stock, many of our items are made to order. If out of stock, the production lead time is 4-6 weeks. For updates on current availability, please contact hello@casapletorica.com.
Our Gavilla hand-painted ceramic tile is suited for interior and exterior decorations. Handmade in Spain, these tiles feature intricate patterns reminiscent of traditional Hispano-Arab designs.
Perfect for kitchen backsplash, kitchen floors, bathroom walls, patio floors, stairs and fireplaces.
Minimum order: ½ square meter
Size:
20 × 20 cm (13 pieces)
15 × 15 cm (23 pieces)
Color: Green
Production Lead Time: Kindly note, while we do hold some stock, many of our items are made to order. If out of stock, the production lead time is 4-6 weeks. For updates on current availability, please contact hello@casapletorica.com.
The mission of this renovation was clearly to create a tranquil abode where rest and relaxation would be the priority. Soft textiles and a soothing color palette rely on the natural tones of organic materials. Still, the eye travels happily throughout the house as owners have sprinkled bits of color in every room. A vibrant blue bathes the fireplace in the library; warm tones show as accents in the curation in the upholstered chairs.
Lebrillo serving bowls set the table in the dining area
In the dining room, we find a lively scene. Glass doors let us in the sun and bestows an unobstructed view of the green landscape. Wildflower bouquets burst out of a set of yellow French pots.
Done in a deep red, a large lebrillo serving bowl and assorted plates sit on the table. Our glazed pottery may be decorated in myriad designs and a variety of colors. For customizations like this one, please get in touch.
In keeping with Fajalauza penchant for vegetal motifs, this base of this Green Caléndula Lebrillo Serving Bowl features pomegranate and calendula marigold, both abundant in Andalucía. A set of wispy leaves covers the walls of the vessel. The rim has a charming scalloped detail.
Known as fuente semillana in the south, these flat-bottomed bowls look like a leaner version of the traditional lebrillo. Practical and elegant, this fuente may serve as fruit bowl on a sumptuous table setting or hang on the wall.
Given its more than 500-year-old history, Fajalauza ceramics have become a symbol of Andalusian culture. Reaching beyond its purely functional role, this lebrillo-style Spanish serving bowl is an interior design darling. Its vibrant designs and lively colors stand out in any space.
Hanging Your Fajalauza Item: A small incision in the foot of the vessel/plate allows for hanging. Our heavier items like lebrillos require a wall mount.
Production Lead Time: Kindly note, while we do hold some stock, many of our items are made to order. If out of stock, the production lead time is 4-6 weeks. For updates on current availability, please contact hello@casapletorica.com.
